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My most recent publications are: 'The reimagining of theological time: Revelation's use of the Old Testament' in The Scriptures in the Book of Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature. 'The genre of Revelation' (including two new proposals!) in The Apocalypse of John amongst its Critics. The New Testament's Vision of Mission Grove booklet, exploring key themes from the teaching and
What colour was Jesus’ robe? And why does it matter?
Feb 21, 2024 · And so, in Luke, Jesus begins his ministry at the priestly age of thirty. As he goes to the cross, he is arrayed in a white/resplendent robe, like the linen of the saints. In the Synoptics, then, as Jesus fills up the pattern of Joseph, he wears a robe of purple, scarlet, and white—a coat of many colours. Moreover, the specific colours of his ...
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My name is Ian Paul. Originally from London, I studied pure maths at St John's College, Oxford and applied maths (Operational Research) at the University of Southampton before working in industrial business with Mars Confectionery in Slough in planning, manufacturing and personnel. I trained for ordination in the Church of England at St John's College,
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May 26, 2016 · One in a million. At some point today, someone reading this will be the one millionth page view on this blog! Mostly since June 2013, I have written 544 posts, comprising around 650,000 words, and had 10,277 comments. My first response to this is gratitude—gratitude to God for his faithfulness as I have responded to his call to write, ….
Understanding Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5 | Psephizo
Oct 31, 2023 · Understanding Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5. October 31, 2023 by Ian Paul. The gospel lectionary reading for All Saints’ Day in Year A is Matthew 5.1–12, which is mostly composed of the set sayings of Jesus known as the Beatitudes, a name derived from the Latin translation of the opening term of each, ‘blessed’ or ‘happy’.
Interpreting the sheep and the goats in Matt 25 - Psephizo
Nov 26, 2016 · Jesus' 'parable' of the sheep and the goats in Matt 25.31–46 is very well known and widely misinterpreted. It forms one part of the extended teaching about 'the end' distinctive to Matthew (compared with Mark and Luke). It is most commonly interpreted as an injunction to help the poor; most Christians (in the West at least) read.
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November 1, 2024. Does Jesus ‘declare all foods clean’ in Mark 7.19? October 29, 2024. How does Jesus summarise the law of Moses in Mark 12? October 28, 2024. How does Jesus summarise the law of Moses in Mark 12? video discussion October 28, 2024. The Archbishop of Canterbury, PLF, Truth and Trust October 25, 2024.
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October 4, 2022 by Ian Paul. Stephen Kuhrt writes: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis was first published in February 1942. The book is made up of thirty one letters from a senior demon called Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood. Wormwood is a junior tempter assigned to lead a man who has recently become a Christian away from God.
Jesus was not born in a stable—and it really matters! - Psephizo
Nov 24, 2023 · For me, it is the repeated but ill-founded claim that Jesus was born in a stable, alone and isolated, with his family ostracised by the community—despite the complete lack of evidence for this reconstruction. It will be repeated in pulpits, real and virtual, up and down the land, so I do not apologise for reposting once more this annual feature.
What is the meaning of the six stone jars at the wedding in Cana?
Jul 3, 2018 · It is possible although by no means certain that the number six is symbolic. Six, being less by one and seven, the number of completeness and perfection, would indicate that the Jewish dispensation, typified by its ceremonial water, was partial and imperfect. (p 191) Augustine goes much further, connecting the six jars with the six ages of the ...