This paper discusses the matter of election in Romans 9-11 using three questions as the central f... more This paper discusses the matter of election in Romans 9-11 using three questions as the central focal points: (1) who? (2) why? and (3) on what basis? Rather than a modernist, systematic theological approach, which has traditionally been the case for Western theologians in discussing these chapters (at least, for those who have cared to address them at all), this paper will use narrative theology and the missional nature of the elect to analyze Paul's use of the term. Paul is not a systematic theologian, but a Jew wrestling with the matter of the seeming "rejection" of Jews and inclusion of Gentiles; how does this line up with the story he has lived and breathed from the womb? How does it line up with his own missional calling to be God's "elect" to the Gentiles?
In the wake of recent events in the U.S.-American political climate, the Church finds herself (on... more In the wake of recent events in the U.S.-American political climate, the Church finds herself (once again) at a crossroads – a critical opportunity to rethink her theological hermeneutic regarding the State. Let the reader understand, this is nothing new, and the " eschatology " in the title of this paper has nothing to do with some kind of unprecedented irruption of " End Times " events. Rather, the Church has a lengthy and turbulent relationship with what may be termed Christian anarchism. This idea has little to no connection to secular "anarchism" as it is commonly understood. Instead, it is a provocative term for a diverse group of thinkers throughout ecclesial history who have been willing to follow the phrase "Jesus is Lord" to its ultimate conclusions. In essence, Christian anarchism is a consistent and relentless application of "No king but Jesus" resulting in the understanding that not only are the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world mutually exclusive; they are in fact antithetical. In other words, contemporary politics are only tangentially related to the content of this paper; though my hope would be to influence our ecclesial interpretation of and response to them.
This paper looks at some of the unique cultural and philosophical characteristics of millennials ... more This paper looks at some of the unique cultural and philosophical characteristics of millennials with an eye towards teaching Christian discipleship more effectively. Rigid modernist discipleship paradigms will be contrasted with presuppositions, principles, values, and felt needs (broadly speaking) of millennials.1 I will contend that our best bet for discipling and teaching the young adults in our churches is by combining narrative identity theory and transformative education theory to help this generation find the self-awareness and self-realization that they are so desperate for in the grand narrative of God's work of making a people for his name, thereby intentionally supplementing and course-correcting the isolating combination of individualism and epistemological relativism. A curriculum will then be presented for a spiritual formation class titled "Discipleship in Community. "
This paper discusses the matter of election in Romans 9-11 using three questions as the central f... more This paper discusses the matter of election in Romans 9-11 using three questions as the central focal points: (1) who? (2) why? and (3) on what basis? Rather than a modernist, systematic theological approach, which has traditionally been the case for Western theologians in discussing these chapters (at least, for those who have cared to address them at all), this paper will use narrative theology and the missional nature of the elect to analyze Paul's use of the term. Paul is not a systematic theologian, but a Jew wrestling with the matter of the seeming "rejection" of Jews and inclusion of Gentiles; how does this line up with the story he has lived and breathed from the womb? How does it line up with his own missional calling to be God's "elect" to the Gentiles?
In the wake of recent events in the U.S.-American political climate, the Church finds herself (on... more In the wake of recent events in the U.S.-American political climate, the Church finds herself (once again) at a crossroads – a critical opportunity to rethink her theological hermeneutic regarding the State. Let the reader understand, this is nothing new, and the " eschatology " in the title of this paper has nothing to do with some kind of unprecedented irruption of " End Times " events. Rather, the Church has a lengthy and turbulent relationship with what may be termed Christian anarchism. This idea has little to no connection to secular "anarchism" as it is commonly understood. Instead, it is a provocative term for a diverse group of thinkers throughout ecclesial history who have been willing to follow the phrase "Jesus is Lord" to its ultimate conclusions. In essence, Christian anarchism is a consistent and relentless application of "No king but Jesus" resulting in the understanding that not only are the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world mutually exclusive; they are in fact antithetical. In other words, contemporary politics are only tangentially related to the content of this paper; though my hope would be to influence our ecclesial interpretation of and response to them.
This paper looks at some of the unique cultural and philosophical characteristics of millennials ... more This paper looks at some of the unique cultural and philosophical characteristics of millennials with an eye towards teaching Christian discipleship more effectively. Rigid modernist discipleship paradigms will be contrasted with presuppositions, principles, values, and felt needs (broadly speaking) of millennials.1 I will contend that our best bet for discipling and teaching the young adults in our churches is by combining narrative identity theory and transformative education theory to help this generation find the self-awareness and self-realization that they are so desperate for in the grand narrative of God's work of making a people for his name, thereby intentionally supplementing and course-correcting the isolating combination of individualism and epistemological relativism. A curriculum will then be presented for a spiritual formation class titled "Discipleship in Community. "
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