Sentences with phrase «theological conversation»

Generally I do not get into theological conversations with people.

To begin, I have encouraged the congregation to participate in something new to them: a congregation - wide theological conversation.

For nearly a decade now a lively but fragile, potentially important theological conversation has been going on among theological educators about the basic nature and purpose of theological education.

But surely it must be posed if an ecumenical dialogue is to be more than merely private theological conversations between individuals.

What would you say to my inviting you and them over to my home one evening for theological conversation?»

I wrote a post last week about learning a lesson on theological conversation from Tony Jones.

Tripp Fuller and Bo Sanders are two of the theological brewers at Homebrewed Christianity and are helping to host this year's Emergent Village Theological Conversation January 31 - February 2 in Claremont, CA.

In order to provide a sense of cohesion to the first - year class, and in order to generate a wider theological conversation involving all students and faculty in Contextual Education I, plenary sessions are interspersed with the weekly small group meetings.

Let me know of your own theological conversations with ignorant Christians.

In punishment for my sins, my HMO assigned me to a fundamentalist Baptist doctor who subjects me to theological conversation while he examines me.

But there is also lively theological conversation in the evangelical world, and it has reminded me how much gold is to be found in the classic Christian tradition and how it still enriches all of us, including liberals.

The pickle that we're in, Sir Steven, is that the authoritative word of the Bible effectively gives weight to both sides of a large theological conversation, that is, how God reveals Himself.

(It does not mention that the LCMS declined to be part of the years of intense theological conversations that led to the Declaration.)

As I mentioned in my review of Love Wins, I'm concerned that the controversy surrounding this book has reduced an important and complex theological conversation to two «sides,» as though it were some kind of football rivalry — complete with bumper stickers, t - shirts, pep rallies, and celebrities.

I am sure that would spawn many theological conversations, but it's important to note most Americans think God has a special relationship with their country.

Have you ever been in the midst of a stimulating theological conversation only to have it end abruptly when someone reminds you that «God's ways are higher than our ways» or that «in much wisdom is much grief»?

If the moderate voices are raised and valued in the kinds of in - depth theological conversations I am proposing, in a way that is not possible in the debate about homosexuality, we as a denomination will not only be able to name our differences more precisely, but will be able to celebrate our points of commonality more authentically.

All other theological conversation is intellectually diverting.

I really dislike this kind of language, especially when it is used in theological conversations among fellow Christ - followers.

I do not think Pentecostals should be so preoccupied with what is going on in these circles as to be distracted from making their own distinct contributions to the body of Christ and set the agenda for theological conversations they are uniquely qualified to further.»

Because the digital age has changed how ideas spread, women — who have historically existed in the margins of theological conversation — have an opportunity to add to the conversation without ever leaving their desks,» said Hannah Anderson, who recently discussed the outsourcing of women's ministry on Persuasion, a Christ and Pop Culture podcast.

«Evenings on theological conversation have never been frequent, but they seem to get rarer.

In fact, it will be a major topic at this year's Emergent Village Theological Conversation, January 31 - February 2, in Claremont, California.

Christians Among the Virtues: Theological Conversations with Ancient and Modern Ethics By Stanley Hauerwas and Charles Pinches University of Notre Dame Press.

In these contexts, equality refers to the dignity of free persons engaged in theological conversations, not to doctrinal content.

I'd tell you about church shifts and theological conversations, about hope and mercy and a shrinking world, a flattening hierarchy, a wild gorgeous family of God.

The theological conversation about interfaith relations is important, Cragg accepts, but he thinks there is an equally urgent need to move beyond theological propositions and to be informed by what he calls «a community of reverence,» «a converse of soul» in joint prayer and worship.

Call it Anderson's Law: As a theological conversation grows longer, the probability of seeing the mystery card....

On a personal note, Scot has gone out of his way to encourage and help me as a writer and Christ - follower, often including me in theological conversations that many other credentialed theologians might think me unqualified to join.

I didn't remember any long theological conversations in Dangerous Journey, and I had no idea the unabridged Iliad was so carnal and grisly.

Perhaps the solution is to simply enter into every theological conversation acknowledging the shared assumption that we see through a glass darkly, but that reason is God's good gift to mankind and that we insult his generosity when we refuse to use it.

(Honestly, 140 characters on Twitter is NOT the best place for theological conversations.)

How can we carry on a theological conversation if our senses have not been trained and our imagination is dead?

The following facts support this belief: the participation of the churches in the theological conversations of the ecumenical movement, which perforce have had to find their common starting point and common vocabulary in biblical literature and theology; the growing body of specifically biblical theology, produced by the very vitality of fragmentary and monographic studies.

The tradition of open and unbiased inquiry should be extended to include voices not previously heard in academic and theological conversations.

He had both the intellect and the energy to engage in theological conversation — albeit often polemical conversation — with most of the leading Protestant theologians of his time.

I know some women engaged in the theological conversation who agree.

Those on the right and those on the left should welcome such leadership from the middle in theological conversations, because if some form of separation occurs, it is they who will ultimately define where (and to some extent how) the theological dividing line is to be drawn.

If it fails to speak accurately for every participant in this theological conversation, then we must acknowledge our own limitations and yearn for the day when we all shall know as we are known.

More (or less) theological conversations?