Theology is an ecclesial and ascetic undertaking. Mascall insisted that theology must speak in such a way that, in the words of John's Gospel, we might believe.
Jesus’ call to love one's enemies forecloses both soft-pedalling the truth about enmity and rejecting enemies out of hand. This visceral reflection is an invitation to deeper transformation in Christ.
The church’s unity, holiness, catholicity, and apostolic foundation flow from God’s promises, are brought to reality in Christ's redemptive work, and are enlivened by the Holy Spirit.
Considerable ecumenical advancements have been achieved between Anglicans and Roman Catholics. Canon 844 of the Vatican’s Code of Canon Law may offer insights for future Eucharistic sharing.
The uncritical adoption of the wider non-Christian secular culture’s sexual ethic has resulted in devaluing childbearing, childrearing, and the spheres in which these occur.
Simeon Zahl’s distinctly Protestant theology of the Spirit, emphasizing the freedom of the third person, highlights undeveloped parts of certain strains in Catholic thought. The key is playfulness.
There's more to Leviticus than many readers imagine. Every baptized believer is called to help people draw near to God and to celebrate his concrete acts of deliverance.
The Episcopal Church is unlikely to experience renewal because of immigration or procreation. What we need is a new breed of courageous missionaries willing to be a gospel presence.
The colorful internet phenomenon of crowdsourcing decisions, "AITA," reflects confusion, the need for community, and opportunities for Christian witness and pastoral guidance.
