To the Galatians: You are one in Christ Jesus
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. – Paul’s letter to the Galatians chapter three.
Tag: bible
A difference between progressive and orthodox teaching
Is it true–that one can still worship God in hell? It based on a verse in the Bible where one reads into the verse without the context. The verse being that “if I made my abode in the depths, you would still be there”. Which means, they claim, God’s presence can still be felt in… Read More A difference between progressive and orthodox teaching
The spiritual life is an answer to being ‘left behind’
What’s on my mind devotionally this week is a verse of scripture that is in the gospel. Jesus said: “Better to enter into life maimed than to have you whole body thrown into hell.” The spiritual life Jesus offers is also an antidote to feeling left behind in life.
Humans and creatures existing side by side
Genesis 1:20-31: God created the creatures of the sea and the earth, and then God created human beings in God’s likeness.
People still trucking into Bible college
Enrolments steady at Bible College of NZ 2007. Bible College of New Zealand enrolments are holding steady although they are well down on those of the early 2000s. Figures have declined in the past two years because of a drop in the number of international students. The college expects 650 full time equivalent students this… Read More People still trucking into Bible college
New Bible materials are a ‘fundamental reshaping’ of older resources
Salt makes way for Light 2004. Scripture Union is making fundamental changes to their range of published resources which will take over from the old range of Bible materials in September this year. Salt, a range of published resources to help leaders of children’s, youth, and all-age church-based ministry to run learning sessions and weekly… Read More New Bible materials are a ‘fundamental reshaping’ of older resources
Sitting down with a Bible teacher: “Jesus Christ is the only relevant issue, churches are not”
Unique man with a unique message 2000. Bible teacher and author Charles W. ‘Chuck’ Missler is described on his ministry website, Koinonia House (khouse.org), as a “unique man with a unique message”. Mr. Missler was speaking throughout New Zealand over the Easter period and beyond.
A vow of poverty to write, but we need more ministers of God
Do you give enough? I feel I don’t whenever I read the passage in the gospel of Matthew about the rich young man as if I am rich, which I am not. Saint Francis of Assisi took the passage literally and lived a life of poverty. Isn’t the writer’s life the same? A vow of… Read More A vow of poverty to write, but we need more ministers of God
Following the leader
In the Bible, in the gospel according to Matthew, Chapter 16 verses 24-28, a follower of Jesus Christ is challenged to live life in such a way that when he is judged by God, he will enter into life, rather than spiritual death.
Labour’s love
God did his work And I am proud of the work he made. It was awesome that he rested after six long days I for one will sing in praise To the awesome God who is not behind cloud Shown he has the world at hand the marks of his love Who toiled at building… Read More Labour’s love
Alive
I have been reflecting on the Gospel of John. The read has been enjoyable and compelling. This week, I have been reading the chapter on Lazarus and I learnt why Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. I now share my findings from the gospel itself. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, who lived… Read More Alive
Myths and facts
I have come across some odd sayings in my day. But more than odd, they were controversial sayings, but delivered palatably, with even with a hint that it should be accepted. Except when I heard it, I may have had the advantage of my knowledge over others in the crowd. The controversies were told at… Read More Myths and facts
Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise
I’ve been working on a book of reflections based on my readings of the Gospel of Mark. The gospel is from the Bible and I am aware of being accurate to the text and not saying something myself in my writings that was not intended by the writer of the gospel. But I am writing… Read More Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise
Thank God for Jesus’ disciples
The servant does not deserve thanks for obeying orders, does he? “It is the same with you [Jesus’ disciples]: when you have done all you have been told to do, say, ‘We are ordinary servants; we have only done our duty’.”(Luke 17:7-10, Good News Bible). Thank God for Jesus’ disciples who brought us the true… Read More Thank God for Jesus’ disciples
These two verses make better sense with an explanation
I find it interesting that a verse on giving is juxtaposed with a verse on not judging others. I don’t know why this would be, but a Bible scholar may have more insight into why this is the way it is, as the two verses seem contradictory. Why these seemingly two unrelated verses together? There… Read More These two verses make better sense with an explanation
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