Archive for October, 2006
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| Jesus being nailed to the cross |
The Medical Account of the Crucifixion of Christ
Dr. C. Truman Davis
A Physician Analyzes the Crucifixion
In this paper, I shall discuss some of the physical aspects of the passion, or suffering, of Jesus Christ. We shall follow Him from Gethsemane, through His trial, His scourging, His path along the Via Dolorosa, to his last dying hours on the cross”¦.
This led me first to a study of the practice of crucifixion itself; that is, torture and execution by fixation to a cross. Apparently, the first known practice of crucifixion was by the Persians. Alexander and his generals brought it back to the Mediterranean world — to Egypt and to Carthage. The Romans apparently learned the practice from the Carthaginians and (as with almost everything the Romans did) rapidly developed a very high degree of efficiency and skill at it. A number of Roman authors (Livy, Cicero, Tacitus) comment on crucifixion, and several innovations, modifications, and variations are described in the ancient literature.
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First Principles 07: New Testament Conversion
October 20, 2006 2:25 pmFirst Principles 06: Light & Darkness
October 17, 2006 2:14 pm“Sold-Out” Disciples
October 14, 2006 10:30 am |
| Deandre “Dre” Walker after his baptism |
Guest editorial by Kip McKean, with introduction by Chris Broom.
“For what is the use of a man gaining the whole world if he loses or forfeits his own soul?” Luke 9:25 (Phillips)
Our Sunday, October 8, church was incredible as we started our first principles classes by teaching a lesson on seeking God with all our heart. We desperately want to be equipped to teach people about how to inherit eternal life, so we are very serious about learning the elementary teachings (Hebrews 6:1). It was so special on that day to witness Deandre Walker (”Dre”) as he made the decision to seek God with all his heart and was baptized by the campus brothers after church.
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| Juan Mendoza (2nd from left) now restored to the Lord, enjoys his revival with the brothers who helped him through it (from left): Chris Williams, Rodrigo Ceballos and David Cadell. |
Equally inspiring was seeing Juan Mendoza stand before the church and share how he had become a Christian, but then stopped seeking God with all his heart. He shared how he had started to seek happiness in other ways but still was not happy. He told us of a day where he was just wandering around the city of Chicago discouraged until a scripture came to his mind: “but seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). He immediately called Joe Chiappetta who welcomed him back with open arms and yet challenged him to once again seek God with ALL HIS HEART. It was awesome to hear Juan say, “I am here for good this time!” He was restored to God with the help of the Latino ministry. After the restoration, Chris Williams (who moved here from Portland to lead the Spanish Ministry), Rodrigo Ceballos (recently baptized), Dave Cadell (recently restored to God) and Juan stood up in front of the church together as Chris Williams prayed for communion. It was so inspiring.
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