The Emerging Church, Karl Barth, and the Doctrine of Revelation 1
A 4 week series based on a paper called “DIGGING UP THE PAST: KARL BARTH AS FOE TO THE EMERGING CHURCH ON THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION.” Series Posts 1—Introduction 2—“God Speaks” 3—“God’s Revelation is Jesus Christ” 3—Conclusion In 2007, Doug Pagitt and Tony Jones co-edited a book called An Emergent Manifesto of Hope. At the [...]
Samir Selmanovic’s “It’s Really All About God”: First Impressions
I am half through Samir Selmanovic’s new book, “It’s Really All About God: Reflections of a Muslim Atheist Jewish Christian” From what I have read so far 2 things are clear: 1) Jesus has been stripped of all his Messianic implications, because Selmanovic chooses to refer to him simply as “Jesus,” rather than Jesus Christ [...]
Bioethics and Christian Spirituality: Introduction
The Series 1. Introduction 2. Taking Life 3. Making Life 4. Faking Life 5. Discussion Folks, you all are in for a real treat! I was browsing through my iTunes library and stumbled upon a series of mp3 recordings I did for the ministry for which I worked a few years ago. During that time [...]
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“Take Time To Be Holy”
Was doing the daily office today using my daily office site (dailyoffice.novuslumen.net) and came across this hymn selection. Thought it was an apt reminder in our overly indulgent hyper-paced world. Enjoy! Take Time to be Holy Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make... [Read more]
The Ebb and Flow of Life: A Personal Life Update
So it has been nearly four months since I have blogged steadily. After outing myself from the Emergent conversation for theological reasons and taking two of their primary voices to task, life got in the way of consistently maintaining this space. I’ve made a return appearance for a few reason: 1) to update my life; and... [Read more]
Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola New Book: “The Jesus Manifesto”
Thomas Nelson is releasing a new book called Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus Christ by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola. This book will be on special discount from Amazon.com on June 1st, the date of the release. You can learn more by going to www.theJesusManifesto.com. Endorsements by Rowan... [Read more]
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Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity”: A Theological Review, The Sex Question 7
Post Series 0: Intro 1: Narrative Question 2: Authority Question 3: God Question 4: Jesus Question 5: Gospel Question Theological Foundation Recap 6: Church Question 7: Sex Question 8: Future Question 9: Pluralism Question 10: What-Do-We-Do-Now Question 11: Final Thoughts The question Brian is trying... [Read more]
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Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity”: A Theological Review, The Church Question 6
Post Series 0: Intro 1: Narrative Question 2: Authority Question 3: God Question 4: Jesus Question 5: Gospel Question Theological Foundation Recap 6: Church Question 7: Sex Question 8: Future Question 9: Pluralism Question 10: What-Do-We-Do-Now Question 11: Final Thoughts After setting down his alternative... [Read more]
Maundy Thursday Prayer
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,... [Read more]
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Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity”: Recaping Brian’s Theological Foundation
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Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity”: A Theological Review, The Gospel Question 5
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Lee Strobel’s “The Case For Christ Study Bible” Review and Contest Giveaway #caseforchristbible
In the interest of full disclosure my wife works for Zondervan Bibles and was the lead manager for this Bible. I did hear about a new blogger program for this important new study Bible from her and I jumped on board to sign up. I am NOT being compensated for this giveaway, other than being married to greatest gal on the... [Read more]
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Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity”: A Theological Review, The Jesus Question 4
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