Science as Faith? I am enjoying the opportunity to look and teach about the question Does God Exist?I have found some interesting faith statements from various perspectives: “In the beginning, there were no reasons; there were only causes. Nothing had a purpose, nothing had so much as a function; there was no teleology in the […]
Grace and Truth together... Truth without grace is legalism, grace without truth is romanticism, truth with grace is dynamism. Dick Staub GF
Classics Pointing to Hope... It is amazing how some of the smallest words in the New Testament inspire so much thinking, and writing. I think of Augustine's treatment of the triad faith, hope, and love in the Enchiridion. Classic works like this can be found at the Christian Classics Ethereal library - www.ccel.org In the […]
The Shack Interview with Steve Brownstevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-shack-william-paul-young-on-sbe/ Whatever side you come out on in your opinions this is worth a listen. GF
Other Blogs of Interest (others to come) lenscleanse.blogspot.com lifeinchristtraining.blogspot.com GF
How Does Globalization Affect our Theology? Check out Globalizing Theology for some interesting writing that is trying to grapple with belief and practice in an era of world Christianity. (editors Ott and Netland)
The Story We Are InCraig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen at Redeemer University College talk about wanting their students to understand the true nature of Scripture: it is God's story, the true story of the world. You can find more of how we fit into this mission of God in the Drama of Scripture. (see www.biblicaltheology.ca)GF
Summer Reading! Hope your summer has been going well. Here are some of the books I have read or I am still reading:The Rest of God - Mark BuchananAge of Opportunity - Paul David TrippThe Future of Justification - John PiperEverything Must Change - Brian McLarenBold Love - AllenderDragonspell - Donita K. PaulA Quest for […]
Easter Good News!Grace-full Food for our soul from John Piper What has God done in raising Jesus from the dead? Here are a few biblical answers.Because of the resurrection of Jesus, death will never have any dominion over him again. Romans 6:9: “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; […]
Grace to Live We delight to walk with our Lord down the path of life because through our repentance we have understood how altogether lovely He is. Our obedience is not the foundation or condition of God’s receiving our repentance; it is the natural outflow of a heart that has experienced His grace. Our new […]