Monthly Archives: November 2009
‘Love’ and Discipleship in the Gospel of John
Here’s a question for you: Does the use of “love” in John match the use of “hate” in Luke? That is far too broad (and probably inaccurate) a question to ask. My question is specifically about John 21:15-17, in which … Continue reading
Filed under Theology, Two Year GNT
‘Hate’ and Following Jesus in Luke 14
When it comes to his teachings about discipleship, Jesus says some pretty difficult things. In Luke 14, Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters … Continue reading
Filed under Theology, Two Year GNT
Joyeux Noël and the Death of War
Since I wasn’t able to attend a memorial service this year, I decided to observe Remembrance Day by watching a couple of movies that bear witness to the sacrifice and suffering of those who fought on behalf of their countries. … Continue reading
Filed under Movies
New Friends
It has been another successful library book sale this year. I got there good and early this morning, and it paid off. Here are the new friends for my bookshelf (in preferential order): Studying the Synoptic Gospels (E. P. Sanders … Continue reading
Filed under Books
Are We There Yet? Back to the Future and the year 2015
Today is November 5th, which, according to Back to the Future, is a red-letter date in the space-time continuum (it’s the day Doc invents time travel). So, I figure it’s a great day to reflect on what Back to the … Continue reading
