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My most recent publications are: 'The reimagining of theological time: Revelation's use of the Old Testament' in The Scriptures in the Book of Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature. 'The genre of Revelation' (including two new proposals!) in The Apocalypse of John amongst its Critics. The New Testament's Vision of Mission Grove booklet, exploring key themes from the teaching and
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Jan 21, 2019 · October 4, 2022 by Ian Paul. Stephen Kuhrt writes: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis was first published in February 1942. The book is made up of thirty one letters from a senior demon called Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood. Wormwood is a junior tempter assigned to lead a man who has recently become a Christian away from God.
Who are the antichrist, the ‘man of lawlessness’, and the beast?
Sep 8, 2023 · Lastly, the beast is a central figure in the drama of the Book of Revelation. Although there are anticipations of the figure earlier in the text, the ‘beast from the sea’ is fully introduced in Rev 13 as one of an ‘evil trinity’ along with the dragon/Satan, and the ‘beast from the earth’ (Rev 13.1) which later in the text is described as ‘the false prophet’.
Understanding Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5 | Psephizo
Oct 31, 2023 · The gospel lectionary reading for All Saints' Day in Year A is Matthew 5.1–12, which is mostly composed of the set sayings of Jesus known as the Beatitudes, a name derived from the Latin translation of the opening term of each, 'blessed' or 'happy'. (If you are using the alternative reading for the Fourth Sunday
What is the meaning of the six stone jars at the wedding in Cana?
Jul 3, 2018 · It is possible although by no means certain that the number six is symbolic. Six, being less by one and seven, the number of completeness and perfection, would indicate that the Jewish dispensation, typified by its ceremonial water, was partial and imperfect. (p 191) Augustine goes much further, connecting the six jars with the six ages of the ...
How many times did Jesus visit Jerusalem? - Psephizo
April 24, 2014 by Ian Paul. One of the obvious differences in chronology between John’s gospel and the ‘Synoptics’ (Matthew, Mark and Luke) is that John gives an account of Jesus in Jerusalem on four different occasions, two during a Passover (John 2.13, 12.12), one during an unnamed festival (John 5.1) and one at Hannukah (John 10.22).
Jesus wasn’t born in a stable—and that makes all the difference
Nov 30, 2020 · Jesus wasn’t born in a stable—and that makes all the difference. Alongside putting up the Christmas decorations (usually far too early), finding a Christmas tree, preparing for carol services and planning where to buy your turkey, one of the annual routines at Christmas is my posting the argument that Jesus was not born in a stable.
Why We Need to Talk about Clergy Well-being | Psephizo
4 days ago · However, the ongoing Living Ministry research stress remain and the surveys that The Times and the Unite union conducted in 2023 suggest that significant levels of stress remain. This is underlined by recent work on why ordinand numbers have fallen 38% since 2020. Staff involved at diocesan and training level identified clergy well …
The Beatitudes in Luke and Matthew - Psephizo
Feb 15, 2019 · The Beatitudes in Luke and Matthew. February 15, 2019 by Ian Paul. This Sunday’s lectionary reading is Luke 6.17–26, this gospel’s version of the Beatitudes. One of the most obvious questions arising from the reading is how they relate to the Beatitudes as recorded in Matt 5.1–12. This might seem like a distraction to preaching on the ...
What does the rise of artificial intelligence tell us about being …
Oct 1, 2024 · God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”. So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female ...