The Rev. Nick Lannon kicks off the 2022 “Not a Stewardship Campaign” Campaign with a discussion of Jesus’ interaction with a rich young man in Mark 10. When the standard is completely out of reach, we are freed to confess our fallenness, ask for forgiveness, and give out of the generosity of a resurrection heart.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on scripture, the self, and society with a look at the evolving definitions of "life," "liberty," and "the pursuit of happiness." In that context, he discusses utilitarianism and deontology.
Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the sexual revolution of the LGBTQ+ community. He examines their tenuous partnership, and the particular problem of the T.
Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson discusses the liquid nature of the world, the politics of recognition, imagined communities, and more.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of Ecclesiastes with a look at Solomon’s advice in the face of the world’s inability to satisfy: remember your creator and fear God.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a Bible study on the place of "culture" and "society" in scripture. What are those things and how are Christians called to interact with them?
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of death. What seems like—and is—the end of all our longings, desires, and dreams for this life is no reason not to celebrate this life and live like it's a gift from God.
The Rev. Nick Lannon answers more questions at his class on the biblical worldview. This year, the questions were about whether or not sexual sin is worse than other sin, and whether or not non-moral category distinctions (such as "white" or "black" Christian) are helpful in the church.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the fifth chapter of Carl Trueman'sStrange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the influence of technological advance, the collapse of traditional authority, the loss of “sacred order,” easy contraception, and the mainstreaming of pornography.
The Rev. Dr. Jonathon Wylie wraps up the 2022 Fall Retreat with a broad discussion of the archaeology of religion in ancient Israel, and how these resources help to illuminate scripture.
