“We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us.” – Pogo (Walt Kelly) As an Evangelical Christian, I was warned about liberal theology. It was of the devil. I am told that the enemy is the Liberal. I have met the enemy and it is me. When you actually look up the word liberal, you…
Category: Theology
Theology – what we believe.
Translation of 2 Timothy 3:16
The most common translation of 2 Timothy 3:16 is similar to the King James Version, which reads, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV). But is this really correct? The English Revised Version of 1885 corrected this…
The Core Values of Progressive Christianity
By calling ourselves Progressive Christians, we mean we are Christians who: 1. Believe that following the way and teachings of Jesus can lead to experiencing sacredness, wholeness, and unity of all life, even as we recognize that the Spirit moves in beneficial ways in many faith traditions. 2. Seek community that is inclusive of all…
The Failure of Naturalism
“Ever since the creation of the world God’s eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been seen and understood through the things God has made. So they are without excuse” (Rom. 1:20). First, lets defines two terms. The first term is materialism. Materialism is “the doctrine that nothing exists except matter and…
The Bible’s True Purpose
“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4: 4). Many people act as if after the Bible was completed, God stopped speaking. This is because a lot of people misunderstand the Bible’s true purpose. And this, in turn, has led many people to…