Monthly Archives: January 2021

“In the beginning God…” These are the first four words in the Old Testament, the first four words of The Bible. They are also the first four words of Chapter One of John Stott’s book Basic Christianity. They indicate the … Continue reading →

Why did Jesus Christ die? In recent posts I have discussed John Stott’s positions on the responsibility of two individuals and one group for the death of Jesus* As Stott finishes “Chapter 2” of The Cross of Christ , he … Continue reading →

Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him…  [Matthew 10: 4]. After considering Pilate’s responsibility for the death of Christ in “The Loud Voices of Rationalization” on December 29 [St. John Studies] and then the Jewish leaders’ responsibility in “The ‘Dark Passion’ … Continue reading →

Render Unto Caesar by Peter Paul Rubens Epiphany Sunday is a Christian holiday primarily commemorating the Magi’s visit to the Baby Jesus.  As I sat in worship service listening to my pastor deliver a message from Matthew 2: 1-12, I … Continue reading →