Luke’s Sermon on the Plain and the Restoration of Israel: Luke 6:12-20 as Prolegomenon


Luke’s Sermon on the Plain and the Restoration of Israel: Luke 6:12-20 as Prolegomenon

In the history of New Testament interpretation, Luke’s Sermon on the Plain has struggled to emerge from the shadow of its elder brother-the Sermon on the Mount. The size and breadth of content in Matthew’s sermon has captured the attention of interpreters for centuries at the expense of Luke’s unique composition. Recent developments in New ..


Easter 3 · 1 Peter 1:17-25 · April 6, 2008


Easter 3 · 1 Peter 1:17-25 · April 6, 2008

By Arthur E. Graudin, Textual Considerations: The words “judges each one according to each one’s deeds” (1:17) (ESV) are a reminder of the final judgment described by Jesus in Matthew 25:31-46. Good deeds do not earn salvation but are the evidence of faith. The words εv φοβω (1:17) have been translated “with fear” (ESV), “in fear” ..