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Crisis of faith and the glory of the Cross
“Many believers have a crisis of faith every few days, yet in the midst of grave misgivings they continue to build their lives upon the confession of faith in Jesus Christ as found in Holy Scripture. We may trust that Paul and the other witnesses were neither dupes nor deceivers, and we may claim for ourselves the words Paul wrote,…
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The cross is the difference
“The cross is ‘irreligious’ because no human being individually or human beings collectively would have projected their hopes, wishes, longings, and needs onto a crucified man… Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central focus the suffering and degradation of its God.” (Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion)
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If the cross is at work, it is noticed
“Here is an important distinction with far-reaching implications for Christian behavior. The deeds of Christians in this present time — however insignificant they may seem, however ‘vain’ they may appear to those who value worldly success — are already being built into God’s advancing kingdom. In other words, Christians do not simply look tot he cross of Christ with prayerful…
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The wonder of the Cross
“Worldwide Christianity faces a portentous array of challenges. Many voices from within the church are calling for a complete recasting of the foundations to suit the new era. This is often accompanied by expressions of disdain for those who still find the traditional forms a source of vitality. The traditionalists, on the other hand, are frequently discovered doing variations on…
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Life in the dark — Advent
Advent is to remind us we don’t “live Easter” or “live Resurrection” all the time. We live in resurrection power, yes. But we have darkness to deal with in our lives. Being in the northern hemisphere in Advent is perfect. We need to reflect on the darkness.
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Christ IS coming again
It is Advent. Over the last few years when I have learned more about Advent, and then joined the Anglican Church, I have a deep love for this season of the Church Year. It takes some practice to get used to Advent. Once you do, though, you will never want it any other way. — Fleming Rutledge
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Advent Approaches
This is what I love about the liturgical calendar: It won’t match up to the American civil religion calendar. The first Sunday of Advent is the new year in the Church.
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Our cultural blindness
Over the past several years I have become more aware of a blindness we carry in the American white evangelical church regarding sin.
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The power of the crucifixion
No one has helped me more with the complexities of the crucifixion than Fleming Rutledge and NT Wright. We’ve tried to make it a battleground where “my way is it and the other views are just wrong.” Rutledge cuts through the harsh battle lines and brings history into the equation. THIS INTERVIEW is well worth your time.
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Sin, death, resurrection
Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A reflection from Fleming Rutledge’s book, The Crucifixion:
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