Paul had a bit of a tortured relationship with the saints (who often were nothing but) in Corinth. We benefit from his struggles however, as he addresses these problems with gospel living. In these chapters Paul teaches about life in the spirit, sanctification and resurrection, and our daily new life in Christ. Reading: 1 Cor.… Continue Reading
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Yes, I’ve had the Beatles’ song going through my head as well. The Corinthian Church has plenty of problems, from the rich gorging on the Lord’s supper, to confusion over meat sacrificed to idols, to Christians suing each other, to the bold man who married his stepmother. Paul’s answer is that a true understanding of… Continue Reading
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In this bonus portion I complete Adam Miller’s superb paraphrase of Romans, “Grace is not God’s Backup Plan” (Romans 10-16). Buy the book here.
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In this bonus portion I read Adam Miller’s superb paraphrase of Romans, “Grace is not God’s Backup Plan” (Romans 1-9) . Buy the book here.
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If we are saved by grace, what’s the point of going to Church? In his magnum opus, Paul wrestles with such questions as the relationship of faith and works, the fate of Jews and Gentiles, and sets the record straight about his own mission. Reading: Romans 1-6; 7-16. You can access my Lesson Notes here.Annotated… Continue Reading
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Paul tells us he is “all things to all people” (1 Cor. 9), and in these chapters we see the master at work. Watch for how he adapts his message to each audience. And underneath that adaptability is his resolution to follow God’s will and preach from Jerusalem to Rome. Reading: Acts 16-21 (Home Study);… Continue Reading
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We like to tell conversion stories, but we don’t like to think about where conversion starts… with being wrong! And while we are painfully aware of the many ways we fall short and are wrong in our behavior, we are literally unable to know where we are wrong in our beliefs! These chapters teach important… Continue Reading
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The beginning of Acts tells of conversion, courage, and community. Peter, now converted so he can strengthen others, powerfully testifies no matter the cost. People are “troubled in their hearts” and turn to Christ, and join an ideal community where all are cared for. Reading: Acts 1-5 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or… Continue Reading
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Jesus’ crucifixion isn’t really about his death… it is about misunderstanding, humiliation, and the tragic subversion of Jesus’ proclamation that the Kingdom has come near. Reading: Mark 15; Matthew 27; Luke 23; John 19 Related Episodes You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).
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SECRET BIBLE CODE REVEALS THE EXACT DATE OF THE END OF THE WORLD!! As attention getting as that headline is (though would we really want to know? I doubt it), what these chapters teach is far more useful: How we can live so well, so awake, and so ready that it does not matter when… Continue Reading
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