THE CHARGE with Dennis Metzler
Theology, spiritualty, ethics, culture, history, and related pursuits
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Desmond Tutu, Fr. John Dear offers his thoughts on violence, the nonviolent Jesus, the Christ of peace, the Trinity, violence as sin, human suffering, soteriology, the cross, eschatology, ecclesiology, nonviolent resistance, and personal spirituality. John Dear is a peace activist, Catholic priest, and author of 35 books including "The God of Peace: Toward a Theology of Nonviolence".
Click on the link to check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/God-Peace-Toward-Theology-Nonviolence/dp/1597521124/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B5GJXJ4IPX1H&keywords=Dear+John+God+of+Peace&qid=1659406478&sprefix=dear+john+god+of+peace%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1
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Check out John Dear's ministry: https://beatitudescenter.org/
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this interview, based on Matthew Lundberg's "Christian Martyrdom and Christian Violence: On Suffering and Wielding the Sword", the strengths and weaknesses of both just war and pacifism are considered along with their biblical and theological foundations and logic, especially as they relate to Christian martyrdom. We look at the criteria for martyrdom, martyrdom of confession and action, the early church and other pacifistic traditions, restraining the necessities of realism, Augustine, Neibuhr, and Bonhoeffer, and especially Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount and the kingdom of God.
Check out "Christian Martyrdom and Christian Violence: On Suffering and Wielding the Sword" at:
https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Martyrdom-Violence-Suffering-Wielding-dp-0197566596/dp/0197566596/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1657990248
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and ethical exhortation as well as genre, date, authorship, and social situation are all topics we tackle in this interview. We also examine the question of Jesus learning obedience and becoming perfect and consider what the book of Hebrews has to say about persecution, faith, and faithfulness.
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Dr. George Guthrie is Professor of New Testament at Regent College.
He is the author of The NIV application Commentary on Hebrews
https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Hebrews-Hardcover/dp/0310493900/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WH9EOT1IE33R&keywords=The+NIV+application+Commentary+on+Hebrews&qid=1656285931&s=books&sprefix=the+niv+application+commentary+on+hebrews%2Cstripbooks%2C279&sr=1-1
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
First century understandings of 'messiah', Old and New Testament foundations for messianic theology, key scriptural passages, incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection as they pertain to Christology and soteriology, the kingdom of God, sanctification, faith "towards" Messiah, the kingdoms of the world, eschatology, peacemaking, and contemporary aversion to notions of kingship are all topics relating to messianic theology which we tackle in this interview.
Dr. Joshua Jipp is Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the author of "The Messianic Theology of the New Testament".
Click on the link below to check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Messianic-Theology-New-Testament/dp/0802877176/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OTOKUX37G4CI&keywords=Jipp+the+messianic+theology+of+the+new&qid=1654996893&sprefix=jipp+the+messianic+theology+of+the+new%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1
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Check out other books by Joshua Jipp: "Christ Is King: Pauls' Royal Ideology"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AOJ0KW4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Saved by Faith and Hospitality" https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Faith-Hospitality-Joshua-Jipp/dp/080287505X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Keith Augustus Burton was named by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty-five religious figures who have shaped African American faith over the past century. His book, "The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity" is the basis for this interview. We cover the definition of biblical Africa, how Africa was prepared for Christianity, how Islam and Christianity affected each other, Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa before the European slave trade, the European mission in sub-Saharan Africa, the growth of Christianity in modern sub-Saharan Africa, the curse of Ham, and contemporary African theology.
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Check out "The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity" and Dr. Burton's other books below:
The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity
https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Africa-Bible-African-Christianity-dp-0830827625/dp/0830827625/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= Laying Down the Law https://www.amazon.com/Laying-Down-Keith-Augustus-Burton/dp/0828027463/ref=sr_1_1?crid=187RNUQ8L20DJ&keywords=Burton+keith+Laying+Down+the+Law&qid=1653678189&s=books&sprefix=burton+keith+laying+down+the+law%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1
The Faith Factor: The Key to Black Empowerment
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Factor-Keith-Augustus-Burton/dp/0966180321
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Douglas Harink shares insights from his book entitled "Resurrecting Justice: Reading Romans for the Life of the World". He sees the traditional rendering of "righteousness" in the Book of Romans as "justice". This provides a contrast to traditional perspectives that focus only on justification by faith for individuals. Harink covers personal as well as systemic sin, Adam and Christ, weak law and sovereign law, obedience to God, ultimate and cosmic justice, just war, Israel and the church, messianic patience and solidarity, messianic public service, political authorities, and more.
Dr. Douglas Harink is Emeritus Professor of Theology at The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Checkout "Resurrecting Justice: Reading Romans for the Life of the World" by clicking on the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrecting-Justice-Reading-Romans-World-ebook/dp/B07ZG76W1Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8WYXU43Y2EW&keywords=resurrecting+justice+reading+romans+for+the+life+of+the+world&qid=1652288545&sprefix=resurrecting+justice%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The Apostle Paul knew well how to live in contentment in all situations, no matter how much he suffered. He continually experienced the strength that comes through a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Through faith, discipline, and boldly meeting life head-on we can experience this same reality.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Ethicist Dr. David Gill joins us to reflect on the thought of brilliant French philosopher, sociologist, theologian, and Christian anarchist Jacques Ellul. Dr. Gill had the privilege of studying under Ellul and is the co-founder and president of the International Jacques Ellul Society. He previously taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, St. Mary’s College, North Park University, and New College Berkeley.
