Category Archives: Jay Ferris Writings

Posts and newly published writings of the late James Jay Ferris.

“Church,” Coping Mechanisms, and their “Healing” Practitioners…

Posted on December 10, 2024 by LovingLikeGod.com

By normal fundamental/evangelical standards, I “got saved” in a Baptist Church. And I don’t think it goes too far to say that “getting saved” has to be at least as important, or life changing, as “getting healed.” About the picture: … Continue reading →

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Adoption and New Birth

Posted on December 3, 2024 by LovingLikeGod.com

Clarification: At the root of the confusion of the new birth with adoption among believers is a preoccupation with the cultural baggage of the Roman period and world, concerning adoption, making it superior to birth where son-ship is concerned. This … Continue reading →

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Relational Deism

Posted on November 26, 2024 by LovingLikeGod.com

De·ism: Belief in the existence of a God on the evidence of reason and nature only, with rejection of supernatural revelation. Belief in a God who created the world but has since remained indifferent to it. A recent encounter with some … Continue reading →

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