Author Archives: me

The Golden Rule Is the Law? or, “Which way to the narrow gate?”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by me

So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. ~Matt. 7:12 In my last post, I discussed Jesus’ “mount” teaching on the Law and righteousness, and ended … Continue reading →

Posted in New Covenant Law | 4 Comments

Did Jesus “Raise the Bar” in the Sermon on the Mount? – Law 2

Posted on January 31, 2012 by me

In my last post, I began talking about Jesus’ teachings on the Law (the Old Testament Law of Moses, not necessarily Roman or other statutes).  As I stated there, it appears from the context and his statements that he is … Continue reading →

Posted in New Covenant Law | 3 Comments

New Covenant Law – 1

Posted on January 30, 2012 by me

This is hopefully the first in a series of posts talking about a New Covenant perspective of the Law; that is to say, what the New Testament and Paul in particular say about the Law. When I talk about the … Continue reading →

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It’s Football, People!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by me

Okay, already I’m sidetracked. But, I just can’t help myself. About two thousand years ago, Jesus told a story: Two guys walk into a synagogue. One stands up and makes a big deal about praying in public. The other guy … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics/Current Events | 4 Comments