We can easily be dismayed by the hate and cruelty that exists in the world. But the response can be very simple: We are God’s children. We believe in love for our neighbor. We hope and pray for a bright future. And so, Christ is the image that we must pattern our lives after. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
Tag: Jesus
95. 6. Two 18th Century Theologians. (Concluding reflections by R. Kendall Soulen)
John Wesley (1703-1791) founder of the Methodist church and Muḥammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhāb (1703-1792) founder of Wahhabism, were born in the same year and died less than a year apart. What were the factors that influenced these two significant theologians to understand belief in God and expression of faith in such radically different ways? Dr. R. Kendall Soulen provides a conclusion to the series. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
67. Jesus, Christ of God
Jesus and three of his apostles, Peter, James, and John go to a mountain to pray. While they are there, Jesus begins to shine with bright rays of light. Then the prophets Moses and Elijah appear next to him and he speaks with them. A voice from the clouds calls out, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” This account is called the Transfiguration and is the topic of the following sermon by Dr. Richard N. Soulen. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
65. On Seeing and Not Seeing
The story of Doubting Thomas is found in the Gospel of John. Thomas says, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” But when he does see and touch Jesus, he exclaims, “My Lord and my God!” In this sermon, Dr. Richard N. Soulen speaks to our own doubts and fears. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
31. Is THAT what you call love?
What is love? Is love just a human creation …. or is it something far deeper? Dr. Richard N. Soulen explores the question. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
21. The Heart of the Gospel
What is the Heart of the Gospel? Is it a creed? Is it a doctrine? Is it a sacrament? Or… is it something else? Dr. Richard Soulen explores the question. To learn more, please visit: https://soulenandsoulen.com/
15. The Defining Jesus Series. An Epilogue – New Ways of Thinking Theology
Not WHAT to think…. but HOW to think. Indeed….how to think Theology and avoid semantic confusion.
10. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 4.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
9. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 3.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
8. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 2.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
7. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 1.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
6. Defining The Earthly Jesus. The Man Who Lived.
What is the generally recognized factual core of the life of Jesus around which declarations of faith are built?
5. The Defining Jesus Series: The Earthly, the Biblical, the Historical, and the Real Jesus, and How Not to Confuse Them
The introductory episode of the Defining Jesus Series: What do you mean when you say “Jesus”? Who, exactly, are you referring to? The Defining Jesus series is about the semantic content of the name Jesus and how it is used (and misused) in biblical studies, the church, and the popular press.