Here’s a clip that gets at the core of Horton’s critique of NT Wright, After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters … from the review in CT: In spite of a few quibbles, I was impressed by this book’s popular presentation of themes that I have come to appreciate in Reformed theology. The eschatological emphasis on cosmic renewal (resurrection, not escape) as the impetus for our lives here and now, the emphasis on the church–in fact, just about everything in After... Read more
This is an incredible series being offered to us by Matt Edwards: a nine part summary and response to Douglas Campbell’s mega-book, The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul . Thanks to Matt Edwards. The Deliverance of God 1–Summary and Plan for Review In The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul, Douglas Campbell emphatically rejects traditional Justification Theory (JT) in favor of an apocalyptic rereading of Romans 1-4, in which dikaiosunē theou (traditionally, “the righteousness of God”)... Read more
There are four options: 1. Elgin Baylor 2. Kareem Abdul Jabaar (Lew Alcindor) 3. Magic Johnson 4. Kobe Bryant The best ever? For me, Elgin Baylor noses Kareem, with Kobe nosing out Magic. Read more
Here are my unanswered questions: Was that boat, or the flotilla, properly contacted in advance to say the boats must pass inspection? Is this protocol? Was Israel within its rights to inspect the boats? Were those on the boat told this would happen if they entered improper areas? Was that landing on the boat by Israeli personnel a surprise or expected? Were the Israeli personnel who landed on the boat aggressive in behavior? Why were the “pro Palestinian activists” using... Read more
Today we conclude our look at the recent book by Elaine Howard Ecklund Science vs Religion: What Scientists Really Think. The earlier installment are here: first, second, third and fourth. The book relates various insights about science and religion that emerged from her interviews with 275 scientists in seven departments at 21 “elite” universities. This book is worth serious consideration by both Christian and non-Christian scholars. It will prove invaluable for any one involved in campus ministry or a church... Read more
In this interview with Spencer Burke, Brian McLaren maps his view of pluralism and how this view can chart a new kind of Christianity. Read more
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples... Read more
When I began hearing Christians chat about how to follow the Bible when it comes to the undocumented and illegals, I was a bit amazed both by the right and the left. This piece by Brad Hirschfield is exacting in its biblical awareness and shrewd in application: the issue is not so much about how folks got here as about whether or not they live according to the law. Does the Bible, so far as you know, ever say anything... Read more
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.... Read more
Jesus Creed
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In