I’ve been thinking a lot about the doctrine of election. Mainly because I have been doing a lot of research in the Minor Prophets. The Prophets were addressing the nation of Israel, which was elected by God to be his nation among the many nations. The problem though was that even though they were anContinue reading “Election”
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Freedom of God
“The idealized God is maintained at the expense of his freedom. The idealized God lacks flexibility; initiative, the capacity to surprise. The resulting picture of God is a sophisticated idol, but still an idol.” (Judson Mather, “The Comic Art of the Book of Jonah.” Soundings 65, no. 3 [September 1, 1982], 286). I read this in my research onContinue reading “Freedom of God”
Fear God, not the world
I received Church Dogmatics for Christmas, and when I have a few moments I like to read a bit. Also, I can only digest a little bit at a time. Today I read this and I was encouraged and challenged. The Church should fear God and not fear the world. But only if an asContinue reading “Fear God, not the world”
Nouwen on Leadership and Theological Reflection
Without solid theological reflection, future leaders will be little more than pseudo-psychologists, pseudo-sociologist, pseudo social workers. They will think of themselves as enablers, facilitators, role models, father or mother figures, big brothers or big sisters, and so on, and thus join the countless men and women who make a living by trying to help theirContinue reading “Nouwen on Leadership and Theological Reflection”
Thursday Theology vol. 1 Salvation
Alright, I’m not a great theologian or anything, but I am a theology student. I believe that Theology is crucial for faithful christian living. You have to know what you believe. Yesterday I wrote some thoughts on the Bible. Today I want to share some thoughts on Salvation. God is not a vengeful, spiteful being.Continue reading “Thursday Theology vol. 1 Salvation”
Learning = Life
I go through seasons where I feel more alive than others. When I feel most alive is when I am learning. I believe that humans are designed to be learners. If we are learning that is a key indicator that we are living. When we stop learning I think we begin the dying process.Continue reading “Learning = Life”
Am I the lamest blogger ever?
Well maybe not, but I feel like I’ve been dropping the ball on the whole blog-o-sphere-a-verse lately. It’s been a pretty busy couple of weeks. Jocelyn was born a little early, I started my masters degree, and I am reading like a maniac. So when I do have free time to blog, I don’t reallyContinue reading “Am I the lamest blogger ever?”
The God Who Smokes – Review
The God Who Smokes is a refreshing look at theology through Timothy Stoner’s personal experiences. All of theology should apply to life and when you read The God Who Smokes I believe you will see all the various ways that God is talking to and revealing himself to you. TGWS is a middle road betweenContinue reading “The God Who Smokes – Review”
Interesting Dialogue
I read Brian McLaren’s Everything Mush Change some time ago. And today I came across this diagloge between McLaren and Andrew Jone (Tall Skinny Kiwi). If you are interested to know where McLaren is coming from this might help. I am not advocating his views wholeheartedly but I like that he forces me to thinkContinue reading “Interesting Dialogue”
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