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Amy, I think I agree with the connection between Hebrew 6 and I John, but with Karl I don’t think either passage has much to do with the frequency with which one sins. Every one sins. Everyone sins habitually. We each developed our own style. We’v...
4 hours ago
Raq, this is a tough one. I’ve never been the most prudent of people, so I’ll give it a go. I think we come at this whole epistle hearing things that St. John wasn’t meaning to say. First and foremost (in terms of causing us to misunderstand) is ...
6 hours ago
David, the Holy of Holies was a cube. The special presence of God with his people has extended out from the heart of the temple, beyond the temple grounds until the city itself becomes the sanctuary of God.
on Wednesday
Moving past matters best treated in a prolegomena, my point is the love of God. I find myself trying to understand all of Scripture through that lens. By "the love of God," I mean as it is revealed in Scripture, not according to some sloppy senti...
on Wednesday
Thanks Phil, That helped. I get what you are asking now, but now I'm not quite sure how to answer or what my answer is. I try very hard to balance scripture, I try very hard not to elevate one passage or concept or doctrine over another. I'm sure ...
on Wednesday
I'm with Scottl. You've come across this particular geometric description in scripture before, David. When God is finished, the entire city will be what was once was limited to a small cube shaped room.
on Wednesday
Kim, maybe a concrete example will help with my chronic obtuseness (I really do try. Really) There was a time when I was a flaming TR. As a Ruling Elder in the PCA, I gave my pastor hell over the advent candle and statements about the atonement t...
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What we believe at the very beginning is that there is a God who has revealed Himself to us. Hermeneutics is what we do with the verbal aspect of revelation.
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I'm a wondering Mere Christian who's daily repenting (and blushing) from the sheer volume of his past certainties. I'm committed to the glorious truth that God is Jesus... Lord, help my unbelief.

The husband (Oh, happy thought) to Sandi. A father of six. Befuddled reader, aspiring prophet of corporeality, and chili dog’s (fully loaded) greatest advocate.
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Nicene catholic
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Why I L-O-V-E Being Catholic

A friendly reflection on my brother's exuberance:

1. The church is named after the objective gospel foundation that has been acknowledged by saints stretching from the apostles to today, not an innovation or proposition that I’ve certified with my own sinful and limited understanding.

2. I have a theology that says that I am saved, right now, by grace through faith. No wishful thinking; just th… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 10:00am — 13 Comments

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A Prima Facie Account of Sacred Tradition and the Place of Apostolic Succesion

This was originally posted as a comment, but the thread was taken down. I thought it might be helpful as a Prima facie account of a catholic understanding of apostolic succession and tradition. It’s inadequate for its brevity; and was written ‘off the cuff.’

Bear that in mind. It is what it is, and it’s not what it doesn’t pretend to be. Being a first blush account of why the church starts where she does, it’s not an attempt to change anyone’s mind. It's an attempt to let you in on how t… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 1:30pm — 8 Comments

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ANGLICAN (AND OTHER ANCIENT) LITURGY EXPLAINED

Michael over at the Internet Monk put this up.

Fr. Dudley does a very good job of hitting the high points of why the mothering branches of the church do things that look so strange to the surrounding culture.

It is obviously about the liturgy in the Western Tradition- specifically the ancient church that was planted in the Britis… Continue

Posted on October 16, 2009 at 11:41am —

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Romans 1:18-28 For My Children

A Targum* for my children based on Romans 1:18-28



Yes, our God has been faithful. Through King Joshua he banished sin and the death, which always rides along in sin’s pocket.

To see how this is so, we need to start at the very beginning.

Since the time of Creation, mankind has known what God is like, but the very first man and woman (as every man and woman after them) chose to serve and worship creation rather than creation’s God.

G… Continue

Posted on June 2, 2009 at 12:00pm —

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Holy Saturday, Hellboy and the Damnation of Death



It’s early. Everyone else (with the exception of Sandi, of course) is still asleep. It’s that odd day sandwiched between the cross of Good Friday and the empty tomb of Easter morning. Holy Saturday has arrived. And this year, it’s come with a hard freeze.

It seems appropriate,… Continue

Posted on April 11, 2009 at 8:33am — 1 Comment

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At 2:11am on December 2, 2009, Tim Felten said…
Hey. Just though I'd drop you a note and say thanks for being so gracious in your comments. I have also really enjoyed the discussions. Your dialogue is always engaging. Thanks. Appreciatcha.
At 7:29pm on November 6, 2009, plumber said…
Happy Birthday, Phil!
At 10:19am on November 6, 2009, Marv said…
Häppy Birthdäy
At 9:44am on November 6, 2009, Kim said…

At 3:01pm on September 18, 2009, H said…
Thank you for your recent post. Although you and I don't interact much, I do read what you write. I appreciate your thoughts and your gracious tone.

Peace & grace,

Holly
At 1:24pm on September 4, 2009, xulon said…
I asked you not to respond to or refer to me. I was wondering how long before you could not resist. Even though I lost the pool, I re-request that you not refer to me or respond to me.
At 9:58pm on August 14, 2009, joanne guarnieri said…
What you wrote to David in the "Jesus is Divine?" discussion was downright beautiful. Didn't want to say so in the actual discussion, but wanted to let you know. Your gift with words is a pleasure to read, and though I know I don't always follow your meaning, I very much followed what you wrote to David.

I appreciate your willingness to be patient and to keep trying. Your portion is necessary
At 8:53am on August 14, 2009, xulon said…
Arrogant and dismissive, The way of the Master?

I propose an agreement that you never reply to me or mention me in any of your posts and I will do the same for you. You are too disrespectful and hateful towards me for my fragile sanctification to take. At the Rapture, we'll be able to laugh, but for now it's too much for me.
At 1:58pm on June 25, 2009, Char said…
Phil, now that I am finished provoking you enough to tide me over for a while, I realize you never joined the H8Rs of shlock art group. You should join because lots of times I actually agree with you on art.
At 2:42pm on May 23, 2009, ScottL said…
I thought you might have seen my two articles on the relationship between the kingdom and the church. But not sure. I think my conclusions will differ from your's, as I believe you are of more of Anglican background. Just thought you might want to share some thoughts on the topic.
 
 

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