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The Theology of the Cross: A Study of Mark 8:27-38
Read more: The Theology of the Cross: A Study of Mark 8:27-38He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” (Mark 8:29) Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus asked his disciples a simple question on the road to Caesarea Philippi. It was a simple question but the answer to that question changes everything. “Who do…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 3)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 3)Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.(John 20:30-31) Christ as Personified Truth…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 2)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 2)Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.”(John 8:50-51) The Judgment Through Truth On what testimony will the case against us be determined? In the days of Adam, the first man,…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 1)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 1)Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:31-32) Truth and Post-Truth The question of truth is the most important part of human existence. Among all God’s…
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The Battle of Light and Darkness
Read more: The Battle of Light and DarknessMany religious traditions involved the dualistic battle between light and darkness. The Christian perspective deals with problem of evil and the human struggle for survival in an unique way. God reestablishes the communion with human beings in His own terms and His own time. The work of Jesus Christ is how the ultimate problem of…
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A Branch from Jesse: A Christmas Prophecy Explained
Read more: A Branch from Jesse: A Christmas Prophecy ExplainedA shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. Isaiah 11:1 Who is Jesus and what is the meaning of Christmas? That is a question we often hear from the pulpit in the Christmas season. We may also wonder that ourselves when we think about how we…
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The Samaritan and the Victim (Part 2)
Read more: The Samaritan and the Victim (Part 2)The Samaritan and the Victim: Questions from Three Perspectives In the previous post, we discussed the question, “Who is my neighbor?” There we examined the question posed by the lawyer. His question is one that we all may come to ponder on as we read the parable. But it is not one with an obvious…
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The Samaritan and the Victim (Part 1)
Read more: The Samaritan and the Victim (Part 1)The Samaritan and the Victim: Questions from Three Perspectives We are familiar with the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. In fact, the parable permeates modern civilization. There are hospitals with that name. Also “Good Samaritan” laws protect those who help others in danger. But the parable is a story told in different…
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Characteristics of the Christian Life
Read more: Characteristics of the Christian LifeThis Sunday, the Mar Thoma Syrian Church is observing as Clergy Sunday. The theme in the lectionary is “Servants in Pastoral Ministry.” According to the nature of the Mar Thoma Church, we place importance of the role of each of the faithful in participating in the ministerial and missional life of the Church. The Constitution…
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Call & Commission to be Christ’s Disciples
Read more: Call & Commission to be Christ’s DisciplesDiscipleship & Repentance: Christ’s Call for Repentance From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 Discipleship is a call from the Lord God. When that call is heard, there needs to be a response. In the call and commission of St. Paul, the Lord Jesus…
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