What was Jesus getting at when he asked Peter, as recorded in John 21, if he loved him? Here’s the text: After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these”? “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” What is hidden from the English text is that…
Tag: forgiveness
The promise of God
I was the guest at men’s camp this past weekend, and it was a delightful experience. The music was terrific, thanks to Chris Presley and the gang, and the food was delicious. That’s about all you need, plus some time golfing. I had the most remarkable experience at the end of the Sunday service, which…
Keep your hand
Obedience to Christ is the foundational principal that I as a follower of Christ must operate on if I call myself a disciple of Jesus. So I pay attention to the words of Jesus that are set in the context of command. In a long line of verses that I could cite are the words…
