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Scales Fell From His Eyes

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Acts 9:1-19

The idea that scales sometimes fall from our eyes has taken hold in Christendom. It describes figuratively an experience that many have had.

In this whole passage there is a double change. On the road to Damascus, in the figurative sense, we mi..

O Thou, who art both Father and Mother of us all, we thank you for the beauty and love with which we are surrounded here. We thank you that we can live with others who share our gratitude to you and have concern one for another. We thank you that as the years pa..

Is Jesus a New Moses?

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Location: Emory University

The lectionary passages selected for today emphasize the connection between Jesus and Moses. Jesus’ ascent up the mount of transfiguration has many similarities with Moses’ ascent up Sinai. In addition Moses comes to see Jesus there..

Going on to Perfection?

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Each year at Annual Conference the most embarrassing moment comes when the ordinands are asked: Do you expect to be made perfect in this life? They all answer Yes. I did, when it was my turn, years ago. But it was not true. I really did not expect to be made per..

For Such a Time as This

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Texts: The Book of Esther
Theme: Economism

Esther came to a very difficult and dangerous decision. She decided to risk her life in order to get her husband, the king, to retract his threat to the Jews. And what we like best about the story is that she succee..

Faithfulness and Law, Then and Now

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Scripture: Galatians 3: 23-29.

Text: Galatians 3:25

Among followers of Jesus in the decades after his crucifixion, there were many disagreements and divisions. But there was one issue that overshadowed all the rest. This was the relation of Gentile believe..

Christian Life as the Life of Freedom

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

Gal 3:3, 5:1, 13

“For freedom Christ has set us free, stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (Gal 5:1).

Freedom is the heart of liberal Christianity. But Christian freedom is not license. “For you were called to freedom, brethr..

Are You Saved?

By John B. Cobb, Jr.

John 3:1-17

What did Jesus mean by salvation?

I have always found it difficult to answer the question, “Are you saved?” Indeed, the only answer I can give is another question: “What do you mean by ‘saved’?”

Believers who ask whether one is saved often f..