QUOTES ON BOTANICAL EPISTEMOLOGY
I can tell you have a passion for Christ and his Kingdom and a passion to help others “get it.” Thanks wonderful! I don’t have time right now to thoroughly read your curriculum, but I did give it a quick survey and I’ll just say my first impression is that you seem to nail it theologically! I especially like the way you contrast the true kingdom Gospel with the “upside down” version most people are given today.
DR. GREG BOYD
Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church
St. Paul, Minnesota
I’ve had a quick read through of your outline—it is a tour-de-force! I’ve never before seen anyone explain the nature of faith with such a thorough-going use of the analogy of the growth of a tree. The various parallels you describe between the growth of a tree and the believer’s faith I found both creative and controlled, and may well help people appreciate more the nature and importance of faith. In the section dealing with the roots of our understanding you covered a wide range of important aspects of Christian belief and practice, and while this is in outline form it would appear to provide a framework for significant and worthwhile instruction for understanding and discipleship.
DR. COLIN KRUSE
Senior Lecturer in New Testament
Melbourne School of Theology
Dude, this is very very intense.
DR. SCOT MCKNIGHT
Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament
Northern Seminary
This looks promising and fascinating. I think it can help people think about their walk (and growth!) with God. I wish you the best with this project.
DR. DARRELL L. BOCK
Executive Director for Cultural Engagement,
Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement
I can tell you have a passion for Christ and his Kingdom and a passion to help others “get it.” Thanks wonderful! I don’t have time right now to thoroughly read your curriculum, but I did give it a quick survey and I’ll just say my first impression is that you seem to nail it theologically! I especially like the way you contrast the true kingdom Gospel with the “upside down” version most people are given today.
DR. GREG BOYD
Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church
St. Paul, Minnesota
I’ve had a quick read through of your outline—it is a tour-de-force! I’ve never before seen anyone explain the nature of faith with such a thorough-going use of the analogy of the growth of a tree. The various parallels you describe between the growth of a tree and the believer’s faith I found both creative and controlled, and may well help people appreciate more the nature and importance of faith. In the section dealing with the roots of our understanding you covered a wide range of important aspects of Christian belief and practice, and while this is in outline form it would appear to provide a framework for significant and worthwhile instruction for understanding and discipleship.
DR. COLIN KRUSE
Senior Lecturer in New Testament
Melbourne School of Theology
Dude, this is very very intense.
DR. SCOT MCKNIGHT
Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament
Northern Seminary
This looks promising and fascinating. I think it can help people think about their walk (and growth!) with God. I wish you the best with this project.
DR. DARRELL L. BOCK
Executive Director for Cultural Engagement,
Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement
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