Love is the greatest because while faith is preached and hope pertains to the future life, love reigns. As 1 John says: ‘By this we know his love, that he … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 5): The Greatest of These Is Love
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1 Corinthians 13 (Part 3): Words for Love and Why They Matter
Copious ink has been spilt over the different Greek words for love in the New Testament. There’s eros, which refers to romantic love. Philia describes affection like you might feel … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 3): Words for Love and Why They Matter
1 Corinthians 13 (Part 2): Clanging Symbols
Love is the very head of religion, and someone who has no head is dead. —Ambrosiaster I sometimes find myself in debates about the finer points of theology, and while … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 2): Clanging Symbols
Chapter 13 (part 1): Putting “The Love Chapter” Back in Context
Paul tells the Corinthians that love is the greatest of all because there was jealousy and strife among them, and the church was in danger of being divided. —Theodore of … Continue reading Chapter 13 (part 1): Putting “The Love Chapter” Back in Context
Chapter 7: Love & Marriage?
Who should be allowed to get married? How long should people wait to get married? What’s the point of marriage? When should you dissolve a marriage? Should we all just … Continue reading Chapter 7: Love & Marriage?
Chapter 6 (Part 3): On Disagreeing with the Bible
This post is the third of four. For more information on what 1 Corinthians doesn’t say about modern LGBTQ people, click here. For a little background on Paul’s description of … Continue reading Chapter 6 (Part 3): On Disagreeing with the Bible
Maybe “Soulmates” Shouldn’t Be a Thing
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! On this day each year, there’s a lot of talk about soulmates, but where does this idea really come from? To find out, we need to … Continue reading Maybe “Soulmates” Shouldn’t Be a Thing
Always Welcome at God’s Table
I often encounter people who are worried God will turn away from them because of their doubts and questions and difficult emotions. To me, a God who would do this … Continue reading Always Welcome at God’s Table
One God
So often, we fall into a pattern when reading the Bible. The God of the New Testament is just so much more loving than the God of the Old Testament. … Continue reading One God
Hope, Faith, and Other Tools for Difficult Times
Hebrews 6 concludes with a message of hope. The passage opens by revisiting God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 22 that Abraham’s descendants would number more than the sands on … Continue reading Hope, Faith, and Other Tools for Difficult Times