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For the Fall and Rise of Many (from a seldom-told event in Jesus’ early life)
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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An obedience of faith — Romans 15-16
With the chapters 15 and 16 Paul wraps up his letter. He will put finishing touches on his extended command about accepting one another, his proposed mission plans (which he hopes the Roman church will help him with), an extensive … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, division, faith, jew and gentile, love, mission, moral virtues, obedience, obey, Old Testament, one accord, opinions, sin
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Greater and greater — Hebrews 7-9
Christianity is not one religion among other equals. It’s not even one of an elite group of valid religions. It is the uniquely true, valid, and singular way to God. The Jewish Christian audience to who the writer addressed his … Continue reading →