I imagine there are many people who want their pastor to subjugate and condemn because it’s seen as taking a stand. In their minds, God is angry and the pastor is like God when he is angry.
I loved the passage about political docetism and the quote from Invisible Jesus. And I'm really happy to hear that you're writing a study guide on Hebrews. I read through Hebrews as part of my Bible reading these last few days, and I can't say I'm a fan right now. The way biblical quotations were used seemed strange, and despite the coruscating quotes (on faith, on discipline, on working at living at peace with everyone), I felt it was too Platonic and it seemed to assume too quickly the argument it was trying to prove. I'll love to reread it through your study guide. Any of those authors you would recommend in the meantime?
Great links. Thank you.
I imagine there are many people who want their pastor to subjugate and condemn because it’s seen as taking a stand. In their minds, God is angry and the pastor is like God when he is angry.
I loved the passage about political docetism and the quote from Invisible Jesus. And I'm really happy to hear that you're writing a study guide on Hebrews. I read through Hebrews as part of my Bible reading these last few days, and I can't say I'm a fan right now. The way biblical quotations were used seemed strange, and despite the coruscating quotes (on faith, on discipline, on working at living at peace with everyone), I felt it was too Platonic and it seemed to assume too quickly the argument it was trying to prove. I'll love to reread it through your study guide. Any of those authors you would recommend in the meantime?
You could begin with Amy Peeler's new commentary on Hebrews.
Done! Thank you for this suggestion.
I look forward to reading your very educational Saturday morning meanderings. Thank you Scott for writing these.