Embracing the Claims and Way of Christ
Jesus says, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see” (Jn. 9:39). To those who choose him Jesus grants the right to become God’s children.
Words of Eternal Life
Just as baptism leads to identification with Jesus’s divine Sonship, making us by adoption what belongs to Jesus by nature, so too in John this baptism-like scene provokes an understanding of our ongoing identification with and consideration of our life in Christ.
Jesus Reveals Himself through Encounters with Strangers
This week’s readings in our journey through the Gospel of John for the Good Book Club present several episodes where Jesus interacts with strangers, and doing so, gives insight into his person and mission.
The Genesis of the World by the Word
John begins his Gospel with a recapitulation of the creation account in Genesis.
Offering Our Selves
As Christ offered himself, we offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice in Christ.
What Makes Romans So Powerful
Perhaps our era is especially ripe for another liberating encounter with the gospel found in Romans.
The Gospel and the Works of God
In Acts 15, St. James and the Jerusalem Council take for granted that Gentile Christians will do just this: follow the commands of God.
From Abraham to Cornelius
When Peter met Cornelius, he entered into what God has been up to since he called Abraham.