June 11, 2015
This salvation, for which we bless God, in which we rejoice, and which fills prophets and angels with wonder (1 Peter 1:3-12), is the foundation and ground for everything else Peter writes in 1 Peter 1:13-2:10. “Therefore” (1 Peter 1:13) introduces the first section of the letter’s main body and roots it in God’s saving […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: 1 Peter, 1 Peter 1:13-21, Fear, Holiness, Holy, Hope |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
August 25, 2009
As I have spoken on The Shack in recent months–this past weekend, for example, at the Central Church of Christ in Benton, KY–the title of this post has become increasingly clarified for me: “Sad But Unafraid.” [Those who fear the Lord] will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. […]
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Pastoral Care | Tagged: Fear, God, Grief, Love, Pain, Suffering |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 8, 2009
The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God (1:1). Mark’s first words, in a Roman political and cultural context, are startling. “Gospel” was the term used to describe the joyous announcement of imperial news, that is, the Roman Emperor has secured peace, prosperity and security for the known world. “Son of […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Amazement, Astonishment, Bible-Mark, Christology, Discipleship, Doctrine, Fear, Gospel, Jesus, Miracles, Teaching |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
October 3, 2008
[My book on the Shack is now available on Kindle.] The first time I encountered the phrase “The Great Sadness” in The Shack it immediately resonated with me. I knew exactly what my own “Great Sadness” was though I did not as yet know what Mack’s was or what Young’s own personal sadness was. Grief Renders […]
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Pastoral Care, Personal, Spirituality | Tagged: Faith, Fear, Grief, Providence, Shack, Suffering, The Shack, Theodicy, Trust, William P. Young |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
September 22, 2008
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh than to trust in flesh. It is better to take refuge in Yahweh than to trust in rulers. Psalm 118:8-9 Middle class Americans are worried about their stock portfolios, retirements, and home mortages. Others are worried about what they will eat today, what they will wear as […]
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Society, Spirituality | Tagged: Bible-Psalms, Fear, Meditation, Politics, Poor, Poverty, Prayer, Psalms, Sovereignty |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks