THE CHARGE with Dennis Metzler

Creation and New Creation Theology with Dr. Sean McDonough: Understanding God’s Creation Project

Sean McDonough considers together the themes of creation and new creation throughout the Scriptures as well as historical theology. Rather than the traditional model of creation, fall, and redemption McDonough proposes the paradigm of creation, counter-creation, de-creation, and re-creation.
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Check out Dr. McDonough's book, "Creation and New Creation: Understanding God's Creation Project" by following this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Creation-New-Understanding-Gods-Project/dp/1683070267/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1632863679&sr=8-1
 

What About Those Who Have Not Heard the Gospel?--Robert Barclay on Universal Redemption

Dennis Metzler examines early Quaker Robert Barclay's take on the key question, 'what is universal redemption?'--not 'what is universal salvation?' Barclay insists that all people have the possibility of being saved through faith, even without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. God ultimately judges people on their faithfulness to what they do know--not what they don't know.
 
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The Image of God: The Imago Dei with Catherine McDowell

The theology of the image of God is explored here with Dr. Catherine McDowell, Professor of Old Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Various theological views of the imago dei are considered along with the relevant scriptural passages and Ancient Near East parallels. The implications for life in the church and ethics are also discussed.
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Check out Dr. McDowell's book by following the link below: "The Image of God in the Garden of Eden: The Creation of Humankind in Genesis 2:5-3:24 in Light of the mīs pî, pīt pî, and wpt-r Rituals of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt"
https://www.amazon.com/Image-God-Garden-Eden-Mesopotamia/dp/1575063484/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3IR8FLK3SXCDB&dchild=1&keywords=the+image+of+god+in+the+garden+of+eden&qid=1631914065&sr=8-2
 

How to Surrender to God: A Brief Look at Art Gish’s ”Living in Christian Community”

Art Gish, an authority on Christian community, wrote about the necessity of surrendering to God in the context of committed relationships in community. Dennis Metzler interacts with his text and brings key points to life, encouraging believers to experience the freedom and victory that unexpectedly comes through a surrendered life.
Art Gish is the author of the classic "Living in Christian Community"
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https://www.amazon.com/Living-Christian-Community-Arthur-Gish/dp/0836118871/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TOY91NA9IBS9&keywords=Gish+Living+in+Christian+community&qid=1666639744&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg0IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=gish+living+in+christian+community%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-1
 

Theology of Art: with Dr. William Dyrness

Visual art and its relationship to theology is explored by Dr. Bill Dyrness with a view to topics as diverse as creation, beauty, the gospel, new creation, sacramentality, the Reformers, the transcendentals, spiritual formation, evangelicalism, asceticism, Rouault, and Rembrandt.
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Dr. William Dyrness is Senior Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books including:
Poetic Theology: God and the Poetics of Everyday Life (2010)
https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Theology-Poetics-Everyday-Life/dp/080286578X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=Poetic+Theology%3A+God+and+the+Poetics+of+Everyday+Life+%282010%29&qid=1630794950&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Senses of the Soul: Art and the Visual in Christian Worship (2008)
https://www.amazon.com/Senses-Soul-Visual-Christian-Worship-ebook/dp/B00YD5U4M2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Senses+of+the+Soul%3A+Art+and+the+Visual+in+Christian+Worship+%282008%29&qid=1630794999&sr=8-1
Visual Faith: Art, Theology, and Worship in Dialogue (2001)
https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Faith-Theology-Dialogue-Engaging/dp/0801022975/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=Visual+Faith%3A+Art%2C+Theology%2C+and+Worship+in+Dialogue+%282001%29&qid=1630795075&sr=8-1-fkmr0
The Earth Is God's: A Theology of American Culture (2004)
https://www.christianbook.com/the-earth-gods-theology-american-culture/william-dyrness/9781592447954/pd/47954X
 

Spiritual Transformation: A Brief Look at Dallas Willard’s ”Renovation of the Heart”

Dennis Metzler explores Dallas Willard's take on spiritual formation as espoused in his classic tome, "Renovation of the Heart", published in 2002.
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Christine Pohl on Hospitality and Limitations

Dennis Metzler interacts with Christine Pohl's chapter in the book "Called To Community" (Plough Publishing House) entitled "Hospitality". It is an excerpt from Pohl's book, "Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition", published in 1999.

Abraham: Narrative and Theology in the Old Testament with John Goldingay

The story of Abraham is core to understanding both the Old Testament and New Testament. Old Testament scholar Dr. John Goldingay of Fuller Theological Seminary answers key questions that arise from the Genesis 12-25 narrative. We look at promise, covenant, circumcision, etiologies, the Lot narrative, the Sarah sister stories, faith and righteousness, theophany, the binding of Isaac, New Testament fulfillment, and more.
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Check out the following books by John Goldingay: Old Testament Theology: Israel's Gospel https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-...
Biblical Theology: The God of the Christian Scriptures https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theol...
Genesis (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch) https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Baker-...
An Introduction to the Old Testament: Exploring Text, Approaches & Issues https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-O...

How To Deal with Irritations: Insights from Francois Fenelon

17th century French spiritual genius Francois Fenelon narrates the way to dealing with annoyances and troubles, seeing them as coming from the hand of God in order to strengthen our character and faith. We take a look at a personal letter of Fenelon, still acting as a spiritual director to thousands through his writings.

Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism Compared: Examining Eastern Religions with Douglas Groothuis

Eastern religions are considered in relationship to biblical faith with apologist Dr. Douglas Groothuis of Denver Theological Seminary. We take a look at Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism in terms of how they view ultimate reality, the human condition, spiritual liberation and more. Enjoy the interview!
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Dr. Groothuis is the author of "Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith", an 850 page tome published by InterVarsity. Go to his website to checkout his various publications at www.douglasgroothuis.com