The modern Western anthem of expressive individualism could be summed up in the words, “I am who I am.” To be an individual, and to express your individuality, is to be self-determining, and as far as possible, independent. The scary thing is, or should be, that this motto is how God is described in Ex.Continue reading “The Burning Bush of Individualism”
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How The Gospel Narrative Rewrites Cultural Narratives
“Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and theContinue reading “How The Gospel Narrative Rewrites Cultural Narratives”
Horizon: Zero Dawn – Reflection on Themes, Narrative, and Hero.
Modernity retrofitted into a postapocalyptic (premodern) tribal world. A reflection on the themes of tribalism, impossible heroes, the view from nowhere and its subversive fulfilment in a Hero who actually did come from outside our world.
The Christian – A Joyful Detached Critical Servant in the World.
Here are some final thoguhts on how to live as a pilgrime travelling through this world. We live with joyful service to neighbour but also critical detachment from this temporary dwelling.
The First Adam Failed. The Last Adam Finished. So what do we do?
We are not new Adams because Christ is the Last adam.
Some more reflections on the completed work of Christ as pertains to the cultural mandate in Gen 1 & 9.
Cultural Dominion under Christ’s Dominion
Do our works now contribute to the new heaven and earth to come? VanDrunen would argue, no. But is temporary good not good enough? Also, no.
Here are some reflections on the completed work of Christ regarding cultural dominion and our place under that completed work in the day-to-day.
The Almighty(‘s) Government
In a dark world there are many clouds. Concerns about China loom on the horizon. The storm clouds of climate change are always present in the newsfeed. There have been stifling government restrictions brought about by covid-19. There is a general cultural failing at upholding women with dignity, but particularly so in our Parliament. SoContinue reading “The Almighty(‘s) Government”
Modern law(lessness)
The modern human of western values is in the process of trying to re-write moral laws. What was once right is now wrong, what was once bad is acceptable, what was once a grey area is a display of the self – an expression of authenticity. Where do these modern moral laws come from? MuchContinue reading “Modern law(lessness)”
On Noble Bereans
How do we know what’s true about God and about Jesus? Google? Smart people? Parents? University Lecturers? Robbie and I recently finished preparing a kids spot for our church on Acts 17:10-15, where the gospel goes to the city of Berea. It can be viewed online via the Marrickville Road Church’s livestream for 24 October,Continue reading “On Noble Bereans”
A Therapeutic or a Moral World.
We find what we look for. In many ways, big and small, this is true. We are looking to convince someone of the truth about lollies, they give us bouts of energy and help us complete those pressing tasks. Of this, I am completely convinced. But likewise, it happens on bigger and grander scales too.Continue reading “A Therapeutic or a Moral World.”
Bigvai and Shiphrah 