May 04, 2011
Theology Is Not The Goal
Posted by Joe Paravisini in Theology - Worship | Comments (0)
Theology is a means to an end. That end is an ever increasing clarity and grasping of God himself. When the end is anything but this, we will become restless, anxious, combative, angry, proud, and/or generally dissatisfied.
Apr 23, 2011
Marks of the Covenant
Posted by Michael Howarth in Theology | Comments (0)
*There is an account in John’s Gospel of a woman who is caught in sin. This woman is discovered in the act of adultery, a sin punishable by death. She is dragged through the dirt streets of Jerusalem, her shame exposed, her guilt on parade. Is she clothed? Probably, but she may as well be naked. Her shameful act has been seen first hand, and she has no defense. She is hauled to Jesus in disgrace. She is placed at His feet for justice. We are this woman. Each of us has been found in the midst ofRead More...
Aug 18, 2010
Sinner?
Posted by Michael Howarth in Theology | Comments (0)
For a long time in my life I was exposed to a thread of teaching in the church that intensely discourages believers from acknowledging their sinful state. The thinking goes like this: 1) Jesus died on a cross for me. 2) Therefore I am a new creation. 3) The Bible says I am the righteousness of God. 4) To call myself a sinner is to disrespect all that Jesus did for me. I completely agree with points 1-3. Number 4 is where we take the wrong exit and eventually end up somewhere other than the Bible. I used to think this teaching was benignRead More...
Jul 26, 2010
Jesus call to repent and believe
Posted by Mitch Sliwa in Gospel Living - Theology | Comments (2)
In Mark 1:15 Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”. This call to repent and believe is something very important to the scriptures and to the Christian faith. Apart from this call, Christianity would be no different than other religions. Theologians will call this the "External Gospel Call" because it is something done openly to all people. God has called everyone, everywhere to repent and believe the Gospel and it is our job as Christians to share this Gospel call with people.Read More...
