As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
In three related episodes, Jesus demonstrated his authority to forgive our sins.
In the earlier parables, Jesus left people wondering what he meant. In the latter parables, Jesus was often very direct. For example, in Matthew...
Christians need to learn to speak with joy, listen with discernment, and grow in grace.