Theoretical Christianity

Posted by anointedplace on May 30, 2014 · 2 Comments 

Mark 10 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know … Continue reading →

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So It Continues

Posted by anointedplace on April 16, 2014 · 4 Comments 

Mark 10:21-22 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.   The story … Continue reading →

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Cart Before the Horse

Posted by anointedplace on January 24, 2013 · 9 Comments 

Mark 8:16 And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. 17 And(T)Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? (U)Do you not yet perceive (V)or understand? (W)Are your hearts hardened? 18 (X)Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not … Continue reading →

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Jesus Sends Out the Twelve; that Includes Us too

Posted by anointedplace on January 6, 2010 · 1 Comment 

About this commentary: IVP New Testament Commentaries are made available by the generosity of InterVarsity Press. Both Jesus‘ proclamation and practical acts of compassion go beyond what many Christians call ministry today. Our communities are ravaged by demonic forces, violence, injustice and all kinds of human pain, while the church often remains irrelevant except to … Continue reading →

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