Tag: Christ

  • Kings, Governors, Politicians & Priests 2– Pontius Pilate

    Τίνα κατηγορίαν φέρετε κατὰ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου τούτου “Tis katēgoria pherō kata ho anthrōpos hoytos? John 18:29 – question of Pilate to the Jews who brought Jesus before him “What accusation do you bring against this Man?” Pilate’s question to those who brought Jesus before him is most appropriate for any judge of a man brought…

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  • Page TWO – Christ Jesus, Lord for a 21st c. Church

    NEW – Page TWO This NEW approach for talkofJesus.com posts replicates an interactive technique used for centuries: introduce the story and characters, then interrupt the storyline briefly to provoke thought about the story. The author’s design is for you to respond to the storyteller. As author of most posts here I ask you: Do you…

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  • The Politics of Religion – Righteousness on Trial

    The Malignant Leaven of Religious Politics The religious rulers of the Temple discussed ad nauseam different approaches to God-justified righteousness for preservation of their personal political influence in Judaea, imperial procuratorial province of Rome. We have slowed down our examination of the Gospel of John like politicians seeking convicting evidence against an opponent. Let’s dig…