Ed Peterman on Fear of Life You see, if you are afraid of dying, then you will be afraid of living, and you will be afraid to be compassionate and kind lest you be taken advantage of. You will be afraid to be lowly and meek for fear of being powerless. You will be afraid […]

Three Readings of Matthew 16:18’s “πυλαι αδου” “on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of [hades / hell / sheol] will not [prevail against / overpower, overcome, overrun / dominate] it [the church].” The Defensive Church As the phrase “gates of Hades” is used in Matt 16:18, it seems to include […]