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We consider material from Ellul's books including:
The Presence of the Kingdom
https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Kingdom-Jacques-Ellul/dp/0939443147/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T7AP6OPMWYIO&keywords=The+Presence+of+the+Kingdom&qid=1651170515&s=books&sprefix=the+presence+of+the+kingdom%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1
The Humiliation of the Word
https://www.amazon.com/Humiliation-Word-Jacques-Ellul/dp/1532642563/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TX9AE90WBBH4&keywords=The+Humiliation+of+the+Word&qid=1651170555&s=books&sprefix=the+humiliation+of+the+word%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1 The Technological Society https://www.amazon.com/Technological-Society-Jacques-Ellul-ebook/dp/B09949X4NV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LD64GFNRQ76P&keywords=Technological+Society&qid=1651170593&s=books&sprefix=technological+society%2Cstripbooks%2C120&sr=1-2
Anarchy and Christianity
https://www.amazon.com/Anarchy-Christianity-Jacques-Ellul/dp/1606089714/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C2GF8NHSUNFD&keywords=anarchy+and+christianity&qid=1651170665&s=books&sprefix=Anarchy+and+%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1
Autopsy of Revolution Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes
https://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Formation-Attitudes-Jacques-Ellul-ebook/dp/B09947912P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16RIREBQJXG5C&keywords=Propaganda%3A+The+Formation+of+Men%27s+Attitudes&qid=1651170698&s=books&sprefix=propaganda+the+formation+of+men%27s+attitudes%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1
Checkout Dr. David Gill's books: Workplace Discipleship 101: A Primer
https://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Discipleship-101-David-Gill-ebook/dp/B09HNF4T4V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39556S9X42766&keywords=Workplace+Discipleship+101%3A+A+Primer&qid=1651171005&s=books&sprefix=workplace+discipleship+101+a+primer%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-1
Becoming Good: Building Moral Character
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Good-Building-Moral-Character/dp/0830822720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20MSD2X0OZTSB&keywords=Becoming+Good%3A+Building+Moral+Character&qid=1651170869&s=books&sprefix=becoming+good+building+moral+character+%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-1
Doing Right: Practicing Ethical Principles
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Right-Practicing-Ethical-Principles/dp/0830832181/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38B7SPPI11ZW9&keywords=Doing+Right%3A+Practicing+Ethical+Principles&qid=1651170918&s=books&sprefix=doing+right+practicing+ethical+principles%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Ross Hastings is Professor of Theology at Regent College and holds PhDs in both theology and chemistry. In this interview we cover the historical basis for the resurrection of Christ, the resurrection's relationship to atonement (especially recapitulation and Christus Victor), regeneration, justification, and the personal history of Jesus. We look at progressive sanctification, union with Christ, theosis, and mission/vocation, all in light of the resurrection. Hastings comments on the future of Christians after death, Christ as Great High Priest, worship, and preaching in regard to the resurrection. Finally, we examine the implications of the resurrection for creation, ethics, and the second coming.
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Check out Dr. Hastings' books below:
"The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance"
https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-Christ-Theological-Significance/dp/1540964922/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Theological Ethics: The Moral Life of the Gospel in Contemporary Context https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Ethics-Gospel-Contemporary-Context-ebook/dp/B08J6KXGRX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MWDGNOT9DQ84&keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888096&s=books&sprefix=ross+hastings%2Cstripbooks%2C180&sr=1-2
Echoes of Coinherence: Trinitarian Theology and Science Together
https://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Coinherence-Trinitarian-Theology-Together-ebook/dp/B074PDMQN4/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888173&s=books&sr=1-7
Missional God, Missional Church: Hope for Re-evangelizing the West
https://www.amazon.com/Missional-God-Church-Hope-Re-evangelizing/dp/0830839550/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Ross+Hastings&qid=1649888273&s=books&sr=1-3
THE CHARGE with Dennis Metzler
THE CHARGE promotes meaningful conversation about theology, spirituality, biblical study, and ethics--relating it to all areas of human endeavor.
Church renewal is at the core for me and I believe it comes through:
-intentionally living as family in committed community—without becoming a cult
-teaching sound doctrine and theology—without committing bibliolatry
-witnessing to the gospel and expecting healing, signs, and wonders—without going obnoxiously overboard
-practicing God’s peace, justice, and stewardship—without becoming Marxists
-pursuing Christlikeness through disciplines of prayer, worship, and study—without becoming self-help individualists
---and all this through a vigorous and zealous--yet Sabbath grounded--abandonment to Jesus
I live in Portland, Oregon, am retired, have two adult children, am part of a Vineyard Church, live in and run a discipleship house, graduated with an M. Div from Portland Seminary, & play jazz sax and piano.
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