Living Word: Making Peace with Scripture
Material
The third Path Point of PAX’s Scripture StoryArc is Material: “Jesus is the key to understanding Scripture.” In this message, Pastor T. C. contrasts a Jesus-centered approach to Scripture to a “Flat Bible” approach. As disciples of Jesus, we should learn how to read Scripture the way Jesus did, through: 1. The Jesus Lens; 2. The Love Lens; and 3. The Obedience Lens.
Myth
What we think the Bible says leads us to develop deeply-held beliefs and those deeply-held beliefs are often the basis for relationships, families, vocation, and politics. So, it’s important that what we think the Bible says, is actually true. The second Path Point in PAX’s Scripture StoryArc: Myth. The Myth statement is: “The Bible says it. I believe it. That settles it.” In this message, Pastor T. C. explores three myths he believed about Scripture: 1. That the creation account…
Manifesto, Part 2
In this message, Pastor T. C. continues Living Word series with the “Manifesto” of PAX’s Scripture StoryArc: We are given Scripture as a divine instrument to become like Jesus. 2 Tim 3:15-16 is a common text used to describe the role of the scriptures. What can this text (in addition to 2 Peter 3:16) tell us about what KIND of instrument are the scriptures?
Manifesto, Part 1
In this message, Pastor T. C. kicks off the Living Word series by introducing the “Manifesto” of PAX’s Scripture StoryArc: We are given Scripture as a divine instrument to become like Jesus. In the Gospel of John, John the Baptizer is spoken of as testifying to Jesus in much the same way the Scriptures testify to Jesus. They aren’t themselves the light (essentials), but point us to the light (essentials). Moravians have understood this for generations, responding to the brutal…