G.W. Bromiley’s article “Cranmer’s Message to Our Times” explores the enduring relevance of Thomas Cranmer, a key figure in the English Reformation. Cranmer’s theological contributions, liturgical reforms, visionary leadership, and personal integrity offer valuable lessons for contemporary Christians. His emphasis on Scripture, humility, and a vibrant Church resonates with today’s challenges.
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A Blueprint for the Liberal Church
The passage from Ephesians 2:1-10 reassures believers of God’s grace and salvation through faith in Christ. The author shares personal experiences after eye surgery, expressing reliance on prayer and meditation. Referencing J. Gresham Machen’s book, the author highlights the ongoing battle between liberal theology and true Christianity, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in truth.
Categories of the Cross
Jesus Christ is, in fact, an expression of the temper of the whole New Testament. For explaining the cross, the New Testament uses many images, many categories, many modes of thought blended together. These various categories and modes of thought serve to enrich our understanding of the cross and its meaning. 1. Sacrifice The crossContinue reading “Categories of the Cross”
He’s No Jesus
“On the Cross, Jesus sided with the marginalized, oppressed and despised. The resurrection was God’s affirmation of that choice and, in his ‘coming out’ of the tomb, Jesus offered hope, possibility, love and welcome.” So said Professor Susan Shaw in a lecture last year to homosexual and transgender “welcoming and affirming” Baptist churches. So sayContinue reading “He’s No Jesus”
Safe Houses of Hope and Prayer
A blog site relevant to home churches and understanding the theology and elements of the same. This is a thinking person’s site and not all shared will agree but it will provoke. http://www.safehousesofhopeandprayer.org/