more again
So...I am back again. In my study this past week I latched onto a theological ride with NT Wright (Tom Wright - Anglican Bishop of Duram). That has been beautiful. Go here to his home page for loads of resources to explore or go here to his converstation with Emergent. Both of these places have mp3's to download. His content is great plus the added benefit of UK accent and humor makes his theology easier to swallow.

I am specifically appreciating a "kingdom centered" theology that realizes the authority of Christ and takes seriously this statement in Colossians 1:17 and 20- "[Jesus] existed before eveything else began, and holds all creation together...and by him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and earth by means of his blood on the cross."

This has been helpful as it contrasts a destructive and violent end to creation (and unforgiven sinners) and embraces a redemptive possibility for all creation. That the King reigns now in full justice (Ps. 72) and righteousness, that he will bring it all together in the end and do what is just and right (in his eyes) is comforting to me and worth living for...

That we can act out little sketches of his Kingdom come in our world seems to be a mission that I could live for. That we can paint pictures in real life of a King who has come and is coming - that we can let this be a dominant theme in our "gospel" (as it was in Paul's - see Acts 17:7) is also a relief. That we can then locate our own "little" story about personal salvation/sanctification somewhere inside this larger story about all creation's renewal in Christ is also a huge relief.

on a lighter note I am finally up and runnig with digital video - capturing and archiving my own clips for for future use proclaiming the gospel! Yahp!



- posted by Jacob B. @ 10:16 AM