Author Archives: Plymothian

Who was the author of John? Traditions exist that say Thomas was the author of the book of John. The book does not say who wrote it and it is called John because it is assumed that John wrote it.  If … Continue reading →

We will be studying the book of John.  I had problems with this book for a while in my early twenties because my theology professor at The College of St. Mark and St. John (http://www.marjon.ac.uk/) tore apart its historicity and … Continue reading →

Now that we have read Galatians and Ephesians, I thought that it would be good to read a gospel together.  The gospels all talk about the life of Jesus but they have clear distinctives from each other.  Before we choose … Continue reading →

I live in a pragmatic country.  American Pragmatism is a philosophical system invented in the country that gave life to it.  If there is duct tape, the solution is at hand.  ‘Git ‘er done’ is a phrase for the active … Continue reading →

The final greetings of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians lacks the personal touch of many of his other letters.  No personal names of recipients or fellow workers are given.  This would indicate that the letter was circular.  In other words … Continue reading →

I have heard a lot of sermons in my time about the armour of God.  Things that stick in my head are: The armour is largely defensive because we are always under attack. The belt of truth holds the rest … Continue reading →

Why are slaves mentioned in a list that gives directions to husbands, wives and children?  Unlike modern, western society the household of the ancient Roman empire included slaves.  Many slaves had become Christians and rumours abounded that Christian households were … Continue reading →

The disconnect between belief and lifestyle seems to be growing.  Barna studies tell us that despite claiming faith in Jesus Christ many Christians are bending the rules of the Bible to suit their circumstances (http://www.barna.org/culture-articles/144-a-new-generation-of-adults-bends-moral-and-sexual-rules-to-their-liking).  This would really come as … Continue reading →

They call it the 27 Club.  It is a collection of young musicians who died at 27.  Amy Winehouse from Britain has just entered that list.  Without a guiding light to steer by, these artists run aground and wreck on … Continue reading →