(Part 1 of 3)By N. T. WrightSeptember 2008The following is the first of a three-part series based on a transcript of a lecture given by Dr. N. T. Wright at Calvin College on January 6, 2007. Much of this lecture is based on his previous writings, especially Simply Christian (HarperCollins, 2006).
My husband and I have been married for nearly 10 years, and it's really been a blast... nonetheless, I still ponder the sermon the minister gave at our wedding with a dissatisfied mind.
. . . bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ . . . -2 Corinthians 10:5
Below is an excerpt from a recent Joshua Harris's blogpost.
I've been enjoying Tullian Tchividjian's forthcoming book Jesus + Nothing = Everything
"Legalism traps you in slavery and despair. To define ourselves by what we must do, what we must accomplish, and who we must become--that's the epitome of slavery. When we believe, deep down, that God's blessing depends on how well we're behaving, we wither and groan under the heavy burden of self-reliance.
http://www.joshharris.com/
. . . casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God . . . -2 Corinthians 10:5
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