By Jeffrey Gibbs
Textual Notes (using English Bible versification)
One of the challenging issues in translation occurs in verse 10, the first verse of the appointed reading. The second line reads, literally, “And whoever loves abundance, not …

Thinking about death, and what we believe about life.

Just read the article yourself!

And just what is it that Christians are to witness to? The Acts of the Apostles gives us a simple answer, with broad implications.

A reflection on speaking the Gospel

First Fruits and Last Things

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 …

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

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

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 …