Author Archives: Plymothian

Again Paul expounds on the cosmic reality of Jesus.  He is a person who fills the whole universe.  Despite the universe’s diversity Jesus fills it and he is one.  My friend Fred pointed out that Jesus fills the universe through … Continue reading →

When some people fail to understand God, they give up.  God has to obey our own ideas about how he should act and feel.  When Paul sees that his knowledge falls short, he responds with worship.  The word for the … Continue reading →

I am wary of sounding New Age.  I think that those who think that we are to send good thoughts into the Universe and the Universe will send good thoughts back are misguided.  I think that the idea that The … Continue reading →

I live in a community of faith that has a love affair with Judaism.  I even had a seder (Passover) dinner because we need to remember that Jesus was Jewish and was bringing Jewish custom to fruitino when he gave … Continue reading →

God’s grace and our faith work together for our salvation.  Which comes first is a matter of theological debate.  I tend to think that it is God’s grace that he pours out on us.  This grace enables the depraved mind … Continue reading →

I am often preoccupied with what I want from people.  The list would be full of the fruit of the Spirit.  I want them to love me, be patient with me, and treat me with gentleness and kindness.  The egocentricity … Continue reading →

I have just returned from a very long break.  I went to Minnesota to spend time with my wife’s family.  It was a wonderful time, rowing on a lake, playing board games and shopping in the Mall of America.  However, … Continue reading →

How much of the world is directed by God?  God has a plan.  Is it in his plan that some mothers torture their children or break their bones so that they can beg more effectively?  Is colon or bowel cancer … Continue reading →

Where was Ephesus? Ephesus was at the Western end of Asia Minor (Turkey). Find pictures of the ruins of ancient Ephesus. What was Ephesus known for? Ephesus was known for its religious devotion to Diana of the Ephesians.  It was … Continue reading →

We looked at Galatians.  What do you know about Ephesians? Use a commentary, Study Bible, or web resource to answer the following: Where was Ephesus? Find pictures of the ruins of ancient Ephesus. What was Ephesus known for? Who wrote … Continue reading →