"Caleb, You may not be aware that the Works of George Fox are available online from a couple of websites. Hal Worthington's site has Fox's works in updated English, and he has a selection of other early Quaker writings. Earlham School…"
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Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Reb, I am glad to know that my article has had such an important effect on your work. But I must say that it is not "my" article. All "my" material, had to be stripped out before I could complete the work. What survived were the…"
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Allan, Thank you for pointing out that Ephesians passage concerning learning Christ. That is very much in line with what I was trying to convey."
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Thank you Pat for your comment. I remember reading something by Lewis concerning the Billy Graham crusades. At least I think I read it. I can't read Lewis' material without hearing his voice, which sometimes makes it difficult to know if I…"
Rebecca B MacKenzie commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Hey Ellis,
Thank you for your comparison of "believing" and "believing in." I am in the process of creating an interest group for NYYM's and NEYM's annual sessions on "Quaker Responses to Climate Change:…"
Allan Halton commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Hi Ellis. Concerning the distinction you have made, one passage that speaks to this is, "But ye have not so learned Christ, if so be ye have heard Him, and have been taught by (or, in) Him..." (Eph. 4:20,21). Not, "learned…"
Patricia Dallmann commented on Ellis Hein's blog post The Grammar of the Gospel"Thanks for this, Ellis. I think that you chose and described well the distinctions between Quaker and other forms of Christian faith. I recall having read a story that Lewis Benson told about an evangelical crusade by Billy Graham that brought…"
Ellis Hein left a comment for Rich Hopkins"Thanks for the introduction. I wanted to call to your attention my latest posting, titled "The Grammar of the Gospel." That may not be a very inspiring title, but I have found the insights contained in it to be quite helpful to me. Many of…"
Ellis Hein posted a blog postThe Grammar of the Gospel
Are you satisfied knowing you or your group proclaims a Christian message rather than the Christian message? The difference between that indefinite article "a" and the definite article "the" is profound. And no, claiming to have the Christian message is not arrogance. It is about our position before Christ and the role he plays in the life of the individual and the life of the Church. A brief listing in the table below makes clear the distinction.A Christian Message:The Christian Message:Calls…See More
Rich Hopkins left a comment for Ellis Hein"Thank you for the welcome, Ellis. I am a 60 year old retiree. I became a convinced Quaker three years ago after spending decades seeking after God. I am active in my local meeting, but am eager to become part of a Christ-centered…"
Ellis Hein left a comment for Rich Hopkins"Welcome, Rich, to our website. Please feel free to introduce yourself. I am looking forward to learning more about you and what you do. Ellis"
Mike Beranek left a comment for Ellis Hein"Thanks Ellis. I like the sound of that conference. It really is as simple as accepting the working of Christ within, and obeying the leanings given. Not to say that's always easy!"
Ellis Hein left a comment for Mike Beranek"Mike, Your comment reminded me of the discussion we had on the last Fox Reading Conference call a couple of days ago. We are reading That Thy Candles May Always Be Burning and working our way through sermon #5 (I think that is correct). We were…"
Mike Beranek left a comment for Ellis Hein"Thank you Ellis. I'm 43, an unemployed former psychiatrist and member of London West Area Meeting, and I am now constantly reading and reflecting on matters of the spirit and find the foundational message of Fox just so empowering and so…"
Ellis Hein left a comment for Mike Beranek"Welcome, Mike, to our website. I hope you will take a little time and introduce yourself. I look forward to hearing of your interest in our work and to learning to know you.
Ellis"
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The Grammar of the Gospel
Are you satisfied knowing you or your group proclaims a Christian message rather than the Christian message? The difference between that indefinite article "a" and the definite article "the" is profound. And no, claiming to have the Christian message is not arrogance. It is about our position before Christ and the role he plays in the life of the individual and the life of the Church. A brief listing in the table below makes clear the…
ContinuePosted on 7thMo. 8, 2014 at 11:47 — 6 Comments
On a Personal Note
I feel somewhat constrained to share with you-all an incident that portrays the Lord's protection and care. Yesterday I was hurriedly picking cucumbers; I was late and had a lot to get done before I could stop for the day. Consequently I was trying to be quick while at the same time being careful with the vines. My hand parted the leaves in front of me and there at my fingertips lay a coiled rattlesnake. The snake did not move as I withdrew my hand and my person. I had been working near it…
ContinuePosted on 9thMo. 10, 2013 at 12:41
The Offices of Christ, Why Are They Important
The following material is taken from an ongoing conversation. But even so, it seemed worth publishing here.
