So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
Weekly lessons in theology and public life • Since 2011
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Lesson 11: The Wrath of God in Revelation
Read MORE: Lesson 11: The Wrath of God in RevelationRevelation throws together, without any rhyme or reason, just about every theological vision of the future being discussed in his day. That, of course, entices us to find our favorite and read the prophesy entirely from that perspective. It is…
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Lesson 12: Reasons for Reading Revelation (Part 1)
Read MORE: Lesson 12: Reasons for Reading Revelation (Part 1)For approximately half of my life, I thought we all would be better off if the Church had never included Revelation in the Bible. Then a friend, who became ill, asked me to teach his seminary course. Although he had…
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Lesson 13: Reasons for Reading Revelation (Part 2)
Read MORE: Lesson 13: Reasons for Reading Revelation (Part 2)Let me continue mentioning reasons I find important for reading John’s Apocalypse. Close after the Prophet’s broadening our concept of church-state relationships and narrowing our definition of the Christian community, I would place enhancing our understanding of prophecy. A good…
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Lesson 14: Gettysburg and Revelation
Read MORE: Lesson 14: Gettysburg and RevelationOne of the questions Revelation raises is, “For what should we give our lives?” Martyrdom is a primary feature from the beginning to the end of the book. The Apostle warns dying for the Pax Romana serves evil. Even though…
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Lesson 15: An Advent Sermon Reflecting Revelation Teachings
Read MORE: Lesson 15: An Advent Sermon Reflecting Revelation TeachingsI preached this sermon the Sunday after one of the first major terrorist attacks in Europe. I was attempting to place this in the context of the Advent theme focusing on Jesus’ Second Coming. The sermon also incorporated the baptisms…
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An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!
yes we need to forgive our leaders yet make sure they do the right thing – which they aren’t.