Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
"Center Church에서 “복음은 모든 것을 바꾼다”라는 제목 아래 켈러는 다음과 같이 설명한다.
복음은 단지 ABC가 아니라 그리스도인 삶의 A부터 Z까지이다. 비그리스도인을 구원하는 건 복음이고, 그리스도인은 단지 성경적 원리에 따라 열심히 살려고 노력함으로써 성숙해진다는 생각은 옳지 않다. 우리는 복음을 믿음으로써 구원받는다. 복음은 거기서 끝나지 않는다. 복음을 더욱 깊이 믿어 이성과 마음, 그리고 삶의 모든 부분이 변화된다는 말이 더 정확하다."
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