From Galatians 5 In today’s post we consider the New Perspectives take on works of the flesh and the Spirit. Several Pauline passages have historically been interpreted to refer to “the Spirit-filled life” of individual [ Read More … ]
From Revelation 1-3 Jesus has letters for seven churches. Each letter is prophetic. Jesus speaks through the Spirit who is inspiring John. Each letter follows a similar pattern. They describe Jesus. They praise, criticise, instruct and [ Read More … ]
From 2 Corinthians 10-13 Paul has some competition. There are some who are promoting themselves as superior to him and proclaiming another Jesus. He on the other hand has humbled himself and serves the Corinthians [ Read More … ]
From Jeremiah 1-3 Israel started off well with the LORD, but her initial devotion waned as she turned to other gods. In today’s passage the LORD levels a charge against Israel. Despite their hopeful beginnings [ Read More … ]
From 2 Peter 1-3 Today’s passage is marked by sustained invective against a group of false prophets and teachers who are part of the early Christian communities. Peter has no respect for these people and [ Read More … ]
From Romans 11-13 Paul likens the people of God to an olive tree. The people of Israel are the original and cultivated tree. The Gentile nations are the wild shoots. Some of Israel been cut [ Read More … ]
From Hosea 8-14 Some people give the appearance of knowing God and serving him. But things couldn’t be further from the truth. In today’s passage Hosea condemns the people of Israel. They claim to know [ Read More … ]