Category Archives: who are we?

The Pendulum Swings

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Laura

Thoughts on: WHAT THE CHURCH IS ALL ABOUT: A biblical and historical study by Earl D. Radmacher Chicago: Moody Press, 1972, 1978 441 pages In chapters 1, 2, and 3, Radmacher lays out the historical context for his discussion of … Continue reading →

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Unity in Division??

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Laura

Universal and Local, posted on April 29, resulted in a conversation with Mark H and Carl that raised some very important points about unity and division. Two of those points are referenced below. ========================== But I find it at least … Continue reading →

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Universal and Local

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Laura

I have been reading parts of Volf’s After Our Likeness for Contemporary Theology. Chapter 7 (the focus of my reading) is about the catholicity of the church in relation to God as trinity. A more detailed discussion will likely follow … Continue reading →

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Questions to Consider–part 2

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Laura

More initial questions for my Th.M. thesis: What might ecclesiology look like with a missional push and an eschatological pull? In other words, if ecclesiology on earth exists on the trajectory from missiology to eschatology, then in what does essential … Continue reading →

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Questions to Consider–part 1

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Laura

A couple weeks ago I started a (paper) journal for my Th.M. thesis. It is intended as a place for ponderings, research notes, gathered bits, etc. When the bits coalesce sufficiently, I will post them here. Here are some initial … Continue reading →

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