Jay Quine on the Bible: Biblical in 52 Weeks

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Monday, January 9, 2012

God's Diet for Your 2012, by Jay Quine

God’s Diet for Your New Year

Do you think God would provide us with an impossible-to-keep diet (like the no carbs diet or the no chocolate diet!)? Do you think the Lord in His simplicity would provide us with a diet so complex that no one can figure out (I just heard one that corresponds to your blood type and DNA mapping). It the Bible’s straightforward and simple manner which is always clear, we bring you the “2012 Biblical Diet” to adopt for your new New Year’s Resolution.

It’s simple: Don’t eat so much. That’s right. Eat what you want, but not so much. Just because it is in the fridge, doesn’t mean it has to be eaten. Just because it is really good doesn’t mean it’s all for you. Did you miss dessert? It’s okay.

The Lord God Almighty’s diet is simple: Don’t eat so God-awful much!

Here are some motivational principles (and additions):

Proverbs 25:28 “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls (or a bulging belly and pants that don’t fit).”

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law (there is no law that says you have to eat everything on you plate!).”

1Corinthians 6:19 “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own (so put down the fork).”

There are no restrictions on what we eat. We can enjoy the variety of fruit, vegetables of all kinds, meat, and seafood, breads and desserts! But temperance in the amount you eat. Consider splitting an entree at the restaurant. Just because it is offered doesn’t mean you need to take it. Your new diet will be balanced, and biblical.

1Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you E A T or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Monday, December 5, 2011

Do Not Harden Your Heart! by Jay Quine

Exodus 12:3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14

Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying: In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to their fathers' houses, a lamb for a household... 5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of 6 and ye shall keep it unto the fourteenth day of the same month; and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at dusk. the first year; ye shall take it from the sheep, or from the goats; 7 And they shall take of the blood, and put it on the two side-posts and on the lintel, upon the houses wherein they shall eat it... 12 For I will go through the land of Egypt in that night, and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the LORD. 13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and there shall no plague be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. 14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial, and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD; throughout your generations ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

For four hundred years the Jewish people were enslaved in Egypt. That is so many generations that they would forget what freedom was like. Finally God acted to rescue them and free them from slavery. He raised up a leader whose name was Moses.

Many times God asked Moses to speak to pharaoh to release the Jewish people. But the Pharaoh was stubborn, and refused to listen. Nine plagues and nine miracles were performed in front of Pharaoh, warning him to let the Jewish people go. But he refused to listen. Then Moses announced one final plague. Let’s read to us right out of the Bible (infra).

Pharaoh was warned, but he refused to listen. The death of every first born child of every family in one night unless they believed that God would do what He said he would do.

Why would God do this? What purpose is served by God to take the life of the first born in every single family? The purpose is stated very clearly in Exodus 11:7 “So that you may understand how the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.”

There is a difference between how the Lord treats His people, and how He treats those who are not. But rather than turn to Him and become one of His people, Pharaoh’s heart was hardened against God. His heart was hardened. 17 times it says that Pharaoh hardened his heart against God. Do not continue to harden your heart against God. Let’s look to see what happened to Pharaoh.

To say that His heart was hardened is not merely a metaphor on his stubborn refusal to turn to the Lord in faith, but also about his destiny in eternity. According to Egyptian religious beliefs, there was an afterlife—especially for Pharaoh. If the Pharaoh ruled well, and had a good heart and would enter into paradise and join his eternal queen Isis. But if he was cold and cruel, and his heart was hard, then he would not. To determine whether pharaoh’s heart was soft or hard their gods would take his heart and weigh it on a balance. On the once side of the balance would be his heart, and on the other would be a feather. If his heart were good, it would be as light as a feather. But if his heart were hard like a stone, then he wouldn’t make it.

Pharaoh’s heart was heard and he refused to listen to Moses or the true God. To say that his heart was heard is to say that even in his own religious system he is not going to make it. You will not make it if you are Egyptian, or Indian, or American or Persian with a heart that is hardened against the true God.

