I read this sentence in Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright and thought I would share it with you. “Our task in the present . . . is to live as resurrection people in between Easter and the final day, with our Christian life, corporate and individual, … [Continue reading]
So far and no farther
As part of his prophecy against Babylon, Isaiah writes: “These two things shall come to you in a moment, in one day; the loss of children and widowhood shall come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the great power of your … [Continue reading]
On Grace and Mercy Combined
I read the following paragraph in Learning Evangelism from Jesus by Jerram Barrs and thought I would share it with you: “But Jesus was a different kind of holy man and teacher. We have already seen that Jesus did not seek to keep apart from sinners. … [Continue reading]
Moving beyond the gospel?
In some churches I have attended, there is a sense that the gospel entails the elementary teaching of Christianity. In those churches, maturity is thought to entail moving beyond the gospel into more “meaty” doctrinal teaching. I have come to … [Continue reading]
