Today’s Word
Kingdom Consciousness
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15 NASB Kingdom of God – What is the gospel? It’s the “good news,” right? I mean, that’s what euangélion means—“good news.” And what is the “good news”? In the Christian West the answer is usually something…
Time Enough
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15 NASB Time is fulfilled – peplerotai kairos. “Filled up time.” Mark loves this theme. Everything is aligned for something crucial to happen. Yeshua’s baptism occurs at precisely the right moment. He is driven into the wilderness…
Telescope (2)
Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 NASB It is finished – Easter is over, even for Orthodox Christians (it was May 2). Everyone is the Christian world now believes that once more we have celebrated the death and resurrection…
Telescope (1)
The words of the Prophets agree with this, just as it is written: Acts 15:15 NASB Agree – When you read this statement from the Jerusalem Council, what do you think it means? Do you think that the Council members claimed that what they determined to be the proper action toward Gentiles was already found in…
Check the Facts
In relation to the gospel they are enemies on your account, but in relation to God’s choice they are beloved on account of the fathers; Romans 11:28 NASB Enemies – Paula Fredriksen is a recognized scholar. Her work on Paul’s apocalyptic message is powerful. But occasionally one must check the claims of even world-renowned authors. In her book, Sin: The Early…
A Birthday Time-Out
Just some basic reminders that are particularly important to me today. “Prayer is an ontological necessity.”[1] “Prayer is disclosing or at least preventing irreversible concealing.”[2] “Prayer is pleading with God to come out of the depths.”[3] “A soul without prayer is a soul without a home.”[4] “As my prayers, so is my understanding.”[5] “The world…
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