The Cost Of Your Theology
I have a friend who is very legalistic. And during some of our conversations, this person has drawn the conclusion that I am probably not a Christian. His framework is so narrow that I don’t fit into it. And I get that. I used to think like that too. I used to live in that world. He drew lines where …
Looking For Your Opinion
Seriously. I need your help. Q: What would be the response of the critics and naysayers of the emergent world…IF a compelling and sound presentation of an emergent theology were made. I’m looking for your gut opinion on this one.
Do We Need A Perfect Bible?
This video was exceptionally provocative for me. (ht) It really helped me articulate one of the problems I have with the idea of a perfect Bible. Justin explores the nature of myth and how our interpretations play a role in the text itself. He brings up a really good point about the nature of translation is a form of interpretation …
Emerging Theology
Sometimes I really get why people just outright dismiss the idea of an emerging theology. It’s hard to embrace what isn’t immediately present. Over the past five years I have been taking a look at my own theology, specifically the theology that I grew up with. My approach was based on the idea that if what I believed were true, …
Who Are They?
Have you ever wonder who “They” are? Last week I had an interesting conversation in a post regarding NT Wright’s video on women in ministry. I realize that my choice to agree with NT is counter to some traditions, one of which was the one I grew up in. My response came in the form of this post on Paul’s …
Paul’s Admonition To Women
Is Paul’s admonition to women in 1 Timothy 2 contextual, and dare I say even his own preference? Recently someone posted a fascinating video on Youtube, which I posted. Lots of passion around the subject, and I get that. I personally think our approach to gender always need to be first through the lens of love and not just context. …
Penal Substitution Gets Hammered
Over the last couple of years I have been deconstructing and reconstructing my own faith based upon Scripture, logic, conversation, reason, experience, and the inklings of the Holy Spirit. And in this process one of the significant elements that I have wrestled with is the meaning of atonement. I grew up with the theory of Penal Substitution. I have my …
