Doctrinal Statements and the Emerging Movement 3

Last updated on: October 6, 2005 at 8:15 am By Scot McKnight

Notice the second “affirmation” of Emergent Village: 2. Commitment to the Church in all its Forms: We are committed to honor and serve the church in all its forms â€“ Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal. We practice â€œdeep ecclesiologyâ€ â€“ rather than favoring some forms of the church and critiquing or rejecting others, we see that every form of the church has both weaknesses and strengths, both liabilities and potential. We believe the rampant injustice and sin in our world... Read more

Emerging Movement and the Saints

Last updated on: October 5, 2005 at 7:39 pm By Scot McKnight

You’ve perhaps already read, but in the case that you haven’t, it is worth looking at CT’s piece by Chris Armstrong on how the saints can be of use to what he calls the Emergents. Chris has a blog on “dead Christians.” HT: Horace Jeffery Hodges. Read more

Doctrinal Statements and the Emerging Movement 2

Last updated on: October 4, 2005 at 10:12 pm By Scot McKnight

It’s been a long day. I got up early, went to a prayer meeting with some wonderful pastors and leaders, had a breakfast, spoke my heart out to these same pastors and leaders, had lunch, two hours of driving and then a flight back to Chicago from Omaha. Had a great time, but am committed to saying something intelligent tonight even if my mind isn’t cooperating. I’d like to take a look at Emergent Village’s “Order” or “Rule” as something... Read more

Doctrinal Statements and the Emerging Movement

Last updated on: October 3, 2005 at 7:09 am By Scot McKnight

I’ve done this more than most. When I see a church with no denominational affilation (say, the Rock of Wonders Community of Jesus Christ now dwelling at this corner), I wonder “what do they believe?” When I see a Lutheran Church, I think to myself: the Lutheran dialectic of Law and gospel, etc.. When I see a Presbyterian Church, I wonder “what kind of Presbyterian?” In nearly every case, my perception is determined by a “doctrinal statement.” Rarely, if ever... Read more

The Church, Embracing Grace, and Racism 7

Last updated on: October 2, 2005 at 7:43 pm By Scot McKnight

A purple theology and a purple politics spring from the Kingdom vision of Jesus and a theology of the earliest Christian faith. Purple theology transcends both the liberal and conservative impasse; purple politics transcends both the “red” and “blue” partisan approach. A purple theology and politics want to get beyond this to forge its own creative solutions. The challenge when it comes to racism is enormous. One of the books many of us have read is M.O. Emerson and Christian... Read more

Who will win the World Series? A poll

Last updated on: October 2, 2005 at 4:50 pm By Scot McKnight

Who will it be? Let’s see how many can guess this one right. Read more

Blogs to Come

Last updated on: October 2, 2005 at 7:44 am By Scot McKnight

Later today I will finish this series on the the Church and racism with a quick look at United by Faith, and then this week I will delve into whether or not it is wise for local churches to shape their own doctrinal statements. On Monday and Tuesday I’ll be off to the Great Plains speaking to some pastors about the Jesus Creed, but I’ll try to get enough posts in to keep you in touch. In about two weeks,... Read more

Blogs of the Week

Last updated on: October 1, 2005 at 10:20 pm By Scot McKnight

1. Dan Clendenin’s weekly commentary on the Lectionary is worth reading each week, so I’ll mention it here and ask you to consider linking. 2. John Frye’s back from his trip to Turkey and the Holy Land, and has all kinds of things to say and pictures to prove it. 3. Will Sampson’s reflections on books he’s read that were banned by the Library folks. 4. Len Hjamarlson’s piece on “finding ecclesia.” 5. Jason Clark’s wise pouring of cool water... Read more

Blogs of the Week

Last updated on: October 1, 2005 at 10:20 pm By Scot McKnight

The Church, Embracing Grace, and Racism 6

Last updated on: October 1, 2005 at 6:57 am By Scot McKnight

So, we are led to ask, “What can we do about it? What can we do about racism in our culture? What can we do as Christians?” [I had a comment here that I deleted because I thought it would draw discussion. It didn’t, so I have edited it out.] Carol Swain, who comes at the entire issue of racism and racialization from the angle of the development of white nationalism in the USA and who is proposing macroscopic solutions,... Read more