God's grace is something that God has done for us through Christ.
It was God, not us, who "presented" Christ "as a sacrifice of atonement" (Rom 3:25–26). What Paul writes in 2 Cor 5:14–21 is a majestic summary of this atoning sacrifice. He says three times that "one [Christ] died for all" (5:14b); "he died for all," defined as "those who [now] live" (5:15a); and he "died for them and was raised again" (5:15b).
The Greek preposition translated as "for" can also mean "in place of," "as a representative of," or "for the benefit of" ("in the interest of").
Must one choose only one meaning for this preposition? It is possible that Paul "plays with the meaning" and "shifts back and forth between" the three meanings. |
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June 29 — AI Bible characters take over social media. An all-ages Bible study video game. Commemorating the birthday of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and looking forward to more Bible TV. China forces Christians forced to sing communist anthems while Russia tortures Ukrainian evangelicals. How long was Jesus' hair? And do atheists prefer religion to atheism? All this plus tons of Bible, church, and pastor statistics — catch up on the biggest, strangest, and most inspiring Bible and church news stories of June! |
| June 29 — Two Brazilian nuns have become viral sensations after their breakdancing and beatboxing performance on a Catholic TV show captivated millions. Their song "Vocation," a techno-pop track about God's calling, has drawn global attention and inspired over 50 women to inquire about joining their congregation. The nuns aim to connect with youth and promote Christian faith, particularly in a time when Catholicism in Brazil faces declining numbers. (The New York Times) |
| June 30 — A new poll of U.S. adults reveals nuanced opinions about religion in public schools. While 58% support religious chaplains, only 44% favor teachers leading prayer. Most oppose mandatory prayer time, and opinions are split on taxpayer-funded vouchers for religious schools. In general, white evangelicals and non-white Protestants are more likely to support such activities, followed by Catholics, then mainline Protestants, while the religiously unaffiliated are (unsurprisingly) opposed. (Catholic News Agency) |
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When you read or hear the word "genre" you might think of different types of books you'd find at a bookstore or library, e.g., fiction, memoir, poetry, etc. These are literary genres, but there are other kinds (or genres) of writing, too: for instance, letters, or even tax receipts.
The Bible, too, is a library — but an ancient one, so some of its genres are different from the ones we're familiar with.
Knowing how to read each genre in the Bible the way its original audience would have read (or heard) it enriches our relationship to Scripture by helping us understand God's purpose for each book or passage we encounter, and therefore how we can apply it in our lives. |
| Perhaps the earliest book in the New Testament, James's letter was written by Jesus's brother to encourage the fledgling church to not only hear Jesus's teaching but to act on it. Here's your quick reference guide to the letter, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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