Dr. Jay A. Quine of Houston Texas: Biblical studies

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Hit the Bullseye!

Adam and Eve are being sent out of the garden ...

In Adam All Die; Not So in Christ! Post by Quine
At 10 yards out you can could easily shoot an arrow into a bale of hay. But as you move back you need more and more time and practice to still hit it.

But what if the target was across the Atlantic. If you were standing on the East Coast of the US and the target is in France aiming higher won't help. No one could hit that target.

That’s the word the Bible uses for sin—to miss the target. It isn’t that we need more practice. It’s humanly impossible NOT to miss. As a descendant of Adam all sin and fall short (miss the target) of the glory of God. Through one man’s disobedience, the many were made sinners.

Stop trying to pull the bow back further. Quit it! It is humanly impossible. Turn to Christ. Through the obedience of this One, the you will be declared righteous. By faith in Him you can hit the target--and your sin will not be in the eyes of the Lord. Now read Romans 5:19 The Meaning of Sin

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Biblical Word Study on "Covet", by Jay Quine

To Covet not Coveting - Romans 7:7-8
The Law of Moses is often compared to other ancient legal codes. They are written in the form of a treaty between the King and his subjects, laying out the rules for good behavior, and the consequences if those rules are violated. But it would be ridiculous if the King punished his subjects for things they thought. How would he ever know? But that is exactly the difference with the Mosaic Law and all other human laws. God measures what we even think. The commandment “Thou shalt not covet” condemns us. This is Dr. Jay Quine remembering this word “covet” with you. It tells us that God’s Law is absolutely unique in all of human history. He looks at your heart. Come clean and confess to the King Jesus and sin no more.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Jay A. Quine comments on Jesus as the "bread"

Stained glass at St John the Baptist's Anglica...

1 Corinthians 11 -- "Bread"
So often Jesus would take something common and use it as an illustration or give it new meaning. For instance, at Passover he took a piece of bread, and said, “This is my body which is broken for you. As often as you eat this, do so in remembrance of me.” It’s not the bread, but we are to remember Jesus. This is Dr. Jay Quine. I hope you often celebrate communion. As you take the bread, remember the living word Jesus. Remember that He has all the divine attributes as God. He is also truly man, and possesses all human characteristics. His divine nature and human character united together in one person forever. This is Jesus, the bread of life.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Jay Quine Remembers a Word of Assurance!

Romans 4:21
Each and every tax season we may wonder whether a deduction can be taken. Call the IRS once you get one answer, twice and you get another answer! You end up even less assured. Only one person can give you absolute assurance in this life, and that is God. He is able to do what he promises. So, when he says he will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies, you can relax, he can do it. This is Dr. Jay Quine assuring you that God is able. You can even relax in the midst of calamity. The Lord promises to be with you. You may get a tax deduction wrong, but don’t get this wrong; God will never leave you or forsake you. Remember the Word, and rest assured.

Dr. Jay Quine: Remember the Word "Adoption"

Romans 8:15-17
In ancient world cultures the first born often inherited all the rights, responsibilities and privileges of the family. This was especially true if the first born was a son. But if that son grew to be an irresponsible reprobate, an outsider could be adopted into the family and take the position of the first born. The Bible teaches that not only has every believer has been adopted into God’s family, but each and every one of us adopted as sons—as if each one of us is the first born. Each and every one of us adopted with the full inheritance of eternal life to be glorified with Christ. Every believer has first place; no one is disinherited. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember the word.

Jay Quine: Comments on the Epistle to the Hebrews

The Epistle to the Hebrews, c. A.D. 64

Facing the prospect of deepening persecution (from Nero?) these Jewish believers were tempted to abandon their day-to-day practice of Christianity and return to Judaism. Just as believers had done in past times (Ch. 11), the writer encourages them to be pleasing to the Father and endure through faith, for their faith rests on a Person and work superior in every aspect to Judaism--Jesus Christ (1:1--10:18).

Chapters 1--4 The Superior Person of Christ

Although Judaism was based on revelation delivered through the agency of angels, Christianity is "better" because of its Revealer. Jesus is superior for He is the heir of all, the Creator, expresses God's glory, provides purification for sins, and is seated in the ultimate place of authority--the right hand of God (Ch.1). Such revelation is not to be ignored (Ch.2), for He is the means to fulfillment of man's role, frees from the fear of death, and understands affliction. Although Moses was great, he is a mere servant of Christ (Ch.3). Thus, one should hold fast to Christ's revelation lest the "rest" of satisfaction through doing the Father's will be missed "today." (Ch.4).

Chapters 5--10 The Superior Priesthood of Christ

Since Christ completely fulfilled the will of the Father, the Christian should persevere unto maturity by continuing to practice the application of God's word (Ch.5). If they refuse to be pleasing to God they can expect severe discipline (Ch.6). The severity is due to the greatness of Christ's priesthood, which is superior to the Levitical priesthood. The priesthood under Melchizedek is superior to that under Aaron because its focus is upon blessing rather than a continual reminder of sin and guilt (Ch.7). It is based on a superior covenant (Ch.8) in accordance with Christ who serves in a superior Tabernacle (Ch.9). To forsake the practice of Christianity is abandoning the greatest thing God could provide. Therefore, endure (Ch.10).

