Mark 3:20-35 Can we refuse salvation?

from A Psychologist looks at Scripture · host Dr. Peter Doherty

Send us Fan MailThis Gospel is perhaps one of the most unusual of all the Gospels. Jesus’ family, including his mother Mary are coming to take him home believing that he is either possessed or has lost his mind. Jesus is accused of being possessed by members of his own family. Due to the lack of understanding of mental illness in those days, strange behavior was often seen as possession. Jesus turns the events into a teachable moment. Jesus seizes this opportunity to let the people know that they are more to God than just people, that they are family. Complete our 1 Minute Survey

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Send us Fan Mail This Gospel is perhaps one of the most unusual of all the Gospels. Jesus’ family, including his mother Mary are coming to take him home believing that he is either possessed or has lost his mind. Jesus is accused of being possessed by members of his own family. Due to the lack of understanding of mental illness in those days, strange behavior was often seen as possession. Jesus turns the events into a teachable moment. Jesus seizes this opp...