February 5, 2022
[This is copied from my book Searching for the Pattern, pp. 90-104. Due to a recent bout with COVID-19, I have not had the energy or time to do any original writing on 2 Corinthians 8-9. However, I think the following captures the essence of Paul’s theological interests in this section of the letter. Two […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Economics, Exodus 16, Generosity, Giving, Grace, Incarnation, Macedonians, Manna, Money |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 15, 2012
Standing in awe of God’s gracious Spirit empowering Israel’s relationship with Yahweh (Zechariah 4), something catches Zechariah’s eye. The first line of the sixth vision highlights the sudden appearance of a strange object. Literally, Zechariah turns around to see what caught his attention, looks up into the sky, “sees” something and “behold,” that is, astonishingly, […]
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Theology | Tagged: Curse, Economic Justice, Economics, justice, Poor |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 3, 2009
Note: This is the first of six small group studies that are coordinated with a sermon series by Dean Barham who is the preaching minister at the Woodmont Family of God. Eventually, his sermons will be available here. “His Righteousness Endures Forever”: Two Hymns Psalms 111 & 112 Vers Psalm 111 Psalm 112 […]
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Biblical Texts, Spirituality | Tagged: Bible-Psalms, Creation, Economics, Generosity, God, Image of God, Money, Poor, Wealth |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
October 28, 2008
“From each according to their ability, to each according to their need.” Karl Marx “At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality [fair balance, NRSV; or, equity], as it is written ‘He who gathered much did […]
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Society, Theology | Tagged: Bible-2 Corinthians, Biden, Capitalism, Economic Justice, Economics, Election 2008, Giving, justice, Marx, Marxism, Money, Obama, Palin, Poor, Poverty, Rich, Socialism, Wealth, Wealth and Poverty |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks