This sermon was preached at Grace UMC on Easter morning during our sunrise service. Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus predicted on many occasions his death and resurrection. We know from the events of this week, the horror that met Jesus. He seemed to know what the religious authorities and government leaders would likely do as he […]
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Go and Tell
Posted: April 12, 2012 by Todd in SermonsTags: easter, girard, matthew 28 1-10, rene girard, resurrection
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Saved from Sacrifice – Book Review
Posted: December 12, 2011 by Todd in Books, TheologyTags: atonement, book reviews, books, girard, mark heim, rene girard, reviews, saved from sacrifice, substitutionary atonement theory
I just finished reading a book that I think has made a big impression on me, Saved from Sacrifice: A Theology of the Cross by Mark Heim. I had read about the “Girardian” perspective on Jesus’s crucifixion various places, mostly, I think on Brian McLaren’s blog and was intrigued and wanted to learn more. Mark […]