ahhhhh DENNIS KNOWS!!!!!! how embarassing. ok i just wanted to acknowledge dennis, since he'll be our only other friend on here. well, maybe we'll expand as time goes on.

several thoughts on the introduction

I certainly appreciate Leithart's criticism on modern theology's skewed understanding of Christianity. Because of our ignorance of the OT - our failure to recognize God's engagement in the world and throughout history - we've squared Christianity away into our own little personal boxes, our own private relationships with God. But no, no, no - our God is much bigger than that. He's a God that is not only at work in the lives of the individual, but is engaged in the workings of the nations. Mm.. yes.

Jewish.. not those who are blood descendants of Abraham. This certainly clears up some things for us. Makes a lot more sense than the "the Jews failed so God let the Gentiles in" explanation. God's covenant was intended for all of us, even from the beginning.

Anyway, this will be exciting! I'm definitely guilty of feigning to know OT history, but actually not knowing anything at all.. and for always gravitating towards the epistles. Tis shameful, shortchanging the richness of the gospel. =\

Let the readings begin! :D

hi joyce, this is a good idea. i just hope no one reads it.. in case i unknowingly say some stupid/heretical things.

anyways, the intro was a great primer. it makes so much more sense that the Bible is one great story, with lots of illustrations of its point. instead of a bunch of random, moral stories.

also, after reading "Girl Meets God", i realized how important it is to know our OT. lauren winner must have a much richer understanding of NT because of how well she understood (and lived by) the old tradition. whereas we understand (or think we do?) the NT in a vacuum, without examining its prelude and what it matured from. errr am i allowed to say matured?

nehoo that's all for me!

love,
jen