All too often we believe that externals are not important. Style,
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Should We Talk to Babies
In the same way that a newborn child learns it’s given name through symbols so too does an infant who is baptized learn it’s Christian name.
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 7 – The World of the Temple
In the World of the
Symbols as Cultural Boundary Markers
Questioning or challenging the validity of America’s military activity will quickly raise the temperatures in almost any conversation. Further, the symbolism surrounding America’s military is not only pervasive but also deep and culturally entrenched. There is a specific cultural narrative that surrounds our nations military. From religious overtones to liturgical holidays the symbols surrounding America’s military are some of the most powerful in our society.
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 6 – The World of the Tabernacle
When you compare the symbolism of the world of the Tabernacle to the world of the Patriarchs it’s easy to see that things are gaining in complexity. This is the way it’s supposed to be. God wants his world to move from glory to glory. As we move into the world of the Temple next week we will see that the symbolism only gets richer.
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 1 – Introduction
Moreover, if you want to order yourself a copy of Through New Eyes and track along in the book as I go through this series that would be even better! I will say, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read!
No, I'm Sorry, You Actually DON'T Read the Bible "Literally"
Stop trying to claim the hermeneutical "high ground" with your literal approach. You don't actually do it. To some degree or
Biblical Symbolism, Marriage, & the New Covenant
What is necessary is not the creation of symbols. The symbols (like marriage) are already there. What is necessary is that we have our eyes opened to the Biblical symbolism that pervades our world and that we view the world through that lens rather than the symbol-averse of late-modernity.