Tag Archives: age of decay

Letter to a friend on Jesus and the end of the age of decay

Posted on May 13, 2009 by PaulVK

Repost from October 18, 2008. Posted this on Calvin-in-Common to a fellow with whom I tend to get into religious discussions with. Some of what I address here relates to the topics we’ve discussed over time. Updated Aug 1 2014. … Continue reading →

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Laboring Not in Vain

Posted on May 6, 2009 by PaulVK

I find one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life to communicate is the last verse of 1 Corinthians 15, the great resurrection chapter. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NRSV) Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the … Continue reading →

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Pastor as Word-Gardener of People

Posted on May 5, 2009 by PaulVK

Repost from Feb 2, 2009 This I wrote as a response to a general comment about the time people take posting and reading blogs, Facebook, etc. I think here too is where a gospel of grace, rather than the covenant … Continue reading →

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Getting what Jesus Got in the Age of Decay

Posted on April 27, 2009 by PaulVK

I’m working through Revelation (still, week 41 and I’m only in chapter 7) for our Adult Sunday School class and I’m really struck by the tone of this book. The expectation of the book is that saints will suffer. Again … Continue reading →

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Paul and Jesus on Slavery

Posted on April 24, 2009 by PaulVK

I just got Kenneth Bailey’s “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” in the mail today. I love Kenneth Bailey. I don’t know if you’ve ever read any of his work. I’ve been preaching through Luke. Central to Luke is Jesus’ manifesto … Continue reading →

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The antithesis of the ages

Posted on April 23, 2009 by PaulVK

repost from March 14, 2009 This is a cut and paste job from something I wrote on a listserve but I wanted to keep it. Also within our tradition is the understanding of the two ages. I call them the … Continue reading →

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