It will stagger your mind to see how radical the Gospel message was between the Partial Keepers of the Law of Moses and the Gentiles / Slaves / Women of Paul's day... and now, how
radical the message of Christ is now, between the Partial Keepers of the Law of Moses versus the Remarried / Same Sex Married / Women of our day.
The radical message of the God of the Bible is most clearly seen in the cross which tells us two things: 1) We are worse off than we want to admit (the evil * we have done * means we ALL deserve to die — who killed Jesus?
After opening up on her sexuality she said: «What Jesus taught was
a radical message of welcome and inclusion and love.
I disagree, rather, with the distorted interpretations based on patriarchal social patterns and neo-platonic philosophical systems which men have used to obscure
the radical message of the Gospel and to oppress women.15
He is more positive about the political actions of Martin Luther King in his earlier years, who preached
a radical message of forgiveness, love and non-retaliation towards the oppressor.
The radical message of the Gospel is that «while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.»
Of course he needs to broaden his message so Labour can reach out with
a radical message of change for all working people, including those «left behind».
Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne, two of my dearest friends, are modern day prophets from different generations echoing
the radical message of Jesus of Nazareth - a message still transforming lives and changing the world over 2000 years later.
Not exact matches
Our
message is a
message of warning to the
radical element
of Islam, and I think what we see right now around the globe provides exactly what we're talking about,» he said.
The fact that a few
radical nuts, most
of whom have a very tiny following, said untrue and aweful things does not make that the
message of Christians as a whole.
I welcome this «
radical,» «don't waste your life»
message to up the pace, and I rejoice in its positive impact on thousands
of Christians.
The Prince
of Peace was a JEWISH RABBI with an unmistakable
message - the most
radical, left leaning, socialist, traitorous
message of all time - the Golden Rule; to love one another and to love God with all your heart; to help the least
of those.
It was a natural consequence
of the
radical message Jesus brought, and Jesus knew that.
Here, even if we assume some historical connection between the messenger
of God in the Man texts and the prophet
of the Old Testament, we are struck by the
radical difference in the character and content
of the divine
message which the prophet receives.
The principal critics
of practical theology therefore advocate a
radical rejection
of modern questions about reason and practice in favor
of a discussion in which the most important questions about the meaning and validity
of the Christian
message are assumed, precisely so that the details can be intelligently debated.
A
radical dependence on and sensitivity to the audience caused the values
of the listeners to shape the content
of the
message.
It can be said, however, that the
radical Christian invariably attempts by one means or another to return to the original
message and person
of Jesus with the conviction that such a return demands both an assault upon the established Church and a quest for a total or apocalyptic redemption.
Pagels grants that many Christians were themselves slave owners, yet says others went among the Roman Empire's wretched outcasts with the
message of radical equality — that class, education and gender «made no difference.»
I suppose Jesus would answer with
radical, life - changing love in the
message of the Gospel.
Mary, the mother
of Jesus is central to Catholic piety, but throughout many centuries devotion to her did not carry the spiritual
message of her life as expressed in her association with the
radical Jesus and spelt out in the Magnificat.
A cultural starting point might well demand a «hermeneutical suspicion» (i. e., a distrust
of one's previous reading
of Scripture, given the possibility that such a reading conceals some
of the
radical implications
of the Biblical
message for our day), but it may also assist in the renewed hermeneutical task, allowing the Biblical witness to be freshly experienced, freshly understood, and freshly applied.21
In contrast to South Africa's vocal patrons
of liberation theology (who are largely confined to the intellectual class), most evangelical independent and African indigenous churches eschew
radical politics and the transformation
of the Christian
message into a political agenda.
Finally, Gregory Baum agrees that guilt is an inappropriate response to the
radical social
message of the churches.
To have a loving intimate relationship with God; to serve others by practicing generosity and hospitality; to seek justice, mercy, healing, reconciliation, rehabilitation, inclusion, and participation; and then to live non-violently without vengeance and with a cheerful fearlessness
of death and worldly powers — that is the
radical and the defiant
message and the transformational spirit
of the universal and timeless Good News.
Both texts, «
radical» and «charismatic,» are integral portions
of a common liberating
message.
