Showing posts with label universal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label universal. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Jesus: His Prayer

That Jesus prayed is quite clear. All four Gospels tell us that Jesus prayed. At least 8 times are mentioned, though not usually the words he used. He also spoke and taught about real prayer and gave models for us. 
So - like this, we are told Jesus himself prayed:

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Mary

Jesus' mother was named Mary. Despite the interest of the Gospel writers in the role of women in the Christ-event, references to this Mary are actually sparse, apart, naturally, from the “birth narratives”. This final NT mention has her in Jerusalem during the waiting period between Jesus’ death and resurrection and his sending of his replacement (the Holy Spirit).

Monday, 2 November 2015

"Save"

Paul knows the meaning of Jesus’ saving crucifixion. He is very clear about him, the one who saves all who will.

Monday, 28 September 2015