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Modern readers, especially in the global West, may react strongly to these stark commandments of Jesus regarding wealth/possessions: “If you…
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Author: Dr. Jonathan PenningtonDr. Jonathan T. Pennington (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland) is Associate Professor of New Testament and also the Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He speaks and teaches broadly and has often served as a visiting professor at a variety of institutions. He is the author of many books and articles, including the recent volume, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary (Baker Academic, 2017).
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Hearing & Heeding Jesus’ Commands in the 21st Century Global West
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
10 minute read
The story of the rich young ruler and Jesus’ commands concerning wealth and possessions have long since fascinated people around…
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The Story of the Rich Young Ruler Through the Books of Luke & Acts
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
8 minute read
Historically, the theological debate about the biblical story of the rich young ruler has been both long and wide. People…
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Understanding Luke’s Theology & the Story of the Rich Young Ruler
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
9 minute read
Over the centuries, the story of the rich young ruler has been the subject of theological discussion between church leaders,…
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Hearing Jesus’ Commands in the Story of the Rich Young Ruler
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
13 minute read
Jesus’ command to the rich young ruler has been the source of much theological contemplation and discussion throughout history. In…
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Ways of Navigating Jesus’ Command to the Rich Young Ruler through the Reformation
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
6 minute read
Throughout history, one of the most widely debated biblical texts has been Jesus’ command to the rich young ruler. In…
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Ways of Navigating Jesus’ Command to the Rich Young Ruler in the Early Church
By: Dr. Jonathan Pennington
6 minute read
Throughout the centuries, there has been a great debate on what Jesus’ command to the rich young ruler meant and…
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Today’s reader of these strong commandments of Jesus, especially in the global West, cannot help but react in some way:…
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In the early 21st century, there are few ideas that can be identified as universal. Few ideas span multiple disciplines…
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When we consider the great diversity of cultures, both today and throughout history, it seems unlikely that we could identify…
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