Thank you for this effort. I look forward to spending some time with it. My initial reaction is to rejoice. To the extent that it might conflict with my strong background in reformed theology, it gracefully extends an offer of resolution without the typical criticism or correction that would require me to abandon something. Rather it proposes a valid reason to reassess priorities in how I might present my own beliefs. It's a rare find in today's world.
I think you're approaching this in a way that I haven't really seen before from other authors.
I would consider this more in the realm of biblical theology then systematic theology, which is a positive trend I see that is happening within scholarship.
It would be interesting to have feedback from some new believers as to how they would receive this as well maybe the response from a pre-christian.
One of the applications I could see for this is a new believers class, although more mature christians would I think benefit a lot from seeing things from this perspective.
I like how this really hits the area of the identity the believer has as a child created in the image of God.
In my ministry I see a lot of identity issues with the people we minister to in the area of deep healing and deliverance so I think this is applicable there as well.
Thank you for this effort. I look forward to spending some time with it. My initial reaction is to rejoice. To the extent that it might conflict with my strong background in reformed theology, it gracefully extends an offer of resolution without the typical criticism or correction that would require me to abandon something. Rather it proposes a valid reason to reassess priorities in how I might present my own beliefs. It's a rare find in today's world.
Greg, what a sweet spirit in your comment. I welcome any thoughts from you as you process my proposal.
I think you're approaching this in a way that I haven't really seen before from other authors.
I would consider this more in the realm of biblical theology then systematic theology, which is a positive trend I see that is happening within scholarship.
It would be interesting to have feedback from some new believers as to how they would receive this as well maybe the response from a pre-christian.
One of the applications I could see for this is a new believers class, although more mature christians would I think benefit a lot from seeing things from this perspective.
I like how this really hits the area of the identity the believer has as a child created in the image of God.
In my ministry I see a lot of identity issues with the people we minister to in the area of deep healing and deliverance so I think this is applicable there as well.