Chapters 11--13 The Believer's Response in Faith

Given the many examples of those who patiently endured through faith in God's promises, the Christian should likewise please the Father through faith (Ch.11). If they rebel then God will discipline them as a human father disciplines his son (Ch.12). Instead, Christians should practice their faith without fear of helping others in need (Ch.13).

Quine's View of the Key Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lost heart.”

A Look at Paul's Note to Friend Philemon, By Jay Quine

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon

Written from Rome, c. AD 62

Returning back to the city of Colosse, Onesimus, the runaway slave, carried this letter from Paul to his master Philemon, encouraging him to adopt a forgiving attitude and restore Onesimus now as a fellow brother in the Lord.

Verses 1-7 Prayer for Philemon

Since the church met in Philemon’s house (verse 2) it is likely everyone knew about the situation with Onesimus. Although this is a personal letter to Philemon, Paul greets members of this church to bring them into the suggestions he is going to make. Paul first acknowledges Philemon’s love and faith toward Christ and his fellow believers. He thus prays that Philemon will do the right thing according to his faith with respect to the returning Onesimus.

Verses 8-17 Plea for Onesimus

In love, as a fellow believer, Paul asks Philemon do the right thing. Paul explains that Onesimus is like a child to him, having become a Christian while Paul was under house arrest. He reminds Philemon his relationship to Onesimus in eternity will not be one of master / slave, but one of brother / brother.

Verses 18-21 Pledge of Paul

Since Onesimus ran away, Philemon lost some money (perhaps Onesimus even stole some). Paul makes a promise to personally pay any amount Onesimus owed.

Verses 22-25 Personal Matters of Paul

Paul anticipates being released from his house arrest and to visit the city of Colosse soon. He asks the church there to pray that the Lord grant this desire, closing with his usual benediction of grace in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dr. Quine's View of the Key Verse: Philemon 8

“Therefore, through I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do that which is proper, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you--since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.”

Comments on Corinthians by Dr. Jay Quine

Comments on First Corinthians

Written by Paul in A.D. 56

Upon hearing of the factions and their continued misunderstanding of the spiritual life (sanctification, 1:2), Paul writes this corrective letter to heal the divisions, establish unity, and curb the abuses of the Corinthians.

Chapter 1--4: Disunity by Divisions in the Church

After the introduction (1:1-9) Paul addresses the problem of division in the church. He begins with exhortation that they be "restored" (1:10). The formation of various factions (1:12-13) demonstrates worldly wisdom not divine wisdom (1:18--2:16), and spiritual immaturity (3:1--4:21). Certainly Christ is not divided, nor his ministers in competition with each other.

Chapters 5--6 Disunity by Disorders in the Church

Resulting from their spiritual immaturity, the church has not only allowed but boasts of accepting the heinous sin of sex with one's step-mother (5:1-13), suing one another (6:1-11) and sexual immorality in general (6:12-20). Paul expresses shock, and commands church discipline, out of court settlement, and living in appreciation that their bodies are temples of God.

Chapters 7--16: Disunity by Difficulties in the Church

Paul addresses the Corinthians' questions in the areas of marriage, divorce, Christian liberty, worship, and spiritual gifts, providing instructions which will bring unity to the church (7:1--14:40). Paul also instructs them regarding the nature of the resurrection (15:1-58), expecting this instruction to influence their lives. He closes with some final directive advice regarding collection and the ministry of certain individuals (16:1-24).

Quine's view of the key verse: 1 Corinthians 14:33

"For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints."

Friday, August 5, 2011

Paul's Final Journey Explained by Jay A. Quine

Jay A. Quine

Paul's Final Journey Explained by Jay A. Quine

A. Evidence that Paul Was Released from Imprisonment in Rome

Acts 28 ends with Paul in Rome under house arrest. However, the impression is that after the two years Paul was released.

That Paul was released appears to be affirmed from Paul's own words of expectation in Philippians 1:25-27 where he expects to "remain" rather than "depart and be with Christ,” and Philippians 2:19-24 and Philemon 22 where he states that he plans to visit these places and people.

Several historians of the early church wrote that Paul was released and visited Spain. Clement of Rome (A.D. 95) wrote of Paul that he "taught righteousness to the whole world, even having gone to the bounds of the West." This phrase "bounds of the West" was a phrase which was used to describe Spain. Eusibius (late 2nd century, c. 150-190) wrote, "Tradition has it that after defending himself the Apostle was again sent on the ministry of preaching, and coming a second time to the same city, suffered martyrdom under Nero." The Muritorian fragment refers to Paul's journey to Spain, as do many other late second century writers. This is consistent with his stated intention to visit Spain in Romans 15:24.

Paul's Final Journey Explained by Jay A. Quine

Dr. Jay Quine is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., and Ph.D.), the University of Idaho college of Law (J.D.), and Washington State University (B.S.).

Jay A. Quine has served as a pastor for 16 years in Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Jay Quine has served as the Chair of the Master of Divinity Program, and Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Philadelphia Biblical University. Later, Dr. Jay A. Quine served as a Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Published and honored on multiple levels and in many arenas, Dr. Jay Quine is considered to be a voice of legal authority on issues involving church and para-church Christian institutions.

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