Biblicism

Mere FidelityOn this week’s Mere Fidelity, Derek, Andrew, and I discuss the subject of biblicism. I recently wrote two pieces that address the issue of biblicism from different angles: Being Biblical™: When the Bible Becomes a Brand and Learning Wisdom From the Serpents.

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Free Will

In your view of human freedom do people ever truly have real multiple options that they chose from or are they always enslaved by their nature to one option and moved toward a good option by the grace of God being in a sense acted upon them? Is it valid, in your opinion, to see the unregenerate as stuck in sinful nature away from God waiting for God’s move of grace but that the regenerate are growing into a greater sense of freedom where they truly have options within their nature and God is not directing every move of their life through the giving and withholding of grace? I hope my question is clear enough that you get what I’m asking.

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What’s the Pastoral Use of Typology?

I very much appreciate your keen eye for typology and the like. As a pastor, I continually find myself thinking “That’s cool. So what?” I know that’s what many of my parishioners are thinking, so I try to show the importance and application of intertextual connections. I’d very much like to hear your reflections on the pastoral value of typology.

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All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment

Mere FidelityOn this week’s Mere Fidelity, Derek, Andrew, and I are abandoned by Matt and joined by the greater Anderson, Hannah, to discuss her new book, All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment.

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