In the Western tradition, many phrases and terms from the Bible are utilized as allegory, metaphors, idioms, or simply to describe the characteristics of a known person or event. They have become an essential element of literature and descriptions of everyday life situations. Many of these are from the Sermon on the Mount. We consider a few examples in today’s episode.
Scriptures referenced include Matthew 7:1-6; Proverbs 26:11; 2 Peter 2:22; 1 Corinthians 2:15–16; Matthew 9:10; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 5:38-39; Matthew 7:15, 20; Ezekiel 13, Matthew 24:23–27, 2 Peter 3:3; 2 Peter 2:1–3; Jude 1:17–18; 2 Peter 3:14; Matthew 5:41; Matthew 7:12; Matthew 5:13, 37; Matthew 5:1-12; and Matthew 6:9-13.
In 3 John, the Apostle John writes to his dear friend Gaius, commending him for walking in the truth and showing hospitality to fellow...
The Book of Philippians, though short, contains a wealth of lesser-known stories and mentions that shed light on the early Christian community and Paul's...
The gospel is “everlasting” in that it is an eternally unchanging message. False doctrines come and go, and new teachings are like wind and...
