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Sacramental Witness — Part Three
Part One Part Two The beauty of sacramental witness is it helps us tell the story of our faith over and over. The “downside” is not with the method. The downside is with our “been there, done that” culture. We hear something once and then think we have it down. There is very little we truly enjoy in our journey…
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Sacramental Witness — Part Two
Part One Harper and Metzger call the church in North America a “little flock.” It is convicting to read those words. We think the Church is huge. Maybe it is not. Their words are sharp. It is almost like reading one of the letters to the seven churches in Revelation. We need to hear this message. In the past generation…
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Sacramental Witness
Being able to speak at a party convention or say a prayer for a party convention or giving a national address on behalf of a political party is intoxicating. And we need to get sober.
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Unique
I am currently working my way through Exploring Ecclesiology by Harper and Metzger. My mind has been challenged over the past months on the subject of the Church. This book is helping in my thought processes. One quote stands out from my current reading: “The church that is obsessed with constantly reinventing itself through ever-newer symbols is in danger of…
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Further Thoughts on War
As I reflect a little more on Gormam’s post and Peterson’s quote on war, I have some questions to throw out: 1. It seems Gorman’s position is the Church is to remain neutral. We oppose war. This is much like the Catholic Church’s official position today. 2. He doesn’t seem to support the Church honoring soldiers in any way that…
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War and the Church
I have a tough time on the issue of war, going to war, etc. This post by Michael Gorman is about as good as I have found in thoughtful consideration of the church’s stance and then the thoughtful consideration of what governments have to do. I invite you to read his short post, but also one of his lengthy responses.…
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Limping Along
This semester of teaching has come to an end. The final tests are being administered and graded. It’s been a tough semester in many ways. Sometimes for students there are life issues that overwhelm. While we all like to think in terms of “winners” or “soaring like eagles,” there are many times we find ourselves limping along. Life hits us…
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Sexual Sin and Our Response
This is a great post by George P Wood. It’s worth discussing. In my experience, modern Christians tend toward the extremes of intolerance and tolerance. On the one hand, some Christians elevate sexual sins above other sins. On the other hand, other Christians turn a blind eye toward porneia, except when it involves child sexual abuse, incest, and adultery. This…
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The Need for Pastor-Scholars
One of my goals is to truly be a “pastor-scholar.” I certainly don’t think of myself in the vein of John Piper, yet I have as a goal the ability to strive to know God and then communicate him to my church. I don’t want to be a slouch intellectually or spiritually. Yet, I don’t want people in my church…
Category: Theology
