Aug 23, 2014
Our first look at the “lens” which can distort our understanding of Scripture is religious traditions … particularly in the areas of mores, race, and language. There’s no way around the fact that our cultural and historical contexts supply us with habits of mind that lead us to read the Bible differently than...
Aug 15, 2014
Becoming aware of our cultural assumptions … or worldview … and how they influence our reading of Scripture are important first steps beyond the paralysis of self-doubt and toward a faithful reading and application of the Bible. There’s no way around the fact that our cultural and historical contexts supply us...
Aug 7, 2014
I have a special treat for you this week. While I was researching for an upcoming series on the Song of Solomon, I came across a RARE message Malcolm gave that I don’t believe is available for purchase today! This is not available anywhere! This is a very long message though. Just over one hour! In […]
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Aug 1, 2014
In the final section of this concluding chapter, we consider the basic disciplines of Christian spirituality, the disciplines through which the church is nourished for this space-time-matter mission of justice, beauty, and evangelism. These are themselves best understood in the context of the surprising hope, the hope...