university of oregon, spring 2015
2 Peter contains encouragement to Christians to not follow random, false teachings. The prophecy of scriptures comes from God himself, not from any human’s imagination. The “ignorant” twist and destruct the scriptures themselves. The “teachers” may be apostles and prophets because their sources are God. These “teachers” promise liberty and will only lead people into… Continue reading 2 Peter, Eschatology, Pseudepigraphy
Paul emphasizes that the law isn’t what determines our destiny. But rather, it is our faith in Jesus. Submitting to circumcision does not mean that the Galatians have to adopt the whole law. Peter and Barnabas did not like the Peter’s idea of Gentiles not having to keep the Law. In Antioch, Peter turned his… Continue reading Pauline Huynh Group 5 Question 2
Luke transforms Jesus’ sermon into a more positive way compared to Mark’s. In Luke’s Gospel, the crowd at the Temple seem more welcoming of Jesus teaching, fastening their eyes on Jesus and listen in awe of Jesus’ words and presence. The crowds described in Mark’s Gospel seem less inviting. They question who Jesus is and… Continue reading Luke vs. Mark on Jesus’ sermons