Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 NRSVWhat then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now to […]
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly […]
… the very worst approach to this parable is to stand over it, assuming we are sheep, and arguing the destiny of the goats. Rather, we ought to come under its sword and repent, saying, “I see the goat in my heart Lord; sit as my judge and send it out of me!” Brad Jersak […]
M Emlyn Humphries 