Tag: gentiles

  • That you may have Certainty – 7 – An outsider’s view from a Gentile

    That you may have Certainty in these Uncertain Times Our post-resurrection series is witness from the introduction of Luke-Acts and Jesus’ assurances to followers. In our previous post we pointed out: “The ultimate outsiders were Gentiles, and Luke emphasizes that God’s salvation extends even to them.” We began with a Hebrew view of a Gentile, noting that…

    that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
  • That you may have Certainty – 6 – Gentiles

    “I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles… Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them.” Isaiah…

    that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
  • Relationship with a Roman

      Luke 7:1 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Jesus has just taught the crowds who were amazed at His teaching (probably under the watchful Roman eyes of their area squad of the Legion). Jesus taught His own people with such sayings as: Love your enemies, do good…

    Roman squad of Legions