FROM GREG BOYD AT REKNEW: “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” Colossians 2:16-17 If we [...]
Do you have to believe in Christ’s literal physical resurrection to be a Christian?
August 30, 2012 By 44 Comments
Resurrection is the central theme in Christianity. The New Testament goes out of its way to make this clear. Just as Christ rose from the dead in a physical body to inaugurate the new creation, so Christians will rise from the dead to restored bodies in the renewed world. I embrace this as truth as the center of the Christian hope.
Evangelical Culture Myths: #3 I’m Not Good Enough for God
August 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
Today I continue a long term series called “Evangelical Culture Myths.” I invite you to submit various sorts of cultural myths that we evangelicals tell. I’d love to cover some myths that you are interested in: either theological or practical in nature. Send them to me via email, FB, or Twitter (to tweet ideas, use [...]
How can a God of love kill Ananias and Sapphira? (Greg Boyd answers)
August 28, 2012 By 6 Comments
I appreciate the ministry of Greg Boyd and his new website, Reknew.org. Recently, he took on a question that often comes up when dealing with the nature of God. Is God violent and wrathful? Here’s and excerpt. I encourage you to read the fullness of his response on Reknew as well: Ananias and Sapphira? This [...]
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