Paul now reinforces his point and the comparison between Adam’s act and Christ’s act. Through the one sinful act, condemnation comes to all men, through the one righteous act. All are justified. Note that we already have been given a qualification of “all” in verse 17, those who benefit from Jesus are those who receive… Continue reading Romans 5:18-21
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Signs and symbols
It might be tempting for some to skip over the next 15 chapters of Exodus. However, we should know better than to ignore a significant section of Scripture. It looks like we merely have a list of instructions here, building instructions, interior design instructions, clothing instructions etc. Yet, if we believe that all Scripture is… Continue reading Signs and symbols
Romans 5:15-17
The gift (charisma) is not like the wrong-doing or transgression. Although we will see that there is a comparison to be made, sin through one man’s action, life through one man’s action, the two men and acts are incomparable. We have another “how much more”, the gift is better than the transgression. The one man,… Continue reading Romans 5:15-17
Another reason why we say that The Son is eternally begotten
One important reason why we say that the Son is eternally begotten (eternal generation) is because this is crucial to our understanding of God as Father. Sometimes we may refer to God being the Father of creation in that he is the one who brought it into being. 1 Corinthians 8:6 says: “6 yet for us there… Continue reading Another reason why we say that The Son is eternally begotten
Growing in dependence
Something struck me as I was writing about spiritual discipline. Normally when we think about human growth and development we thing about becoming more independent. A child learns to feed and clean themselves. Learning to ride a bike means that bike stabilisers are removed. We are said to develop in a skill first by watching… Continue reading Growing in dependence
Spiritual discipline
Richard Foster’s book “Celebration of Discipline” written in 1977 popuylarised the idea of spiritual disciplines, practices to help Christians grow spiritually. His list, rooted in monastic ideas dating back to the early church included: meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude and submission. My personal take is that really those things are ways of creating time… Continue reading Spiritual discipline
Lost brothers
I’ve enjoyed reflecting on Luke 15 recently. Here’s an alternative approach to narrative preaching through the chapter with a focus on the parable of the prodigal son.
When you’re not lost
I’ve been enjoying reflecting further on the parables about being lost in Luke 15. Once you’ve established what the main punchline of a Bible passage is, I believe that it is legitimate to draw out further reflections and insights. It’s possible to be lost and know you are lost. It’s also possible to be lost… Continue reading When you’re not lost
What’s the value of your GCSE or A-level results?
It’s GCSE results day. If you, or someone in your family are getting results today, then I hope things have gone well and that you are happy with the grades. I remember my own GCSE’s being a mixed bag. I was pleasantly surprised to do better than expected in some areas, disappointed in others and… Continue reading What’s the value of your GCSE or A-level results?
What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?
There’s been much commentary about Professor Jason Arday over the past few weeks, including after the shocking news of his death. It feels like we know so much about him and the case and yet at the same time, if we are honest, we know very little despite different sides holding to opinions with increasing… Continue reading What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?
