Every so often an attempt is made to place a wedge between the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ. The standard argument is that the Gospels present us with Jesus as the founder of a Jewish apocalyptic with limited appeal beyond ethnic Jews either within Palestine or in the diaspora across the Empire. Paul innovated by… Continue reading No! Paul wasn’t infiltrating Christianity to destroy it
Tag: Peter
Breakfast with Jesus – John 21(The Truth about Cats and Dogs 3)
An incomplete picture –The problem of o…………. s…………… – How ……………………………………………………………….? An invite to come and eat Meals with Jesus Our responsibility …………………… and ………………… Meals are …………………………… (cf 1 Corinthians 12) A commission to Go Feed Difficult conversations Restoration includes ………………. This is not an a…………… of g………….. Future Grace protects us from thinking… Continue reading Breakfast with Jesus – John 21(The Truth about Cats and Dogs 3)
Justice and Salvation (2 Peter 2:4-10)
Introduction Last time, we saw that we have to be on the look out for false teachers. However we also saw that despite their sneakiness and arrogance, false teachers cannot avoid God’s judgement. However, how can we be sure that they will receive justice and how can we be certain that in the meantime and… Continue reading Justice and Salvation (2 Peter 2:4-10)
Watch out false teachers (2 Peter 2:1-3)
He was popular on the preaching team, able to put things forward clearly and simply in an engaging way. Then something began to shift. We noticed a change of emphasis. Then he began to speak with individuals and tell them that he wasn’t so sure. He did not come out directly and say that he… Continue reading Watch out false teachers (2 Peter 2:1-3)
Assurance in God’s Word
1 Peter 1:12-21 In the face of false teachers and facing his own imminent death, Peter wants to ensure that the churches are fully prepared for the road ahead. In so doing, a major priority of his is assurance. So, first of all we see assurance demonstrated by spiritual growth. Now, we also see that… Continue reading Assurance in God’s Word
I want to be clean
In the second of our series of videos based on “A last conversation” between Jesus and his disciples (John 13), we look at Peter’s initial refusal to have his feet washed. We talk about the sense of shame and guilt that feels like dirtiness and how Jesus offers deep and lasting cleansing.
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