It’s not just what you say that matters, but how you say it. People familiar with Gospel traditions note a clear turning point in Jesus’s ministry when you read Matthew, Mark, and Luke (but not John). That turning point, or hinge, is Peter’s “confession” of the identity of Jesus at the Messiah. Mark’s Gospel sets … Continue reading How We Speak: Confession or Accusation?
Inclusion
Sinners & Saints
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that Jesus got into trouble for associating with the "sinners." But that's not true. His actions were controversial because he associates with both the "sinners" and the "saints." He called out the "sinners" and "saints," and he loved the "sinners" and the "saints." And, he spent time with … Continue reading Sinners & Saints
Carl Toney 