by admin | Oct 1, 2015 | Chapter 12, Love, Rejoice in hope, Romans, Section Three
As I continue to consider Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer,[1] as a description of love rather than as rules to obey, I want to look at some more truth that love rejoices in along with some more ἀδικία that it does not. What Luke called a...
by admin | May 10, 2015 | Section Three
“Jesus the leg-breaker” is a more persistent tale than I expected. I decided not to give it short shrift. I am the beautiful shepherd,[1] Jesus said. Did He mean to turn my attention to Him or to human shepherds? Do I know Him through the Bible? Or should I study...
by admin | Nov 17, 2014 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
To continue my attempt to view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules, I’ll turn to the next item on the table I constructed: Love is…not self-serving[2] (οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς; literally,...
by admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
So, how can I view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules? Again, I’ve constructed the following table to help. The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22, 23 (NET) love (ἀγάπη) Therefore,...