Tag Archives: creeds

Has your Christianity been stunted by using only one approach to God?

In his book Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality, J. Philip Newell describes two paths to God which have been taken by Christians. In the year 664, in a mixed religious community under the leadership of a … Continue reading

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How Do I Know I’m A Christian? – Ask A Liberal Preacher

How Do I Know I Am A Christian? Thanks for the question. Many Christians focus on beliefs.  Christians believe this and this and this.  Usually it involves the Nicene Creed (listed below), the virgin birth, something about resurrection, etc. etc. … Continue reading

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We are Christians, not Biblians.

We do not call ourselves Biblians.  We go by the name Christian. Some Christians seem to be confused about this matter.  They engage in bibliolatry.  They say the Bible is the Word of God.  Others try to dance around the … Continue reading

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The Bible Is A Method, Not An Authority (dedicated to Rev. Dr. Emil Mialik, Minister Emeritus, Wedgewood Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC)

Rev. Dr. Emil Mialik, Minister Emeritus Wedgewood Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC The Bible is a method, not an authority. This is where the Church, where churches, where Christians are missing the boat.  Folks, we are really messing this up.  Read … Continue reading

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