Category Archives: Saved Blog Comments

Loving One’s Enemy is Central to Basic Christianity

Posted on April 20, 2012 by PaulVK

The longer I ponder the miracle of the gospel, the more I see that love of enemy is not some optional merit badge in advanced, exceptional Christian practice, but rather the very basis itself. We made no greater enemy and … Continue reading →

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Playing the Victim as Perversion of Created Identity and the Gospel

Posted on April 20, 2012 by PaulVK

Part of what we have unfortunately learned from our broader culture is manipulative tactic of playing the victim. This tactic I think is an ironic perversion of one of the most important gospel additions to our culture which is respect … Continue reading →

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Comments about the Holy Spirit and John Calvin

Posted on April 18, 2012 by PaulVK

Again, comments from a blog conversation. I think as Trace noted we’ve probably got a lot of agreement here but even perceived disagreement can produce some interesting exploration if seasoned with both honesty and generosity. 🙂 1. Part of what … Continue reading →

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The Genesis Flood and the Gospel Narrative

Posted on April 17, 2012 by PaulVK

My take on the Genesis flood is a bit different. A very common, perhaps the MOST common world saving strategy is “reward and rescue the good people, marginalize or eliminate the bad people.” This strategy in fact I believe is … Continue reading →

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Does Emotional Certainty Correlate with the Presence of the Holy Spirit?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by PaulVK

This is a response to a blog post in which a commenter asserted that once the Holy Spirit takes up residence in a person that they no longer experience doubt or mental uncertainty. They sighted Peter and Paul in the … Continue reading →

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