
A Pilgrim’s Perspective in His Exposition of Scripture
A journal of biblical exposition notes that reveal how believers should live as members of the Kingdom of God in this reality.
Milestones: Posts that Journal the Journey
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Fidelity in the Kingdom
Jesus’ parable of the shrewd or dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-15 has always troubled me. It is a story about a manager who was accused of wasting his wealthy employer’s… Read more ⇢
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Kingdom Holiness and the Angry Heart
If you are a Christian and you want to feel superior toward others, it is relatively simple; you merely pick the sins that you think are most offensive and judge… Read more ⇢
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The Kingdom and Discipleship: Relationships and Possessions
In Luke 14, when Jesus discusses the cost of following Him as a disciple, He uses the analogy of salt keeping its saltiness (see Luke 14:34-35). It is not a… Read more ⇢
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Holiness: A Distinct Way of Living in this World
In my previous posts, I have avoided using the term “church.” That is intentional. To be sure, the term “church” (the Greek term “ekklesia,” which means “called out ones”) is… Read more ⇢
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The Charter of the Kingdom
The Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew chapters 5-7, has been called the “Charter of the Kingdom.” The reference is to Jesus’ words as the guiding document containing His… Read more ⇢
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The Paradox of the Kingdom of God: That which is coming and that which is upon us
Paradox (paradox /păr′ə-dŏks): noun; a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics. (Cambridge Dictionary) In my journey to… Read more ⇢
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Starting at the end: Passion for the Kingdom of God
As a pilgrim on the journey of faith in Christ, I am captivated by seeing life through the perspective of the Kingdom of God as taught in the New Testament.… Read more ⇢