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Andrew Wilson is teaching pastor at King’s Church London and author most recently of Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship (Zondervan). Follow him on Twitter @AJWTheology.
The four-word warning is outwardly simple. But layers of meaning lurk under the surface.
If they don’t “apologize” in the modern sense, it’s only because Scripture has a richer vocabulary of repentance.
Even before the coming of Christ, a “third day” refrain runs through Scripture.
This sounds counterintuitive. But there are biblical and cultural reasons for believing it.
The apostle used his hellos and goodbyes to teach, bless, and worship.
From the Exodus to the Gospels, Scripture is shot through with images of labor pains leading to joy.
The language of extravagant blessing is thoroughly biblical—even if it’s sometimes abused.
Jesus’ title in Revelation is only enhanced by our improved knowledge of astronomy.
His care and compassion come from a surprising variety of sources.
Church leaders care too much about numbers and too little about Numbers.