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The Social Trinity, Ecclesiology and Church Leadership – Part 2

August 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

How a Social View of the Trinity Can Positively Inform Our Approach to Ecclesiology and Leadership in Today’s North American Church The Ascent of the Social Trinity While the Trinity is a reality revealed in scripture, the doctrine of the … Continue reading →

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Key Elements in Personal Salvation

May 26, 2011 | 2 Comments

While the Good News of Jesus Christ is both personal and cosmic in nature, it is helpful to consider the various elements involved in what God does in an individual’s life.  When it comes to the “order of salvation”, Stanley … Continue reading →

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The Important Tasks of the Missional Church

February 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

What would you say are the most important tasks of the missional church? I’d like to give you some of my thoughts, as well as some thoughts from Stanley Grenz and Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen.  The most significant contribution that the missional … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Books I Read in 2010

January 11, 2011 | 8 Comments

I’m getting close now to finishing my top 10 lists for 2010, or this this case top 11, since I have a tie for the 8th spot.  I know I’m a bit late, but I still want to complete them.  … Continue reading →

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Examining Stanley Grenz’s View of Inspiration, Illumination and Authority of Scripture

November 17, 2010 | Leave a comment

Old Bible Originally uploaded by Bogdan Bârlea Here are some of my thoughts on Stanley Grenz’s view of Scripture as described in a wonderful book entitled Theology for the Community of God. The key to understanding Grenz’s approach to inspiration, … Continue reading →

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