Steve Macias

PDF: Chapter 3 – Symbolism and WorldviewDownload

Symbolism is not some secondary concern, some mere curiosity. In a very real sense, symbolism is more important than anything else for the life of man. Our symbols create and reinforce our worldview. They pattern our thoughts and lives, often in ways we are not consciously aware. Jordan argues that, “general cultural renewal is impossible apart from recovering the symbolic worldview of the Bible.” (p. 38)

We discuss three special symbols:

WordSacrament Person

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PDF: Chapter Two – The Purpose of the WorldDownload

Book:
Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World by James B. Jordan

Summary:
The way the Bible uses symbols shows us how to interpret God’s natural revelation. When we see how the Bible speaks of stars, gemstones, lions, lambs, fish, trees, and thorns, we will be able to walk outside and appreciate God’s world. We will also be able to see in the world pictures of human life and society. Since...

In February 2021, I finished 8 books. 18 so far for 2021.

Here’s what I’ve been reading:

Thoughts for Young Men by JC Ryle
Link: https://amzn.to/3qqcOjrHow to Be Unstoppable: A Blueprint for Creating Massive Momentum
Link: https://amzn.to/3ro2J85Heiland by Franklin Sanders
Link: https://amzn.to/30jQQnzSaffron Fascists: India’s Hindu Nationalist Rulers
Link: https://amzn.to/3bl8QnQExpert Secrets by Russell Brunson
Link: https://amzn.to/3rv6qsIBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Link: https://amzn.to/2OrQhp6The 5 Love Languages for Men by Gary Chapman
Link: https://amzn.to/38hevcyGood to Great by Jim Collins
Link: https://amzn.to/30hKvZJ

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Jesus was surely tempted by Satan – tempted to turn stones into bread, tempted to cast himself down from the top of the temple, and tempted to receive the kingdoms of the world. Yet Jesus overcomes Satan’s temptations.

We can sin when offered good things, too. This is the point of Lent after all, that too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing.

Sermon Text – The First Sunday in Lent. (1928 BCP)

The Gospel. St. Matthew iv. 1.

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