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Monday, December 12, 2011

Titus 3:5 - Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

English: Gian Lorenzo Bernini - Dove of the Ho...
English: Gian Lorenzo Bernini - Dove of the Holy Spirit (ca. 1660, stained glass, Throne of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican) 
Does Titus 3:5 “Washing for Regeneration”
Mean that Baptism is Necessary for Salvation?
Dr. Jay A. Quine
Titus 3:5
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.
The word “regeneration” is a noun of action (like “love,” or “war” or “wash”). When put in the genitive case, it can be taken two ways: either subjective genitive or objective genitive.
If it were objective genitive (“regeneration” as the object of the verbal thought) it would read, “washing for regeneration,” where the washing produces the regeneration.
If it were subjective genitive (“regeneration” as the subject of the verbal thought) it would read, “washing of (or even “by”) regeneration,” where the regeneration produces the cleansing.
Which is it?
The answer is found in the next phrase! CONTEXT saves the day once again!!!
The phrase “renewing by the Holy Spirit” is the exact same kind of genitive construction. This cannot be taken as an objective genitive or else you would have “renewing for the Holy Spirit.” But clearly it is the Holy Spirit who does the renewing, not that we are renewed then receive the Holy Spirit. So this phrase must be a subjective genitive “renewing of (or even “by”) the Holy Spirit.”
Since this second phrase is subjective genitive it is VERY LIKELY that Paul intended the two phrases to be subjective genitive. This would be normal Greek syntax. Furthermore, Paul frequently strings many genitives together to be used the same way as here. It would be VERY UNUSUAL for him to use one and then the other uses of the genitive case back to back.
Therefore, Titus 3:5 is not saying that baptism (the “washing”) is FOR regeneration, but that the washing is of what regeneration produces, namely, washing BY regeneration.

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Monday, November 28, 2011

How to Interpret The Parables of Jesus

Cover of "Interpreting the Parables"
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Interpreting the Parables of Jesus -- Some Helpful Notes
First, look at some Figures of Speech used in the Parables
1. Simile – a stated likeness.
Example: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves, therefore be as shrewd as snakes ad as innocent as doves.” Matt 10:16
2. Metaphor – an unstated or implied likeness.
“I am the gate for the sheep,” John 10:7
3. Proverbs – a short powerful statement used to communicate a specific truth.
“Man was not made for the Sabbath, but the Sabbath was made for man.” Mark 2
4. Parable – a story transferring truth through a specific known realm to an specific unknown realm. OT Example: 2 Sam 12:1-4 where Nathan reconstructs David’s sin in the form of a parable.
5. Allegory – a story not based on reality to communicate an unknown truth. OT Example: Judges 9
Christ’s Use of Parables
Amount of use: Approximately 1/3 of His teaching is in the form of parables.
Reason He used Parables:
“The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeking, they do not see; though hearing they do not understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” Matt 13:11-14.
Point: Jesus used the parables to reveal truth to some, but to hide it from others. He did this because he did not want to add more responsibility to unbelievers by imparting truth to them for which they would be held responsible.
Background to His use of Parables
1. John the Baptist calls the people to repent and thus prepare themselves to meet the Messiah and be received into His kingdom.
2. Jesus publicly offered himself as the Messiah to a waiting nation, Matt 4:17.
3. Jesus authenticates His message by the miracles He performed, Matt 8—9.
4. The people express willingness to accept Him as Savior and Sovereign, but ask their leadership, “Could this be the Son of David? Matt 12:23.
5. The leaders ascribe Christ’s miracles to the power of Satan, and therefore state that He could not be the Messiah.
6. Christ in turn indicates that He was setting the nation aside and withdrawing from that generation the offer of the kingdom. The Davidic Theocracy would be postponed until some future time of His return.
7. Christ teaches in parables certain truths of God’s program in view of the postponement of the Kingdom.
How to Interpret the Parables
In a parable no attempt is made to transfer from an unknown realm to another unknown realm. The transference is always from a known realm to an unknown realm.
First Principle: The focus is the Sovereign Rule of God in view of the Kingdom of Heaven / God.
Second Principle: The information given is previously “unknown” (described as “mysteries of the kingdom”). It is information which is unknown because of the rejection and postponement of the Kingdom until Christ’s second advent.
Third Principle: Observe the context. Each parable was designed to solve a question or problem His hearers were or would be facing. Example: Luke 11:5-7 stems from the request from verse 1, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
Fourth Principle: Study the parable itself to determine what point is at issue. Focus on the point, and not on other features not at issue.

