Thank you. I have asked progressives what is the gospel and not gotten much of an answer. I’m looking forward to hearing what you say. I guess Julian of Norwich lived in the paradox of God’s love and damnation. At least that’s what the intro to the book on her you recommended says.
I appreciate the balance you are pointing out here. Initially I thought you might go all "Robert Schuller" on me and be one-sided in your approach but I am relieved to know you are aware of the bigger picture.
This is why I'm not 100% at home in my progressive Methodist church. I for sure do not belong in American evangelical spaces either... I am currently just believing what I believe and trying to love my enemies, and hold on to God's certain steadfast love toward me, but I often find more kinship online than locally.
The impetus behind evangelism that I grew up with (in the cofC) is escape from Hell. If there is hell it is created and experienced by people in their lives here and now--not in some imagined hereafter. I don't think there is a "balanced approach" to this topic. However, I will continue to read.
Thank you for this series. I’m hoping for more reflections on Johnny Cash—maybe tying in your previous book? I can’t help but notice that the next song after, “The Man Comes Around” (on the last album he released before his death) was a cover of “Hurt”, a judgement on himself, creating his own Hell. That album ends with “We’ll Meet Again”. Somewhere between is a life lived and a “Book of Love”.
Thank you. I have asked progressives what is the gospel and not gotten much of an answer. I’m looking forward to hearing what you say. I guess Julian of Norwich lived in the paradox of God’s love and damnation. At least that’s what the intro to the book on her you recommended says.
I appreciate the balance you are pointing out here. Initially I thought you might go all "Robert Schuller" on me and be one-sided in your approach but I am relieved to know you are aware of the bigger picture.
This is why I'm not 100% at home in my progressive Methodist church. I for sure do not belong in American evangelical spaces either... I am currently just believing what I believe and trying to love my enemies, and hold on to God's certain steadfast love toward me, but I often find more kinship online than locally.
ECT is not consistent with the God Who Is Love.
The impetus behind evangelism that I grew up with (in the cofC) is escape from Hell. If there is hell it is created and experienced by people in their lives here and now--not in some imagined hereafter. I don't think there is a "balanced approach" to this topic. However, I will continue to read.
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Thank you for this series. I’m hoping for more reflections on Johnny Cash—maybe tying in your previous book? I can’t help but notice that the next song after, “The Man Comes Around” (on the last album he released before his death) was a cover of “Hurt”, a judgement on himself, creating his own Hell. That album ends with “We’ll Meet Again”. Somewhere between is a life lived and a “Book of Love”.
Richard wrote a book about Cash planes trains and Murder