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on Kenosis and Eschaton
The ideas denoted by the Greek words kenosis and eschaton as used in the scriptures have been given a great deal of consideration, and often cacological treatment, in contemporary theology. Kenosis is used by Paul to describe the incarnation. It references … Continue reading
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on Being Christian–3, Vitality vs Dogmatics
In my Holy Week posting, on Sin, I spoke from the Scriptures and in the language of the Scriptures. I have no objection to humanism or the secular tongue visiting or speaking from these sacred texts; indeed, I daily pray … Continue reading
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on Sin
There are a number of terms in Christian dogmatic theology, and by extension preaching, that are often bantered about as if separate and distinct realities existing in some real or logical sequence: salvation (saved, healed, given health, restored to life), … Continue reading
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on Being Christian–2, Patrimony and Provisions
There are verses often well placed at the beginning of the communion service, verses that were undoubtedly daily upon the lips of Jesus: “Hear Israel, the Lord your God is one, and with all your heart, soul, mind and might, … Continue reading
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on Being a Christian–1, Paradoxes, Perceptions, Possibilities
Recently, a friend indulged me to summarize Christianity in a few sentences. That she was disposed to do so or that I managed so to do, I have yet to decipher which is the greater miracle. My coup d’oeil of … Continue reading
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on Pre-judging and Fore-giving
Our modus operandi is prejudicial. We operate with prejudices. It is, on one level, a matter of evolution, a matter of being able to automatically, non-reflectively, assess a situation via socially assimilated valuations. As with all evolved skills, it is … Continue reading
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on Forgiveness
In chapter eight of John’s gospel there is told a tale often considered a tender, an almost romantic tale, of forgiveness and pardon. It is the story of a woman accused of adultery. She had been caught in flagrante delicto. … Continue reading
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