Sep 3

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    ciumcium added a text contribution Embracing our humanity
    In John 11 we see a beautiful overlap of divine purpose and human condition right in the person of Jesus Christ. This is an encouraging account for us as we experience our humanity. After setting the stage the first part of the chapter presents the divine purpose in this event. The fact that Jesus has a clear picture of how things will play out is shown in v.4, 15 and 23 respectively. Yet in the... Read more »

Aug 19

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    ciumcium added a text contribution Is good relative?
    John 9 offers us a window into the behavior of those who don’t embrace what’s good wherever or however it is manifested. These are the people who believe in what’s good to them. As long as it fits their system, their way of arranging the world, their theology, anthropology etc., then it passes the test for what is good, if not … well, it can’t be good. This approach to reality is not one of openness,... Read more »

Aug 12

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    ciumcium added a text contribution Commitment to Scriptures, not to the GOD of Scriptures
    John 7:48-52 is a good window into the way people, especially the learned ones, can confidently say they are biblical, that they are committed to the Scriptures and yet miss the God of Scriptures. Jesus, God in human body, is right in front of them explaining the meaning of Scriptures, history, theology and yet because of their bent toward their particular system of theology they can’t get His message.... Read more »