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Comment on Thoughts on Brazil by Dennis Kuhns

Dennis Kuhns — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:32:57 +0000

I lived two years in Brazil from 1967-1969 in the Northeast in a town called Araguacema. Back then it was small interior village. Now it is a tourist town. I found the Brazilians friendly and very helpful. I learned Portuguese from working with the locals. I have fond memories from then and recent visit in 1996 and later in 2009.

Comment on Appreciation of N.T. Wright by Clay Knick

Clay Knick — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:47:33 +0000

His books have certainly enriched me! I’ve heard him lecture a few times and man, can he lecture. He’s a great speaker & writer! I even heard him sing at one of the lectures. He’s also very personable and friendly. I’m happy to be living at the time he’s contributing so much to the Church.

Comment on Appreciation of N.T. Wright by Pastor Jun Gonzaga

Pastor Jun Gonzaga — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:55:18 +0000

Hi Tim, thanks a lot. Since I got introduced to the writings of NT Wright, through your “Surprise by Jesus”, I have been on a surprise mode in reading the scripture. It seems everything is falling into place, like a jig-saw puzzle; the bible really is one book. Not only this, but the writings of other authors (Chris Wright, George Eldon Ladd, Gordon Fee, to name a few) seem to come together. His take on the righteousness of God as “God putting all things to right” is also an eye opener (or better, a heart opener), not only in terms of big-picture theology, but also personally, as I struggle with issues that are close to my heart. Again, thank you very much. Pastor Jun

Comment on Justice and Love by Madeline

Madeline — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:27:33 +0000

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Comment on Justice and Love by Justice or Love? | LittWorld Online

Justice or Love? | LittWorld Online — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:33 +0000

[…] Author and MAI trainer Tim Stafford shares these reflections on God’s justice and love. This was originally posted on Tim’s blog. […]

Comment on Good news by David Graham

David Graham — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:49:28 +0000

Other questions to ponder are, “Would Joshua – in any of his battles – have done this?” Or “would Ezra – he of the forced divorces for any Israelite married to a foreigner – have done this?” Or “Is this how David treated Goliath’s body?” Or “Would the Apostle Paul – he of the ‘if anyone preaches a different gospel, let him be damned’ – have done this?” Deciding what is “biblical” behavior all depends on where the reader turns her gaze in the scriptures…

Comment on Justice and Love by fred prudek

fred prudek — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:35:59 +0000

Jonah, both the book and the prophet, seems like a good illustration of the difference between God’s view of justice and the view of most humans, as you explained in your blog. Most of us like Jonah, might see justice for the Ninevites as their destruction, esp. when you read Nahum 3:1-4. It would seem that destruction is what they rightly deserved for all of their evil cruelty to the other nations, including Israel. But somehow, through Jonah’s “gracious” preaching, the Ninevites repent, and God repents of his decision to destroy them. So, is that God’s view of justice for Ninveh?

Comment on Justice and Love by matichuk

matichuk — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:58:32 +0000

Thanks for a thoughtful post. It seems the centrality of penal substitution among evangelicals and historic protestantism has contributed to our (mis)understanding of God’s justice.

I know as someone raised Evangelical, a huge growing edge for me was learning that God’s goodness included his mercy (not just his high standards). I think we need to widen our concept of justice to include this restorative dimension.

Good stuff! Cheers!

Comment on Justice and Love by Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:04:10 +0000

Spot on! This is said well and is very helpful. Yes, to “get” any part of this we have to continually turn to the cross and reflect on what happened there.

Comment on Equality is Not Necessarily Justice by fred prudek

fred prudek — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:35:05 +0000

Tim, I am not sure if this fits perfectly, but in 2 Cor. 8:13-15, Paul writes, “Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is written, “He that gathered much did not have too much, and he that gathered little did not have too little.” (Ex. 16:18) Do you think that this verse might pertain to the discussion?