What is the significance of the frequency of Jesus eating meals with “those” kind of people? Two incidents in Matthew chapter 8 confirm Jesus’ life fulfilling the project of the Triune God – winning vitory over sin and death for all types of people. Religious leaders in Jesus’ day … Continue reading
Read MoreWe often use images/pictures/metaphors to communicate truth/actions. A dominant evangelistic metaphor has been that of the “warrior.” In the New Testament, the warrior image is generally connected to systemic battles. Followers of Christ face the constant battle of living in an environment generally dictated by an idolatry of self … Continue reading
Read MoreThis afternoon the association of churches with which our church participates will hold its annual meeting. The theme fits well with the anniversary being celebrated by UBA – Looking Back, Looking Forward. I will be speaking during the slot marked, “Annual Sermon.” Not sure what that implies other than … Continue reading
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This picture creates for me the question – how do we keep the Scriptures from becoming like this mine? If we continue to reduce the Scriptures to merely a textbook of propositional gems won’t we be keeping it on shelves and in academic settings to be analyzed only by … Continue reading
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