04.13.24 EChurch@Wartburg Ask N.T. Wright Anything: What do we mean by heaven, the Resurrection of Jesus and the rapture?

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A Morning Prayer from the Syrian Clementine Liturgy link

O God, Who are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love,
the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection,
Who sends peace to those that receive it;
open to us this day the sea of Your love,
and water us with the plenteous streams from the riches of Your grace.
Make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace.
Kindle in us the fire of Your love; sow in us Your fear;
strengthen our weakness by Your power;
bind us closely to You and to each other in one firm bond of unity;
for the sake of Jesus Christ.
AMEN.

Clement of Rome (c.96) (One of my favorite ancient prayers.) link

We ask you, Master, be our helper and defender.
Rescue those of our number in distress; raise up the fallen;
assist the needy; heal the sick; turn back those of your people who stray;
feed the hungry; release our captives; revive the weak;
encourage those who lose heart.
Let all the nations realize that you are the only God,
that Jesus Christ is your Child, and that we are your people and the sheep of your pasture.
Amen

(This is a Q+A: Something different)

Benediction: Numbers 6:24–26 NIV

The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Amen

Comments

04.13.24 EChurch@Wartburg Ask N.T. Wright Anything: What do we mean by heaven, the Resurrection of Jesus and the rapture? — 2 Comments


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    As always Wright gives a good talk.
    I like Wright because he keeps it simple, doesn’t use a lot of 50 cent terms (bamboozling to the layman), and provides crevices on the rock face for pitons (so to speak).


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    Muff Potter,

    In French this is called Vulgarization – the ability to explain complex concepts and terminology in a way easily understandable by anyone.