Trust in God... He will do as He says!

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

What Happened to the Apostles? by Jay Quine

What about those who followed after the prophets? What happened to the disciples, for instance? Here is a quick summary:

It is uncertain what happened to Matthew. He ministered in Palestine, Ethiopia, Macedonia, and in the Euphrates Persian area. Some accounts say he died a natural death, whereas others say he was executed in Persia.

After many years of ministry Peter was crucified in Rome in 67 A.D.

Andrew was likely forced to leave Jerusalem and ministered in Galatia, and then the coast of the Black Sea. He passed into obscurity.

The Apostle James was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa in A.D. 44.

John fled Jerusalem to Ephesus, but he was arrested there and finally exiled and died alone on the Island of Patmos.

Philip, was also forced to leave Jerusalem. It is unclear what happened to him. Some tradition asserts he was murdered, others say he died in obscurity.

Judas, not Judas Iscariot, together with Simon the Zealot, were executed in Persia.

Bartholomew was executed while ministering in Armenia.

Thomas became a missionary to India. No one knows exactly what happened to him.

The record for others in addition to the disciples is equally compelling.

There is strong historical tradition that Barnabas went back to his homeland of Cyprus, and continued to preach the word. But on that Island a group who opposed him killed him.

After leaving his ministry in Corinth under turmoil, the great preacher Apollos couldn’t be compelled to return even by Paul (1 Cor 16). For some reason some of the Corinthians strongly objected to his preaching and divided the church over it.

For his preaching Paul was ridiculed, laughed at, beaten, stoned, left for dead. He was ultimately arrested not once but twice and finally beheaded in the capital city of Rome.

Jesus said: “Blessed are the persecuted on account of me, for your reward in heaven is great.”

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

The "Heart" in the Bible, by Jay Quine

The Codex Gigas from the 13th century, held at...

13th Century Codex Gigas: Jay QuineRomans 2:15, 29 and the Meaning of "Heart"
We may say, that athlete plays with a lot of heart, or a girl or boy friend broke your heart. The Bible also uses the word “heart” to describe our passion, our will, and even our emotions. So our heart can turn away from God, but God speaks to your heart to draw you back. As Christians the Holy Spirit gives us a new heart—removing our heart of stone and making it a vivacious heart of flesh. Hiding the word of God within you mends your broken hearts. This is Dr. Jay Quine asking you to remember the word – and to love the Lord your God with all your heart.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Importance of Living Disciplined, by Jay Quine

The Olympic Flag flying in Victoria, British C...

Proverbs 1:8 The Hebrew word for "Discipline" (musar)
Today’s athletes are amazing. Their skill and talent astonish us. How can they be so fast, so strong, and yet so graceful? But there is a danger in watching a championship game, or final Olympic event. We don’t see the tough, hard, long training that it took to get to that level as the best of the best. Bible notes that tough, hard training is the formula for success. The Hebrew word is musar. Proverbs tells us, “Hear, my son, your father’s musar.” Dad should instruct his children in a disciplined, deliberate, and diligent fashion so that his children excel in skill and talent. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Dad, take time with your kids. Get them in the game. Keep the standards high. Remember the word musar, for their training in life .

Sunday, August 14, 2011

A Biblical View of Your Consicience, by Dr. Jay Quine

The "Conscience" -- Romans 2:15
“My conscience is clear,” we may say, defending a decision. Or we challenge a friend who tries to smile through a guilty conscience. The conscience is that inner voice, a self-regulator that warns us before we take a foolish course of action, and condemns us thereafter. This is Dr. Jay Quine, asking you to remember the word “conscience”. This inner voice is what the Spirit of God uses to guide us. Though the conscience He may prod us toward a decision, or convict us after a bad one. Don’t shipwreck your faith you faith, but listen to your conscience and keep it strong. Remember the word.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Dr. Jay Quine: Remember the Word "Boast"

