September 24, 2011
This story is the first of five where Jesus enconters conflict. Jesus becomes controversial in the eyes of some, particularly the religious leaders. Jesus forgives sin, eats with sinners, defies the traditions about fasting, and heals on the sabbath. Jesus does not conform to the traditons of the elders and he assumes a role in the […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Authority, Bible-Gospel of Makr, Forgiveness, Healing, Mark 2:1-12, Paralytic, Son of Man |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
July 28, 2009
The “Son of Man” is Jesus’ own self-description—he uses the title twelve times in the Gospel of John (1:51; 3:13, 14; 5:27; 6:27, 53, 62; 8:28; 9:35; 12:23; 13:31; in 12:34 his language is quoted back to him). It ranks second behind “Son” (in the sense of Son of God) as Jesus’ favorite self-description in […]
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Biblical Texts, Theology | Tagged: Ascension, Bible-John, Christology, Communion, Cross, Eschatology, Eucharist, Fellowship, Gospel of John, Intimacy, Judgment, Lord's Supper, Resurrection, Son of Man |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks