In the theological process of crafting statements addressing the many and various issues which inevitably arise in the process of life (for example), there is often a summary statement followed by a series of articles of affirmation and denial.
These affirmations/denials are an effort to flesh out the statements so that readers get a greater sense of the statements’ significance and its potential application.
As we know, anytime people make choices, their choices signal a rejection of other options, though not always intended. To a degree, we reject by choosing. Or, proactive affirmations inevitably carry denials.
Here is my question:
What did Jesus reject?
- Jesus’ right to be God?
- Personal comfort?
- Testing God?
- Claim to power?
- Religious establishment?
- The marginalization of the defenseless?
What did Jesus affirm and what did he deny? Anything? What/who is Christ for?
What might we learn about affirmations and denials from a careful look at Christ?
Is denial by silence the same as voiced rejection?
Peace, dwight
The Torah as God’s final revelation of his will.
His own will as God’s final revelation of the Torah.
Scot, I’ve been sitting with your second statement – "His own will as God’s final revelation of the Torah" – for a few minutes. wow. That is almost too much to hold.
And the implications for our shared life . . . wow (again).
Thanks