We take for granted at this late evening of Enlightenment’s day that truth is to be discovered by the earnest, individual seeker. Nothing stands above his range of movement as independent investigator, no truth looms larger than he, no calculation of danger is to be admitted. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘2 John’
bridle: 2nd John
Posted in textures, tagged 2 John, biblical reflection, textures on December 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
the necessity of flesh: 2 John
Posted in textures, tagged 2 John, biblical reflection, John, textures on November 8, 2007| Leave a Comment »
The Johannine letters obsess over a matter that seems a point of detail to readers intoxicated with the idea that action rather than ideas are the important thing. Jesus’ ‘coming in the flesh’ is stated over and over as a deadly serious litmus test by which true believers may be discerned over against those who traffic in lies. (more…)