Tim Wiggins
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In other words, the pastoral call is the call to prioritize what the world does not. Whereas the world cares for money and fame, the pastor is to prioritize the hurting and needy.
In this way, healthy churches look healthy not by their numbers or building size, but by their love for the least.
In this way, healthy churches look healthy not by their numbers or building size, but by their love for the least.
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
In other words, the pastoral call is the call to prioritize what the world does not. Whereas the world cares for money and fame, the pastor is to prioritize the hurting and needy.
In this way, healthy churches look healthy not by their numbers or building size, but by their love for the least.
In this way, healthy churches look healthy not by their numbers or building size, but by their love for the least.
They are to care for the poor, downtrodden, destitute, hurt, sick, needy, and weak. They are to prioritize the hurting individual over the status quo. They are to, in humility, show honor and dignity to those others least want to acknowledge or see.
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
They are to care for the poor, downtrodden, destitute, hurt, sick, needy, and weak. They are to prioritize the hurting individual over the status quo. They are to, in humility, show honor and dignity to those others least want to acknowledge or see.
people, show forth gratuitousness of God’s love precisely in the measure that they promote in history the creative presence of the poor.”
So, how should Christians—specifically Christian leaders and pastors—interact with other members of the church and world?
So, how should Christians—specifically Christian leaders and pastors—interact with other members of the church and world?
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
people, show forth gratuitousness of God’s love precisely in the measure that they promote in history the creative presence of the poor.”
So, how should Christians—specifically Christian leaders and pastors—interact with other members of the church and world?
So, how should Christians—specifically Christian leaders and pastors—interact with other members of the church and world?
He writes, “The messianic inversion finds expression in, for example, the statement of the gospel that ‘the last shall be first’ (Mt. 20:16). Such an assertion contradicts the value system of this world, in which the poor and the little folk do not count. The ecclesial community, the messianic
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
He writes, “The messianic inversion finds expression in, for example, the statement of the gospel that ‘the last shall be first’ (Mt. 20:16). Such an assertion contradicts the value system of this world, in which the poor and the little folk do not count. The ecclesial community, the messianic
Yet, even with all this in mind, Peterson will be consumed publicly in ways Williams never has.
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Yet, even with all this in mind, Peterson will be consumed publicly in ways Williams never has.
between Peterson’s untrained interpretive faculties and Williams’ abilities, built on career long study, training, and development of his theological and exegetical craft within both academia and the church.
Williams is a professional theologian and biblical scholar, Peterson is not, and it shows.
Williams is a professional theologian and biblical scholar, Peterson is not, and it shows.
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
between Peterson’s untrained interpretive faculties and Williams’ abilities, built on career long study, training, and development of his theological and exegetical craft within both academia and the church.
Williams is a professional theologian and biblical scholar, Peterson is not, and it shows.
Williams is a professional theologian and biblical scholar, Peterson is not, and it shows.
the ancient near east, and thorough engagement with others’ writings (both modern and historical) on a given passage. And this is just the tip of the iceberg for serious theologians and biblical scholars.
It’s no wonder Williams’ review of Peterson displays the chasm that exists
It’s no wonder Williams’ review of Peterson displays the chasm that exists
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
the ancient near east, and thorough engagement with others’ writings (both modern and historical) on a given passage. And this is just the tip of the iceberg for serious theologians and biblical scholars.
It’s no wonder Williams’ review of Peterson displays the chasm that exists
It’s no wonder Williams’ review of Peterson displays the chasm that exists
The Bible can and should be read by all. But the task of public interpretation, done with the intent of helping others understand the deep meanings within layered, ancient text, requires faith in the subject of that text (the Triune God), familiarity with the language, cultures, and history of
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The Bible can and should be read by all. But the task of public interpretation, done with the intent of helping others understand the deep meanings within layered, ancient text, requires faith in the subject of that text (the Triune God), familiarity with the language, cultures, and history of
Jeremiah Smith torching defenses as a freshman 🔥
November 19, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Jeremiah Smith torching defenses as a freshman 🔥
But that’s not what’s intended here. How do I know? Because anytime a politician utilizes Christian rhetoric or ritual it is never for the purpose of building Christ’s kingdom, but rather to build their own image and party’s kingdom.
November 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
But that’s not what’s intended here. How do I know? Because anytime a politician utilizes Christian rhetoric or ritual it is never for the purpose of building Christ’s kingdom, but rather to build their own image and party’s kingdom.