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WEBPsephizo is the personal website of Ian Paul, a scholar and minister who writes on various topics related to biblical studies and theology. The blog features his recent publications, book reviews, commentaries, and reflections on current issues in the church and society.
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WEBPsephizo is the personal blog of Ian Paul, a former academic and ordained minister who writes on various topics related to Christian faith and theology. He uses the Greek word psephizo, meaning 'to calculate' or 'to vote', as a play on words and a metaphor for his approach to Scripture and life.
Reconciliation in Paul’s theology - Psephizo
WEBJul 7, 2015 · I have just edited my chapter for a forthcoming volume from Lion Hudson on reconciliation, due out in the Autumn. The first part explores the language of reconciliation in Paul, and its importance in his theology. The middle section looks at reconciliation in Jesus and the gospels. The final section draws out the relevance for contemporary
Jesus offers words of eternal life in John 6 | Psephizo
WEBAug 21, 2024 · A biblical commentary on John 6.56-69, the final verses of Jesus' discourse on being the bread of life. Explore the themes of abiding, believing, living Father, Spirit, and eternal life in this Johannine passage.
Jesus was not born in a stable—and it really matters! - Psephizo
WEBNov 24, 2023 · Ian Paul argues that the traditional depiction of Jesus' birth in a stable is based on misinterpretation of the Greek word kataluma and ignorance of first-century Palestinian culture. He suggests that Jesus was born in a private home and received hospitality from his relatives or friends in Bethlehem.
WEB• The wise woman of Abel Beth Maakah protects the men and women of her city from an invading army (2 Samuel 20). • Esther protects the Jews from being massacred (Esther 2:19 – 9:19). • The strong wife of Proverbs 31:10-31 protects her own family and household and also the poor and needy. She is described as …
Gods of our age: Mammon - Psephizo
WEBJul 27, 2015 · At Lee Abbey last week and New Wine this, I have been leading a series of sessions on 'Gods of Our Age'. (I did the teaching myself last week; this week I am hosting a series of contributors.) It struck me some time ago …
How should we read the Book of Judges? - Psephizo
WEBAug 22, 2024 · In Judges, as in Paul’s exposition of the gospel in Romans, God’s “justice” in allowing his people to suffer the consequences of their actions is not the last word. Yahweh is a God of mercy, who refuses to ultimately abandon his people (cf. Hosea 11:8-9). Hamley draws out the importance of God’s “mercy” as she observes how the schematic framework of sin-repentance-deliverance is ...
Using images well in preaching - Psephizo
WEBNov 30, 2016 · I recently preached on the healing of the lame man in Acts 3.1–10 and used this painting by Poussin. In the passage, Luke appears to be not merely telling the story, but identifying important elements, suggesting that this …
preaching - Psephizo
WEBSep 22, 2024 · The Sunday lectionary gospel reading for Trinity 18 in this Year B is Mark 9.38–50. It is a rather unusual reading; it completes the collection of sayings that we began last week, and there is some continuity across the two passages; and it does belong (as we noted last week) to a section of teachings of Jesus in between narrative sections.