Tag: Jesus Creed
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Scot McKnight on Political Eschatology
Looking through articles commenting on the election this morning, I found this one by Scot McKnight. Jesus Creed: Politics and Eschatology Somewhere overnight or this morning the eschatology of American Christians may become clear. If a Republican wins and the Christian becomes delirious or confident that the Golden Days are about to arrive, that Christian…
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Samford professor’s book says church fails many workers
al.com: Samford professor's book says church fails many workers HOMEWOOD, Alabama — A pastor once asked a professor for advice on how to handle a controversy in his church. The largest financial supporter of a Baptist church was nominated to the board of deacons. He happened to be the owner of a busy liquor store.…
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Is Hell Dead?
TIme magazine has a feature article on Rob Bell and his book "Love Wins." (Or, as I like to refer to it, "HarperOne Wins.") I have stayed out of this event at my blog. It is not a topic to which I've devoted extensive study but I do have my own perspective. I haven't read…
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Quantitative Easing – What is it?
Over at Jesus Creed, Scot McKnight has posted my attempt to explain quantitative easing. If so inclined, drop by and join the conversation. Click here.
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What Good’s a Theologian?
Jesus Creed: What Good’s a Theologian? Inside the lecture room we make a distinction between biblical scholars and theologians. The former are either Old Testament or New Testament, and the latter specialize in systems of thought, whether they focus on telling us what theologians teach (Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Barth) or what is to be taught…
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Selective Emergence?
I have a post up at Jesus Creed today about emergence, emerging church, and economics. Feel free to join the conversation: Selective Emergence?
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Theology and Economics: The Church
If families are the primary inculcators of virtue and values, and we live in a fallen world, how do fallen families become cells of virtuous and righteous behavior? How is it that fallen human beings become eikons of God? The answer is the Church. The purpose of the Church is not "ministries" and worship services.…
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Salvation vs. Discipleship
Salvation vs. Discipleship is a post by Scot McKnight at Jesus Creed Yesterday. "What if we defined the gospel then not so much by what we “get” but we are summoned to? That the summons of God is to join him in his restoring and redeeming work. That the reason for the gospel is transform…