I thought I would post, as a mini series, some thoughts and writing I'
ve done recently for the Relay scheme.
Introduction
The questions regarding the nature of God's character, the state of the world in which we live, our basis for good and evil and how these topics interrelate in such an inextricable way is an age old question. However, in pondering these questions we must be careful. The problem with much of our theology is that it is not theology, but anthropology. If it is God who describes ultimate reality then both our theology and our anthropology must be theocentric and not anthropocentric.
As we consider this statement, and indeed when we consider any aspect of reality, we must recognise that God's word limits the bounds within which we can stake our assertions and on which we can hang our theology. As we go about establishing our worldview in the shadow of the cross we must be clear about what the Bible does and does not allow us to say with certainty. Much of our systematic theology is a case of joining up the dots as comprehensively as we can in areas where we do not have absolute certainty, but this must be done humbly and in a way that acknowledges the fallibility of even the most thorough human thought.
God bless.
Dear Freedom
ve done recently for the Relay scheme.Introduction
The questions regarding the nature of God's character, the state of the world in which we live, our basis for good and evil and how these topics interrelate in such an inextricable way is an age old question. However, in pondering these questions we must be careful. The problem with much of our theology is that it is not theology, but anthropology. If it is God who describes ultimate reality then both our theology and our anthropology must be theocentric and not anthropocentric.
As we consider this statement, and indeed when we consider any aspect of reality, we must recognise that God's word limits the bounds within which we can stake our assertions and on which we can hang our theology. As we go about establishing our worldview in the shadow of the cross we must be clear about what the Bible does and does not allow us to say with certainty. Much of our systematic theology is a case of joining up the dots as comprehensively as we can in areas where we do not have absolute certainty, but this must be done humbly and in a way that acknowledges the fallibility of even the most thorough human thought.
God bless.
Dear Freedom
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That is the most ridiculous teaser I have ever seen. By ridiculous I mean effective. If you don't post again tomorrow I'll cry.
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