Tag Archives: John 8

The Special Case of Women Keeping Silent in the Church in 1 Corinthians

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

A few weeks ago, in Blaming Paul for Things He Never Said, I mentioned that I was aware of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 which has special issues and should be considered separately. My thought had to do with the church at … Continue reading →

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What Does Jesus Say about Sin? Not Much!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

As followers of Jesus, it doesn’t matter much what the Old Testament writers thought about sin and forgiveness. We take our cue from Jesus who has the clearest insight into the Father. And it is his words and actions in … Continue reading →

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What Does Jesus Say to People about Their Sin?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

In Jesus’ day, the religious leaders—the Pharisees—prided themselves in their biblical scholarship and very detailed observation of rules and ritual behavior. Most common Jewish people were unable to keep all those strict rules, so many of them grew careless as they … Continue reading →

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Jesus Speaks of His Relationship with the Father

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Jesus talks a lot about the Father in the Gospels, but how does he know so much? Where does he get his information? One one occasion, Jesus tells the Pharisees about his special relationship with the Father, and they are … Continue reading →

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