Romans 3:27 "Boast"
Through the many ribbons on her wall my daughter boasts of her swimming victories. Her hard work in practice paid dividends in the meets. But can she boast before God of her hard work for eternal life? No. For only through faith, not works, does Jesus declare righteous the swimmer. Where is the boasting then? for you, it is excluded. By what principle. Of works? No, but by the principle of faith. As you swim through this day’s events, let me, Dr. Jay Quine ask you to remember this word. Let go of YOUR works and place your faith in the works of Jesus. He stroke is strong, and only through him will you be safely carried to the other side. Boast in Christ alone.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Jay Quine speaks on "Apostle"

Galatians 1:1
I found myself chasing my tail trying to make others happy. I was doing it at work, trying to meet the demands of others that may or may not have had anything to do with my job, or the goals of the organization. Most of my efforts to satisfy these demands were a waste of time. Reading Galatians 1:1 it struck me—like Paul I was sent not sent into the ministry by men, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father. Apostle means “sent one.” We are not apostles in the official sense, but are sent nevertheless by God, to please God, and not to chase our tails trying to please men. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember that you are one sent on a mission of apostleship. You’ve been sent by God.

Jay A. Quine - Remembers the Word "Abound"

I watched my son play basketball against my daughter. Being three years older gave him an abundant advantage to easily control the game. But if an NBA superstar played against my son, the advantage would be super-abundant! That’s the word describing the grace of the Lord in paying for our sin. “Where sin increased, grace super-abounded all the more.” Jesus didn’t merely pay for our sin; he obliterated the debt. His super-size grace abounded over the penalty sin incurred. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Rest assured, as far as the east is from the west you have been super-separated from the penalty of sin. Remember the word. God’s grace abounds and super-abounds over our sin.

An Encourging Word! Philippians, by Jay Quine

The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians

Written from Rome, c. AD 60-62

Hearing of Paul’s imprisonment in Rome (Acts 28:30f) the church in Philippi sent Epaphroditus to minister to him (Phil 2:25) and to deliver a financial gift (4:18), as before (4:14-16; 2 Cor 11:9). While with Paul, Epaphroditus became very ill and nearly died (2:27). Upon his recovery he returns to Philippi with Timothy (2:19-23) carrying this letter of thanks and encouragement to continue in unity (1:27; 2:1-3; 3:15-16) which will result in joy (2:2) because of the settled confidence that Jesus Christ is adequate to perfect their work until His return (1:6).

Chapter 1:3-11 Thanksgiving and Prayer for Greater Love

Paul thanks God for the Philippians’ participation in his ministry for the spread of the Gospel. He is confident that their partnership will continue because Jesus, Who began this “good work” will “perfect it until the day of Christ.” Paul prays that their love will also continue through increased knowledge and discernment of God’s will.

Chapter 1:12-30 Paul’s Imprisonment and the Spread of the Gospel

God has furthered the spread of the Gospel even through Paul’s imprisonment. So long as Christ is proclaimed, regardless of the circumstance or even motive of the messenger, it is cause to celebrate (1:18).

Chapter 2: 1-11 Unity through the Model of Christ

Paul’s joy is full, for he knows the Philippians will continue in “same mind, united in spirit, intent of one purpose.” They have as their pattern the sacrifice of Christ Himself, Whose death demonstrated the results of setting aside one’s rights (kenosis) for others.

Chapter 2:12-30 The Results of Humility

Christ’s humility made salvation possible to any who believe. Paul exhorts his readers to apply the joy of salvation to their daily lives, using himself as an example of a libation poured out unto God. He mentions Timothy and Epaphroditus as sharing this attitude.

Chapter 3:1-4:4 Leaving the Past with a New Standard in Christ

Paul rejoices in this new manner of life, and encourages the Philippians to enjoy the same kind of life. Although the Philippians enjoyed the benefits of Roman citizenship, now they are to live the reality of their new citizenship--in heaven (3:20).

Chapter 4:5-23 Gods Provision for all their Needs

The Philippians can live this joy knowing God will provide peace and contentment for triumphant living and through their dependence upon Him Who can do all things.

