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Oct
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The Crux of Karl Barth’s Ecclesiological Problem
… according to Michael Horton. He is absolutely spot on though, and this type of thought is what most of my project revolves around: ‘In terms of [Barth's] ecclesiology, the parallel and never-intersecting lines of divine and creaturely action mean an absolute duality between the visible and invisible church.’ (People and Place, 175) This is …
Sep
23
The Weighty Duty of a Deacon
Sorry for the absence in posting – it’s been a busy year. Have worked on The Church of England in South Africa, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and Dyotheletism! Anyway, my mate Andrew showed me this little application where I can post via my Blackberry! God willing, in a few months time, I’m to be ordained …
Jun
14
CBE International :: 14th June 2010 :: Cheryl Catford – Riding the 3rd wave: Biblical Equality in the 21st Century.
Introduction 1st wave feminists in Oz wanted a voice in society. Emphasis on the differences between men and women and the positive contribution that women could bring (eg., alcohol etc). Theologically, the first wave was concerned to bring access to women in public ministry. 2nd wave in the 60′s was a more academic movement – …
Apr
27
Pilgrim’s Podcast #30: Col Marshall, MTS, The Trellis and the Vine, and Cricket!
Well, here’s a really great podcast interview. The only thing missing is Steve, who was in the Holy Land at the time. Nevertheless, I managed to sit down with Col Marshall, who is a really lovely older brother in the Lord, and someone who has been a great encouragement and comfort to me personally. Col, a …
Apr
16
Jelly and the New Calvinism
There’s a certain slipperiness and jelly-like quality to what’s being called The New Calvinism. Terms like Reformed and Calvinist are wobbling around like they’ve been served up for dessert. But is this a bad thing? Even Brian McLaren’s getting in on the act and calling out the Calvinists (there must be some low-flying pigs – he’s …
Mar
19
Supporting some OzHipHop
After posting a few videos up on Dave’s blog about hiphop, I thought I’d share something in the way of Australian hiphop. True to the accent, not much MTV backing, and no bling = Australian hiphop. This is one of the best and oldest hip hop crews in Australia, the mighty Brethren. Wizdm is …
Mar
18
Anti-Abstractionism
What’s with the following phrases? “X isn’t Christocentric enough” “X isn’t Trinitarian enough” “X is too Aristotelian“ “X is too systematic” “X is too Scholastic” “X is too intellectual” These examples are different from one another, but I’ve been thinking a bit about this sort of rhetoric lately. What are the following turns of phrase are getting …
Mar
17
Alice Russell – Hanbury Ballroom
Somehow, doing NT Greek seems easier with a bit of Alice Russell in the background! In case you haven’t heard of her, check her out – she’s amazing!
Mar
12
Exiled Preacher: An Interview with John Frame
Just came across this wonderful interview in which John Frame gives brief thoughts on topics like: blogging, systematic theology, Kevin Vanhoozer’s work, Inerrancy, classical music, and Scripture. Check this one out for sure! He’s a great and humble theologian, whose book on the Doctrine of the Knowledge of God has been really helpful for me …
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