Category Archives: Gospel

1 John 1

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, May 24: 1 John 1 Now we’re turning our attention to the epistles of John. John tends to be the most abstract voice in the NT. He writes of lofty, transcendent concepts like truth, life, light, and … Continue reading →

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Galatians 6

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, May 23: Galatians 6 Paul closes his letter as is his tendency: with practical application of the Spirit-led life. Restoration and restitution are the risky practices of Christ’s followers (v1). This work is to be engaged gently, … Continue reading →

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Galatians 5

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jason

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” — Gal. 5.1 With this landmark verse, Paul lays out a concise definition of the Gospel-life. Christ’s life, death, and … Continue reading →

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Galatians 4

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, May 21: Galatians 4 After making an appeal based on his authority as an apostle (1:11ff), Paul has also appealed to the Galatians’ experience of the Gospel (3:1ff) as well as the textual example of Abraham’s justification … Continue reading →

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Galatians 3

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, May 18: Galatians 3 “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?” These are the words that Paul uses as he begins his personal appeal to the Galatian Christians. Paul’s not playing nice here. You can hear the … Continue reading →

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Galatians 2

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, May 17: Galatians 2 I love this quote from the study notes in the Tree of Life New Covenant Bible (a NT translation by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Project group): “In Galatians, Paul points us beyond … Continue reading →

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Galatians 1

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, May 16: Galatians 1 Sorry I’m a day late with this post. Not having internet at the house is killing me! Today we shift from reading ABOUT Paul in the final chapters of Acts to words FROM … Continue reading →

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Acts 28

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, May 15: Acts 28 In Luke’s final chapter, we find Paul continuing to engage in the practices of ministry: healing, teaching, declaring Good News. In each place in Luke’s writing, we’re reminded again of God’s role as … Continue reading →

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Acts 26

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, May 11: Acts 26 First off, Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the Moms out there. Today I’m giving thanks for the women of faith who have been a part of my life: my wife, my mother, … Continue reading →

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Acts 23

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, May 8: Acts 23 Two quick thoughts on this chapter: Paul’s statement to the council in v1: “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” Paul isn’t claiming perfection; … Continue reading →

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