The beloved song can contain God’s glory no more than the scripture it’s based on.
book of revelation
This past spring semester, I taught the book of Revelation at Faulkner University. Though I teach history at this Christian school in Alabama, this course wasn't primarily about historical interpretations of the text or American apocalyptic movements. It was a biblical exposition of a fascinating piece of literature. Americans have been fascinated with Revelation for a long time.
I want the kingdom of God to be civilized. If possible I'd like to be able to keep sleeping in my own bed.
The Nonviolent God, by J. Denny Weaver
J. Denny Weaver is steadfast in his conviction that any conception of God found in the Bible must first be compared to the person of Christ himself.
The pastor and other sinners
To Eugene Peterson, a church is not a demarcated zone of idealized community. The potential for misdirection and distraction abounds.
