John’s epistles are a great example of why context, following an author’s train of thought, and appreciating an author’s unique style are so incredibly important. John assumes his audience can see the beautiful themes he has expertly woven into the fabric of the text....
Like the other gospel accounts, John’s account is packed full of themes, concepts, and ideas. I couldn’t possibly summarize them all. However, there are a few themes which stand out to me most prominently. If you pay attention to these, as you read through John’s...
One of my all-time-favorite movies is It’s A Wonderful Life; especially at this time of year. I don’t suppose I have ever finished watching it without wiping some “moisture” from eye. I guess I love it because it teaches so many important...
It may seem common sense to say “you reap what you sow,” but it is amazing how many of us still don’t get it! We understand that when you plant corn, you can’t expect watermelons to grow. But we don’t seem to understand that what our...