Reaching Higher and Wider in Christian Education

What makes education Christian? This is a question that James Riley Estep Jr. seeks to address in chapter two of A Theology for Christian Education. To start the conversation, Estep notes that, in general, something may be considered Christian if it “reflects the convictions of the Christian community.” 1 Apply that to education, and it…

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After Eight Weeks: Being Saved and Being Formed

A rear-view picture of a person in long pants and a hooded shirt walking down an empty two-lane road with trees on either side and warm sunlight beaming down on the road in front of them from the right-hand side.

Reflecting on my journey in Soteriology and Christian Formation Eight weeks ago, I embarked on a journey alongside several other Master of Divinity students through Wesley Seminary (Indiana Wesleyan University) that explores, essentially, being saved and being formed in Christlikeness. We have now reached the finish line of the course. At the outset, I was…

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Asking “Am I Saved?” Is Not Good Enough: Part 3 – The End

At some point, we have to ask ourselves: What is the end-game here? What is the purpose behind God’s grace. Where is it all going? A few weeks ago, I began this little series on talking about salvation which began with taking about justification, continued in by exploring sanctification and the means of grace, and…

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Asking “Am I Saved?” Is Not Good Enough: Part 2 – Sanctification & The Means of Grace

In part 1 of this ‘series’ I wrote about how we can leave ourselves with the wrong impression when asking the question, “Am I saved?” This question can give the unfortunate impression that salvation is primarily a status change and little else. Instead of asking simply, “Am I saved?” We would be wise to ask…

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