Category Archives: theology

On Being a Christian Professor

Some of you probably think that I have fallen off the face of the earth, but for some reason, this past year has just been so busy that my ability to keep up the blog was hindered. Hopefully I can … Continue reading

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Why a theology reading group? (final)

Today is the last pastoral reflection on the value of being involved in a regular theology reading group. Our last reflection comes from Fr. Allen Doerksen, who is an Anglican priest from St Aidan Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  Allen … Continue reading

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Why a theology reading group? (cont.)

Here’s the third series of pastoral reflections on the value of a theology reading group. Today’s reflections come from two former pastors, both of whom are now involved in Christian academic setting. First is Steve Elich. Steve has pastored two churches … Continue reading

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Theommentary is Two! (PLUS, a Contest!)

Today is Theommentary’s second birthday! Ain’t he cute?  To commemorate the anniversary of the second year of Theommentary, I will first of all bore you a bit with what I’ve learned about blogging in the past two years. Then, to … Continue reading

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Why a theology reading group?

In the next few posts, I’ll continue on with pastoral reflections on why a theology reading group can be of benefit to pastors. Today, we’ll hear from two relatively recent students of mine, both of whom were involved in my … Continue reading

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Barth Reading Group – Year 5!

I’m planning to carry on with my fifth annual Karl Barth reading group this year for those local to Caronport. I’ve been hosting this group which meets once a week for about 75 minutes to discuss a small portion of … Continue reading

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Experimental theology of Rock, paper, scissors

Suppose you have been given the unique privilege of spending an afternoon with the ascended Jesus Christ. In a surprising moment of the day, he asks you if you would like to play a few rounds of  ”Rock, Paper, Scissors.” … Continue reading

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Karl Barth, Credo – “Our Lord”

No one in the history of Christian dogmatics has seriously challenged the notion that Jesus is Lord, says Karl Barth in this his sixth chapter of Credo. To do so one would be required to counter “hundreds of New Testament … Continue reading

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Marriage and Illness – A few thoughts

This weekend I am presenting my first ever seminar entitled, “In Sickness and in Health: A Biblical Perspective on Marriage and Illness.” It will be held at Lethbridge Evangelical Free Church January 22-23,  in conjunction with their “E-Free School of … Continue reading

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Barth, Credo – “Father Almighty”

In the third chapter of Credo, Karl Barth discusses what it means to confess belief in God the Father Almighty (Latin: patrem omnipotentem). First, Barth notes, it is important to note that “the conception ‘Almighty’ receives its light from the … Continue reading

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