Coming Soon, our first conflict, "Once Saved, Always Saved, What the Bible Really Says" from two guest authors, one a trained lay minister arguing against the interpretation, and a Third year theological student arguing for. We all look forward to hearing your additions and ideas. I feel the need to point out that in this type of blog it is required to maintain a certain level of civility, ideas expressed calmly are better understood. I will do my best to ensure everyone is heard, but comments containing profanity, cruelty, or lewdness with be immediately deleted.
When I started thinking about this, It also occurred to me that a big element of theological discussion is knowledge and education. And I realized after a discussion with my good friend Chris Konjarvich, and another lively theological debate with my amazing believing boyfriend, MacKenzie Richardson (both of whom are scheduled to be guest bloggers under this division) that there are a lot of Christian buzzwords and topics out there, and that in order to make a decision we have to truly be educated on what the Bible says, how those from each viewpoint are interpreting it, and what they think it means, allowing us to draw our own conclusions. And so Controversy was born.
Our first Controversy, coming soon, "Wealth and Poverty, Debunking Myths and Explaining Responsibilities." Is it really very difficult for the rich to get into heaven? What are the responsibilities of the Impoverished in the church's mission? This is turning into a three author project, as I am consulting on both aspects. It is important to understand that these authors were chosen because they had a heart for the topic, and are working together to make sure we can shine a light into some dark corners.
And finally this lead me to education for education's sake, studying to show ourselves approved. It occurred to me that sometimes God puts things on my heart that I want to clarify for others, and I believe other believers must feel the same way. Because of this I have spoken to several friends who have risen to the challenge. They have started doing research on what they have been convicted to change in their lives or convicted to share, whatever God put on their hearts to say, and it looks like we will have an exciting lineup here as well. This is how Conviction was born.
Coming in November, "The Responsibilities of the Worship Leader" a blog post which will cover their responsibilities to God, to themselves, to their congregation, and to the church leadership. We have a pair of authors and a single author both considering this topic.
I look forward to seeing you back soon!
