I read the chapters this afternoon and completely spaced on writing a blog. Still processing some thoughts. This will be short and may be a bit scattered. I'll add more in the comments later. (I am super pumped about reading the last couple of chapters.)
I enjoyed chapter 11. The idea of time moving somewhere was fascinating to me. Two thoughts about looking at time in a linear fashion. It gives great insight into the Old Testament (an idea fleshed out in part in chapter 12). The stories of old mean something and were part of God's ongoing, creative work. As Jesus' life here on earth is a part (the climax) of the ongoing, redemptive process, so too are we called to be a part of the story. God's time meeting our time (perfectly exemplified in Jesus) is happening. The story is unfolding. Will we participate? Mother Teresa said, "I am but a pencil in the hand of God" (or something close to it).
Deism affects a lot of people in our culture. What does Jesus' life say about Deism? God is concerned about the here and now as much as he is about the 'great, gettin' up mornin'. Jesus seemed to be focused on the Kingdom at hand as well. In Christ, 'time is fulfilled.' The good news is about today and tomorrow. Furthermore, deism pins God distant from suffering. Jesus' life paints a different image. God is not distant to our suffering. He moved into our neighborhood in order to suffer with us. How else does Deism affect perception of who God is and what Jesus' life means for us?
Mark
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