The Disciple at the Cross
Exploring John’s unique testimony. by R. Herbert The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus, and each…
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R. Herbert holds a Ph.D. in ancient Near Eastern languages, biblical studies, and archaeology. He served as an ordained minister and church pastor for a number of years. He writes for several Christian venues and for his websites at http://www.LivingWithFaith.org and http://www.TacticalChristianity.org, where you can also find his free e-books. R. Herbert is a pen name.
Nothing Lost
Big lessons from small leftovers. by R. Herbert All four Gospels feature Jesus’ miraculous feedings of great crowds: the four thousand in Matthew (15:32-39) and…
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Greater Than Moses
The supremacy of Jesus in the fourth Gospel. by R. Herbert While all four Gospels weave rich verbal tapestries depicting the life and ministry of…
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He Dwelt Among Us
Seeing the humanity of Jesus in the Gospel of John. by R. Herbert In the first half of the prologue to his Gospel, the apostle…
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From the Beginning
The preexistent Jesus in the Gospel of John. by R. Herbert In the opening passages of his Gospel, the apostle John gives us the most…
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Why Love Needs Patience
A closer look at the Love Chapter. by R. Herbert Have you ever noticed that in his famous description of the nature of love in…
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The Priest, the Plot, and the Parable
Another look at the rich man and Lazarus. by R. Herbert Sometimes a little biblical detective work can open new windows into our understanding of…
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The Gospel of Humility
Luke — and the believer’s proper position. by R. Herbert Not surprisingly, humility is displayed in all the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life. For example,…
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Finding Rest — in Humility
Sometimes we need a lower view of ourselves in ways we do not realize. by R. Herbert When we think of the biblical concept of…
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An Unexpected Prophet
God’s salvation after His silence. by R. Herbert Where does the story of the New Testament begin? The Gospel of John gives us a prequel,…
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The Immanuel Promise
Among the many promises God gave through His Old Testament prophets, one stands out in particular regarding His self-revelation and this year’s theme “Meeting God…
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