Category: Judeo-Christian History

What does it mean that we are created in God’s Image?

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Church History, Early Church, Judeo-Christian History, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, Sermon Notes

Imago Dei Genesis 1-2 tells us that God put a great deal of thought and intentionality into His creation of human beings. Indeed when God created humans, He altered both the rhythm and the function of all that He was creating. The end of the sixth day of creation is drawn out in Genesis, and … Continue reading What does it mean that we are created in God’s Image? →

Making Yourself Miserable — Scripture Impressions and Digressions

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Old Testament, Religion, Renaissance, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, Sermon Notes

This morning I preached on the "second" Jacob and Esau story -- the deception by Rebekah and Jacob which ultimately resulted in Jacob, and not Esau, receiving their father Isaac's blessing. There were two points from the message that I've been asked to share. The first comes from an article I read recently by a … Continue reading Making Yourself Miserable — Scripture Impressions and Digressions →

A unique look at the “Beatitudes” of Jesus

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in AD 0-100, James, Jesus, New Testament, Religion, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, Twenty-First Century

For many believers, the verses of Scripture we call the "Beatitudes," which are found in Matthew 5:3-12, are among the most beautiful and inspiring words ever spoken by Jesus. They can also be some of His most perplexing words. Jesus was not the first teacher to use "beatitudes."  On the contrary, the beatitude was a … Continue reading A unique look at the “Beatitudes” of Jesus →