Sentences with phrase «radical the message of»

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.
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