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The Lost Tomb of Jesus
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"If Jesus’ mortal remains have been discovered, the story of Christ’s resurrection is a hoax and the faith of countless millions of Christians is in vain. Now if Christianity were merely another religious philosophy, if Jesus’ message as it has come to us is nothing more than the collected musings of a wandering rabbi, nothing is at risk. But the resurrection of Christ is not just central to the message of the Church; the risen Christ is the message."
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The Ordination of Women
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"No woman has the right to be ordained on account of any amount of preparation, much less on the basis of her gender or ethnicity. Similarly, a man has no right to be ordained on account of the fact he is a man. No one has a right to be ordained."
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Home:
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"we would plunge ourselves under the full force of a falling river; if you didn’t brace yourself, the force of the falls would drive you to your knees. But, if you could stand up under it, it felt like you were being scrubbed clean from the inside out."
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1 Corinthians 11: A Paraphrase:
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"Much of what he (Paul) has to say is time bound but the principles are timeless. What follows is a contextual paraphrase of I Corinthians 11:2-16 in the light of recent scholarship."
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Toward a Philosophy of Spirituality in the Arts:
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"...the most “worshipful” painting we can produce might be one which tells the truth so well that it summons the viewer to the same kind of appreciation of beauty that is called forth in the face of the original."
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Fact & Spin in the Da Vinci Code:
Dr. Bruce Norquist
"Could it be, as the Council of Nicea and early Church affirmed - that Jesus was: God of Gods, Light of Lights, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father …could it be that he is the one whom humanity has been looking for all these years in their quest for the elusive Grail?" |
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The Da Vinci Code: A Response
Jared Coe
"If Jesus is not divine, then every Christian is living his or her life for nothing. If Jesus remained in the tomb and his resurrection was faked, Christians are chasing a dream that will never be realized." |
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The Passion of Christ:
Bruce Norquist
...the film is not perfect; criticisms of: cinematographic convention, artistry, the craft of story-telling, plot construction, costume design and character development all have their place. But when newspapers transform themselves into platforms of prejudice, even dogs are bound to bark.. |
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Angel Stadium Declaration:
Bruce Norquist
...At the end of the celebration, they all stood together and read the declaration you will find at the end of this letter to help them express their radical commitment to this global spiritual revolution... |
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Trinity Discussion:
Bruce Norquist
...The God whom Jesus came to reveal is relational in nature; at the heart of the Gospel message is a relationship that pulses with life; this life is rooted in the love that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have enjoyed from eternity past. The Bible indicates that the life of God is a life of everlasting love, joy unspeakable and peace that passes all understanding... |
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Being Mocked:
John Piper
...For Christ, enduring the mockery of the cross was the essence of his mission. For a true follower of Christ, enduring suffering patiently for the glory of Christ is the essence of obedience... |
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