Bob Cornwall
@drbobcornwall.bsky.social
Disciples of Christ minister-at-large, ecumenist, author, and historical theologian. I blog at https://www.bobcornwall.com/
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Bob Cornwall
@drbobcornwall.bsky.social
· Sep 16
As Christians, what should we believe about hell? Instead of offering a prescriptive, one-size-fits-all answer, Ronald Allen and @drbobcornwall.bsky.social guide the reader through the historical interpretation of #hell. Learn more at wjkbooks.com
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It's launch day for Ron Allen and me. So order now your copy of Second Thoughts about Hell from @wjkbooks.com
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Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the theocratic takeover outlined in @matthewboedy.bsky.social’s “The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy” (@wjkbooks.com).
Review: The Seven Mountains Mandate - Word&Way
Scholar Matthew Boedy exposes a dangerous plan driven by prosperity preachers, extremist politicians, and right-wing power brokers to destroy democracy and turn America into a Christian Nationalist st...
wordandway.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the theocratic takeover outlined in @matthewboedy.bsky.social’s “The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy” (@wjkbooks.com).
A Call for Endurance in Times of Crisis - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C. An Apocalyptic declaration concerning the fate of Jerusalem, with a call for endurance & a faithful witness. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-ca... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
A Call for Endurance in Times of Crisis—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 23C (Luke 21:5-19)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A Call for Endurance in Times of Crisis - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C. An Apocalyptic declaration concerning the fate of Jerusalem, with a call for endurance & a faithful witness. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-ca... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
Review- The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy by @matthewboedy.bsky.social (@wjkbooks.com). An examination of right-wing Christian attempts to dominate 7 areas of American life. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/seve... #booksky #theosky
Seven Mountains Mandate (Matthew Boedy) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Review- The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy by @matthewboedy.bsky.social (@wjkbooks.com). An examination of right-wing Christian attempts to dominate 7 areas of American life. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/seve... #booksky #theosky
NOW is a GREAT time to buy one or more of my books! ALL Wipf and Stock titles are 50% off through Nov. 30. Use code CONFSHIP at checkout. If you select Media Mail, shipping is free in the US. I have 3 such books: Eating W/ Jesus; Called to Bless; Freedom in Covenant. wipfandstock.com/author/rober...
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Robert D. Cornwall is Minister-at-Large with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) living in Troy, Michigan. He previously served as Senior Pastor of Ce...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NOW is a GREAT time to buy one or more of my books! ALL Wipf and Stock titles are 50% off through Nov. 30. Use code CONFSHIP at checkout. If you select Media Mail, shipping is free in the US. I have 3 such books: Eating W/ Jesus; Called to Bless; Freedom in Covenant. wipfandstock.com/author/rober...
Inhabiting the New Creation - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C - (Isaiah 65). The promise of new beginnings offered here is a word of divine grace to people anxious about the future.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/inha... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/inha... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
Inhabiting the New Creation—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 23C (Isaiah 65)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Inhabiting the New Creation - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C - (Isaiah 65). The promise of new beginnings offered here is a word of divine grace to people anxious about the future.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/inha... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/inha... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
The War in Heaven Comes to Earth, #sermon for Perry Gresham Weekend at Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Troy, MI (Revelation 12). A word about spiritual warfare and the power of love. Text & video
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-... #ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-... #ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky
The War in Heaven Comes to Earth - Sermon for Pentecost 22C (Revelation 12)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The War in Heaven Comes to Earth, #sermon for Perry Gresham Weekend at Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Troy, MI (Revelation 12). A word about spiritual warfare and the power of love. Text & video
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-... #ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-... #ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky
Questions about #Marriage & the #Resurrection - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 22C (Luke 20). Jesus addresses questions from Sadducees, affirming the possibility of resurrection. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ques... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
Questions about Marriage and the Resurrection—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 22C (Luke 20)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Questions about #Marriage & the #Resurrection - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 22C (Luke 20). Jesus addresses questions from Sadducees, affirming the possibility of resurrection. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ques... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
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Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “Why I Am Protestant” (@ivpacademic.bsky.social) by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social.
“Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”
“Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”
Review: Why I Am Protestant - Word&Way
Beth Felker Jones offers a theologically grounded reflection on the beauty and complexity of the Protestant tradition, inviting a deeper understanding of Protestantism and its place in the broader Chr...
wordandway.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “Why I Am Protestant” (@ivpacademic.bsky.social) by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social.
“Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”
“Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”
My Review of "Why I Am Protestant," by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). A brief but thoughtful reflection on #Protestantism & why Jones is Protestant. Part of an #ecumenical book series. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/why-... #BookReview #ccdoc #booksky #theosky
Why I Am a Protestant (Beth Felker Jones) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
My Review of "Why I Am Protestant," by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). A brief but thoughtful reflection on #Protestantism & why Jones is Protestant. Part of an #ecumenical book series. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/why-... #BookReview #ccdoc #booksky #theosky
Meeting Jesus, Changing Direction in Life - #Sermon for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus climbs a tree, meets Jesus, & Jesus reclaims him as a child of Abraham. Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Text & video. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/meet... #bgbg2 #theosky
Meeting Jesus, Changing Direction in Life - Sermon for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19:1-10)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Jesus, Changing Direction in Life - #Sermon for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus climbs a tree, meets Jesus, & Jesus reclaims him as a child of Abraham. Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Text & video. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/meet... #bgbg2 #theosky
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I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.
two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
ALT: two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
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October 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.
