By Chaplain Mike Now that Michael Spencer’s book has been released, and people are reading about “church-shaped†spirituality vs. “Jesus-shaped†spirituality, I’d like to explore more of what it means to be shaped by Jesus. For this series, the Gospels will be our main source material. These will not be in-depth studies but sign-posts pointingContinue reading “Shaped By Jesus I”
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Rethinking the Text: God’s “Still, Small Voice”?
By Chaplain Mike Sometimes, as people of faith, we think we know the meaning of a Biblical text. By sheer repetition over the years, it becomes a reliable tool in our vocabulary, a cliché of our faith. We stop thinking about it; we simply utter it at times we think appropriate. We don’t have toContinue reading “Rethinking the Text: God’s “Still, Small Voice”?”
No Golden Plates
By Chaplain Mike One of the better paragraphs I’ve read about the Hebrew Bible (aka the Old Testament)… Scripture did not appear in the twinkling of an eye or fall from heaven on golden plates. The Hebrew Bible underwent its own convoluted evolution from oral beginnings to edited endings. Its various traditions emerged throughout nearlyContinue reading “No Golden Plates”
Wash Your Ears Out with This
By Chaplain Mike I just started reading Eric Metaxas’ acclaimed new biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. I’m anxious to share it with you soon. In the meantime, and especially in the light of last evening’s post about “Pastor Ted,” wash your ears out, regain your bearings, and stimulate your spirit with a few ofContinue reading “Wash Your Ears Out with This”
A Disputed “Justification” Text
By Chaplain Mike Since we’ve been talking about N.T. Wright lately, and examining some Scriptures together, I thought it might be timely to look at one text that became a point of controversy in the debate about justification between the more traditional Reformed view and the so-called New Perspective on Paul (NPP), at least asContinue reading “A Disputed “Justification” Text”
The Beatitudes: Virtues or Proclamations?
By Chaplain Mike I am working through N.T. Wright’s exhilarating book on Christian growth and character, After You Believe. I hope to post a full review soon. First, I’d like to interact with one small aspect of something he presents. Wright’s chapter on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) communicates some wonderful insights aboutContinue reading “The Beatitudes: Virtues or Proclamations?”
Recommended: Dialogues with Tom Wright
By Chaplain Mike As we drove around Chicago last week, and then home to Indy on Sunday, we had the privilege of listening to some of the messages from the recent Wheaton Annual Theology Conference—“Jesus, Paul and the People of God: A Theological Dialogue with N.T. Wright.” If you would like a good overview ofContinue reading “Recommended: Dialogues with Tom Wright”
More Creation Questions: Adam & Eve
By Chaplain Mike It’s time to get back to some basic Biblical and theological questions related to the subject of creation. In recent posts, I have dealt with Michael Spencer’s view of the creation narratives, the controversy over creation issues prompted by Bruce Waltke’s video, and my own interpretation of Genesis 1. Today, we beginContinue reading “More Creation Questions: Adam & Eve”
OK, You Asked…
By Chaplain Mike I promise—this will be the end of discussion on the topic of “creationism” for a while. Too many responders failed to grasp that yesterday’s rant was NOT primarily about creation vs. evolution, but about the culture-war tactics of the “creationists” (ala Ken Ham) who are not really interested in science or evenContinue reading “OK, You Asked…”
Update on the Creation Wars
By Chaplain Mike MOD NOTE: Comments are closed. I’ve been too busy with truly important matters, like work and family and sharing in the grief of friends, to get back to this subject for awhile, but folks, we’ve got to talk. A few weeks ago I posted a video (no longer available for viewing), producedContinue reading “Update on the Creation Wars”
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