Tag Archives: Jesus

“According to the Law of Moses” — Why it Matters

Posted on 4 January, 2020 by Jon Gleason

In my previous post, “According to the Law of Moses,” I mentioned the sub-theme running through the chapter after it records that “the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God….”  Luke, writing under the direction of the Holy Spirit, repeatedly emphasised … Continue reading →

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The Hope of a Child

Posted on 20 December, 2019 by Jon Gleason

Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

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Jesus Christ, the Firstborn

Posted on 24 September, 2019 by Jon Gleason

As I’ve been working through all the comments that got stuck in moderation while the blog was silent, I’ve encountered more than one that referred to Colossians 1, where we see Jesus as ‘the firstborn.’  This passage is often misunderstood, … Continue reading →

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The Causes of War

Posted on 25 October, 2015 by Jon Gleason

It is well always to talk about peace and to strive and suffer for peace; but it is better at the same time to understand the causes which lead to wars. – Winston Churchill, The World Crisis, volume four, “The … Continue reading →

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Word Made Flesh — Fully God, Fully Man

Posted on 29 January, 2015 by Jon Gleason

This article continues my series based on my sermon on the incarnation of Christ — “The Word was Made Flesh.”

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“The Reason” for Everything

Posted on 24 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

So, the next time someone tells you, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” you can say, “What do you mean? Jesus is the reason for EVERYTHING!” Continue reading →

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The Meaning of “Only-Begotten”

Posted on 16 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

“Only begotten” when attributed to Jesus means He is the “only One of the same Kind” as the Father. Continue reading →

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