Easter 4 • 1 John 3:16–24 • April 26, 2015


Easter 4 • 1 John 3:16–24 • April 26, 2015

By Victor Raj Preliminary Considerations Placed midway between Easter and Pentecost, the appointed lessons for the fourth Sunday of Easter cumulatively call for a resurrection living for the Christian faithful in this world. Together, they are an exhortation for the baptized toward the demonstration of God’s righteousness in their daily living as they engage the world ..

David Maxwell’s New Translation of Cyril’s Commentary on John

David Maxwell’s New Translation of Cyril’s Commentary on John


David Maxwell’s New Translation of Cyril’s Commentary on John

Dr. David Maxwell, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary, recently published the second volume of his translation of Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John. The first volume was published in 2013. From the book description: Cyril of Alexandria (ca. 378-444), one of the most brilliant representatives of ..


The Resurrection of Our Lord • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 • April 5, 2015


The Resurrection of Our Lord • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 • April 5, 2015

By David Peter The Occasion for Paul’s Words The first verse of the text begins with these words: “Now I would remind you, brothers.” This formula indicates that Paul is responding to an issue which had been a part of his original instruction to them. In this case, the issue is the resurrection of the body. Apparently the subject ..