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About Laura

My name is Laura and I am on a journey, pondering the implications of God's glorious design of humanity and integrating sundry aspects of this design into a description of what it means to be the new humanity.

Resources for the Study of Ephesians 4:11-16

Updates as they are found… Arnold, Clinton E. Ephesians, Power and Magic: The Concept of Power in Ephesians in Light of Its Historical Setting. Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press, 1989. ________. “Ephesians.” In Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, … Continue reading

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How do Corporate and Individual Faith Work?

Launching Quote A vital point about Isa 6:9-13 that is fundamentally important for our treatment of Jesus’ quotation is that the repentance and healing mentioned in verse 10 is not about individual salvation. The reference is to corporate hardening, corporate … Continue reading

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Are Undershepherds for Now and Eternity?

The image [of the shepherd in Ephesians 4:11] is vague; its OT and pre-OT usage would suggest that primary emphasis would lie on shepherds as those who led…, provided and protected those in their care. Ernest Best Ephesians: A Critical … Continue reading

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What makes us fully devoted followers of Christ?

In preparation for this coming Sunday sermon, Pastor Charlie has asked us to consider what we think are the most important things we can do to develop ourselves into fully devoted followers of Christ. It may be a matter of … Continue reading

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How should we disagree?

How–that is, by what reasoning standards–she [an author] introduces these observations, defends them, and allows them to build into a coherent, defensible, and ultimately persuasive statement is the book’s argument… …The indispensable predicate for effective argument is command of your … Continue reading

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