Tag: Theology
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Warp And Weft
A loom binds together both warp and weft.The Spirit hovers, the Word becomes flesh.A figure forms as fine strands intersect.The virgin’s womb frames the image made fresh.A tapestry hangs for all to inspect.The shepherds gaze at the babe in the creche.Asleep in the hay, a thin thread of light,The Day-Star now woven into the night….
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What is Jesus Doing Right Now?
What is Jesus Doing Right Now? Have you ever thought about what Jesus is doing right now? He ascended to the right hand of God… and then what? What has Jesus been up to since then? The Bible actually tells us that Jesus is doing a lot. He is upholding the universe, ruling over all…
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Should Christians Baptize on Behalf of the Dead?
In the middle of a long and detailed discussion of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, Paul drops a confusing bombshell: Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? (1 Cor. 15:29) Huh? In a chapter…