A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus seeks out Jesus, life is transformed, & he is restored to the community. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-li... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionaryhome.bsky.social #theosky
A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19:1-10)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus seeks out Jesus, life is transformed, & he is restored to the community. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-li... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionaryhome.bsky.social #theosky
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Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers what it means to say that the church is one amid so many diverse alternatives as explored in Myles Werntz’s “Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology’s Revolutionary Century.”
Review: Contesting the Body of Christ - Word&Way
In this book, Baptist theologian Myles Werntz explores the landscape of twentieth-century ecclesiology and shows how the four marks of the church were remade, contested, and reaffirmed in surprising w...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers what it means to say that the church is one amid so many diverse alternatives as explored in Myles Werntz’s “Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology’s Revolutionary Century.”
Review - Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century by Myles Werntz (Baker Academic). Exploring church as one, holy, catholic, & apostolic. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/cont... #BookReview #ccdoc #theosky #ecumenism #ecclesiology
Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century (Myles Werntz) - A Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Review - Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century by Myles Werntz (Baker Academic). Exploring church as one, holy, catholic, & apostolic. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/cont... #BookReview #ccdoc #theosky #ecumenism #ecclesiology
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Our weekly book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the pathways to solidarity and action explored in “Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine” (@chalicepress.bsky.social).
Review: Rooted in Faith and Justice - Word&Way
As the world’s attention is on the devastation of Gaza, this book offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers.
wordandway.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our weekly book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the pathways to solidarity and action explored in “Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine” (@chalicepress.bsky.social).
Keep on Praying - My #Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Luke 18:1-8) - Parable about persistent #prayer featuring an unjust judge & Widow. A word about staying faithful as well.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/keep... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/keep... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
Keep on Praying—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Luke 18:1-8)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Keep on Praying - My #Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Luke 18:1-8) - Parable about persistent #prayer featuring an unjust judge & Widow. A word about staying faithful as well.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/keep... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/keep... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
Review -Rooted in Faith & Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in #Palestine, ed. by Rebekah Choate, Krista Weicksel, & Peter Makari (@chalicepress.bsky.social). #Gaza ceasefire, first step. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/root... #Booksky #ccdoc @globalministries.bsky.social
Rooted in Faith and Justice (Edited by Rebekah Choate, Krista Johnson Weicksel, & Peter Makari) - A Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Review -Rooted in Faith & Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in #Palestine, ed. by Rebekah Choate, Krista Weicksel, & Peter Makari (@chalicepress.bsky.social). #Gaza ceasefire, first step. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/root... #Booksky #ccdoc @globalministries.bsky.social
A Comforting Word about a New Covenant -#Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Jeremiah 31) - A Word of judgment & a word of hope for a time of restoration - www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-co... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
A Comforting Word about a New Covenant—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Jeremiah 31:27-34)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A Comforting Word about a New Covenant -#Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Jeremiah 31) - A Word of judgment & a word of hope for a time of restoration - www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-co... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
The Welfare of the City - #Sermon for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29:1-7), preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI - Jeremiah tells exiles to settle in and seek the welfare of the city where they're planted. The same is true for us. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #bgbg2
The Welfare of the City - A Sermon for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Welfare of the City - #Sermon for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29:1-7), preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI - Jeremiah tells exiles to settle in and seek the welfare of the city where they're planted. The same is true for us. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #bgbg2
My review -LOVE LETTERS TO GOD by Devon Spencer & Katherine Willis Pershey (Wipf & Stock) - A pastor & a spiritual seeker correspond about life & faith, inviting us into their friendship.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/love... #booksky #ccdoc @winncollier.bsky.social @erbks.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/love... #booksky #ccdoc @winncollier.bsky.social @erbks.bsky.social
Love Letters to God (Devon Spencer and Katherine Willis Pershey) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My review -LOVE LETTERS TO GOD by Devon Spencer & Katherine Willis Pershey (Wipf & Stock) - A pastor & a spiritual seeker correspond about life & faith, inviting us into their friendship.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/love... #booksky #ccdoc @winncollier.bsky.social @erbks.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/love... #booksky #ccdoc @winncollier.bsky.social @erbks.bsky.social
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Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
Showing Gratitude to Jesus who Crosses Boundaries - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Luke 17) - Only the Samaritan leper returns to show gratitude, reminding us that Jesus crossed boundaries.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/show... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/show... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
Showing Gratitude to Jesus Who Crosses Boundaries—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 18C (Luke 17:11-19)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Showing Gratitude to Jesus who Crosses Boundaries - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Luke 17) - Only the Samaritan leper returns to show gratitude, reminding us that Jesus crossed boundaries.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/show... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/show... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
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The latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the new book “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by our own @briankaylor.bsky.social.
“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”
“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”
Review: The Bible According to Christian Nationalists - Word&Way
In this new book, Brian Kaylor exposes the ways Christian Nationalism distorts scripture through seven different problematic approaches to interpreting and applying the biblical text.
wordandway.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the new book “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by our own @briankaylor.bsky.social.
“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”
“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”
Review- The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power by @briankaylor.bsky.social (@chalicepress.bsky.social). Addresses distortions of bible in pursuit of political power by #ChristianNationalists.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #ccdoc #bookssky
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #ccdoc #bookssky
The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power. (Brian Kaylor) -- A Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Review- The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power by @briankaylor.bsky.social (@chalicepress.bsky.social). Addresses distortions of bible in pursuit of political power by #ChristianNationalists.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #ccdoc #bookssky
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #ccdoc #bookssky
Seeking the Welfare of the City - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29). Settle in, make a life, since your welfare is found in the welfare of the city. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/seek... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social
Seeking the Welfare of the City—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Seeking the Welfare of the City - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29). Settle in, make a life, since your welfare is found in the welfare of the city. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/seek... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social