Psephzio – The blog of Rev Dr Ian Paul
Preparing for Jesus’ return in 1 Thess 5
The lectionary reading for the Second Sunday before Advent in Year A is 1 Thess 5.1–11. It forms a pair with last week’s reading; then, Paul explored the hope of Jesus’ return in relation to those who had died, now he considers its significance for those who remain …
Visit Istanbul and the Seven Cities of Revelation in Sept–Oct 2027
Maggie and I are planning to lead another study trip to western Turkey next autumn, …
A Christian presence in every community?
The Church of England has relaunched its website, and it looks good (fortunately with a …
The colossal statue in Ephesus and reading the Book of Revelation
In the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk there is the head and left forearm of a …
Surveying the new General Synod
Summary: This article, along with supporting linked data that enables exploration of the election results, …
Is the ‘rapture’ taught in 1 Thessalonians 4?
The lectionary epistle for the Third Sunday before Advent in Year A is 1 Thessalonians …
Gospel commentary index Lectionary Year B
In 2018, I sensed God calling me to write a weekly commentary on the gospel …
Is wasted money the problem with the Church of England?
A lengthy new report argues that the primary reason for decline in the Church of …
Does ‘love’ in the New Testament mean what we think it does?
The term ‘love’ is clearly important in the New Testament in a range of contexts. …
The people of God in Revelation 7
The lectionary reading for All Saints in Year A is Rev 7.9–17—an extraordinary vision of …
