Author Archives: Ray Pennoyer

My Best Advice for Young Theologians

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ray Pennoyer

Here is some of my best advice for young theologians and Bible students: Everyone is a theologian. You cannot escape that responsibility. (Even atheists are theologians because they have a concept of what they think God should be like and … Continue reading →

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Brochure for Fall 2012 Classes

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Ray Pennoyer

Click here for our new, full color tri-fold brochure describing NEST’s fall line-up of Bible and Theology courses. This semester we will be teaching at four campuses in Connecticut: Fairfield, Waterbury, Trumbull, and Bridgeport! If you are thinking about joining … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Mormonism

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ray Pennoyer

With Mitt Romney now the official Republican nominee for the President of the United States, Mormonism is regularly in the news. Romney is a devout Mormon and I should say upfront that, in my opinion, there is nothing about Mormonism … Continue reading →

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Racism, Slavery, and the Book of Job

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ray Pennoyer

Racism. Racism can be defined as “prejudging people based on their race or ethnicity.” More expansively, we might say that Racism is the ranking of people in terms of dignity or value based on their race or ethnicity, and treating … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events at NEST (Quick Links)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ray Pennoyer

Announcing two important events. Spread the word! NEST Spring 2013 Courses Does God Exist? Apologetics Conference – March 2013 in Trumbull CT

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The Entire Christmas Story in One Verse

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Ray Pennoyer

It was understandable, I guess, when the group seemed momentarily taken aback when I opened my Bible and suggested reading “the entire Christmas story.” You see, the night was already winding down at our church home-group meeting, and in the … Continue reading →

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George Whitefield on Motivation for Christian Ministry

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Ray Pennoyer

After almost thirty years of full-time ministry, and preaching (it is estimated) some thirty or forty THOUSAND sermons across Britain and the Colonies especially, but also in Bermuda and Holland, George Whitefield wrote this: I long to break up fresh … Continue reading →

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John Stott has finished the race

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Ray Pennoyer

John R.W. Stott, one time rector of All Souls Church in London, finished his earthly race yesterday, July 27, at the age of 90 and leaves a considerable legacy behind him. Accolades and reminiscences have already started to appear from … Continue reading →

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Join Us for New Fall Courses in Fairfield

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ray Pennoyer

NEST is pleased to announce the following four courses for fall 2011 in Fairfied, CT. Please consider joining us and making this part of your continuing Bible education! New Testament Greek I (Monday evenings Sept 19-Dec 12) Prophets and Prophecy … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Love the Doctrine of Hell and Divine Judgment?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Ray Pennoyer

Talk of “hell” is all over the internet. Rob Bell had a major hand in this with his controversial book Love Wins (HarperOne, March 2011), spurring on as it did a thousand rejoinders including a new book-length treatment by Francis … Continue reading →

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