Scripture: John 3:1-17 (N.B. Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; and Romans 8:12-17- also on Trinity Sunday Year B) Aim: To demystify the Doctrine of the Trinity – as far as I understand it! Introduction: Trinity Today is Trinity Sunday. This is the day when traditionally we think about God as three persons in one: God the Father, Jesus …
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Balancing the Trinity
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, and John 3:1-17 (N.B. Psalm 29 also on this day- Trinity Sunday Year B) Trinity Sunday. Think about God as three persons in one: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Picture one person in 3 roles – son, husband and father for me. What would you be? Doctrine and Trinity. Said that Doctrine of the …
Judgement and Grace
Scripture: John 3:14-21 (N.B. Numbers 21:4-9; Pslam 104:1-3, 17-22; and Ephesians 2:1-10 also this day- Lent 4 Year B) Exegesis Verses 14-15: Christ’s salvation is like the bronze snake that saved people from their mutiny (vv14-15). Christ being lifted up refers to his crucifixion but also his glory in heaven. Verses 16-21: Verse 16a is …
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