Thoughts on the Bible and Life
Who’s the most passionate person you know? Do you know what they’re passionate about? Of course you do. Passionate people can’t hide their passion. At some point, their passion is going to come out. In this article I want to highlight Paul’s passion—the desire that drove his ministry. I think this is an overlooked area … Read more
Great teachers ask a lot of questions. Just consider the frequent use of questions in the teaching of Socrates, Confucius, and Jesus. Paul’s letters are also peppered with questions. And Paul not only asks questions, he also answers them. Take a look at the breakdown of Romans 9 below. (At the bottom of this post, … Read more
An excellent illustration of mercy is given near the end of John’s Gospel. While Jesus was being interrogated by the high priest, Peter, one of Jesus’ three closest disciples, was waiting outside. As he warmed himself by the fire, Peter was confronted by a servant girl who accused him of being one of Jesus’ disciples. … Read more