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Creation and Culture Making

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 Joe Kim 1 Comment creation, cultural mandate, Glory, God's glory, Harvey Weinstein, Kline Framework, Reformational Worldview, Roger Ailes, shalom, Suzerain Treaty, The Lord's Prayer

How does a creational worldview inform the Christian approach to culture making?

Church & Ministry Theology & Scripture

Shalom and Worship

March 17, 2017April 13, 2017 Joe Kim 0 Comments corporate worship, justice, Oxegen, praise, shalom, Snow patrol, strength, unity, worship, worship teams, zimra

The real reason that worship heals or strengthens weary hearts is not the song, the musicianship, or the performer. It’s the shalom that is created.

Theology & Scripture

Shalom, A Ginormous Mega-Theme in the Bible

February 24, 2017April 4, 2017 Joe Kim 0 Comments Dutch Reformed, Koinonia, peace, shalom, Well-being

The biggest thing that differentiates The Dutch Reformed from their Scottish Presbyterian kin is in how much and how heavily they emphasize the concept of Shalom.

Culture & Identity Personal Testimonies

A Confucian Trinity Is Not The God of The Bible

January 31, 2017February 1, 2017 Joe Kim 0 Comments Confucianism, EFS, Filial Piety, korean culture, Paternalism, Patriarchy, shalom

The Christ of the New Testament is not a Confucian son of Filial Piety, but a Prince of Shalom. And therein lies the critical difference.