2 Peter 1: Morning Star
What is fascinating about this particular code word is that it originally queued Satan, as depicted by the prophet Isaiah. Continue reading 2 Peter 1: Morning Star
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John 1:19-51
Like the overture to a symphony, John’s first chapter introduces themes he will revisit throughout his gospel, in this twenty-minute multi-media presentation. Continue reading John 1:19-51
Gospel of John: Introduction
In this twenty minute talk, John’s evidence is presented: seven witnesses, seven claims, and seven signs. Then we’ll consider John’s confession that Jesus is God, and we’ll finish with the two responses John presents. Continue reading Gospel of John: Introduction
1 Peter 3: Repay Evil With Good
We may not be able to stop evil, harm, and pain from entering our lives. Corruption and death are still realities. But we can choose to respond in the Spirit of Christ, a supernatural response that is first the result of God’s divine work of transformation within, and is also our willingness to allow that divine work to replace the way we used to be. Continue reading 1 Peter 3: Repay Evil With Good
Colossians 3: Household Codes
Paul worked from the teachings of Jesus. Everything Paul wrote must be sifted through the Gospels, or it won’t read right. Jesus was very clear—a point we have tragically ignored for most of Christendom’s existence—that we are not to rule over anyone within the kingdom. Continue reading Colossians 3: Household Codes
How Genesis 3:15 Supports 1 Timothy 2:11-15
Crazily enough, these verses mean exactly the opposite of what you and I have been lead to think. Continue reading How Genesis 3:15 Supports 1 Timothy 2:11-15
Way of the Cross
How do we live in the place of is great joy, in the humility of Christ, to be like Christ in willingness to surrender all, even to death, for love?
This was Paul’s focus in his letter to the believers in Philippi. Continue reading Way of the Cross
Gospel of John: Rumor Put To Rest
You and I are not only to keep our focus on Jesus as we each individually follow him just as closely as we can, we also are to trust each other’s sensitivity to God’s guidance, and help each other the best we can Continue reading Gospel of John: Rumor Put To Rest
Gospel of John: Graze My Lambs
In the last fifty or so years great piles of ancient papyri and inscriptions have been unearthed, and the weight of the evidence support agapeo and phileo having the same power to them Continue reading Gospel of John: Graze My Lambs
Gospel of John: Feast With Me
The difference between failure and success is Jesus himself. You never know how close you are to a breakthrough. The disciples had only to throw their nets on the other side of the boat, just this one last time, when Jesus gave them the word. And their nets were more full than if they had been catching fish the whole night. Continue reading Gospel of John: Feast With Me
