Theology Blog
This Theological Blog is a place to openly discuss and share ideas. All are welcome to participate. It is important to know that these contents do not represent the views of the First Presbyterian Church of Newhall or the greater Presbyterian Church USA.
As Presbyterians we are all encouraged to read, study and pray scripture both alone and in community. We are to also pray that we may be guided by the Holy Spirit to live scripture. Paul tells us we must treat each other with humility and gentleness in our disagreements. We may not always be comfortable with divergent ideas, but that’s alright as we journey together learning to follow Christ.
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THINGS I LEARNED FROM TWO PAULS
By Roland Wrinkle I like Paul Revere ‘cause he saved us from people with funny accents and bad food I like Paul Gauguin ‘cause his paintings enthralled with a tropical mood. I like Paul Robeson ‘cause his voice could lift an eagle. I like Paul McCartney ‘cause he was...
How to Read the Bible, PART IV
by Roland Wrinkle - More on the Biblical Genres, Idioms and Rhetorical Devices Used In the Bible In Part III, I opened with this point: HERE’S THE KEY: Look For the Intended Meaning—We All Know What the Words (Translated From Ancient Languages by Others)...
How to Read the Bible: By Understanding the Biblical Genres and Rhetorical Devices Used In the Bible
by Roland Wrinkle - HERE’S THE KEY: Look for the Intended Meaning -We All Know What the Words (Translated from Ancient Languages by Others) SAY, But What Do They MEAN? “All Scripture is...
The Gospel according to Acts
by Roland WHAT IS THE “GOSPEL” PETER AND PAUL PREACHED AND SPREAD? JUST LOOK AT THEIR NINE GOSPEL SERMONS IN ACTS: “WHY IS IT THOUGHT INCREDIBLE BY ANY OF YOU THAT GOD RAISES THE DEAD” [i.e. Failing, Faltering, Floundering Us]? (Paul in Acts) If we are...
EASTER: When creations future came bursting into the present
By Roland Wrinkle Is Easter about Lent? Yes. Is Easter about the crucifixion of the Son of God? Yes. Is Easter about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Yes. Is Easter about our Savior rescuing us from the death and destruction of our own sins by forgiving them—all...
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PEACEMAKING IN OUR TIME
TAKE LENT INTO THE COMMUNITY: PEACEMAKING IN OUR TIME by Cecil Ramnaraine Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) January 19th was Martin Luther King Day, celebrating one of the...
Three Rabbis, A Big Fish, Russell Crowe And How They All Might Just Teach Us Something About How To Read The Bible
Posted by Roland The Three Rabbis. Somebody pretty smart once said, "The basic task of exegesis [how to figure out the meaning of biblical passages] is to address, as a whole and in parts, the historical questions: What was the author saying to the...
more on Angels
if you want to dive deeper into angels and the bible checkout this sermon by Presbyterian Pastor Dave Ratcliff on the subject.
Pray for Pope Francis
posted by john favalessa Pope Francis is a good man even though he describes himself as a sinner first. For both Catholics and Protestants we see a man who has modeled his life after the simple message of Jesus Christ – loving one another, not majoring on the...
Angles?
Angels - are there women angels? Or, are all angels men since the names of all the angels we could think of were men's names? posted by jangaston - December 25, 2014
Are we Reading a Different Bible?
by Jack Irwin Below is a good letter titled "Are We Reading a Different Bible?" from Gayla Congdon, who founded Amor Ministries along with her husband Scott, for how to deal with differences by one of the founders of Amor. Schism, separation. Even Tom...
2014 Family Amor Trip
all families and youth in our community are welcome to come with us October 10th through the 14th (Columbus Day weekend) to build for God's Kingdom. Some of us may leave on Friday; some can leave on Monday; some of us will return on Tuesday and some on Monday....
A Meditation on how to exhibit the Fruits of the Holy Spirit without being religious
UPON THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, PENTECOST, JUNE 8, 2014, By Jack Irwin, M. Div., June 3, 2014 1. Who is the Holy Spirit? Pentecost was the birthday of the Christian Church, when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, as told in Acts...
more on the NT Wright Convocation
by Jack Irwin Some of NT Wright's thoughts during the Q and A: 1. The Bible does witness to a bodily resurrection not just of Jesus but of all believers. 2. Bodily means material, physical. It is NOT a "spiritual" resurrection, which is what memorial services seems to...