Bible Studies
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Radical Flourishing (Matthew 5:19–20)
In Matthew 5:17–18, the Lord Jesus makes clear that human flourishing is inseparable from lawful living. His unambiguous assertion that he came to fulfil the Law and the Prophets makes clear that human happiness, blessedness, and flourishing (vv. 2–12) require a...
In the Meantime (2 Corinthians 5:6–10)
Paul has confidently explained his conviction about his future life in a future body. He was confident of God’s promised resurrection. While he was quite literally comfortable in his skin—at home in his earthly body—he looked forward to his resurrected and thus...
The Lawful Life (Matthew 5:17–18)
The Sermon on the Mount prescribes the way of human flourishing, human happiness, human blessedness. In vv. 17–19 the Lord Jesus reveals that such a life is lawful. That is, the flourishing life is faithful to the Word of God. Though the Lord Jesus was bringing in the...
Future Life (2 Corinthians 5:1–5)
About 35 years ago, theologian Don Carson was visiting Leon Morris, another well-known and accomplished theologian. Morris was a prolific commentator, well-known for his writings about the cross of Jesus Christ. Morris was no longer active in the ministry because of...
The Sounds of Salvation (Zephaniah 3:9–20)
In the 1950s, two young American friends, aspiring musicians, began performing in local pubs and clubs as the band Tom and Jerry. Their partnership enjoyed no commercial success and they soon parted ways. In 1963, they regrouped under the name Kane and Garr, again...
God is Still on the Throne (Psalm 11:1–7)
Psalm 11 offers an encouragement to the righteous during times of crisis, when godlessness and wickedness increases around us, and it seems as though the foundations of justice, righteousness, and order crumble. The psalmist asks and answers two questions for the...