Where did Jesus go? Ascension Day 2025 I gaze at Christian art, and there’s Jesus, ascending to the heavens, fully dressed but sporting bare feet. I can't help but chuckle—did he forget his sandals? Or maybe they just couldn’t keep up with his rapid ascent! The artwork is sandal-free at ground zero, which adds another …
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The Significance of Jesus Seeing: A Lesson from John 1
Who is Jesus? Part 24, Sneaking up on Jesus John 1:35-38, 47-50 Once upon a time, two men tried to sneak up on Jesus. They wanted to observe him, not to meet with him. They failed. 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked …
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Exploring the Invitation: ‘Come and See’ in John’s Gospel
Who is Jesus? part 23 The third song? Another song? Yes indeed, or at least a poem. The third song in the introduction to John's Gospel. The first song is in two parts:Part 1 says the God who made the universe is here on Earth.Part 2 says those who believe can have relationship with God. …
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The Role of John the Baptist: A poem from John 1
Who is Jesus? part 22 The prologue of John is thought to be verses 1 to 18 of the first chapter. As I said in nearly every post when looking at it, it is a song, with the poetic form of chiama. Chiasm, meaning crossing over, is a form used in nearly all Psalms and …
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The Significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God—John 1:29-31
Who is Jesus? part 21 In the last post, I used Google to ask about people who are reluctant to speak about themselves. This time I searched for people who talk about others. Google's AI came up with this: People who predominantly discuss others are often referred to as gossips, and their behaviour can stem …
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Understanding Jesus’ Resurrection: The Foundation of Faith
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 15, Easter This Lent, I reflected deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. Now it's Easter and I am continuing this reflection from trauma to resurrection. Changing what you believe about atonement is not …
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Understanding Ubuntu in Atonement Theology
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 13, An African Relational Theory of the Atonement This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that …
Understanding Atonement Through a Kaleidoscope Lens
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 12, Kaleidoscope Theory of Atonement This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is more …
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The Healing Aspect of Atonement in Christian Faith
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 11, The Healing view of atonement. This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is …
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Exploring the Scapegoat Theory of Atonement
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 10, Scapegoat theory This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is more than a …
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Making an ass of myself 