The Way: Judaism's Bud Blooms into Christian Flower

When Paul stood before Felix, he faced a craftily constructed accusation. Tertullus had placed the Temple charge last—the very thing that had ignited Jewish hatred—knowing it would seem trivial to Roman ears. Yet Paul's response unveils a profound theological truth that transcends the courtroom. The Apostle does not merely deny belonging to a 'sect' (hairesis—a divergence, a schism). Instead, he reclaims the true identity: 'the Way' (hē hodos)—not a novel invention but the God-appointed path itself.…