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Deep Beliefs Determine Our Behaviors and Emotions

In a person of integrity, stated beliefs and behaviors correspond to deep beliefs, which in turn correspond to the way things actually are. For most of us (all?), this correspondence is mixed at best. Deep beliefs, which are often unknown … Continue reading

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An Ecclesiological Perspective

Excerpted from AN ARTICULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN EMERGING CHURCH ECCLESIOLOGY By Laura K. Springer Th.M. Thesis, May 2008 Talbot School of Theology, Biola University Reader: Robert L. Saucy, Ph.D. The content of the faith. We know the story of … Continue reading

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Revisiting My Mega Church “Feelings”

Apparently, my in-process feelings toward the mega-church idea has drawn a bit of attention. A blogger (Ken Gurley) on Chron.commons has mentioned my post (I’m the “downright hostile” one in the following quote): Not everyone is convinced of the worth … Continue reading

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Trinity and Community–some conclusions

Back in 2006, I wrote a paper on Trinity and Community for Church and Family. Here are my conclusions and the bibliography. Excerpts from The Economic Trinity, the Missio Dei, and the Church How can we know the Triune God … Continue reading

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Discovering Commonality

One of the difficulties faced is creating an ecclesiological rubric that can receive broad acceptance. Positively, there is broad acceptance of Scripture as at least theologically informative. This being the case, a clear a modest Scriptural basis should broaden acceptance. … Continue reading

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