Social Justice
TagWhat About Rewards and Punishments?
Contributed by John B. Cobb, Jr.
Psalm 97
The scripture passages provided in the lectionary for today generally emphasize the idea of God’s justice. This is certainly a central theme for Christians. It was highlighted in the North American “Social Gospel,” which was widely influe..
Thinking Highly of Oneself
By John B. Cobb, Jr.
Romans 12:3-8
Paul tells us not to think of ourselves more highly than we should. That is good counsel. There are many people who exaggerate their own importance and virtue. On the other hand, partly because of Paul’s influence, the problem in the church toda..
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..
Holy Week – Palm Sunday
By Bruce G. Epperly
Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 19:28-40
We are at edge of adventure….palms are waving…crowds shouting “Hosanna”…. common folks anticipating global and personal transformation. But, at the edges of the crowd, lurk the powers and principalities, the presidents and kin..