Theology
Prophecy
Note from a Netfriend in England: David Pawson, a man you may know, has caused a stir by saying that God has given him a prophesy that the UK will turn to Islam, as part of God’s judgement on the UK church. There are days when I believe it. (However, Pawson also had a prophesy […]
Corinthian Women And The Veil
From a netfriend: The problem with this argument is that it depends on the dubious translation of the word avkataka,luptoj Although many lexicons will offer the translation “unveiled”, it is by no means certain that this is the correct translation. It may mean “long hair, flowing down”. The interpretation is further complicated by the possibility […]
Sign Of The Fish
THE SIGN OF THE FISH
Essential Christianity
From a Netfriend: There are some mysteries, aren’t there? Jesus said that the thing that would set us apart was our love one for the other. Where does this leave theology? In second spot at best. This was brought home to me some years ago when a dear friend in tears asked me “Why is […]
Honour Everyone
From St. John of Kronstadt (My Life in Christ: Part 1, Holy Trinity Monastery pg. 138): “Render all honour to every man… because of the fact that God deigned to receive human nature into the closest union with His Divinity, so that He became God-man. Therefore, looking upon any man, think, ‘The Lord Himself was […]
The Madness Of The Cross
In 1 Cor 1:18, the Apostle Paul says that according to ‘those who are perishing,’ the ‘word of the cross’ is ‘folly.’ Paul builds upon this theme in verse 23, by saying that the crucified Christ is a ‘scandal’ for the Jews and ‘foolishness’ for the Gentiles. This ancient Greek word that Paul uses, which […]
The Next Christianity: A Response
From a netfriend: http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2002/10/jenkins.htm I read Jenkin’s article some time ago. It was brought to my attention on another list. I find his socio-political argument quite compelling. Still, there are a number of questions to be asked. First, as the societies of the 2/3rd world are subjected, more and more, to Western economic and educational […]
Theology
One netperson wrote: I’m surprised that you think that it is possible to distinguish between popular belief and theological reflection! We dress the “popular belief” bit up with a lovely euphemism like an “indigenous expression of the Christian faith”. To which another responded: Yes, I think it is possible to make a distinction between the […]
Reformation
Hidden underneath the increasing focus on Halloween celebrations lies the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation – one of the most significant events in the landscape of church and human history. The reformation arguably marks the shift into the modern era, laying the foundations for pluralist and multi-cultural society, and giving irresistible momentum to forces away […]
Calvin And Geocentric Thinking
From: “Chris Ho-Stuart” Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian Subject: Re: faith (was creationism) > Ken Smith wrote: > > A correction at one point, Chris. > > > > Chris Ho-Stuart writes: > [snip] > >>The bible speaks of Joshua commanding the Sun to stand still, > >>and that it did so. > >> > >>Joshua 10:13 > […]
Categories
Articles may be reproduced in any medium, without applying for permission
(provided they are unedited, and retain the original author/copyright information - and a reference to this website :-)!
26,756 articles online.
Protected by Akismet, Digital Ninjas and an Ion Cannon. Really.
Blog with WordPress