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WEBMy 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
About - Psephizo
WEBMy 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,
WEBNov 10, 2023 · ^Another Fine Mess?: A Guide to Where We Are With LLF Pre-General Synod, Andrew Goddard, October î ì î ï. í “Another ine Mess”?: A uide to Where We Are With LLF Pre-General Synod Last Friday (October 20th), papers were released for the extra General Synod called for November 13th to 15th.This will be focussed on Living in Love and Faith (LLF) and within that
How many times did Jesus visit Jerusalem? - Psephizo
WEBApril 24, 2014 by Ian Paul. One of the obvious differences in chronology between John’s gospel and the ‘Synoptics’ (Matthew, Mark and Luke) is that John gives an account of Jesus in Jerusalem on four different occasions, two during a Passover (John 2.13, 12.12), one during an unnamed festival (John 5.1) and one at Hannukah (John 10.22).
Understanding the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 - Psephizo
WEBOct 29, 2020 · The emphatic focus of the Beatitudes is that of ‘righteousness’, which in Matthew means holy and ethical action, and is a non-negotiable sign of the kingdom of God—see, for example, two key texts: 5:20 ‘Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven’ and 6:33 ‘Seek first ...
Did Jesus laugh? Was he funny? - Psephizo
WEBJun 11, 2021 · There are many prima facie reasons why we might suppose Jesus was funny. If Jesus was fully human—indeed, the perfect embodiment of humanity—then we might expect him to be funny since this is a hallmark of humanity. In his 1971 book A Rumour of Angels, sociologist Peter Berger argued that humour was one of the seven signs of transcendence ...
Jesus the word become flesh in John 1 - Psephizo
WEBJan 29, 2024 · The second feature of the text is the sharp contrast between different styles of language in different sections, often closely juxtaposed. Jo-Ann Brant (Paideia p 24) outlines the three styles of prose in ancient rhetoric: grand; middle; and plain.We can see this change, from grand to plain from verses 4 to 5, a move to the middle style in verse 9, and the reversion the grand style again in ...
Jesus offers words of eternal life in John 6 | Psephizo
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Jesus offers words of eternal life in John 6. As we come to the gospel lectionary reading for Trinity 13, we reach the last of five consecutive Sundays (since Trinity 9) working through John 6, and have the final verses (including an overlap with last week’s reading) of John 6.56–69. If you have continued to follow the lectionary through ...
Biblical Studies - Psephizo
WEBSeptember 9, 2024 by Ian Paul. The reading for Trinity 15 in Year B is Mark 8.27–38, the encounter with forms the pivot in the second gospel: until now, there has been power, success, dynamism and crowds, but from now on, Jesus walks the lonely path to suffering and the cross. At the northernmost point of his ministry, Jesus turns from ….
How should we read the Book of Judges? - Psephizo
WEBAug 22, 2024 · In Judges, as in Paul’s exposition of the gospel in Romans, God’s “justice” in allowing his people to suffer the consequences of their actions is not the last word. Yahweh is a God of mercy, who refuses to ultimately abandon his people (cf. Hosea 11:8-9). Hamley draws out the importance of God’s “mercy” as she observes how the schematic framework of sin-repentance-deliverance is ...
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