James Basinger
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Propositional truth, once a hallmark of evangelicalism, is making way for more elusive means of expression, such as narrative, image, and symbol. Postmodern
“Arius of Alexandria denied the ontological deity of Jesus Christ and was excommunicated by the Council of Nicea in 325. His heresy, Arianism, was a bit different from Paul of Samosata’s, but both denied the deity”
― Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity
― Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity
“Ritschl taught that when Christians affirm the divinity of Jesus Christ, they mean that Jesus Christ has the value of God for them. Jesus was the inaugurator of the kingdom of God, which is God’s highest good. Because Jesus’ life was unequaled in devotion to the kingdom of God, he has the value of God. God realized his highest good in the man”
― Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity
― Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity
“On the other hand, a greater understanding of the gospel will help you experience deeper and deeper union with each other as the years”
― A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day
― A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day
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