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Ancient Words for a Modern World

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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ANCIENT WORDS

For a modern world

Jeremiah 6:16 NLT

This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’

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RuDOLF BULTMANN

1884-1976

IS THE BIBLE CULTURALLY REGRESSIVE?

WE HAVEN'T CHANGED

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Culture: behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social group.

WHEN GOSPEL CRITIQUES CULTURE

  • Affirms
  • Transforms
  • Rejects

WHEN CULTURE CRITIQUES GOSPEL

  • Affirm
  • Reject Openly
  • Reject Secretly = Reinterpretation

2 Timothy 4:3 NLT

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.

Chosen vs. Embedded Values

“If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.”

(Augustine)

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WHAT WOULD THE APOSTLES SAY TO US?

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THE BIBLE IS OFTEN TROUBLING WHEN

  • We misunderstand it
  • It confronts our sin
  • It confronts our culture
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Luke 6:46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?"

The phrase "Jesus is Lord," is only meaningful in a person's life to the degree that they are submitted to the authority of the Scriptures.

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Jeremiah 6:16 NLT

This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’

Photo by Abby Lanes