What Does Jesus Fear?
What does it mean that Jesus experienced fear? Did he experience the same fear that we do, or was it different? Does Jesus’ fear detract from his glory?
John 12:27–50: The Glory of Jesus
What should detract from Jesus’ glory only glorifies him further. Jesus reveals his glory through the disgrace of the cross. (Exposition of John 12:27–50)
How Evernote Can Help You Relax on Vacation
Instead of trying to suppress thoughts about work during vacation, here’s how to use Evernote to get thoughts out of your head so you can finally relax.
John 12:12–26: The Kingdom of Jesus
Jesus’ spiritual kingdom is invisible, hidden, and secret, confounding the world. Jesus is building a misunderstood kingdom. (Exposition of John 12:12–26)
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
Suffering is more like a workout at the gym than a lecture in the classroom. We aren’t looking for a moral of the story but to grow stronger and healthier.
Theology of Glory in the Church
Martin Luther famously contrasted two ways to live: by a theology of glory, or a theology of the cross. Here is what these theologies seek in the church.
John 11:45–12:11: The Preparation of Jesus
Both theologians of glory and theologians of the cross pursue the cross of Jesus, but for very different reasons. (Exposition of John 11:45–12:11)
Faith: Confident Uncertainty
In the valley of the shadow of death, both Martha and Abraham illustrate a chief characteristic of faith: confident uncertainty.
John 11:1–44: The Life of Jesus
By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus demonstrates that he will shepherd us out of death and into his resurrection life. (Exposition of John 11:1–44)
Church Discipline and the Perseverance of the Saints
If Jesus promises that no one can snatch us out of his hands so we will never fall away, why do we need to do the hard, messy work of church discipline?
John 10:22–42: The Works of Jesus
The works of Jesus corroborate, validate, and authenticate the word of Jesus. We need both his word and his works. (Exposition of John 10:22–42)
John 10:1–21: The Shepherding of Jesus
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds us by his word and appoints undershepherds to restore us to communion with God. (Exposition of John 10:1–21)