New Testament

Apr 22, 2021

Two Wise Sayings

As a brief deviation from my ‘Understanding the Qur’an’ series, I would like to share two sayings (one today and one tomorrow) that I have found to be wise and encouraging. Philosophy has been defined as the pursuit of wisdom, and I know how much we all love stumbling upon a quotation that embodies a Continue reading

Philosophy

Bible, Christianity, faith, God, happiness, Islam, New Testament, Qur'an, religion, sayings, Spirituality, Theology, wisdom
Nov 3, 2020

Not Peace, but a Sword

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs on your head Continue reading

Scripture

Bible, Christianity, faith, God, gospel, Jesus Christ, Matthew, New Testament, Philosophy, Spirituality, Theology
Feb 25, 2016

Bible in One Year Challenge

When I’m talking to people about Christianity and about why I decided to follow Jesus, I often suggest that they commit to reading the New Testament. I realise that the Bible is a big book (or rather, collection of books) but I tell people that the New Testament is actually relatively short, and could be Continue reading

Christianity, Scripture

Bible, Bible in One Year, Bible study, God, Jesus Christ, King James Version, New International Version, New Testament, Old Testament, one year Bible
Feb 12, 2016

The Ten Commandments

According to the Bible, the Ten Commandments (or ‘Decalogue’) were given to Moses at Mount Sinai after he led the Jewish people out of their captivity in Egypt. In preparation for receiving the commandments, Moses fasted (no food or water) for 40 days and 40 nights. The commandments were inscribed by God on two stone Continue reading

Christianity, God, Morality and Ethics, Scripture

Bible, faith, Israel, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Old Testament, religion, Theology
Jan 20, 2016

Colossians 3:12-17

Just a quick post to share with you a wonderful passage of scripture that offers guidance about how we should live our lives. This New Testament passage, written by Paul in his letter to the Colossians, seems to convey the heart of the gospel message that Jesus preached. It also sets an example for how Continue reading

Christianity, Scripture

Bible, Colossians, God, gospel, Jesus, New Testament, Paul, Saint Paul, Theology
May 16, 2013

‘Simply Jesus’ by Tom Wright (book review)

My Christian faith is constantly challenged by the rational view I have of God. Nevertheless, I find myself wanting to immerse myself in theological writing, as I find discussions about Jesus fascinating, and there is no doubt that Jesus is such an important figure in human history; I feel enticed into exploring His life, death, Continue reading

Book Reviews, Christianity

book review, first century palestine, God, Jesus Christ, Judaism, Kingdom of God, N.T. Wright, New Testament, Roman Empire, Simply Jesus, Tom Wright

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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
I’m a philosopher and author living in the United Kingdom. On this blog, I write about matters of philosophy and religion and share a variety of personal articles.

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Not Peace, but a Sword

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‘Simply Jesus’ by Tom Wright (book review)

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