Have you ever noticed how some Christians seem to have a kink for sin? I don't mean they have a sinful kink, but a kink for sin itself. It's like its taboo nature has psychologically twisted into a secret turn-on. It's weird. Meanwhile, there's a whole other segment of the Church who've become so averse to the guilt trips of those theological circle-jerk sessions that they seek … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Denies Christian Culture’s Tropes About Sin & Righteousness
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Beatnik Christianity Frames the Jesus Story Through Narrative Instead of Systematics
During my Reformed phase some years ago, I read an essay by D.A. Carson containing a chart of theological progression. It showed a linear development. It started with exegesis, which led to biblical theology, then moved to historical theology, and culminated in systematic theology. The implicit message was clear: systematic theology is the pinnacle of Christian theological … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Frames the Jesus Story Through Narrative Instead of Systematics
