tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.comments2010-12-16T08:03:04.769-08:00Sanctify! CollegiumSanctify!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14388186290937700649noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-6053470152266441202010-12-16T08:03:04.769-08:002010-12-16T08:03:04.769-08:00Two phrases from the beginning of 1:3 caught me: &...Two phrases from the beginning of 1:3 caught me: "radiance of glory" and "exact imprint of his nature." <br /><br />While I have an idea of what these mean, I don't know--deeply know--what they mean in a know-feel-do sort of way. The first movement in remedying this is study and the second movement is savoring. The first movement requires skill and attention. The second movement requires time and submission.<br /><br />And so, it begins.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-43307780230453878702010-12-08T08:02:46.883-08:002010-12-08T08:02:46.883-08:00Noticed in 1:1-2
- God is in the business of self-...Noticed in 1:1-2<br />- God is in the business of self-revelation.<br />- The phrase "in these last days" needs further investigation.<br />- The Son is put forth as the beginning (Creator) and the end (Heir).<br />These two verses summarized a critical paradigm shift for Judaism: from prophets to the Son and from texts to a Person.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-75553309140337469352010-11-12T13:55:35.469-08:002010-11-12T13:55:35.469-08:00Finished a preliminary syntactical display. Now it...Finished a preliminary syntactical display. Now it's time for meditation.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-23772962973090590402010-11-11T08:59:13.729-08:002010-11-11T08:59:13.729-08:00I'm thinking some investigation into extra-bib...I'm thinking some investigation into extra-biblical Jewish stuff might be required for this. Any takers?Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-19175459332264805742010-11-04T14:15:44.418-07:002010-11-04T14:15:44.418-07:00First: why was Melchizedek there? Seems odd.First: why was Melchizedek there? Seems odd.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-67256545151529775142010-10-25T21:58:37.048-07:002010-10-25T21:58:37.048-07:00My workmate Crista (who is also a seminary student...My workmate Crista (who is also a seminary student in her first preaching class) practiced on us at staff meeting. She happened to be preaching on Hebrews 10:19-22 and, among her central idea of confidence, pointed out the centrality of this passage in the argument of Hebrews: it stands as turning point, wrapping up the argument highlighting Christ as our Great High Priest. Good stuff.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-14544873381305548652010-10-22T13:02:24.246-07:002010-10-22T13:02:24.246-07:00more focus on Jesus (not a surprise, eh)
- 3:1 &qu...more focus on Jesus (not a surprise, eh)<br />- 3:1 "consider Jesus"<br />- 12:2 "looking to Jesus"<br />- 12:3 "consider him"Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-10210689663379670092010-10-20T14:16:34.152-07:002010-10-20T14:16:34.152-07:00Argument elements
- reasoning: induction, deductio...Argument elements<br />- reasoning: induction, deduction, both?<br />- examples<br />- expert quotation (OT)<br /><br />This bit caught my years: 2:8b-9, especially, "but we see him"<br /><br />"At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. But we see him ...crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone"Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-74625872678298893432010-10-14T09:08:06.387-07:002010-10-14T09:08:06.387-07:00While it is clear the writer of Hebrews is making ...While it is clear the writer of Hebrews is making an argument, the form is so culturally situated, I don't really get it. Looks like I'll need to<br />- look into Jewish interpretation and argumentation<br />- look into NT usage of TNK passagesLaura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-44177334461304291762008-04-03T09:56:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:56:00.000-07:00Ligonier Minsitries has posted a bit by R.C. Sprou...Ligonier Minsitries has posted a bit by R.C. Sproul, discussing the creeds as <A HREF="http://www.ligonier.org/blog/2008/04/norma-normata-a-rule-that-is-r.html" REL="nofollow">norma normata</A> (a rule that is ruled). Looks worthy of a read.