Category Archives: Theology

The old king

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Kerry

Georges Rouault, The Old King (1937);Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania What a dignity (almost obscure) the old king has. We overlook the flowers in his hand. His sympathy runs deep, for he has long battled the darkness within and … Continue reading →

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Torrance Oral History Project

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Kerry

One of the most exciting professional developments of 2019 for me has been the privilege of initiating the “Thomas F. and James B. Torrance Oral History Project” under the auspices of Grace Communion Seminary and the Thomas F. Torrance Theological … Continue reading →

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Love and the Cosmos: Trinitarian Perspectives on Science

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Kerry

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Dancing in the Minefields

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Kerry

Thursday morning, May 2nd, for Wildwood’s young mom’s group, The Well, Candace presented a partly autobiographical talk on the nature of hope: “Dancing in the Minefields: Life Lessons on Learning to Hope.” Two songs by Andrew Peterson anchored the presentation: … Continue reading →

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How to Read T. F. Torrance’s Creational Theology

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Kerry

For the upcoming Torrance retreat at the Firbush Centre of the University of Edinburgh (program), Bob Walker asked me to speak on how Torrance would respond to the question: “Did the Resurrection change the order of nature?” This question is … Continue reading →

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Getting started with Accordance

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Kerry

In previous posts I’ve described how much I appreciate Accordance. The accessible and immensely enjoyable “Lighting the Lamp” video podcast series by Dr. J. has recently featured two brief videos that make a very helpful introduction for anyone contemplating whether … Continue reading →

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Easter theological reading

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Kerry

How quickly 2018 is passing! Now that Easter is here, I want to make a list of the books I’ve read or at least explored in recent years, in order to turn back to them when Lent and Easter roll … Continue reading →

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The nature of the Christian University

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Kerry

Download slides (PDF) March 8. Reception at 6:45; lecture begins at 7:00 pm. John Brown University, Simmons Great Hall. This Thursday I have the privilege of presenting at JBU, invited by my friend Ken Hahn, as part of their biannual … Continue reading →

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T. F. Torrance Theological Fellowship, Boston

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Kerry

On November 17, 2017, Brent Purkaple and I were in Boston for the annual conference of the American Academy of Religion, to give a report at the T. F. Torrance Fellowship annual meeting. The report presented our plan, approved by … Continue reading →

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Echoes of the Word made flesh

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Kerry

Today’s sermon at Crosswalk Community Church (GCI): slides (10 MB) and audio. It’s richly illustrated, so the audio file and slides pdf are inter-related and best experienced together. Two Bible Paradigms was a bulletin insert. Special thanks to pastor Mike … Continue reading →

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Trinitarian theology video discussion group

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Kerry

My Trinitarian Theology page describes the You’re Included series of video conversations, sponsored by Grace Communion International, devoted to practical implications of Trinitarian theology.* Each video is a conversation, not a lecture. Participants include popular writers, teachers, pastors and youth … Continue reading →

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A Desert Parable, The Tree of Life, and The Shack

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Kerry

A Desert Parable A man is standing in the wide-open desert, with sunlight pouring down all around him. Yet his eyes are shut firmly, closed tightly against the light, and he believes himself in darkness. This is the man who … