A Crucified but Risen Christ! by Jay A. Quine

Jesus Crucified!!! Matthew 27:22
The Romans kept a firm grip on peace, enforced by the power of the state. Every traitor was tried, and if guilty, nailed to a cross to die. Hanging on the cross, a traitor may continue to rail against Rome, but Rome always won. Pontius Pilate held the record for more crucifixions of any governor. He maintained order. So it was significant that he declared Jesus innocent. But the hardened crowd demanded, “Crucify Him. Crucify Him.” So Jesus would join the thousands so crucified as they nailed his arms and ankles to a cross. And like all others, Jesus died. It looked like Rome won again. This is Dr. Jay Quine, remember the crucifixion of Jesus, and that this time He rose to change Rome and the world forever.

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Remember the Cup and the New Covenant, by Quine

Jesus: Remember me. Posted by QuineThe "Cup" of Christ -- 1 Corinthians 11

At the Passover meal a Jewish family was to remember the blessings God gave the exodus generation. One of those blessings was the law of Moses. But the prophets promised a new law would come called the new covenant. At the end of the Passover celebrated with the disciples Jesus held up a cup and said, “This cup is the new covenant by my blood.” The cup represents the new covenant. We are to remember this word when we celebrate communion together. As you hold the cup think about the new covenant. God promised the forgiveness of sins, and changing our heart of stone to a heart of flesh. Jesus has done this for us, by his death. This is Dr. Jay Quine, remember the word.

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Which of the Apostle John's Epistles Came First?

Chronology of the Epistles of 1, 2, and 3 John

Based on literary analysis and the historical background of the time in which these letters were written, it is suggested that while still in Palestine the Apostle John heard about the false teachers arriving in and detrimentally influencing the church in Ephesus. In response he wrote a letter (what we call 2 John). Because of the poor response of the entrenched leadership, now completely dominated by Diotrophes, John wrote a second letter (3 John) to Gaius to inform him of his pending arrival and to instruct him regarding this irreverent personality cult-like leader. After arriving in Ephesus and through his aged wisdom and experience, John redirects the focus of the church (compare Rev 3) and soon after writes a circular letter (1 John) to the churches in the surrounding areas to assist them in similar problems.

2 John -- Written by the Apostle John, c. AD 60-65

John writes to the church in Ephesus to assist and encourage them to walk in the truth (verses 1-6), and to defend the truth against the false teachers (verses 7-11). He explains his desire to see and teach them face to face (verses 12-13).

3 John -- Written by the Apostle John, c. AD 60-65

John first praises his reader for living in the truth of the gospel (verses 1-4), reciting his love for him based on the truth. He extends this praise for his love of his fellow Christians in Ephesus (verses 5-8). In stark contrast, he condemns an arrogant leader (verses 9-11), yet commends one who remains a true witness for Christ (12-14). He ends by informing Gaius of his plans to soon visit.

1 John -- Written by the Apostle John, c. AD 70-90

John writes this circular letter to impart to his readers a new kind of living: by the joy of fellowship with God (1:1-4). Through confession of sin one can attain this kind of intimacy with God (1:5--2:2), which results in obedience and love for Him and His people (2:3-11). John then addresses love: first those things which hinder a life of love (3:1--4:6), and then evidence of living in it (4:7--5:3). Finally, he explains that this high quality of life is available for any believer to possess (5:4-13) and express (5:14-21).

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First Peter - Submission's Meter

Written by the Apostle Peter, c. A.D. 64

By reciting the greatness of God Who called them through the Gospel, recalling the example of Christ, and by expounding both positive and negative principles of conduct inherent in their election, Peter exhorts and encourages believers to live in hope and practical holiness with a view to convert those who viewed their faith with suspicion. Peter wrote from Rome around A.D. 64.

Chapter 1:1—2:10 Christian Salvation

After identifying his readers as believers living in various provinces of Asia Minor (1:1-2), Peter describes the greatness of their salvation (1:3-12). Their faith contains a confident expectation of the future ("living hope," 1:3-5), yielding present joy (1:6-9), based on the past expectancy of the prophets to the amazement of the angels (1:10-12). Their salvation has certain results: a practical separation from sin (1:13-16), deep reverence for God (1:17-21), and a heart-felt love for others (1:22-25). Finally, their salvation has as its goal their maturity (2:1-3), and serving others before God as believer-priests (2:4-10).

Chapter 2:11—3:11 Christian Submission

Because non-Christians in their community looked upon their faith with suspicion, Peter exhorts his readers to evangelize them through their example of excellent living by obeying civil authority (2:11-17), submitting to their masters/employers (2:18-25), maintaining peaceful marriages (3:1-7), and by living in peace and being a blessing to others before God (3:8-12).

Chapter 3:12—5:14 Christian Suffering

Even though they were persecuted for their faith, Peter encourages them to continue expressing their faith in their lives (3:13-17), just as Christ did in His suffering (3:18-22). Peter reminds them that the purpose for suffering is to mature them and grant them the opportunity to represent the gospel to others (4:1-19). Finally, Peter encourages church leaders to enjoy leading God's people knowing that God cares for them all (5:1-14).

Quine's View of the Key Verse: 1 Peter 3:8-9

"To sum up, let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing."

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Summary of the Gospel of Mark

A Composite of the Gospel of Mark

Written by Mark, c. AD 54-68 (during Nero’s Reign)\

Mark recorded selected events from the life and ministry of Jesus to present the gospel to those in Rome by proving that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Man, and Son of God Who came to serve mankind even unto death.

Chapters 1:1—8:26 Jesus Serves the Multitudes

The Son of God is introduced through the ministry of John the Baptist identifying Him, and after baptizing Him the voice of God confirming Him as the “Son”. After Satan’s attempt, Jesus ministers in Galilee and beyond (Tyre, Decapolis), demonstrating His power and authority over all creation (even the demons address him as the “holy one of God”) thereby authenticating His message.

Chapters 8:27—10:52 Jesus Serves the Disciples

After Peter’s dramatic identification of Jesus as the Christ (8:27-33), Jesus instructs them in discipleship. A true disciple is a true servant, not only of God, but of others (10:45).

Chapters 11:1—16:20 Jesus Serves the World

Riding into Jerusalem as the King did nothing to convince the leaders of Israel that Jesus was the Son of God. In His teaching in Jerusalem Jesus demonstrates His infinite wisdom, and that even David looked forward to this day. But the leaders reject Him, and after the Passover meal He is arrested, tried, and crucified. It is His death where He exemplifies His service, and that He is the Son of God, recognized even by the soldier standing by. Thus, no tomb could hold Him.

Quine's view of the Key Verse: Mark 10:45

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

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