thank you to those who have shaped me

I am certainly not a finished product. God is still shaping me and still using some incredible friends in the process. As I think about who I am I realize what a long list of people there has been who have had a hand in forming my character, my views of the world, my theology, … Continue reading thank you to those who have shaped me

Revelation: Word or Deed?

How has God revealed himself to us - in word or deed? Is the Bible God's revelation to us or is it a record of his revelation to us? This isn't just a semantic argument. It's incredibly important. Some have argued that God has revealed himself in mighty acts throughout history. God has revealed himself … Continue reading Revelation: Word or Deed?

your faith does not save you

I have been wading through No Other Name: A critical survey of Christian attitudes towards the World Religions by Paul Knitter. It's actually not all that bad except that Knitter seems to intentionally misrepresent Conservative Evangelical theology and misses some key distinctions. One of the most important misrepresentations comes in his discussion of the similarities … Continue reading your faith does not save you