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Exegetical commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing Jesus’ authority and fulfillment of prophecy.
Justin Martyr, the Memoirs, and the Gospel Paid Members Public
Justin Martyr, the Memoirs, and the Gospel By Samuel Green Introduction Justin Martyr (AD 100 - c. 165) was an early Christian apologist. His writings give us an important glimpse into early Christianity. Bart Ehrman refers to Justin Martyr and makes the following claims about the Gospels. When the Gospels of
User guide to Light of the World pamphlet Paid Members Public
User guide to the Light of the World pamphlet Roland Clarke In the midst of a protracted pandemic how can we point people to Jesus as the light of the world? Of course, bearing witness to the light of the Gospel begins with actions (Matthew 5:16) and attitudes (Philippians
Unity, Ummah and Peace Paid Members Public
Unity, Ummah and Peace A large billboard in Durban reads, “One Qur'an, One Nation, One Future.” Muslims feel optimistic about the future because so many non-Muslims are converting ('reverting') to Islam. Imams are seeking to rally people under the banner of Islam by forecasting this
Redemptive Riddle: Snake on a pole Paid Members Public
Redemptive Riddle: Snake on a pole Roland Clarke Introduction Scripture communicates God's message using thought provoking figures of speech, parables, proverbs and even riddles. (Psalm 49:4; Ecclesiastes 3:11; 7:1-2; Proverbs 1:5; John 25:16-30; Matthew 13:10-13, 34-35) Indeed, the
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Paid Members Public
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Roland Clarke Scripture tells us that, “Jesus always used stories and illustrations... when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables. This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: 'I will speak to
Mercy triumphs over judgment Paid Members Public
Mercy triumphs over judgment Roland Clarke Introduction Across the world people from every culture and religion associate light with goodness, purity and even enlightened consciousness of divinity. The Bible says “God is light” (1 Timothy 6:16) and repeatedly links goodness with light, “Whatever is good and perfect is a
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Paid Members Public
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Roland Clarke Let's begin by reading four well known scriptures on hospitality. While reading these verses remember that the Greek word rendered hospitality in English is 'philoxenia.' Literally it means 'love of strangers.' Hebrews
God's Peace Plan Paid Members Public
God's Peace Plan Roland Clarke Introduction One of the precious themes Christians enjoy meditating on is shalom or peace. If I were to ask a congregation, “What Bible verse comes to mind when you think of peace, I would collect quite an assortment – a beautiful bouquet – of familiar