Politics The Jesus movement changed political theory. Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God.” And he pretty much signed his death warrant. Forces got set in motion in Rome. It was assumed that the State had the franchise on religion. There was no notion of […]
historical impact of Jesus
Matthew 8 – Who is this Jesus? (pt3 of 4)
Education In the Greco-Roman world, education was reserved for male children from elite families. Not for girls, certainly not for slaves. This is in stark contrast to Jesus, whose final words to his disciples were, go and teach everyone, men and women, slave and free, teach everyone what I have commanded. Upon this commissioning, the […]
Matthew 8 – Who is this Jesus? (pt2 of 4)
Christians often argue about Christianity. Doctrinal statements, splitting theological hairs. We argue instead of simply marveling at Jesus. Like Mary who just sat at the feet of Jesus in worship. So today, let’s marvel, let’s take a step back and take in a bird’s eye view on Jesus and his impact on the world. What […]