July 30, 2015
My response to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States regarding same-sex marriage has been published on the Lipscomb University College of Bible and Ministry page. Originally, it was two separate Facebook posts, but is now a single piece. Because some have asked, I will offer this one comment on the SCOTUS […]
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
June 27, 2015
This is a key moment in Peter’s letter, both rhetorically and theologically. Rhetorically, it heads the major body of the letter (1 Peter 2:11-4:11) as the letter moves from identity to exhortation. Theologically, it describes how disciples of Jesus live faithfully in a hostile culture. In terms of identity, though exiles and aliens within Roman […]
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 11, 2015
Everyone wants to be chosen, especially those who feel marginalized or undervalued. Many of us remember what it feels like to be the last one chosen in a pickup game of basketball or uninvited to the school party. Sometimes we feel like outsiders, and sometimes we are treated like outsiders. Sometimes we simply are outsiders. […]
2 Comments | Biblical Texts | Tagged: 1 Peter, Alien, Covenant, Culture, Election, Resident Aliens, Sanctification, Trinity | Permalink
Posted by John Mark Hicks