Monthly Archives: January 2016

Only the King Makes the Rules

Posted on January 21, 2016 by parklinscomb

The book of Romans begins with a presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ—ending in chapter 8 with “no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus” (8:1) and how we “overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us” (8:37). What a great … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of the Name We Bear

Posted on January 7, 2016 by parklinscomb

What does it mean to be a Christian? It may sound like an odd question in a religious blog, but I believe it is a question worth asking. Why? Because it gets misused a whole lot in our everyday language, … Continue reading →

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For the Fall and Rise of Many (from a seldom-told event in Jesus’ early life)

Posted on January 5, 2016 by parklinscomb

After Jesus’ birth in a stable and waiting the required period of time for Mary’s purification (40 days), Joseph and Mary did what every set of Jewish parents did after the birth of a firstborn male-child; they traveled the 5 miles from … Continue reading →

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What Made the Wise Men Wise?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by parklinscomb

The story of the wise men (Magi) who visited Jesus in Matthew 2:1-18 is puzzling to many attentive Bible readers. Why in the world would an elite class of scholars, astrologers, diviners, scientists, and dream interpreters travel about 900 miles … Continue reading →

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