“so is every one who is born of the Spirit” John 3:8 God breathed. I felt the flow But never saw the wind. He paints the skies With angel’s eyes. This night His majesty Came close to me. The silent canopy Stretched rim to rim; An ecstasy Declares that He Is there…
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 NASB To the Jew first – Paul was not ashamed, but don’t cut his sentence short. He was not ashamed of the good…
nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law shall no flesh…
“as children of obedience” 1 Peter 1:14 NASB Children of obedience – The Greek expression is tekna hupakoes. Tekna (children) is a special word in the New Testament. It has a wider definition than simply genetically produced children. It can mean descendent, disciple, pupil or spiritual child. When this word designates children of God, it…
The Divinity School and the chapel at Magdalen College
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:3 NASB Head – Gilbert Bilezikian settled this issue. In his book, Beyond Sex Roles, he makes the compelling argument from both Scripture…
Here at Oxford University I visited the New College chapel. New College was founded about 1350AD. The original chapel is much younger. It was demolished by Henry VIII over a fight with the Catholics. The wall with the saints was rebuilt in 1787. First, a picture of the entire chapel. Most people find it beautiful…
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you…
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you…
While at Trinity College, Oxford, I spent some time at the Old Library. There is a Bible from 1568 there, which I read to see the rendition of Matthew. Here are some important images for you to review.
