The Kingdom of God in Luke (Part 2)

Paul Henebury

Read Part 1.

“The Kingdom in Your Midst” (Luke 17:21)

Considerable effort has been applied to these words, and an array of interpretations put forth. Perhaps most common is the view that Jesus is claiming that the Kingdom is inside of people; that is, of those who will open their hearts to accept it. In this outlook the Kingdom is an internal spiritual thing; hence, the phrases “does not come with observation” and “within you” would mean that the Kingdom is internal not external.

Discussion

Understanding Sola Scriptura

SI Filings

“This conviction of sola Scriptura— the Scriptures alone are the Word of God and, therefore, the only infallible rule for life and doctrine—provided the fuel needed to ignite the Reformation. Indeed, it was regarded as the ‘formal cause’ of the Reformation (whereas sola fide, or ‘faith alone,’ was regarded as the ‘material cause’).” - Ligonier

Discussion

How satisfied are you with the Bible you use for ministry?

Ed Vasicek

IMO, every Bible version has its pros and cons.

This is your chance to express your level of contentment with the version you use. And, even if you are very content, you can list things you don’t like about your version. I guess this is a complaint forum for less than perfection!

While commenting, you can mention which version you use. Maybe a revision committee will see our gripes, or maybe you will find comfort in not being alone.

You are also free to share what you like about the version you use, and other versions you might prefer for personal use.

Discussion

The Simulation Hypothesis: A Materialist Spirituality?

SI Filings

“The notion that we are all self-aware software trapped inside computer-generated virtual reality first gained academic credibility in a 2003 paper published by Oxford philosopher and futurist Nick Bostrom… . One of the appeals of simulation theory, [Rothman] thinks, is that it ‘gives atheists a way to talk about spirituality,’ or something like it. It offers ‘a source of awe.’” - Breakpoint

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Compassion, Judgment, and the Insufficiency of “Progressive Christianity”

SI Filings

“some thoughts on a movement within the church called “Progressive Christianity.” Among other doctrines, proponents of this movement have questioned the long-held belief … that Jesus “will come to judge the living and the dead.” Efforts have also been made to re-interpret Jesus’s teaching about hell and judgment….

Discussion

Does *the Bible Itself* "Use" Guilt by Association (GBA)?

RajeshG

Statements about the use of guilt-by-association (GBA) have abounded on SI during the time that I have been on SI.

Using the search facility, I have found 22 pages of hits for the words “guilt by association” in the comments on SI, with the earliest comment going back to 2009! This data by itself points to the importance of statements on SI about the use of GBA.

Of course, the most important question about this matter is whether the Bible itself “uses” GBA or not.

Discussion

My Covid Year Reading: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

SI Filings

Belcher shares Pastor Tim Keller’s hunch that Stevenson bases his dualistic characters on the Apostle Paul’s old and new man wrestling in Romans 7:4-24; vs. 23 is surely alluded to when Jekyll reveals a “perennial war among my members.” - Ref21

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