Silence in other historical sources equals non-occurrence. Luke’s account must be validated exclusively by external confirmation, rather than allowed to function as a historical witness in its own right. The unfair treatment of Luke’s record, treating it as second-tier and not as an equal source of history. What Luke writes is not contrasting history, it rather complets a wider picture.
When wisdom grows heavy—looking into the heart, in the darkest depths; He who gives generously, the print, the presence, the protection, and the purpose—in solitude we are vulnerable, but God’s grace is sufficient. Then, solitude becomes desirable more and more, isolating us from the simple into the four-dimensional, Christ-centred presence. Solitude with God is comforting, and out of it, others are discipled to know God.
A few years back, as a young university student, I became aware of a war—active and stringently fought—a war I was engaged in without even knowing it. I could feel it and see it, yet never understood the battle being waged for my mind, heart, and soul. My church youth teacher at the time helped…
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. – Job 38:4 (KJV) Was it really? I often hear people say, “Now it’s in God’s hands! He will take care of it.” I have used this statement many times—especially when I saw how helpless and powerless I was…