by Steve Thomason | Jan 12, 2015 | Personal Journal, Personal Updates, postfoundational
I have already stated several times that one key assumption behind the DITB project was that theology is not the process of constructing an abstract, systematic model of God. At least, it shouldn’t be. Unfortunately, much theology is just that. Modern academic...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 9, 2015 | Bible Doodle, Sermons, Visual Preaching
This weekend we are looking at John the Baptist and the Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:1-17. This drawing helped me think through the text. Baptism is not merely a ritual of water. That was John’s baptism. The baptism that Jesus calls us to is a continual process...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 10, 2014 | Bible, Bible Doodle, Personal Journal, Visual Preaching
There is one day left before Bible Mania. I was reviewing my slides this morning and came across the picture of my NRSV Bible. I snapped a photo of the first page of Philippians, and on it is highlighted my life verse. That reminded me of how, when so many things...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 15, 2014 | Personal Journal
Many times people say things like, “We need to get back to the basics,” or, “I wish we could go back to the good old days.” or, “we need to get back to Jesus, or the early church.” I understand the sentiment, but, I wonder. Can you...