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In our conversations, something has been winking at me off and on. But I have not captured it until now. In all our discussions, I have lost sight of the most important aspect. I apologize for my slowness here.
What I have neglected concerns the offices or functions of Christ. In so far as I have read and have conversed with others, this is not a…
ContinuePosted on 5thMo. 16, 2013 at 13:23
The New Foundation
Among other things, I am a woodturner. From experience, I can state that it is possible to do a lot of things with dull tools. But if you ever come to use a properly sharpened tool, you will never again be satisfied with dullness.
This is the distinction between a life lived hearing and obeying the voice of Christ, the prophet like Moses whom God has raised up, and a life lived subjugated to any man-made discipline you care to name.
The reason for the difference is that hearing…
ContinuePosted on 3rdMo. 24, 2013 at 18:14 — 1 Comment
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- At 15:23 on 7thMo. 6, 2011,
Tom Smith said… We have been in the Minneapolis area for about a year. My major connection with NFF is that for 3 years we attended Manasquan MM with Lewis Benson. My father was a pastor in Indiana YM (FUM) and a missionary in Jamaica and Kenya. He was a student of Friends history and tried to convey the living Christ 24/7. We moved to NJ after my PhD in Science Ed and became "convinced" "unprogrammed" Friends especially with Lewis and other members there. I have been a member or "active attender" in FGC, FUM, Independent(Beanite), EFCI, and Conservative Meetings.
We are now "retired" near our daughter and her family.
- At 12:14 on 7thMo. 7, 2011,
Peter Glass said… Hello Ellis,
I haven't yet met or known about Tom Smith, but am looking forward to perhaps meeting with him.
Thanks for the information!
Peter
- At 7:28 on 7thMo. 11, 2011,
Stuart Masters said… Dear Ellis,
Thank you for your welcome. Just read your piece on the Lord's Prayer. Appreciated it!
Blessings,
Stuart.
- At 2:34 on 7thMo. 22, 2011, Peter Glass said…
Hello Ellis,
b.t.w I emailed Tom Smith, but haven't received a reply yet. I'll track him down somehow, as he sounds like an interesting contact.
Regards,
Peter
- At 17:28 on 7thMo. 22, 2011,
Allistair Lomax said… I'll put it to the other members of the site committee to see what they think?
Paul and Mike, any comments to this suggestion?
- At 8:54 on 7thMo. 26, 2011,
Kenneth Schroeder said…
- Hi Ellis. As I am a bit isolated here in Portugal, and have no meeting to attend, I am always looking for other ways to surround myself with Quakers. Aside from the Bible and my Quaker Reader, the internet seems to be the best way to do that. I am sure NFF will be a help to me, and I hope to contribute to the mission of NFF as well. Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to communicating with you in the future.
- At 14:00 on 9thMo. 3, 2011, Peter Kennedy said…
- Greetings from Scotland Ellis. I have been a Quaker for just over 20 years and am saddened that some British Quakers do not seem to be interested in the words of George Fox and the early Quakers, they see them as being secondary to their Quakerism. How often do we hear the words of early Friends quoted in ministry? Fox said that Christ had come to teach his people himself, but we rarely hear his teachings or name in ministry either.
- At 19:25 on 9thMo. 4, 2011, Peter Kennedy said…
- I've been to one NFF meeting a few years back - in Edinburgh. I work in Employabilty - supporting those with disabilities, mental health or substance misuse to get or maintain their employment.
- At 15:53 on 9thMo. 5, 2011,
Stephanie Stuckwisch said… Hi Ellis,
No, it's not my work. It's the abalone inlay on the peghead of my mountain dulcimer. The luthier is Janita Baker.
Stephanie
- At 22:35 on 9thMo. 11, 2011, Stephanie Stuckwisch said…
- Sorry, Ellis. It's rosewood. The luthier told my walnut is too soft for an inlay.
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