Riffing on Richard Beck and Why God Matters In a recent post at the always excellent Experimental Theology blog, Richard Beck opines that the most important question facing Christians and churches today in this pandemic is why God matters to us. He gives two examples of Christian reactions to the Covid-19 crisis that he hasContinue reading “Riffing on Richard Beck and Why God Matters”
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The Liturgy of Creation (Introduction)
The Liturgy of Creation (Introduction) As I said the other day, I am working through Michael Lefebvre’s revelatory book, The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context. RJS has also been blogging on this at Musings on Science and Theology. Michael Lefebvre is the teaching elder/pastor at Christ Church Reformed Presbyterian in Brownsburg,Continue reading “The Liturgy of Creation (Introduction)”
Henri Nouwen: “You must keep looking for a new order”
“You must keep looking for a new order” By Henri Nouwen And yet you are Christian only so long as you look forward to a new world, only so long as you constantly pose critical questions to the society in which you live, and only so long as you emphasize the need for conversion bothContinue reading “Henri Nouwen: “You must keep looking for a new order””
Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (2)
Walter Brueggemann has published a book during this Covid-19 pandemic to encourage and challenge believers. In the second chapter, “Pestilence…Mercy? Who Knew?” he considers the strange story about David in 2 Samuel 24:1-14. Again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go, count the people ofContinue reading “Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (2)”
Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (1)
Walter Brueggemann has written a book of theological meditations about our current state of affairs as humankind deals with the viral pandemic that has stopped the world in its tracks. Such an attention-demanding crisis has (appropriately) preoccupied us with discovering, defining, and putting into practice responsible actions that will protect people, alleviate suffering, and keepContinue reading “Brueggemann: Virus as a Summons to Faith (1)”
Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals
Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals Most of us are familiar with Pope Francis’ comment that today the church needs to be a field hospital. What’s implied here? First, that right now the church is not a field hospital, or at least not much of one. Too many churches of all denominations see theContinue reading “Ron Rolheiser on Churches as Field Hospitals”
Well, well. A significant breakthrough on justification?
Well, well. A significant breakthrough on justification? This fourth edition thus represents a complete reappraisal of every aspect of previous editions, including their structure and format. Those using this work for teaching purposes should thus ensure that they familiarise themselves with these structural and scholarly changes. My continuing engagement with both primary and secondary sourcesContinue reading “Well, well. A significant breakthrough on justification?”
Richard Rohr on Liminal Space
Richard Rohr on Liminal Space Liminal space is an inner state and sometimes an outer situation where we can begin to think and act in new ways. It is where we are betwixt and between, having left one room or stage of life but not yet entered the next. We usually enter liminal space whenContinue reading “Richard Rohr on Liminal Space”
Getting the Gospel Right: Interacting with a Post at Scot McKnight’s Blog
Getting the Gospel Right Interacting with Scot McKnight’s Post So, today, I encourage you to go to Scot McKnight’s blog, find Matthew Bates’s post and read it carefully: “Good News? Are T4G/TGC Leaders Starting To Change Their Gospel?”. Then, let’s use this and my comments below as the basis of discussion today. Here are aContinue reading “Getting the Gospel Right: Interacting with a Post at Scot McKnight’s Blog”
Richard Beck on God’s Power
Richard Beck on God’s Power From God’s Omnipotence: Part 6, Beyond a Marvel Imagination of Power …[W]hen we speak of God being “all powerful” we should not think of God being the Biggest Power within the universe. God isn’t a superpower. If I could wade into some nerdy waters, an illustration from the Marvel comicContinue reading “Richard Beck on God’s Power”
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