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PHall | November 1, 2013
Many modern translations try to capture the meaning of Jesus saying “amen” (or as in John, “amen, amen”). Some say “truly,” “I assure you,” “I tell you the truth,” “verily” and so on. I’ve always liked the simple “amen.” This might be the first time in history that I think ghetto slang has bettered all […]
PHall | November 1, 2013
The Greeks said, be wise, know yourself. The Romans said, be strong, discipline yourself. Religion says, be good, conform yourself. Hollywood says, be sensuous, enjoy yourself. Education says, be resourceful, expand yourself. Psychology says, be confident, assert yourself. Materialism says, be satisfied, please yourself. Pride says, be superior, promote yourself. Humanism says, be capable, believe […]
PHall | November 1, 2013
The foot-washing scene foreshadows the cross: Jesus removes His robe; and the Romans cast lots for His robe. Jesus washes feet of the apostles; and the Romans nail His feet to the cross. Jesus offers bread to Judas; and someone offers sour wine to Jesus. Jesus washes with water the feet of disciples; and Jesus […]
PHall | October 28, 2013
Got asked to explain the Trinity on Facebook. We can explain, illustrate and hopefully understand, but since men have enough difficultly understanding women, this is indeed a daunting task. The simplest illustration might be the most neglected, and that is God’s. We are made in the image of God. Therefore we should look to how […]
PHall | October 26, 2013
Both happen “before” the Passover, but the first supper is six days before, and the second one right before the Passover (12:1; 13:1). Both take place at supper/dinner (12:2; 13:2). The disciples are there (12:4; 13:5). Martha was serving (12:2), but no one mentioned as serving. Men were reclining around the table (12:2; 13:23). Mary […]
PHall | October 25, 2013
If God has not instructed us how to worship, then it is up to us. But when you understand who “us” are then you begin to see the folly of that idea. Why would an omniscient God leave it up to sinful man to decide how to worship God? Even new creatures are being newly […]
PHall | October 25, 2013
In Jesus’ parables there is an amazing focus on how we treat others; or in the sense of omissions, how we fail to treat others. In other words, many of Jesus’ parables are about . . . “nothing!” THE GOOD SAMARITAN (Lk.10:25-37) – What did the priest and the Levite do that was so wrong? […]
PHall | October 16, 2013
1 Timothy 1:10 lists “kidnapping” as contrary to the gospel and law. Naturally I think of stealing kids, but the word literally means “men stealer,” and therefore could be translated as “slave trader.” Yet in this same letter Paul commands slaves to regard their own masters with respect, especially believing masters (6.1-2). The gospel condemns […]
PHall | October 16, 2013
Correct and contain you know who, those who teach different doctrines, false theology posing as truth, who preach people and pedigrees, and like to ask useless questions. Not all questions are profitable. God’s plan which operates by faith is profitable. Our goal is not controversy, but love from a pure hear, a good conscience and […]
PHall | October 10, 2013
Sanctification is something every “religious” person wants, and because of that we often contrive ways opposite of God’s to achieve it. Many of Paul’s epistles are reactions to false sanctification. Freedom in Galatians is a difficult concept to understand because freedom is often misconstrued which even the Galatians did. “Do not use your freedom for….” […]