What comes to mind when you hear the word "deconstruction" as it applies to Christianity? Does it have positive or negative connotations for you? Sadly, in pop Christian culture, the term has been misused and misunderstood to mean, "I'm throwing away my faith and leaving God and the church!" This is not deconstruction.
Read MoreIf you or a small group of people were all alone on a deserted island, what resources would you need to grow as a follower of Jesus (assuming you had the things necessary for your physical survival)? How about a person in a typical urban centre with all the amenities and Christian resources they could want. What would they need to grow as a follower of Jesus?
The answer to both those questions is the same.
Read MoreThe time, place, and socio-economics of our birth and upbringing highly influence the way we see the world. It even influences the way we see history. Most notably, our culture-glasses influence the way we see, read, understand, and apply Scripture.
How can we solve this problem?
Read MoreJesus is truth not because he's the correct answer to a math equation, but because, as he says in John 17, he fully reveals the Father to us. There is nothing hidden or obscured in him. When we look at Jesus, we see God. We can rely on him to accurately portray God's heart and character.
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