Dr. Quine's View of the Key Verse: Philippians 1:27

“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”

Concern for the Corinthians -- comments by Jay A. Quine

Paul's Letter of Comfort - 2 Corinthians

Written A.D. 56

To comfort the Corinthians in their sorrows, Paul writes confirming his love for them (1-2), explains the sacrificial nature of Christian service (2:14--7:5; 10--13) and exhorts them to share in the ministry through personal bequests (8--9).

Chapters 1:1--2:13 General Purposes for Suffering

Paul praises God as the "Father of all mercies, the God of all comfort." Suffering is not foreign, but "abundant" in the Christian's life. Yet suffering is not pointless, but no matter what our affliction God comforts us so that we may be able to comfort others in their afflictions (1:3-5). Paul notes that his suffering furthered the spread of the Gospel (1:6-11), and that suffering is to design change within us (1:12--2:4). Paul encourages the Corinthians to comfort he who was suffering under church discipline by now restoring him to the assembly (2:5-11).

Chapters 2:14--7:16 The Joy's and Sorrows of Ministry

Paul interrupts his story about meeting Titus by praising God for His sufficiency in ministry (2:14--3:6). Paul offers thanks for being appointed a minister of a superior New Covenant (3:7-18), and for its openness and clarity (4:1-6). However, sufferings accompany even a minister of this Covenant, which encourage the believer to look forward to the resurrection life ahead (4:7--5:10). Paul describes the motives of ministry (5:11-15), the message of the ministry (5:16-19), and the manner of the ministry (5:20--6:10), concluding that the suffering endured by the Corinthians through the ministry of Paul has brought Godly repentence into their lives (6:11--7:16).

Chapters 8:1--9:15 Material Sharing with Others who Suffer

Paul reminds the Corinthians of others who are suffering materially, and of others who are giving even out of their own poverty (the Macedonians) in order to encourage them to help through their own giving those in need. Paul reminds them of their rich spiritual wealth, and relative abundance when compared to their fellow Christians suffering in Jerusalem. Paul ends with the principle of "he who sows sparingly shall reap sparingly" to remind them that giving is expedient for them personally.

Chapters 10:1--12:18 Paul's Apostolic Leadership

Paul reminds the Corinthians of the sphere of ministry God entrusted to him (10:1-18), to boast not in himself but in his servanthood (11:1-29). This is necessary to combat the false apostles going about deceiving others for personal gain. Paul reminds them of his own sufferings in the ministry (11:30--12:18) again not to boast but to present the Lord Whose "grace is sufficient" even in suffering.

Chapters 12:19--13:14 Concluding Encouragement

Paul admonishes the Corinthians that even though he has been drastic with them he expects them to repent and change Titus has reported that they have already begun to express their sacrificial love toward others, but are to do so all the more. Rather than test Paul, they are to test themselves for conformity with the truth.

Quine's View of the Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Houston Texas Welcomes Jay A. Quine to The Fold

Be committed to the principle of L O V E !

It is the only way to be humble and patient with one another on a consistent basis.

Jay gasping! “Phew. Humility and patience. Okay Lord. I hear You.”

God interjecting: “Jay, there’s just one more thing.

Jay, incredulous: “One MORE thing?”

God: Yes. It’s just something I want you to hold on to and continue to carry along the way. It’s harmonious unity.”

Ephesians 4:3

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

If we are careful to notice, unity is something the Ephesian church already had—they had it and the Lord was asking them to keep it. Unity is the expected result of our salvation—once you realize you’ve been called by God, elected, invited to the greatest marriage reception in all the universe, to have eternal life forever, to enter the Kingdom of God through the riches of His grace, blessing, and mercy—the natural thing is to be unified with other people who are also called.

Imagine a later conversation after your phone call from God:

Jay: “Hey Greg, guess who called me yesterday?

Greg: “I give up. Who?”

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, Jay A. Quine served as a Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Published and honored on multiple levels and in many arenas, Jay Quine is considered to be a voice of legal authority on issues involving church and para-church Christian institutions.

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