Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is a joy to read for anyone involved in the ministry of the word in any form. The disciples there had a passion for the Lord. They imitated those who had taught them and “welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering” (1:6, see also 2:13). They said soContinue reading “The Call to Holiness”
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Healthy Holiness
Peter was writing to Jewish disciples living away from their homeland. They were Jews living among Gentiles so there was certainly some pushback from that, but more to the point, they were followers of Jesus of Nazareth, so they were at odds with most people within their already marginalized community—their neighbors, friends and family. It wasContinue reading “Healthy Holiness”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 