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Articles by Jeffrey Gibbs

Letting the Gospel Predominate . . . In the Absolution
May 10, 2012 – 12:01 pm | 21 Comments
Letting the Gospel Predominate . . . In the Absolution

A reflection on speaking the Gospel

Heaven’s OK, but It’s Not the End of the World
April 8, 2012 – 6:37 am | 21 Comments
Heaven’s OK, but It’s Not the End of the World

First Fruits and Last Things

Advent 4 • 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16 • December 18, 2011
November 16, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

by Jeffrey A. Gibbs
The reading offers, in its OT context, a strong example of the truth that “God’s ways are higher and greater than our ways.” Specifically, the reading presents a powerful contrast between David’s (and …

Seeing in New Ways by Naming Truly—With the Help of Stanley Hauerwas
October 25, 2011 – 4:22 pm | No Comment
Seeing in New Ways by Naming Truly—With the Help of Stanley Hauerwas

More thoughts on Stanley Hauerwas’ thoughts. This time from a guy who reads the New Testament for a living.

Heaven Is For Real
May 23, 2011 – 2:00 pm | 46 Comments
Heaven Is For Real

A Christian Father’s Sincere Love, and a Deeply-Flawed Understanding of Salvation.

Epiphany 5 • Matthew 5:13–20 • February 6, 2011
November 3, 2010 – 10:56 am | No Comment

by Jeffrey A. Gibbs
The Text’s Limits: A Strong Suggestion
Although the lectionary has put together 5:13–16 and 5:17–20, I would strongly suggest separating them. A very solid case can be made for the view that 5:13–16 …

Advent 2 • Matthew 3:1–12 • December 5, 2010
November 3, 2010 – 9:23 am | No Comment

by Jeffrey A. Gibbs
Historically Specific Theology
Matthew begins by writing, “and in those days.” Recalling that chapter divisions are later additions and (sometimes) unhelpful, I would encourage the following understanding: there is no “break” between chapters …

Proper 12 • Genesis 18:(17–19) 20–33 • July 25, 2010
May 7, 2010 – 2:50 pm | No Comment

By Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs
Introduction
The text presents two particular problems for interpreters. The first is the question of how “AD Christians” read the “BC Old Testament.” The second pertains to the whole issue of prayer …