Fifth Principle: Study the allusion made---the reality or known realm upon which the parable and its point is based. The interpreter must therefore be thoroughly conversant with the history, geography, culture and customs of Biblical times.
Then interpret the parable. Enjoy the process. It will enrich your life.Quine
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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Why Do You Hurt Those Who Helped You?

 Do Good to All Men-- even the one who helped you!  Romans 12:9

Our family has three cats, one rabbit, a hamster and a lizard. I said to one of the cats “do not bite the hand that feeds you.” I have often found that the people we help the most are often the ones that hurt you the most.  

The bible directs us to “do good to all men.” For the destitute on the street corner, have a care package pre-made and ready to hand out. To the teacher at school, write a note of appreciation. To your assistant at work, explain how much you appreciate their work. Give your children a hug. Pray for your friends. Ask God to help your enemies. Let me, Dr. Jay Quine remind you that only God is good. But he uses agents like you to carry out his character to others. No one is good, so let the Lord work through you.
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    Thursday, August 18, 2011

    A Crucified but Risen Christ! by Jay A. Quine

    Christ before Pilate, Mihály Munkácsy, 1881Jesus Crucified!!! Matthew 27:22
    The Romans kept a firm grip on peace, enforced by the power of the state. Every traitor was tried, and if guilty, nailed to a cross to die. Hanging on the cross, a traitor may continue to rail against Rome, but Rome always won. Pontius Pilate held the record for more crucifixions of any governor. He maintained order. So it was significant that he declared Jesus innocent. But the hardened crowd demanded, “Crucify Him. Crucify Him.” So Jesus would join the thousands so crucified as they nailed his arms and ankles to a cross. And like all others, Jesus died. It looked like Rome won again. This is Dr. Jay Quine, remember the crucifixion of Jesus, and that this time He rose to change Rome and the world forever.
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    Sunday, August 14, 2011

    Remember the Cup and the New Covenant, by Quine

    Matzah: unleavened breadJesus: Remember me. Posted by QuineThe "Cup" of Christ -- 1 Corinthians 11
    At the Passover meal a Jewish family was to remember the blessings God gave the exodus generation. One of those blessings was the law of Moses. But the prophets promised a new law would come called the new covenant. At the end of the Passover celebrated with the disciples Jesus held up a cup and said, “This cup is the new covenant by my blood.” The cup represents the new covenant. We are to remember this word when we celebrate communion together. As you hold the cup think about the new covenant. God promised the forgiveness of sins, and changing our heart of stone to a heart of flesh. Jesus has done this for us, by his death. This is Dr. Jay Quine, remember the word.
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    A Snap-Shot Summary of Romans, Jay A. Quine

