Category Archives: Jay Ferris Writings

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:1-21 Back in 1999 I wrote: “During our time away, Carleen and I stopped by a bookstore.  The sign out front read, “Giant Book Sale.”  While browsing inside, I came across a little illustrated book, a sort of commentary … Continue reading →

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God,” 2 Corinthians 5:20 What are some of the implications of what it is to … Continue reading →