Category Archives: Jesus

On doctrine and drama

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

Doctrine is a muddled concept. It carries many connotations of which some have a strong distaste, while others are quite zealously engaged. Nonetheless, in many Christian circles, the nature of doctrine is largely misunderstood. Doctrine is neither merely propositional assent nor … Continue reading →

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familia Dei | an eternal reality

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

Scripture provides four word pictures to describe the Christ-church relationship. The first three are true by analogy, while the fourth is true by corresponding to reality. 1) The Architectural (Christ:church::Cornerstone:a building) “you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of … Continue reading →

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The whole sum of the gospel

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

is the new ability to call Jesus my brother and God my Father, and be united in a perfect bond of love, joy, and knowledge with all who do. Forever! Welcome to the family of God.

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Imitate Your Big Brother

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

Kids and their dad It is an indisputable fact that dads influence their kids — whether for good or bad. It occurs either through imitation or rebellion. That is, a child will pick up either how to act or how not to … Continue reading →

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11 texts (at least) about being in the family of God

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

generally, I’m not a fan of simply citing a single verse to make a theological statement. It tends to fragment into pieces what is supposed to be looked at as a whole. The grand story of Scripture so clearly lends … Continue reading →

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The Trinity earthed

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jordan Mogck

Ever since my first exposure to deep trinitarian theology (the likes of Jonathan Edwards), I have had an image in my head that I have been totally powerless to express visually or articulately. It is an image which excites me so … Continue reading →

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