    QUINE’S SUMMARY OF THE BOOK OF ROMANS

    INTRODUCTION

    The Greetings and Introduction of Paul

    1:1 Paul Describes Himself

    1:2-7 Knowing Christ Results in the Obedience of Faith

    1:8-15 Paul's desire to visit Rome

    1:16-17 The Righteousness of God is Revealed by Faith

    1:1 - 17

    DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

    God Righteously Condemns the Human Race

    1:18-32 The Willful Rebel is Condemned

    2:1-16 The Self-Righteous is Condemned

    2:17-3:8 The Jew is Condemned

    3:9-20 All Who Ever Lived Are Condemned

    1:18 - 3:20


    God is Righteous in Saving Sinners

    3:21-31 The Provision of Righteousness by Faith

    4:1-25 Abraham Illustrates Righteousness by Faith

    5:1-11 Our Expectation from being Justified

    5:12-21 An Explanation of Imputed Righteousness

    3:21 - 5:21


    God is Righteous in Sanctifying Believers

    6:1-23 The Believer's Freedom From Sin

    7:1-25 The Believer's Freedom From the Law

    8:1-11 The Believer's Relationship to the Holy Spirit

    8:12-39 The Believer's Relationship to Christ and Secure Eternity

    6:1 - 8:39


    God is Righteous in His Dealings with Israel

    9:1-29 God was Righteous in Choosing Israel

    9:30 - 10:21 God is Righteous in Rejecting Israel

    11:1-36 God is Righteous in Restoring Israel

    9:1 -11:36

    LIVING IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE

    God is Righteous in Morphing Our Lives

    12:1-2 Mind Morph Described

    12:3-8 Mind Morph Shown by Service

    12:9-21 Mind Morph Shown by Love

    13:1-7 Mind Morph Shown by Civil Obedience

    13:8-14 Mind Morph Shown by Behavior

    14:1-21 Mind Morph Shown by Giving up Rights

    15:1-13 Mind Morph Shown by Agreement with Christ

    12:1 - 15:13

    CONCLUSION

    Paul’s Ambitions Plans and Greetings to Friends

    15:14-33 Paul’s Ambitions Plans

    16:1-16 Paul’s Friends; The Call of Rufus

    16:17-20 Don’t be Pray; Obey

    16:21-27 The Message Resulting in the Obedience by Faith

    15:14 - 16:27

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    Friday, August 12, 2011

    Jay Quine address the "Benefit" of Old Testament Promises

    Torah inside of the former Glockengasse synago... Romans 6:21-22 "Benefit"
    If my neighbors tore down their house and built a multi-million dollar mansion, the value of my house would increase. I did nothing, but as a third party I receive the benefit of another’s expense. That’s the concept the Bible uses for the benefit we have from God’s promises in the Old Testament. We are blessed by the promises given to Israel. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember the word “Benefit”. What benefit were you deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? But now being freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome eternal life. Thank God for our neighbor Israel as you enjoy the benefits and blessings of eternal life today.
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    Thursday, August 11, 2011

    Jay Quine: Remember the Word "Angel"

    The Guardian Angel, Oil on canvas, 225 x 143 c...Guardian Angels in the Bible, post QuineHebrews 1:14
    My cousin once told me she couldn’t wait to get to heaven when she would be changed into an angel and fly on wings. Is that what will happen to us? The Bible makes it clear that you and I are human, and angels are, well angels. We will always be human and they will always be angels. In fact, their job is to serve us. The concept of guardian angels is found in Hebrews 1:14. They are “ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation.” This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember the word, “angel”, not that you will ever be one, but they are in some way serving us even now. Is one in your car next to you, or is he riding on the hood. Thank God for your guardian.
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    Summary of the Gospel of Mark

    A Composite of the Gospel of Mark
    Written by Mark, c. AD 54-68 (during Nero’s Reign)\

    Mark recorded selected events from the life and ministry of Jesus to present the gospel to those in Rome by proving that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Man, and Son of God Who came to serve mankind even unto death.
    Chapters 1:1—8:26 Jesus Serves the Multitudes
    The Son of God is introduced through the ministry of John the Baptist identifying Him, and after baptizing Him the voice of God confirming Him as the “Son”. After Satan’s attempt, Jesus ministers in Galilee and beyond (Tyre, Decapolis), demonstrating His power and authority over all creation (even the demons address him as the “holy one of God”) thereby authenticating His message.
    Chapters 8:27—10:52 Jesus Serves the Disciples
    After Peter’s dramatic identification of Jesus as the Christ (8:27-33), Jesus instructs them in discipleship. A true disciple is a true servant, not only of God, but of others (10:45).
    Chapters 11:1—16:20 Jesus Serves the World
    Riding into Jerusalem as the King did nothing to convince the leaders of Israel that Jesus was the Son of God. In His teaching in Jerusalem Jesus demonstrates His infinite wisdom, and that even David looked forward to this day. But the leaders reject Him, and after the Passover meal He is arrested, tried, and crucified. It is His death where He exemplifies His service, and that He is the Son of God, recognized even by the soldier standing by. Thus, no tomb could hold Him.
    Quine's view of the Key Verse: Mark 10:45
    “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
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