Resurrecting space for belief Easter is a big deal. Passages like Paul’s claim in 1 Corinthians 15:13-15 (NIV) tell us: 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More … Read more about Reflecting on the Resurrection part 2
Reflecting on the Resurrection part 1
He is risen! ... now what? Several of my mainline friends get to preach this coming weekend - as do I. The conversations have been great as we compared notes. The first question is usually "are you using the lectionary text?" (which I am not) and then the question of post-Easter themes as we … Read more about Reflecting on the Resurrection part 1
Proposing an Alternative to the Predicament
Part 1 of Peter Bannister's review is here. Sketching an alternative proposal What options then may be open to readers who share Clayton’s and Knapp’s concern for a dynamic Christology, but who want to retain a more traditional theological framework? Here I can of course only offer the … Read more about Proposing an Alternative to the Predicament
Considering Clayton’s Conundrum
Guest post by Peter Bannister The Predicament of Belief by Philip Clayton and Steven Knapp is a first-rate book - both highly thought-provoking and courageous. Philip Clayton has consistently shown himself to be one of the Church’s most creative thinkers and is perhaps unequalled in offering … Read more about Considering Clayton’s Conundrum
Reading the Bible that tricky 3rd way
I love reading the Bible. I grew up reading it, I am passionate about studying it, and delight to preach from it whenever I get the chance. I also recognize that it is getting harder to do in our contemporary context. I am a loud critic of simple dualism (constantly contending with my Evangelical … Read more about Reading the Bible that tricky 3rd way
TNT: Eschatology – Resurrection call and response
What do N.T. Wright, Marcus Borg and John Cobb have in common? This podcast! In this hour, Tripp and Bo take 4 calls from hotline and respond to questions about eschatology and the resurrection. You can call in with any questions or comments at 678-590-2739 (brew) and let us know what you … Read more about TNT: Eschatology – Resurrection call and response
Revelation, Restoration, Reconciliation, & Resurrection: the end
I have been researching some famous takes on ‘the end’ (or ‘final things’) in preparation for an upcoming Theology Nerd Throwdown (TNT) about the resurrection and eschatology. One of the reasons that I wanted to go back a re-visit this topic wasn’t just because we got several calls into the … Read more about Revelation, Restoration, Reconciliation, & Resurrection: the end
HBC Top 11 Blogs of 2011
Here are the top 11 blogs of Homebrewed Christianity in 2011 : 1. Theology Nerd Book Survey 2. That’s “Too Gay” – Brian Ammons’ Banned Chapter from Baptimergent 3. Your First Steps into Biblical Universalism… 4. 31 Reasons I Left Evangelicalism and Became a Progressive But Not a … Read more about HBC Top 11 Blogs of 2011