Author Archives: jacobcerone

An Entirely Serious Post

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jacobcerone

There has been a great deal of discussion concerning the “masculine feel” of Christianity.  I thought it was about time to weigh in on that conversation. Turn with me to Genesis 4:3-7.  Here we find two brothers, Cain and Abel, … Continue reading →

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Touched By A Leper

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jacobcerone

Yesterday I began reading Mark’s Gospel, and I was struck by how he recounts Jesus’ act of healing the leper in 1:40-44. Mark writes: And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, ‘If you will, … Continue reading →

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Chesterton on Marriage

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jacobcerone

At this stage I give only one ethical instance to show my meaning.  I could never mix in the common murmur of that rising generation against monogamy, because no restriction on sex seemed so ood and unexpected as sex itself.  … Continue reading →

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Calvary

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jacobcerone

Christian hymns and literature make mention of Calvary.  We know Calvary as the place where Christ was crucified.  I may be showing my ignorance here, but I always thought of the word simply as a proper noun…simply put, the name … Continue reading →

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An Ever-Evolving Concept of God?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jacobcerone

I came across this quote in Spong’s, Why Christianity Must Change or Die: “Karen Armstrong, in her insightful book A History of God, has demonstrated that Jews, Christians and Muslins were all at one time accused of being atheists when … Continue reading →

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Arthur Sido on Nationalism and the American Church

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jacobcerone

Though most of my readers are also readers of Dr. Black, I thought it necessary to share this link.  Here Arthur Sido brings together the convictions and ponderings of Dr. Black and Dr. Olson respectively on the presence of the American … Continue reading →

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Ein Samstag mit Meine Frau

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jacobcerone

Today was one of those days that teetered on a knife’s edge.  Mary Beth took Jazz to obedient school and I…well…I played a couple of mock rounds of my new board game, A Game of Thrones, while catching up on … Continue reading →

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Matthew 25:32-46

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jacobcerone

As I was doing my daily Greek reading I came across this parable. The style in which it has been presented was of particular interest to me. The parable is framed in verses 32-33: “And all the nations were gathered … Continue reading →

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Weekend Warrior DIY project

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jacobcerone

As you can tell, I don’t like going to the mechanic. And why should I? All this work would have cost me $300…with parts and 2 hours of my time…only $75. The cooling system has been removed (fluid drained, hoses … Continue reading →

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“In the Original Text It Says:” A Review

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jacobcerone

[edit: I apologize to Energion Press for forgetting to thank them for a complementary review copy of the book.  I should also mention that Energion placed no restrictions on my review, and I have tried to present its content in … Continue reading →

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