Tears and Tantrums (Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth)

The New testament frequently refers to times when there will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth”. But what does this mean? To find out we need to start by looking at where this is documented, which is in the following scenarios:

In Matt 8 and Luke 13 when the Israelites are “thrown outside into the darkness” while Gentile believers feast with Abraham. (Matt 8:12, Luke 13:28)

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God’s Glory – a poem

Based on Exodus 33:18-19, Proverbs 19:11, John 17:1

"Please show me your glory” old Moses did cry
God said “hide your face while my goodness pass by”

“The right to show mercy is what I proclaim;
compassion and love are the heart of my name”

“And what is man’s glory?” we asked of the King
And Solomon's wisdom said this is that thing -

“Do not count offence, rather cover the sin
of someone who harms you. That's where you begin”

“And where is your glory?” we asked of the Son
“May we see your Might and your Power be done?”

“My glory is Calvary, surrendered to die,
Declaring the Father as servant on high"

True glory is faithful forgiveness and love,
The merciful heart of our Father above.

And so, as a child of your Father in Heaven,
Forgive not just 7 times but 70 times 7.



© W A Fletcher-Cooke, 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Michael Hardin – Gospel of John

We’ve been watching Michael Hardin’s epic series on the Gospel of John. They are amazing stuff. You may not agree with everything Michael says but you have to admire his insights and depth of knowledge.

You’ll find them on Facebook. Just search for the above. Enjoy!

(Michael is the author of “The Jesus Driven Life” book, among others)

A definitive work on the Atonement.

This has been simmering on the back-boiler for a while, and now is the time for sharing. It is a (hopefully!) comprehensive rebuttal of Penal Substitution from a purely Scriptural point of view, rather than examining the logical inconsistencies*.

It is primarily aimed at encouraging those who have been taught Penal Substitution to openly examine the Gospel narratives for themselves. It has a flow: providing logical follow-on questions and a response to each.

It may also encourage those who are uncomfortable with Penal Substitution to realise they are on far more solid ground Scripturally!

Feel free to share with others if you find it helpful.

* For a good logical argument, I recommend this post: https://vaporsinthewind.com/2018/04/03/10-reasons-why-i-have-rejected-penal-substitution/

Mad at Mercy

It is revealing to observe just how much God’s mercy narks us.

Early in the Bible, and thus in God’s revelation about himself, God supplies his name to Moses. He calls himself “I Am” or “I Am that I Am” (Ex 3: 14). What we miss, however, is that in Hebrew the name is not limited to the present tense. It could just as easily (or perhaps more accurately) be translated “I will be who I will be”. It should be taken as a statement of absolute intent. God will be himself, period. We are being given a heads-up: man does not get to define God, nor contain him.

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