When Pannenberg turns to the soteriological work of the Spirit the dynamic nature of the Spirit’s relationship to creation and eschatology is revealed. Having previously established the priority of the immanent Trinity Pannenberg recognizes that it is these intra-trinitarian relationships that form … Read more about Pannenberg – Eschatology pt.2
Pannenberg – Eschatology pt.1
The connection between Pannenberg's understanding of the Spirit and Eschatology is so strong I couldn't untie the two into two separate series of posts, so they will be one longer series. Enjoy. Eschatology is not a secondary doctrine for Pannenberg and as he argues at the end of his systematic, … Read more about Pannenberg – Eschatology pt.1
Pannenberg – Christology pt. 3
While important to the entirety of Pannenberg’s theology, the ability to make historical affirmations remains central to the content and persuasiveness of the theology itself. Under the theme of revelation the importance of God’s self-revelation was highlighted and here in the discussion of Jesus … Read more about Pannenberg – Christology pt. 3
Homebrewed Christianity 10: “Pagitt and Conder on A Christianity Worth Believing”
This week you will hear two friends talking. Tim Conder of Emmaus Way and author of Church in Transition will be doing most of the interviewing of Doug Pagitt from Solomon's Porch and fellow Emergent Village leader. They were both in Winston a few months ago for a church planting conference and I … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 10: “Pagitt and Conder on A Christianity Worth Believing”
Pannenberg – Christology pt. 2
In his attempt to articulate the deity of Jesus Pannenberg’s primary concern is to demonstrate that the deity of Christ is coherent with the events of the historical person of Jesus. This unity developed in light of the Easter event allows Pannenberg to develop classical concepts of Christology. … Read more about Pannenberg – Christology pt. 2
Pannenberg – Christology pt. 1
When Pannenberg turns to Christology, he first addresses the means by which he can discuss the person of Jesus Christ. Unique to Pannenberg and due to the incorporation of his Christology into the presentation of the Trinity itself, the description of the person of Jesus cannot be separated from a … Read more about Pannenberg – Christology pt. 1
Homebrewed Christianity 9 “Anthony Smith – the Postmodern Negro – talks the Blues, Race, Religion, and Politics”
Anthony Smith, grade-A emergent blogger, joins Chad and I for a conversation that goes all kinds of places with all kinds of goodness. In the conversation you will get a preview of his seminar he is leading the the Cornerstone Music Festival, what he wants to put on the President's Ipod, how the … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 9 “Anthony Smith – the Postmodern Negro – talks the Blues, Race, Religion, and Politics”
Pannenberg – Anthropology pt.3
Over against the divine likeness within humanity there is also our misery. For Pannenberg, the misery of humanity is when we have separated ourselves from the dignity given to God’s creatures. In giving his description Pannenberg explicitly eliminates oppression, mistreatment, and miserable … Read more about Pannenberg – Anthropology pt.3
Song for the Primary: Peace of War
Tuesday May 6th we will be having our primary here in NC so decided to record and post this song. Ever since 9-11 fear has been such a key element of politics in America and has funded a good deal of violence. I have not thought the same about violence, war, and Christian participation in it since … Read more about Song for the Primary: Peace of War
Pannenberg – Anthropology pt.2
Pannenberg combines the Old Testament witness in Genesis with Paul’s statements about Jesus Christ as the image of God in order to develop a Christian understanding of divine likeness. Paul understands that the image of God in Christ, the new Adam, to be that which all others must be transformed … Read more about Pannenberg – Anthropology pt.2
Homebrewed Christianity 8 “John Dominic Crossan on God & Empire”
This week's episode is flat-out super sweet. John Dominic Crossan is our guest and we spend most of the time talking about ideas surrounding his newest solo book, God and Empire. Crossan was in town for a lecture series put on by WFU divinity school and Centenary United Methodist here in Winston … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 8 “John Dominic Crossan on God & Empire”
Life Canon (for today)
My buddy Aaron Stoller had a great idea, list off ten texts that make up your personal canon at the moment. Go here to see the rules and then post your own and tell me. 1. Counting Crows, Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings 2. Clarence Jordan, Parables of Liberation 3. Vigilantes of Love, … Read more about Life Canon (for today)