Norman Metzler A fundamental question that has dogged Christianity from its earliest beginnings is raised by “the scandal of particularity,” a term coined by the English missionary and theologian Lesslie Newbigin in his book, The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society. [Eerdmans, 1989] Why would the almighty God of the universe reveal truth that is meant…
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Dr. Norman Metzler Professor Emeritus of Theology, Concordia University, Portland, OR A significant question regarding the last things and the kingdom of God is how we might best envision the relationship between time and eternity in a way that takes into account the scriptural evidence and plain reason. This question obviously presses us to the…
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Robert Schmidt Editor’s Note: Robert Schmidt has taught theology and political science at Concordia University in Portland. He has also taught homiletics in the Lutheran Seminary in Nigeria and in the Lay-Assistant Program of the Northwest District, LCMS. “Should I say something in my sermon?” The political issues and the religious values behind them are…
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