In the beginning was the Word, . . . John 1:1 Word – There is no doubt at all that John does not use logos as the Greeks used logos. First, John deliberately structures his thought so that we are reminded of the opening verse of the Tanakh. Everyone knows that. Second, John replaces YHWH…
The counsel of YHWH stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 Stands – How shall we read this verse? If we read from the perspective of Greek metaphysics, we will read it as Millard Erickson explains: “God is described as unchanging. . . . This divine constancy involves several aspects. …
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high; Hebrews 1:3 Radiance – This one might take some time. It…
therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things, and do not do them. Matthew 23:3 They – You may want to digest this one sitting down. Open your favorite English Bible to this passage. Notice that Yeshua is giving instructions about the…
Oh, you thought this was about spiritual brokenness before God. Well, it sort of is. But mostly it’s about the results of everything breaking. First, the vacuum cleaner. Not really a big deal. After holding it together with duct tape (yeah!) and wood screws, it finally quit. Result: paying for a new vacuum cleaner. Then,…
“A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40 Fully Trained – If we examine the Greek text, we are likely to conclude that Yeshua’s remark is just commonsense. Of course a pupil isn’t superior to his teacher. Of course the goal…
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Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world.” John 18:36 Of – Peter Leithart argues that we have fundamentally misunderstood the intention of the Kingdom because we have converted this New Testament concept into something that fits our culture.[1] We don’t think in terms of kings and kingdoms these days. We think in terms…
