Comments on: Hitler, Principalities, and Church

by: kari

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:58:23 +0000

as a believer (i do not like to use the word christian simply because i find it lumps me in with the ultra-religious or the liberals and both are just kinda embarrassing), a person part of the universal church (former local church member), and non-pastor (former youth pastor), it does not give me so great a concern.
unlike jeff and jake, i’m not so sure i can give the stamp of approval to your thoughts today as being correct…they may be, but it seems more like a good platform for dialogue rather than a packaging and marketing to like minded folks.
i do have a personal GREAT concern however - it leans more toward the question of what will an authentic community of god’s people look like and how do i, and my family, make that vital connection.

by: Heidi

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:07:39 +0000

C. S. Lewis said that man was created to be an adjective, but is sinfully trying to be a noun. Self-possession is something we ALL battle against, no matter what station in life we hold. If we want to learn about what self-possession is, the easiest way is to look at ourselves. I, as a Christian, as a church member, am concerned about this for myself. Friends, mentors, and strangers who model a life possessed by Christ, these are the people I long to spend time with.

by: jake

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:01:18 +0000

Your comment after the quote is correct. Religious history is replete with it.

by: David Hayward

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:42:15 +0000

Thanks Jeff. Actually, it is having engaging conversations with friends like you that help sharpen my thoughts in these kinds of issues.