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-60822165717320053072008-02-15T22:41:00.000-08:002008-02-15T22:41:00.000-08:00Check this out:"reclaiming the mind" post on ortho...Check this out:<BR/><A HREF="http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2008/02/16/what-is-orthodoxy/" REL="nofollow">"reclaiming the mind" post on orthodoxy</A>Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-20000347967614604782008-01-14T11:39:00.000-08:002008-01-14T11:39:00.000-08:00Another link: Greg Koukl on faithAnother link: <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRuxYaiTg4g" REL="nofollow">Greg Koukl on faith</A>Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-35609268714274575482008-01-14T10:56:00.000-08:002008-01-14T10:56:00.000-08:00helpful CT article A Believer's To Be Listhelpful CT article <BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2001/001/4.45.html" REL="nofollow">A Believer's To Be List</A>Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-23018917613128897092008-01-07T13:36:00.000-08:002008-01-07T13:36:00.000-08:00One of the important things to keep in mind is tha...One of the important things to keep in mind is that we already know how to be faithful. For example, we know what it means to be faithful employees, spouses, sons/daughters, friends, or students.<BR/><BR/>What is it then that holds us back?Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-19892483474630885452007-12-18T09:30:00.000-08:002007-12-18T09:30:00.000-08:00another linkWhy aren't we all Good Samaritans?another link<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://blog.ted.com/2007/12/daniel_goleman.php" REL="nofollow">Why aren't we all Good Samaritans?</A>Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-7978861836738986822007-12-18T09:12:00.000-08:002007-12-18T09:12:00.000-08:00links to check out:So, how does one make a differe...links to check out:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.jordoncooper.com/2007/12/so-how-does-one-make-difference.html" REL="nofollow">So, how does one make a difference?</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.madetopraisehim.com/item/924#nucleus_cf" REL="nofollow">How do you know when you've got a mature church?</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.livingspirituality.org/search/label/The%20Exodus%20Church" REL="nofollow">Exodus Church</A>Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-52105812480542914082007-11-12T16:33:00.000-08:002007-11-12T16:33:00.000-08:00In the town hall last night, there were a number o...In the town hall last night, there were a number of times I wished the committees were directed to compose a short narrative, providing the thinking/reasoning behind their decisions. The narrative could contain answers to the four questions as well as rationale for increases, decreases, etc. This would have made the discussion fruitful and focused (though, compared to some years, it was actually quite good).Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-60384298853568287012007-11-12T13:42:00.000-08:002007-11-12T13:42:00.000-08:00Several ideas were presented by Sanctify members a...Several ideas were presented by Sanctify members and patio lay-persons, including assessing whether what is allocated gets used, ensuring that line-items help fulfill the great commission, and making the overspending process easier and less bureaucratic for valid use.<BR/><BR/>It was eventually concluded that the entire budget should be run through TFB's mission statement and values. This is realized by asking a series of four questions for any budget item:<BR/><BR/>How does this help people become fully devoted followers of Christ?<BR/>How does this facilitate connection with God?<BR/>How does this facilitate community with fellow believers?<BR/>How does this facilitate creativity in worship and ministry?<BR/><BR/>In addition to these key questions, it makes sense to follow logic. Available tools (Excel, accounting methods, statistical tracking) and congregational members with savvy using such tools should be utilized.Sanctify!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14388186290937700649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988238034366465243.post-83989620829424868422007-10-08T19:29:00.000-07:002007-10-08T19:29:00.000-07:00At Collegium, we answered the question with a seri...At Collegium, we answered the question with a series of questions:<BR/><BR/>What are your motivations for getting married?<BR/>Are there any extenuating circumstances (illness, recent tragedy)?<BR/>Is there a good reason you shouldn't have children (100% chance of illness, history of child abuse, etc.)?<BR/><BR/>Our conclusion was that after asking such questions, the ultimate guideline is whether you are getting married for selfish reasons or to glorify the kingdom of God. If the reasons are selfish whatsoever, it's a bad idea.Sanctify!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14388186290937700649noreply@blogger.com