OK, so the title of this post is both very revealing and at the same time illusive. I used the word beautiful to make clear from the beginning that I consider the development of this concept to be very helpful. I chose modern to suggest, also from the beginning, that the concept is nonetheless a modern invention and is not
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"Therefore see to it, pastor and preacher! Our office has now become a different thing from what it was under the Pope; it has now become a real and saving office. Therefore it is more troublesome and full of labour, is more encompassed by danger and temptation, and moreover, brings little reward and thanks in this world. But Christ Himself
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posted by Andrew Dragos filed under Culture
In almost all circles, "Christianity" is referred to as a religion. Whether it be in the academy, among clergy, or in popular culture, the Christian faith is considered to be that which constitutes a religion. But in recent years certain Christians have decided that this is no longer so. Well-intentioned people make claims like, "I'm not religious,
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Beginning in May of this year, Richard Boureston wrote a 3-part series on "Why Small Groups are Causing the Church to Fail." I would like to respond to some of the articles' points and suggest that his main premise in fact leads to a completely different conclusion. You can read the original posting on http://orangecountychurch.wordpress.com here.
I must begin by
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Ben Witherington III is a world-renowned New Testament expert and biblical exegete. He has authored books at both the scholarly and popular level, writing in a way that furthers discussions but is also accessible to all. He is not cut and dry; both his personality and convictions come out strong, making enjoyable reads of otherwise serious topics. Some of his
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