but it has its own style. The verses that are here form a chiastic (hourglass structure.) The 2nd and 6th are about Mary and have a protestant feel, as they emphasize both Mary’s humility, and worship of Jesus. (Roman Catholics usually focus on her honor and virtue.) Here’s the st...
But if we bring this definition to Jesus—that’s not what we see. We see a love from Jesus that is yes, accepting of one’s divine personhood as being made in the image of God but equally transformative; inviting one to be transformed into the image of Jesus by the power of the Ho...
I have discriminating tastes when it comes to binkies- no cheap substitutes allowed. Nana had no idea when or where I ditched binkie overboard. So Nana prayed that Jesus would help us find
“I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God. That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the ...
first let me go and bury my father.' 60 Jesus said to him, 'Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.' 61 Still another said, 'I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family.' 62 Jesus replied, 'No one...
we tend to think that we are the only ones to possess ultimate truth. But truth be told, we are “programed” to think a certain way according to our genetic makeup and life experiences coupled with intellect and learning. The Bible therefore contains ultimate truth. Jesus said, “I am ...
Well, when Sharon started to experience her symptoms, she was feeling sad and angry. Sharon could have sat in her grief and pain, counting what she has lost. But instead, she has turned to Jesus who has shown Himself to be her mighty counselor and comforter, her strength and help! Sharo...
Essential Bible Companion Plus 1 entry Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament Plus 22 entries Halley's Bible Handbook Notes Plus 1 entry How to Read the Bible Book by Book Plus 6 entries How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens Plus 1 entry Matthew Henry's Comme...
The Cost of Following Jesus - As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have
HERMENEUTICSBIBLE. N.T. MarkThough often observed that the Acts narrative is the defining paradigm for Pentecostal doctrine and practice, in point of fact Mk 16.9-20 functions as the 'litmus test' of the early Pentecostal Movement's fulfilling of the apos tolic mandates given by Jesus and ...