Today we commemorate the death of Jesus of Nazareth on the cross. In that moment, much was achieved; He gave His life as a ransom for the Church, He showed the Father perfect obedience to satisfy His justice, He took on the punishment due to sinners, He showed us a moral example of non-violence, and …
The Gospel According to Ephesians 2
Please note: Some of what is argued and/or implied by this article may no longer be held by the author, for an updated summary of his current positions, see the Beliefs page. Ephesians 2 is a masterful presentation of what the Gospel (good news) of our faith really is, and here I will be paraphrasing …
Responding to Papal claims in Scripture
Roman Catholics usually appeal to two Biblical passages to support their belief that the successor to Bishop Peter is the head of the Catholic Church, to these passages we now turn. 1. Matthew 16:17-19: "And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my …
Ecclesiology in an Icon
Please note: Some of what is argued and/or implied by this article may no longer be held by the author, for an updated summary of his current positions, see the Beliefs page. This icon (unsure of the artist) has so much rich theological meaning. At its most basic level, we see St Paul and St …
The Beatitudes as a Lifestyle
A Biblical passage that always gets misinterpreted I think is the first speech Christ gives, the Beatitudes. Many think that these are not supposed to be commandments, but that Christ is merely saying who is blessed. I agree that this one aspect of the Beatitudes, but should it not follow that if God says what …
New Kingdom 