When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.'" (1 Corinthians 15:53-54)The vocabulary of "groaning" (5:2) is found in conjunction with resurrection, ...
ReadingJames, I see the parallels and influence of Proverbs and the Sermon on the Mount. I also readJamesin terms of another selection of wisdom literature: theBook of Job. Therein, hardships and trials require a new perspective. The letter ofJames,written to the Jewish Christians throughout ...
As disappointed as I was over the advice, I am more troubled by his follow-up sermon. During the evening service at Parkside Church (where Alistair is the Senior Pastor) on Sunday, January 28th, Alistair defended his previous counsel in a sermon from Luke 15 entitled, “Compassion vs. Cond...
pointing out “the barns, in clear plastic slickers of rain,” the ones that “stand at the side of the muddy gravel road/ where they wait for the men to come home/ from the tavern in a fleet of old pickups/ awash in the misty gray waves of the hills.” ...
Remember always that the non-violent movement seeks justice and reconciliation – not victory. Walk and talk in the manner of love, for God is love. Pray daily to be used by God in order that all men might be free. Sacrifice personal wishes in order that all men might be free. Observe...
The lesson that Jesus is about to teach his disciples is the lesson of Gideon's army (Judges 6-7). When your resources are tiny compared to the need, you know the victory is God's, not man's. Only now are the disciples prepared to see what God can accomplish with what theydohave...
11:27-33 Our Saviour shows how near akin his doctrine and baptism were to those of John; they had the same design and tendency, to bring in the gospel kingdom. These elders did not deserve to be taught; for it was plain that they contended not for truth, but victory: nor did he ...
Diplomacy (Moderate DCs):The people of the city are scared, and will benefit from strong leadership. Giving speeches and talking to people about victory is a great way to do this. Unfortunately, this is harder to do when you’re actively losing, so the DC goes up by five with each fail...