We All Believe

All knowing begins with what Michael Polanyi calls a "fiduciary framework." (fiduciary = pertaining to fides, "involving trust"): an interpretive framework that one takes initially on faith until it proves itself by yielding a harvest of understanding...If Polanyi is right, Christian theology is no worse of than modern science. Everyone has to have faith in something … Continue reading We All Believe

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.6 | The Father is NOT the Son and vice versa

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  The Father is NOT the Son and vice versa Let's stop talking about mere labels and talk about … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.6 | The Father is NOT the Son and vice versa

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.5 | Different Terms; Same Truth

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  Different Terms; Same Truth If the various theological terms that have been coined over the years … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.5 | Different Terms; Same Truth

An Effective Template for Preaching Christ-Centered Sermons

The "gospel-centered" movement has swept through many churches. This is a good thing. It's even impacted preaching as many pastors now strive to preach Christ in every message. The bankruptcy of merely preaching a message on how to be a "good" person has been exposed. But when you actually read the Bible, you are confronted with … Continue reading An Effective Template for Preaching Christ-Centered Sermons

“The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher–Reflections

Rod Dreher's new book, The Benedict Option, has been something of a lightning rod (pun intended) in current discussion. Some have taken an enthusiastic liking to it, while others have not been so favorable towards it. Much of the concern seems to cluster around the idea that Dreher is advocating for Christians to withdraw from the wider culture. … Continue reading “The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher–Reflections