Jun

30

Theologica’s where it’s at. (New blog ‘The Ethereal Muse’)

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Plugs 

I have just begun a new blog over at Theologica called ‘The Ethereal Muse‘ (has a ring to it don’t you think?). This is mainly due to the popularity of Theologica, which is mainly due to the fact that it’s such a fantastic idea, which is mainly due to the brilliant mind of Michael Patton. […]

Jun

25

Jesus: the radical Messiah - The suffering servant

June 25, 2008 | 4 Comments

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Christology, Theology 

Having talked about the Jewish expectations of the Messiah, it is clear why Jesus life and teachings were so radical in His day.
Jesus managed to gain a lot of attention from who He liked to hang around with. Sinners, gentiles, prostitutes, tax collectors, the sick and unclean who were forbidden to enter the temple. Not […]

Jun

24

Jesus: the radical Messiah - Jewish ideals

June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Christology, Theology 

Wikipedia article on ‘Messiah’: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messiah
Many Jewish leaders throughout history have claimed to be the Messiah (click here for quite a long list). Most notably Simon bar Kokhba (here), who lead a revolt against the Roman occupation of Israel in 132AD. Which by some twist of fate succeeded, becoming it’s prince. And ruled for 3 years… […]

Jun

23

‘The shack’ review

June 23, 2008 | 6 Comments

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Books 

Warning: Spoilers abound.
Synopsis…
The main character, Mack, emerges from the first few pages as a deeply wounded individual struggling with life after the abuses of his father and the loss of his daughter at a camping trip. The middle aged man with loving wife and kids is one day shocked to find an anonymous letter in […]

Jun

20

‘The Shack’ - Q&A

June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Posted by ben hind · Filed Under Books 

Does the book promote universalism?
No. Jesus explains this very clearly that although people ‘come into a relationship with Him’ from every different religion, there isn’t many roads to God. As He says, ‘most roads lead nowhere’. But then again it’s a bit confusing as He says that He doesn’t want anyone to become Christians… but […]

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