Category Archives: Repentance

Yes, they closed ranks. What did you expect?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Ron Goetz

A couple of weeks ago I posted about my experience on a conservative Christian website. On that site I mainly discussed Luke’s Gay Apocalypse and the fact that we can no longer use the Torah to define sin. The post prompted the following reply from Christiaan … Continue reading →

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Unsearchable Riches: Authority to Forgive Sin, Kenosis, and Christ my Brother

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Unsearchable Riches: The Authority to Forgive Sin Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive … Continue reading →

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Revival and the Great Commission: our μετανοια vs our κοσμος

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Our problem with the Great Commission is really quite simple. I know most of you are familiar with the passage, but let me cite it, highlighting three words we have trouble with. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven … Continue reading →

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Sell Your Possessions

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Ron Goetz

It’s really quite simple. Let’s start with what Jesus said to his serious followers. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Sounds pretty clear to me. And fulfilling the Great Commission includes sharing this command with one another, with the unconverted, with every creature. Sell your possessions and … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Lie in Our Bible

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ron Goetz

There is a lie in our Bible. The lie consists of a deceptive label, a traditional label that contradicts the key feature of the new covenant described by Jeremiah the prophet in a relatively obscure but significant prophecy. The Lying Label: “New Testament” Calling “New Testament” a lying label may seem … Continue reading →

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CTA Response: “So Where do We Begin?”

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Ron Goetz

Dayton left a comment in the “Rigamarole” post, and my reply grew into this: Dayton, regarding your comments, 1) “there are no truly effective governance boards on a local level for lead pastors/superintendents/bishops, etc. We would need to overhaul the SPRC/Committee on … Continue reading →

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