Very good article in Christianity Today, by Fr. John Behr on Apostolic Succession. His point is right on, and touches upon one of the reasons why I believe the Roman Catholic Church isn’t truly “catholic” or “apostolic”. At the same time, however, it should remind protestants of the important role of the Church (and its [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Christianity Today on Apostolic Succession
Posted in Bible, Tradition and Interpretation, Church Practices, Roman Catholicism on February 29, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Irreligious religion
Posted in Worldview on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While I disagree with a lot of his way of articulating things and the false dichotomy he seems to create between worship and doctrine, I like this quote from Peter Rollins (HT: Internet Monk):
Why do you call Jesus a subversive prophet who signaled the end to all religious movements?
Peter Rollins: One of the most interesting [...]
Paul’s weakness, and God’s Power
Posted in Bible, Tradition and Interpretation, Church Practices, Evangelism, Worldview on February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am preparing a talk on 1 Cor. 2:1-5 for Youth Club, this Friday night. Youth Club is composed mostly of unchurched youth (age raging from around 11-17) from around the neighbourhood who come in and “play” on the premises, and are taken care fo for a few hours by church volunteers.
I was given the [...]
Schaeffer quote
Posted in Discipleship, Worldview on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“[...]remember throughout our lives that in God’s sight there are no little people and no little places. Only one thing is important: to be consecrated persons in God’s place for us, at each moment. Those who think of themselves as little people in little places, if commited to Christ and living under His Lordship in [...]
Torah in Romans
Posted in Bible, Tradition and Interpretation, Worldview on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
David Field outdoes himself with this one. Its such a strange coincidence, but I had been thinking “law” in Romans as “Torah”, and how that affects one’s understanding of the epistle’s message, the Gospel-Law relationship, and the relationship betwen covenants. Highly recommended.
“Law” in Romans.
E.R. and relativism
Posted in Contemporary Issues, Random Ramblings, Worldview on February 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Simply outstanding. And from a secular TV show too. Heads up to Dave Bish for this one.
Relevant Liturgy
Posted in Uncategorized on February 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Interesting article on Liturgy at “Relevant magazine”. Here I´ll reproduce what I believe is the best paragraph:
“…when unchurched people come to a church service, they are probably expecting it to be a new, strange experience for them. Somehow the Church has these seekers coming to their service in the first place, so is it really [...]
Sharia and British Law
Posted in Contemporary Issues, Worldview on February 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
UPDATE: The Reformed Catholic shares his thoughts here.
By Colin Bazley, former Archbishop of Chile (and my Grandfather). Talk given at St. Andrews Church, Bebington, 10/02/08. See also David Field’s comments.
THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY’S LECTURE
AND THE FALLOUT FROM IT.
It was amusing to see Matt’s cartoon in the Telegraph on St. Valentine’s Day. [...]
Obedience: Mind and Heart
Posted in Discipleship, Random Ramblings, Worldview on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Some random thoughts, based on the first chapter of the book “Developing a Christian Mind“.
Obedience in the Bible is not merely about “external acts”. Most people can do that. Its the essence of “religion”. There are plently of philanthropic people acting out ethical lives. Acting is a key word here. I’m not saying this to [...]
Change of feel and tone
Posted in Random Ramblings on February 5, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I have now officially arrived at Belfast, Northern Ireland, my new home and workplace. Bryan Follis, the local rector (senior pastor) will be keeping me very very busy in a lot of relational ministry, focused on 1 on 1 evangelism and discipleship. At the same time I hope to take up once again some more [...]
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