Reimaging Xianity in the wake of Modernism's passing
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The Return to a Primitive Christianity is Impossible.
Jul 10th
Having rejected the aid of the community of interpreters throughout the history of Christendom, we have not succeeded in returning to the primitive gospel; we have simply managed to plunge ourselves back to the biases of our own individual situations.
- Lints, Fabric of Theology, 93
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The Pre-Eminence of the Church
May 26th
The pre-eminence of the Church is its oneness. It is the basis of union. In this, it surpasses all other things and has nothing like or equal to itself…
She alone remains to all generations, always rejoicing. She subsists as she does by the endurance of us believers, who are the members of Christ…
The earthly Church [...]
The Future of Comics
Apr 29th
From Ars’ review of the iPad:
Steinberger [who runs Comixology, the company behind the tech that powers both the Marvel app and Comixology's own app, called Comics.] doesn’t seem worried about Apple selling comics through the iBook store, either. "Comics are a particular medium. If you’ve ever tried to read one on the Kindle you’ll understand. [...]
Pastorship Run Amok.
Apr 8th
It’s not always this way, but if you’ve been in ministry long enough (or in any position of authority or responsibility), this is what tends to unconsciously happen:
Found this picture over at the Naked Pastor, who has gone though his own personal hell lately. May God bless him and his family and restore to him [...]
Good Friday? More like our Day of Mourning.
Apr 2nd
In class Wednesday, I mentioned that it is a bit odd that Christians call it “Good Friday,” when it is the day that marks the death of their God. A student, as he was leaving, made it a point to tell me that Jesus’ death was a god thing for it saved us from [...]
Now Reading :: Blackest Night #8
Mar 31st
It has been on of the most fun (and interesting) events I’ve read so far. May collect the entire War of Light set if it turns out well.
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The Creationists Worst Nightmare
Mar 30th
We need opponents in order to remain strong and increase donations.
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True Godliness is Rare Even Among Christians
Mar 26th
And now, a punch to the Christian face by Gerhard Tersteegen:
We may be convinced of God and his truth; be sensibly affected even to tears, or joy; we may be reproved and distressed in our consciences; we may desire and form resolutions to repent, and really change and amend ourselves externally, and avoid obvious sins; [...]
Sex, Freedom, and Obedience
Mar 24th
A good post is posted over at Challies about Sexual Sin and our cultural myths about the fulfillment of desire. Sex and Cravings are two things often swept under the rug. It is more than profitable to talk about them, wrestle with them, and to ask for help with both.
When discussing sexuality with young men, [...]
Postmodern Christianity – now with Comics!
Mar 23rd
Among the things I like talking about are the following: postmodernity, post-conservative Christianity, ancient Christian popular history, and comics. This post creates a space for posting concerning comics.
To get us started, a lil diddy about Jack and Diane, ok, Wolverine’s musical tastes gettin’ dissed:
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The Seven Stanzas of the Johannine Prologue
Mar 13th
The Word With God In the beginning was the Word And the Word was with God And the Word was God [...]
Our Canon is the Protestant Canon.
Mar 9th
Someone asked me why I hold the Protestant Canon to be my Scripture and not the Apocrypha or the Quran. This is the best I can come up with, from my statement of faith.
We have no scriptural basis, no manuscript basis, and no scientific basis for this claim. It rests solely upon our faith in [...]
Thinking Out Loud
Feb 26th
Great conversation w/ @graceisunfair about Demons, 1Cor11, Healings outside the Body, and the Gifting of NonXians – wonderful stuffs #
The recliamation of myth is the key. #
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The Scope of Justification
Feb 26th
Wise words from Wright:
“Justification is more than simply the remitting and forgiving of sins, vital and wonderful though that is. It is the declaration that those who believe in Jesus are part of the resurrection-based single family of the one Creator God. Any preaching of justification that focuses solely, or even mainly, on Jesus’ death [...]
Thinking Out Loud
Feb 25th
@travis_gilmore ah, but they simply said all killings of humans is morally wrong in reply to travis_gilmore #
I just downloaded the coolest email client ever! Get it while it's hot http://bit.ly/dwGjHv #inbox2 #
The thin line between allying and appropriating the subaltern – a must read :: http://bit.ly/b7Nz7n #
@travis_gilmore i dunno yet – it was [...]
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