It is the
message itself that we can not hear, because our linguistic impoverishment has deprived us
of the possibility
of articulating such realities as
radical evil or grace - empowered hope.
Since this had become quite unbelievable to modern humankind, he called for a
radical program
of re-interpretation which he called «demythologizing the Gospel
message».
Over-reliance on lavish liturgy or spectacle (common both to liturgical churches and modern evangelistic campaigns) constitutes a
radical distortion
of the Christian
message.
Culturally speaking, while the «relative infertility
of the orthodox is puzzling» to Moran, the actual infertility
of radical liberalism should not be graffitied over Benedict's prophetic
message.
Then the confident words: «For those
of you that think that gospel music has gone too far, you think we've gotten too
radical with our
message, well I've got news for you: you ain't heard nothing yet.»
While the dominant function
of television has been noted as the reinforcement
of existing attitudes, there is some evidence to suggest that
radical change in attitudes and values may occur in response to a mass - communicated
message.
One is thankful that some Christian thinkers — and doers — have begun to awaken to the
radical meaning
of the Christian
message.
A broader question: has the relative silence
of the battier Tories and
radical Hannanites during the campaign been a triumph
of Central Office
message control, or because the nutty brigade are holding their tongues (as opposed to speaking in them) and waiting for their chance?
A film which deserves multiple viewings, one
of the aspects which stands out is the mad combination
of seriously expensive and impressive special effects with a
message so
radical it's a surprise Hollywood allowed the film to be produced in the first place.
In recent years some small
radical groups have exploited the deaths
of American servicemen and used their funerals as a backdrop to spew
messages of hatred and anti-americanism.
Imagine if he'd turned out to be an unpopular leader who had stuck to his central
message that Labour needed to move to the right, entertain
radical reform
of public services, tackle the deficit through cuts and be avowedly pro-business, even though many commentators and many in his party thought that the cost
of living crisis and pre-distribution were more important themes.
Some MPs are concerned that his
radical stance
of facing down corporations and taking on Tory cuts will have little resonance in areas where Labour is facing a tough electoral challenge from Ukip; but asked if the party should tailor its
message for different audiences, Corbyn said: «No: you've got to give fundamentally the same
message,
of the injustice
of economic austerity, and the way in which local government is being punished».
Polly Toynbee, now regarded by some as a
radical, had been horribly off -
message in her reluctance to regret the ejection by Labour MPs
of Dennis Skinner from its national -LSB-...]
«The fact that he is actually leading in some areas and is out - raising Hillary Clinton, in terms
of the fundraising, I think speaks to a very
radical message that the Democratic party is presenting.»
Along the way they provide unprecedented insight into this new revolt, and deliver some crucial
messages for those with an interest in the state
of British politics, the
radical right in Europe and political behaviour more generally.
Physician David Nathan, director
of the diabetes center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, notes in an email
message that «what is ironic here is that [free
radicals are] generally thought to be bad in human diabetes,» because they lead to dysfunction in the cells that make insulin and vascular complications.
Begley and Doidge wade against this current with a strong
message of hope: By recognizing neuroplasticity as a real and powerful force, we can tilt our theories
of mind back into a realm where choice and free will are meaningful concepts, and where
radical improvement to the human condition is possible using the right, scientifically proven techniques.
To put it in simple terms, you have an increase in free
radicals which send a
message to your body to increase the production
of antioxidants.
I love your story
of life change and
radical self care, as well as the
message that is is NEVER too late to take better care
of ourselves and reap benefits!
Biography: My personal story is one
of radical shifts and I am passionate about my
message: «Become who you are to get what you want out
of life».
Combined with true strong faith this
message will lead you to freedom from negative emotions such as anxiety or existential fears (one
of the key source
of deadly free
radicals).
Combined with true faith this
message will lead you to freedom from negative emotions such as anxiety or egsistential fears (one
of the key sources
of deadly free
radicals).
For the political moment, the director has teed up a win - win situation, as left - wing
radicals can drink in its
message of social inclusion, while right - wing nostalgists can coo over the surfeit
of working red phone boxes.
Considering the protagonist
of The Wind Rises, this is quite a
radical message.
Earlier in the hearing, Morgan said she was «surprised» by the «many emails» and private
messages she has received in support
of the Government's
radical academies plan.