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Preface
An article from my PhD work, published originally on December 26, 2014, revised for an entry on academia.edu, December 25, 2023.
Saturday, September 19, 2020: PhD Full Version PDF: Theodicy and Practical Theology 2010, Wales TSD
Robert The Bruce statue and Stirling Castle
Seems to me I 'found' this statue as a child on our family trip to Scotland and Stirling Castle. Also on Christmas 2014, I viewed Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) on DVD. It also seems to me as a child with the family we visited Doune Castle where the cow was thrown in the film. A classic film but I think the ending should still be redone.
Seems to me I 'found' this statue as a child on our family trip to Scotland and Stirling Castle. Also on Christmas 2014, I viewed Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) on DVD. It also seems to me as a child with the family we visited Doune Castle where the cow was thrown in the film. A classic film but I think the ending should still be redone.
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Reformed Theology
Reformed Theology
John R. Franke was strongly suggested to me by the external reviewer at my viva for a Reformed Theology source for my final Wales, PhD revisions.
Methodology and Theology
Methodologically, ‘theology is disciplined consideration and exploration of the content of divine revelation.’ Franke (2005: 13).
Franke cautions that although there is truth in this definition, human knowledge of God is not sufficient without a proper knowledge of humanity while this theology is being considered. Theology is always considered in the light of cultural and historical setting of the day, the implication being that a culture will influence theology and therefore theology needs to be scrutinized with this concept always in mind. Franke (2005: 14).
Erickson explains theology is to use the tools and methods of Biblical research. Erickson (1994: 21).
Franke cautions that although there is truth in this definition, human knowledge of God is not sufficient without a proper knowledge of humanity while this theology is being considered. Theology is always considered in the light of cultural and historical setting of the day, the implication being that a culture will influence theology and therefore theology needs to be scrutinized with this concept always in mind. Franke (2005: 14).
Erickson explains theology is to use the tools and methods of Biblical research. Erickson (1994: 21).
The Trinity
Admittedly the Trinity is a difficult concept, and Franke acknowledges that some, such as Friedrich Schleiermacher, view the Trinity as not a primary but secondary Christian doctrine. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751).
The doctrine is a systemized one and not a primary witness of the Christian faith. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751). I would not negate the Trinity to a secondary doctrine. Franke reasons the Trinity is a method of self-disclosure of God to and within creation. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751).
It is centrally concerned with the coming of Christ and his work, and the work of the Holy Spirit and the concept of everlasting life for believers. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751). God within the Trinity is of one essence, Barth explains in his section on the Trinity from Church Dogmatics. Barth (1932-1968: 371).
The Holy Spirit
The doctrine is a systemized one and not a primary witness of the Christian faith. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751). I would not negate the Trinity to a secondary doctrine. Franke reasons the Trinity is a method of self-disclosure of God to and within creation. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751).
It is centrally concerned with the coming of Christ and his work, and the work of the Holy Spirit and the concept of everlasting life for believers. Franke (2005: 59). Schleiermacher (1821)(1928)(1976: 751). God within the Trinity is of one essence, Barth explains in his section on the Trinity from Church Dogmatics. Barth (1932-1968: 371).
The Holy Spirit
Franke suggests that at the heart of traditional Christian and Reformed theology is the idea of the Holy Spirit guiding the community of faith into the truth of the gospel and God’s plan for the Church and the world. Franke (2005: 113).
Pneumatology can only be ventured into and understood properly under the umbrella of Christian theology. Franke (2005: 65). It can also be studied within Reformed theology.
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ReplyDeleteRational post.
I am not stating that a Christian man should give up on women, God's will be done, unless clearly moved to do so. Not my personal position...
But this married woman points out rationally, reasons why a godly Christian man could be negative on dating and marriage.
My approach is I pray to be open to God's will but also rationally aware of the negative approaches I see in the Church and I need to act accordingly, even while still socializing on and offline...
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Why Don’t the Godly Guys Pursue Christian Women?”
Posted on December 19, 2013 by Peacefulwife
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This is a big question that is on the minds and hearts of MANY of my single sisters. The ungodly guys pursue Christian women often, and boldly, many times. But I hear over and over again that “The Christian men don’t ask us out.”
I have heard from a number of Christian single men on this issue. They are also more than welcome to share in the comments on this post if they would like to respectfully add to or clarify what I am going to share.
Here are some of the biggest reasons that Christian men don’t pursue Christian women today from my understanding:
fear of rejection – This is HUGE.
Especially if a man has approached a number of Christian women in the past and been rejected, eventually, some men may stop trying because the pain of feeling “rejected” and like a “failure” can be pretty overwhelming for a man.
fear of humiliation – If a guy has
gotten up the courage to ask women out in the past, and they didn’t just reject him, but publicly humiliated, made fun of and insulted him – a man can feel so wounded from an experience like that, that he gives up.
they don’t see clear signals that a woman is approachable or interested in them – While I do prefer for men to do the asking out and women not to ask the men out generally, I also think it is very important for a woman to demonstrate to a man that she is interested in him so that he will see that it is worth the risk to ask her out or to approach her.
in a single’s group or a church – a man may realize that if he has already asked one girl out, he can’t really just go on to the next girl to ask her out because it will cause problems in the group among the women. So – many men try to do the honorable thing and not ask any other women out after that point. They feel that it is not acceptable to approach any of the other women. They don’t want to cause hurt feelings. They don’t want to cause gossip. They don’t want to have to leave the church if things don’t work out or deal with how awkward things could be later – kind of like the policy that it is best not to date someone at work.
they have been burned deeply before – If a man has dated several Christian women and other women left him when other men came along who had more money or “better looks” then he may begin to eventually conclude that all Christian women would treat him this way. I am not saying that all Christian women would do this same thing to him, but if that has been his experience over and over again, it is a powerful motivation not to pursue other Christian women again.
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many Christian men have never seen a man lead in a godly way and have zero godly examples to follow in their families and in their circle of friends.
I believe it is possible that many Christian men have been soaking in the same culture where women tend to take over and lead and dominate and that they aren’t used to leading or taking charge. Many men have very dominating mothers and passive fathers, so having a woman take charge may seem “normal.”
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