"Even as he spoke, many believed."
In the Gospel of John there comes a point in the story where Jesus is in the middle of a debate (as often happened with Jesus) about what he’s saying and who he is.
Exegetical Meditations (41)
In Hebrews we’re told that our high priest (Jesus) is able to know what we’re going through when it comes to temptation and sin because he went through it. We’re told that he was tempted in every way we are with one stark difference—he did not sin.
250 Concise Theological Essays
The Gospel Coalition recently made available their entire catalogue of concise theological essays that they’ve been publishing over the years.
Why Matthew Begins with a Genealogy
Why does the first book in the New Testament begin with a genealogy?
Exegetical Meditations (39)
In 2 Chronicles 33 we get Manasseh, whose life is marked in two distinct ways: 1) the great evil he did in leading Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray and 2) repentance.
The Forum of Christian Leaders
I recently took part in an online class on the trustworthiness of the gospels, which was put on (in part) by the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL).
Exegetical Meditations (38)
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.
Early in the letter to the Romans Paul makes the case that God’s wrath is being revealed in the world because mankind has suppressed the truth by their wickedness.
The Bible Under the Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, (1 Corinthians 8:6)
creator of heaven and earth. (Genesis 1:1-2; Colossians 1:16)
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. (Matthew 16:16; John 20:28)
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18)
Free Tyndale House Class on Trusting the Gospels
Tyndale House Cambridge is offering a free online class on the trustworthiness of the gospels, Can We Trust the Gospels?: Evidence for the Gospel’s Historical Reliability, taught by Dr. Peter J. Williams. The gospels class will take place on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.