One symptom of human ‘original sin’ is division. Paul says that the Gentiles were called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (Eph 2.11). This was a particular division, that between Jews and Gentiles. We see it in the book of Acts when Peter visits the home of Cornelius (Acts 10-11). The ‘Counsel of… Read more »
Posts By: Les
Those ‘brothers’ are everywhere!
It is reported that, on his journey to Jerusalem Paul arrived at Ptolemais and “greeted the brothers” (Acts 21.7). Later, as Paul neared Rome, he found “some brothers” (Acts 28.14). Such is the power of the gospel that, within two or three decades of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, that His followers were to… Read more »
What we say & what we don’t say
Part of the book of Proverbs are a gathered collection of sayings. It is probably the only part of the Bible that might be described as ‘quirky’! Chapters 10 onward contain profound wisdom, pithy sayings, humour; great wisdom to enable us to life skilfully. One of the themes that occurs throughout is that of our… Read more »