In an article some years ago in the Tyndale Bulletin , Andrew Perriman argues that Paul’s statement in Colossians 1:24 about “filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” does not refer to eschatological “Messianic woes” nor to an inadequacy in . . . . Continue Reading »
AE Harvey exaggerates, but his suggestion is provocative:,. Speaking of Paul’s meditation on suffering in 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, he wrote “For the first time in his extant letters, and possibly for the first time in the entire philosophical and religious tradition of the West, we find . . . . Continue Reading »
Hindus often claim yoga as their own ancient practice, and non-Hindus accept the claims. Mark Singleton ( Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice ) sets out to debunk these claims. It’s true that the word “yoga” appears in some ancient texts, and it’s true that . . . . Continue Reading »
Jesus prays in Gethsemane, and the Father sends an angel to strengthen Him. That means prayer time is over, right? The angel soothes Him. Not for Jesus. Jesus begins to pray so intensely that he sweats blood, and this happens after the angel comes. Angels don’t come to end prayer. They come . . . . Continue Reading »
Yahweh put Adam into deep-sleep, death-sleep, in the garden. When he woke he found Eve waiting for him. So too the last Adam, who does into death-sleep, and whose first sight after waking are the women come to minister to Him. . . . . Continue Reading »
Exodus 19:12: You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, Beware that you do not go up to the mountain or touch the border of it; whoever touches the mountain shall sure be put to death. Yahweh cannot remind the Israelites often enough not to touch the mountain. “Beware that you . . . . Continue Reading »
INTRODUCTION Because of King Ahaz’s lack of faith in Yahweh, and his trust in power politics, swift judgment is coming on Judah. Yet, Judah’s defeat will not be final. God is with His people even in this, and the nations will be shattered as swiftly as they have plundered Israel. THE . . . . Continue Reading »
On this last Sunday of Epiphany, the Collect and the Gospel reading focus on the Transfiguration. Long before Jesus, Yahweh appeared in glory on a mountain and Moses entered that glory. When Jesus is glorified on the Holy Mountain, Moses is there again, along with Elijah. Christians frequently . . . . Continue Reading »
Grace and peace come from the seven Spirits of God (Revelation 1:4). In 4:5, John identifies the seven Spirits with the seven lamps that are before the throne. Spirit is light. In 5:6, the seven Spirits are identified with the seven eyes of the Lamb. Spirit is not only a light source, but eyes. . . . . Continue Reading »
Hengstenberg claims in his massive commentary on Revelation that that “all antiquity agrees in the opinion of Domitian’s being the author of John’s banishment” (he’s quoting another scholar but approving the conclusion). What is the evidence? Irenaeus, of course. . . . . Continue Reading »
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