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As a follower of Jesus, it can be easy to get caught up in “playing religion”. Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses a time when king Saul became more concerned with his own image rather than the image of God. In this message, you’ll hear practical ways to prioritize the impression of God in your life.


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Seeing By The Light
How can we understand God’s revelation to us?
Throughout the church’s history, theologians have often answered this question by appealing to a doctrine of illumination whereby the Holy Spirit shapes our knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Without denying the role of the Holy Spirit or the cognitive role of illumination, Ike Miller casts a broader vision of divine illumination and its role in the Christian life. In his constructive approach, Miller argues for a fully Trinitarian view of illumination that forms not just our intellect, but also appeals to the affections and encourages our ethical action.
In order to develop this theology of illumination, he explores both Augustine’s and Karl Barth’s readings of the Gospel and Epistles of John, including Barth’s previously untranslated lectures on the Gospel of John. In light of his careful study of both the Johannine literature and the theologies of two giants from Christian history, Miller lays out a doctrine of illumination whereby we are enabled to know the Father and participate in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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“One person pulled the trigger that ended those lives, and he bears the ultimate responsibility. But culture makes certain ideas and implications thinkable and actionable.” -@esaumccaulley
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/buffalo-shooting-white-supremacy-racial-violence/629908/
Prayer & Fasting - I’m curious what people’s practices are.
Do you fast solid food completely for a set number of days? If so, what does this look like? (What do you drink?)
Do you fast from lunch?
Sun-up to sun-down?
Other practices?
You can DM responses too if you prefer