Alexander the Great used to sleep with a copy of Homer's Iliad under his pillow. This was because he so revered the tales of courage and heroism it contained. He wanted to absorb the spirit of courage by osmosis during his sleep. We should all figuratively put a copy of the Christus Victor story under … Continue reading The Greatest Story Ever Told: “Christus Victor!”
THE WRATH OF GOD REVISITED The wrath of God. All have heard of it. All have dreaded it. All are taught it at some point in their lives. Disasters are blamed on it. Sickness is blamed on it. Misfortune is blamed on it. Often, God's wrath is personified as the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse-- … Continue reading The Wrath of God – Revisited
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe." Hebrews 1:1. So many people today resent the Old … Continue reading The Jesus Hermeneutic: The Glory of Allegory
"Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord I will repay." So many quote this passage in cruel, hard and woeful tones, but ALWAYS omit the next verse so that the full contextual flavor of the passage is never conveyed. “THEREFORE if thine enemy hunger , feed him ; if he thirst , give him drink : … Continue reading What is the vengeance of the Lord?
At Rest In Him 