Monday, July 04, 2011
McLaren, B. D. (2010). A new kind of Christianity: ten questions that are transforming the faith. New York: HarperOne
It becomes clear that the bible if it is truly inspired by god, wasn't meant to end conversation and give the final word on controversies. If it were it's purpose, it has failed miserably. But if instead it was inspired and intended to stimulate conversation, to keep people thinking and talking and arguing and seeking, across continents and centuries, if has succeeded and is succeeding in a truly remarkable way. 120
Doesthe bible tell us to shut up and listen because everything is settled? Or does it invite us to be part of the conversation 121
Job - 3 parts bulk of what is said in job god says is nonsense bits quoting duetueronmy but it is inspired ?
Five lines of evolution in the biblical writers understanding of god. Gradual maturing in understanding god's uniqueness. Ethics. Universality. Agency. Maturing regarding god's character 131 ff
Jesus' offer of life of the ages and life abundant sparkle with new significance. When Jesus promises life of the ages he is not promising life after death or life in eternal heaven instead of eternal hell. Instead jc is offering a life that transcends life in the present age, and age that is .... To be born into this new creation. Jc is offering a life in the new genesis, the new creation which is of the ages ( resurrection) 173
Seen in this light jc and his message have everything to do with poverty, slavery and a social agenda.
5 paradigms that shape interpretation Greco roman narrative,the constitutional approach to the bible, the tribal and violent understanding of god, a rather flattened view of Jesus and a domesticated understanding of the gospel. 215
Nemo dat quod non habet you can't give what you don't have 220
The message of the new righteousness which eschatological faith brings into the world says that no one will triumph over the other. New righteousness will break through the vicious circles of hate and vengeance creating a new humanity. 276 moltmann cf
This is q new kind of eschatology - not an eschatology of determinism and acquiescence , but an eschatology of hope, anticipation and participation. 276
Learn to combine the courage to differ with the grace to differ graciously. Learn to share with those who 'get it' or want to 'get it' and not bother or look down on those who dont 326
If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together. 336
Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of four stages in the spiritual life.
Love yourself for your own sake - infant at mothers breast ecstatic in the warmth of being held- unaware of anyone outside himself.
Loving god for your own sake - child who learns to appreciate his mother - draw a picture - love mixed with gratitude
Loving god for god's sake - adolescent who sees mother for who she is not what she does
Loving yourself for god's sake - young man who has messed up but is inspired by how much his mother loves him. 400
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Doesthe bible tell us to shut up and listen because everything is settled? Or does it invite us to be part of the conversation 121
Job - 3 parts bulk of what is said in job god says is nonsense bits quoting duetueronmy but it is inspired ?
Five lines of evolution in the biblical writers understanding of god. Gradual maturing in understanding god's uniqueness. Ethics. Universality. Agency. Maturing regarding god's character 131 ff
Jesus' offer of life of the ages and life abundant sparkle with new significance. When Jesus promises life of the ages he is not promising life after death or life in eternal heaven instead of eternal hell. Instead jc is offering a life that transcends life in the present age, and age that is .... To be born into this new creation. Jc is offering a life in the new genesis, the new creation which is of the ages ( resurrection) 173
Seen in this light jc and his message have everything to do with poverty, slavery and a social agenda.
5 paradigms that shape interpretation Greco roman narrative,the constitutional approach to the bible, the tribal and violent understanding of god, a rather flattened view of Jesus and a domesticated understanding of the gospel. 215
Nemo dat quod non habet you can't give what you don't have 220
The message of the new righteousness which eschatological faith brings into the world says that no one will triumph over the other. New righteousness will break through the vicious circles of hate and vengeance creating a new humanity. 276 moltmann cf
This is q new kind of eschatology - not an eschatology of determinism and acquiescence , but an eschatology of hope, anticipation and participation. 276
Learn to combine the courage to differ with the grace to differ graciously. Learn to share with those who 'get it' or want to 'get it' and not bother or look down on those who dont 326
If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together. 336
Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of four stages in the spiritual life.
Love yourself for your own sake - infant at mothers breast ecstatic in the warmth of being held- unaware of anyone outside himself.
Loving god for your own sake - child who learns to appreciate his mother - draw a picture - love mixed with gratitude
Loving god for god's sake - adolescent who sees mother for who she is not what she does
Loving yourself for god's sake - young man who has messed up but is inspired by how much his mother loves him. 400
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