There are several faith related issues that I’ve found clumsy to explain as I try to span the difference between my current faith and worldview and that of Bible believing American evangelicals I have known and loved while living in the southwest.
The next few entries will be short summaries of my thinking and influential books regarding topics I have changed my mind about....
John Wesley taught us that there is previenient grace, salvific grace, and sanctifying grace. God chases after us and loves us before we love Him. He forgives our sins and allows us unmediated audience with Him. And He prunes our bad habits and makes us holy day by day.
Sporatic thoughts as we join our lives with the life of a worshipping Intentional Community in Chicago
Showing posts with label Gospel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gospel. Show all posts
Friday, March 2, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Reading the Bible: I'm Changing my Mind
There are several faith related issues that I’ve found clumsy to explain as I try to span the difference between my current faith and worldview and that of Bible believing American evangelicals I have known and loved while living in the southwest.
The next few entries will be short summaries of my thinking and influential books regarding topics I have changed my mind about.
Issue #1 Biblicism: as in interpreting the Bible literally, and allowing it total authority in living a Christian life.
The next few entries will be short summaries of my thinking and influential books regarding topics I have changed my mind about.
Issue #1 Biblicism: as in interpreting the Bible literally, and allowing it total authority in living a Christian life.
Labels:
bible,
Christian Smith,
Dogma,
evangelical,
fundamentalism,
Gospel,
Scott McKnight
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