September 17, 2011
The last line of this section describes the ministry of Jesus in Galilee: “he went into the synagogues everywhere in Galilee, heralding and casting out demons.” I call this “practicing the kingdom of God.” That is, Jesus announces that the kingdom of God has drawn near and demonstrates its presence through redemptive acts. This is the […]
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Theology | Tagged: Bible-Mark, Demons, Exorcisms, Healing, Kingdom of God, Mark 1:29-39, Miracles, Practicing the Kingdom | 
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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 […]
6 Comments | Biblical Texts | Tagged: Amazement, Astonishment, Bible-Mark, Christology, Discipleship, Doctrine, Fear, Gospel, Jesus, Miracles, Teaching | Permalink
Posted by John Mark Hicks
January 15, 2009
Foy E. Wallace, Jr. dubbed Harding College “an incubus of error” and “unsound” in the May 1941 issue of The Bible Banner. Wallace’s assault against George Benson, J. N. Armstrong and Harding College is a good illustration of the tension between the Texas and Tennessee theological traditions within Churches of Christ. The emphases below are […]
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Posted by John Mark Hicks