Archive for June, 2006
Mercersburg
Does anyone out there have some good information on the Mercersburg Society/Theology?
I’m trying to do some research on it and find remarkably little on it….
Please post!
Thanks!
Grace and Peace,
`tim
Ecumenism & Unity (A Draft…)
I have heard it suggested that “those liberals” in the RCA have “made an idol out of unity” (i.e. giving unity priority over doctrinal purity). I think this arises out of misunderstanding of what unity and ecumenism are (and are not). Specifically, it ignores the fact that unity is an ontological reality for […]
Read More..>>Floor & 2 Tables
3 things, I found in my office, that most people probably didn’t know exist:
A floor
2 Tables
Yes, I have a floor and two tables in my office and, for the first time in several years, the tops of all three are visible to anyone who steps into my office. My elders won’t know what to […]
Sex Metaphors
I know my opinion means practically nothing to our synodical or classical leadership but, for what its worth, I detest the use of sexual metaphors for discussions of church planting.
I have actually heard the following used in this context:
birthing
delivery room
parenting
mothering
conceiving
siblings
…and a few others
For the record…ick!
I have massive doubts regarding the biblicity of church planting as […]
Closing Synod Remarks
I’m afraid I haven’t been particularly faithful over the past couple of days keeping you updated on synod; perhaps I can give a quick update on some of the highlights.
-The Belhar Confession Study Guide is now available. I have not looked through it myself but have heard wonderful things. If it’s possible to […]
Sunday Business
Ann asked about the issue of doing business on Sunday - I think it’s an important issue. I was somewhat ambivilent about it originally but now that it’s been tried, I am more and more certain that it’s a bad move.
1) Obviously there are the biblical and theological questions about work on Sunday. […]
Brian McLaren
Last night, Brian McLaren spoke to the entire synod (and quite a large number of community visitors). Of course, it wasn’t a surprise that there was a large group there - Brian McLaren is a world-famous speaker, author and post-modern guru.
A year ago I read his book entitled: A Generous Orthodoxy: Why I Am […]
Not much to say
The majority of today’s business took place in Advisory Committees. Both Tom and Ron attended them, but I did not. Although I have little information to share about them, perhaps its worth a moment to explain the process.
Business comes to General Synod in a number of ways:
1) As recommendations from the […]
Moving Synod
I have a few minutes, so I thought I’d post a comment about a topic that’s been grating me since I first heard about it. Wes mentioned it in his report last night (albeit, he glossed over it so quickly most people probably didn’t notice it), but there’s a fair amount of talk, just […]
Read More..>>California
Some of you may have heard that the Classis of California has withheld some of its assessments to use according to its own priorities (and therefore prevent the General Synod from using.) According to the Book of Church Order (3.I.1, available at here) delegates will not be seated if their classis isn’t current with […]
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