The evangelical or the Evangelical
Had a intresting weekend, went to a popular christian group and did some training. Got talking to some of the others on training. I mentioned that I thought N. T. Wright was a top scholar. This led to Steve Chalke(N. T having done the forword) and his disavoul penal substitution. I said that I did not think that it was the worst thing ever.
They then said that the wrath of God must be delt with on the cross. The discussion escilated, I argued and argued. they argued and argued. They then claimed that I was not an Evangelical and should not be there.
They then said that the wrath of God must be delt with on the cross. The discussion escilated, I argued and argued. they argued and argued. They then claimed that I was not an Evangelical and should not be there.
posted by xopher_mc | 11:04 pm
3 Comments:
Well, it could have been worse ... they could have said you weren't a Christian and shouldn't be there.
All you have to do is find ONE evangelical scholar past or present who prefers a broader model of substitution over the penal one and you're vindicated.
Also I can't think of one incidence in the Gospels where Jesus indicates that his death has anything to do with satisfying God's wrath whatsoever. I can't think of any in Paul either, but that's probably due to my ignorance.
Have you had a chat with Dr Rainey about this?
peronally (with a small 'p') i am both an Evangelical and an evangelical, i am a Orthodox and orthodox, i am a Charesmatic and a charismatic, a Catholic and a catholic, a Buddist and a buddist. i think I've made my point. (how pleasant is the life i lead - (mary poppins))
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