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John and Christology

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I love this quotation from F. C. Conybeare: If Athanasius had not had the Fourth Gospel to draw texts from, Arius would never have been confuted…if Arius had not had the Fourth Gospel to draw texts from, he would not … Continue reading →

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Lessons and Carols 9

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

The Ninth Lesson: St John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being … Continue reading →

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The Historical Jesus and the Gospel of John

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Paul N. Anderson explains how the two really can go together: Think of it! What would happen if the National Geographic Channel ran a special on a recently discovered gospel text from the late first century, which was different from … Continue reading →

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Showing Love

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (Jn 12:3) Edith had been a member of the church … Continue reading →

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Lessons and Carols: The Ninth Lesson

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

The Ninth Lesson: St John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being … Continue reading →

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