From Ephesians 1-3 In today’s passage we learn a little more about the significance of salvation by faith, not by works and two accomplishments of Jesus on the cross. On the cross Jesus joined together [ Read More … ]
From 1 Corinthians 1-4 Paul draws the divided believers in the Corinthian church together by standing on the higher ground of Jesus Christ and him crucified. If only the again realised the immense gift it [ Read More … ]
From Romans 4-7 Its logical to assume someone will not do anything for their enemies, let alone die for them. But on the other hand, if there was someone good, someone valuable. Then perhaps they [ Read More … ]
From John 19-21 Jesus is in Pilates custody. Pilate questions him and he soon learns Jesus is no ordinary prisoner. He is the king of the Jews. But he is no ordinary king either. He [ Read More … ]
From Ecclesiastes 9-12 Today’s passage speaks about the common fate shared by all. How we live does not necessarily affect what will happen to us. Solomon is speaking about death. This great truth is reflected [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 22-24 In today’s passage the LORD gives an extraordinarily difficult command, which seems to contradict his promises. Abraham is commanded by the LORD to sacrifice his son Isaac. How would you feel if you [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 146-150 Today’s psalm has a surprising ending. It is the second last psalm in the Psalter. It makes a closing statement like that of the book of Revelation in the NT when it [ Read More … ]
Welcome to this series of posts giving a survey of what the early church fathers have written about justification and works of law with reference to Paul. Click this link to go to the first [ Read More … ]
The Scriptures give a reasonable amount of information describing what Jesus’ death on the cross has achieved. The following is a list of many of them. I got this from a little Birdy (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/euangelion/2015/03/why-did-jesus-die-on-the-cross/). Ransom [ Read More … ]
From Judges 3-5 Overview Jdg 3.1-6; Story; Israel to be tested by the LORD is amongst other nations and intermarries Jdg 3.7-11; Story; The LORD raises up the judge Othniel Jdg 3.12-30; Story; The LORD [ Read More … ]