Tag: temple

  • The fundamental prayer – Luke 18:9-14

    The fundamental prayer – Luke 18:9-14

    As we cry out to God for justice, we’re assuming we’re the good guys. We want God to bring justice because that means we’ll win, and the bad guys will get what’s coming to them. I want Jesus to return and give me what I deserve! So Jesus tells this parable to make us ask:…

  • Corporate Metaphors in Ephesians 2 as Models for Pluralistic Reconciliation: Body, Human, Temple

    Corporate Metaphors in Ephesians 2 as Models for Pluralistic Reconciliation: Body, Human, Temple

    The theme of unity has been highlighted extensively in Ephesians scholarship. However, this theme is often treated in an overly totalizing way. This often results in notions of plurality and diversity being downplayed or problematized, which ironically can counteract the concerns of Ephesians to promote reconciliation among hostile groups. This article offers a corrective to…