Despite a renewed emphasis today upon biblical studies in our seminaries and parishes, critical exegesis of the Bible remains an enterprise little understood and still less appreciated by most Christians. The Holy Gospel, most feel, should be heard and venerated … Continue reading
Category Archives: A Look at the New Testament
In the last issue, I shared with you that the true understanding of the Sacred Scriptures can only be understood within the context of our worship. Therefore, the proclamation and celebration of the Word must resolve into silence. This characteristically … Continue reading
I have been sharing in this article the “sacramental” power of the Word of God, the Gospels. It is our tradition that the Gospel Book remains at all times on the Throne (i.e., altar). In the very beginning of the … Continue reading
In the last edition of this article, I was sharing thoughts about Jesus as the word – the revelation of God. I ended the last edition of this article sharing this: “as the resurrection appearance at Emmaus indicates, the very … Continue reading
The next thing that must be considered is Jesus AS the WORD. The Logos-doctrine of the fourth Gospel, which is John’s Gospel, represents the summit of New Testament Christology. Here the power of the divine Word is revealed in all … Continue reading
As I suggested in the last issue of this article, it is important in considering the power of the New Testament (NT) to consider three things: the Word OF Jesus, the Word ABOUT Jesus, and Jesus AS THE WORD. I … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article I indicated that it was important in considering the power of the New Testament (NT), that we consider three things: (1) the Word OF Jesus, (2) the Word ABOUT Jesus, and (3) Jesus … Continue reading
One of the major understandings that we derive from the New Testament (NT) is that “the Church of Christ is NOT an institution” but, rather, “it is a new life with Christ and in Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit.” … Continue reading
It is important to overcome a purely “verbal” understanding of Scripture. It must be admitted that Protestant theology has rightly insisted on the indispensable role of preaching in the Church’s inner life as well as in its mission to the … Continue reading
So Christ, the Word of God, truly brings His saving work to fulfillment by submitting Himself, with all of creation, to God the Father. This act of thanking God the Father for life itself is the final act of Christ … Continue reading