God is in the Yes Business

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Show Notes

Summary

In this conversation, the participants discuss the concept of election and its implications in Christian theology. They explore the idea that Jesus Christ is the electing God and how this understanding challenges natural theology and sloppy God talk. They emphasize the importance of proclaiming the gospel and the need for sermons that focus on the profound sinfulness of the world and the active agency of God in our lives. The conversation also touches on the themes of time, eternity, and the nature of God's choice in Jesus Christ. The conversation explores the concept of election and its connection to the person of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the present reality of election and the importance of living in the mystery of who Jesus is. The conversation also highlights the need to move away from doctrinal rigidity and embrace the ongoing revelation of God's love. The chapters cover themes such as the present nature of election, the freedom of God in election, and the resonance and reflection in the octaves of God.

Takeaways

• Jesus Christ is the electing God, and understanding this challenges natural theology and sloppy God talk.

• Sermons should focus on the profound sinfulness of the world and the active agency of God in our lives.

• The concept of election involves understanding time, eternity, and the nature of God's choice in Jesus Christ.

• Receiving and engaging with scripture should be done with a sense of wonder and openness to encountering Jesus. Election is not just a past event, but a present reality that is attached to the person of Jesus Christ.

• Living in the mystery of who Jesus is allows for a deeper and more vibrant relationship with Him.

• We should embrace the ongoing revelation of God's love and not limit it to rigid doctrines.

• God's freedom in election is the freedom to be who He is, a God of love and compassion.

• Resonance and reflection in the octaves of God is a metaphor for the dynamic engagement with God's love that resonates with our lives.

Sound Bites

• "The reduction of the gospel to exhortation and lettuce sermons is heartless preaching."

• "Everything in the world is ordered for you to know this. That's amazing."

• "To receive the prologue is to marvel, to be moved to tears, and to just hear."

• "Election is not just a decision or decree, it is attached to the person of Jesus."

• "Living in the present sense of the mystery of Jesus opens us for delight."

• "We are incognito ergo sum. We hide so that we can feel okay about ourselves."