When we better understand that there is no getting away from doctrine for anyone making a faith claim towards Jesus Christ, it helps us understand the importance of being clear about what we believe.
Human consciousness remains a contentious subject between science and philosophy. The distinction between the easy problem, which addresses the brain's activities, and the hard problem, which explores how physical stimuli give rise to subjective experiences, highlights the limitations of materialist explanations. These gaps call for deeper investigation beyond material science.
"If even righteous anger must be so carefully cultivated and kept, what of inherently unjustified and sinful anger? To put it bluntly: it is one of the most destructive relational forces on earth."
Coming to the dual understanding that Scripture readily and unapologetically uses human culture and that no human being is capable of completely disassociating themselves from the influences of culture, is helpful for properly framing the discussion.
James Ussher famously calculated that the earth was created in the year 4004 B.C.. He did this through the use of the genealogies found within Scripture. Simply add the lengths of years lived by the individuals and follow the genealogy backwards to creation. Simple as that, right? Not really. Leaving aside other important interpretive questions... Continue Reading →
Which tradition, despite a surface level perception of division, provides the depth for a robust and consistent unity? Are our institutions creating barriers preventing the embracement and acceptance of true brothers and sisters in Christ? Or are they tearing down walls of division that unnecessarily divide members of Christ’s body?
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