As the student questions series concludes, I’m taking one final look at ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we conclude by considering chapter 15--Last Things. Some thought prompts for discussion: What are the four things that we can … Continue reading Student Questions: Last Things
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Free to promote ourselves?
In a recent post, I discussed how the redeeming work of Jesus sets us free from concerns of self-preservation. But what if God's power to set us free is misused by us for self-promotion? As long as we live in this body, the corruption of Adam at work in us will be consumed with itself. If … Continue reading Free to promote ourselves?
Sunday Summary: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
The readings for the eighth Sunday after Pentecost are taken from Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26; Colossians 3:1-11; and Luke 12:13-21. King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes as a warning against spending our lives on trying to get what we do not have or cannot keep. The word translated “vanity” is better translated “breath,” as when you see your breath on … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 4
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue looking at chapter 14, the Christian in Society. Some thought prompts for discussion: If I were selling seasickness medicine on a … Continue reading Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 4
Just laying around?
Last week, I posed the question of what would be the most righteous sacrifice one could offer to God, and suggested that the Bible shows it is to be at rest in Christ. You can find the full post here. I left you with the question—Now that we are at rest, actively making the sacrifice … Continue reading Just laying around?
Sunday Summary: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The readings for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost are from Genesis 18:17-33; Colossians 2:6-19; and Luke 11:1-13. Abraham prayed for Lot and Sodom by interceding . . . Genesis continues to record the life of Abraham as an example of the life of faith: “He believed God and that was accounted to him as righteousness.” Abraham is … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 3
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue looking at chapter 14, the Christian in Society. Some thought prompts for discussion: How is marriage killed? What is its current … Continue reading Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 3
Sunday Summary: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The readings for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost are taken from Genesis 18:1-14; Colossians 1:21-29; and Luke 10:38-42. Work does not create a worker. Fruit does not create the tree. We don’t take care of God; He takes care of us. Central to the good message is God’s promise to restore life. Promises bring hope, … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The most righteous thing?
What would you think is the most righteous sacrifice a person could offer to God—to sacrifice our life? Sacrificing one's life for another is the greatest LOVE according to Jesus (John 15:13). The NKJV translation of Psalm 4:5 says, "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord." This translation makes it … Continue reading The most righteous thing?
Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 2
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue looking at chapter 14, the Christian in Society. Some thought prompts for discussion: What are we not allowed to talk about, … Continue reading Podcast: The Christian in Society, part 2