Much of Jesus’ ministry – and the Gospel descriptions thereof – revolve around his “miracles” (the Gk. word is best translated “works of power”). But what was their purpose? Did they simply serve to impress his audience, to demonstrate his might or authority? Or are they part and parcel of the declaration that “the kingdom...
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Heart, Soul, (Mind) and Strength?
Why is it in the OT, the commandment reads: "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might," but the NT quotes Jesus by adding the word "mind"? "Might" would seem to indicate "whole-hearted effort," while mind seems to indicate a more philosophical response. Is there more to the story?
A Blog Is Born…
...as best I can, I hope to make this a blog about what I’d say about the Christian life at 2AM – the straight story as I see it.
If you want to ask a question, I’ll do my best to answer it. Otherwise, the plan is to cover as many bases as I can: the Bible, theology, church history, ethics, the life of spiritual formation…whatever else comes up.