Yes, I do see a lot of "Christ, the King" and "No King But Christ" around. As long as people understand that it bears no resemblance whatsoever to actual kingdoms -- the human institutions -- then I don't quibble with people's choices of words :-)
Loved this essay. (and thanks for the shout out) Your observation about how people react to someone opting out of the pledge or national anthem is spot on.
You're welcome on the shout out! As much as I've enjoyed doing hour-plus, open-ended podcast interviews, I also appreciate when longtime radio pros like yourself do the faster-paced, shorter formats. Keeps me on my toes as a guest and as an audience member!
> My favorite part, and the most powerful moment I felt came at the end when you asked the question about What DID Jesus DO when He WAS here and had the opportunity to institute a government?
That part was unexpected for me! I don't think I've ever been asked that before, in any sort of conversation. I surprised myself (in a good way!) with the answer.
> It's a better question or a better way to form the question so often used 'what WOULD Jesus do?' When we put it that way with the word 'would' we put the answer under our own scrutiny and tend to answer it with our own preferences. Better to just look at what He actually DID.
And that's why I've never been fully aligned with WWJD. It's a hypothetical that could put the asker in charge of inventing a response and then assigning it to Jesus. "What Does Jesus Teach/Model?" is a better question, because it centers the asker on the Gospel and the evidence of Jesus' recorded ministry. The former is easier to rationalize; the latter takes more effort, attention, and understanding of the Gospel to discover the relevant principles.
Allbest with your podcast idea. And if you need a guest . . . I know a guy :-D
Well, I do live in a Kingdom that is here and not yet. And that sounds like a government to me. Now, my king isn't coercive and subverts violence.
Yes, I do see a lot of "Christ, the King" and "No King But Christ" around. As long as people understand that it bears no resemblance whatsoever to actual kingdoms -- the human institutions -- then I don't quibble with people's choices of words :-)
Loved this essay. (and thanks for the shout out) Your observation about how people react to someone opting out of the pledge or national anthem is spot on.
Disconcerting at first for me, too . . . I'm used to it now :-D
You're welcome on the shout out! As much as I've enjoyed doing hour-plus, open-ended podcast interviews, I also appreciate when longtime radio pros like yourself do the faster-paced, shorter formats. Keeps me on my toes as a guest and as an audience member!
> My favorite part, and the most powerful moment I felt came at the end when you asked the question about What DID Jesus DO when He WAS here and had the opportunity to institute a government?
That part was unexpected for me! I don't think I've ever been asked that before, in any sort of conversation. I surprised myself (in a good way!) with the answer.
> It's a better question or a better way to form the question so often used 'what WOULD Jesus do?' When we put it that way with the word 'would' we put the answer under our own scrutiny and tend to answer it with our own preferences. Better to just look at what He actually DID.
And that's why I've never been fully aligned with WWJD. It's a hypothetical that could put the asker in charge of inventing a response and then assigning it to Jesus. "What Does Jesus Teach/Model?" is a better question, because it centers the asker on the Gospel and the evidence of Jesus' recorded ministry. The former is easier to rationalize; the latter takes more effort, attention, and understanding of the Gospel to discover the relevant principles.
Allbest with your podcast idea. And if you need a guest . . . I know a guy :-D