Jesus is the greatest teacher to walk the earth. He taught through many means, but one of His favorites was storytelling. These were not tales meant simply to entertain, but extended analogies (παραβολή "parable") meant to reveal, to teach, to persuade, and to provoke change. Ultimately, He spoke in parables to reveal the kingdom to … Continue reading 5 Helpful Books on Jesus’ Parables
Gospels
12 Quotes of Christmas and God Incarnate
So then He united man with God, and established a community of union between God and man; since we could not in any other way participate in incorruption, save by His coming among us...So the Word was made flesh, that, through that very flesh which sin had ruled and dominated, it should lose its force … Continue reading 12 Quotes of Christmas and God Incarnate
Jesus: The Cosmic Carpenter
I would imagine that most of the population (whether Christian or not) when asked about Jesus' occupation would answer that he was a carpenter (thanks Indiana Jones). This is not wrong, but maybe in need of some nuance. Jesus' adoptive father, Joseph, is called a τέκτων (pronounced "tech-tone") in Matthew 13:55, "Is not this the … Continue reading Jesus: The Cosmic Carpenter
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