A Reflection on Ephesians 1:14 and a Union of Love There’s a kind of person we instinctively keep our guard up around — someone who always needs to be praised, always needs people around them, who can only relax when they hear “you’re wonderful.” We’re wary of that hunger, because we know what sits underneath… Continue reading Is It Selfish for God to Demand Our Praise?
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The Same Love, Different Languages: Jesus’ Parables and Paul’s Theology
Introduction Scripture contains two great passages that speak of God’s love. One is the three parables in Luke 15, told by Jesus himself. The other is the “Love Chapter” — 1 Corinthians 13 — written by Paul to the church at Corinth. Both speak of the same love, yet their language and approach are strikingly… Continue reading The Same Love, Different Languages: Jesus’ Parables and Paul’s Theology