Thoughts on the Bible and Life
After the introduction to the Galatians, Paul writes: 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of … Read more
I’ve recently started reading Galatians and I’ve been struck with its persuasive power. Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father … Read more
Among the four Gospels, only John mentions “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” But does he clearly identify him? In his award-winning book, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, Richard Bauckham makes eye-opening claims about the beloved disciple and back them up with strong support. I will incorporate his insights below. John 13 The first explicit reference to … Read more
It’s human nature to boast. Think of how young children behave. “Haha, I was right, you were wrong” . . . “I have more toys than you” . . . “My daddy bought a new car.” Although we mature, we continue to boast, just in different ways. We brag about our accomplishments, experiences, family, and … Read more
The kingdom of God is one of the most exciting and intriguing topics in the Bible. My previous post focused on the “kingdom of heaven” in Matthew. Since Matthew’s “kingdom of heaven” is synonymous with the “kingdom of God,” I thought it would be best to include the remaining New Testament references to God’s kingdom … Read more