All through the Gospel of John we have been hearing about Jesus’ coming glorification. In John 19:16-42, we finally reach it and discover that it took place on the cross. In this familiar account, the author of the gospel included fascinating details that point us to the meaning of the death of Christ and the response it requires from us.
A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were...
When were the glory days of the church: perhaps when it was being persecuted, or maybe when it held sway over the culture? In...
In the earlier parables, Jesus left people wondering what he meant. In the latter parables, Jesus was often very direct. For example, in Matthew...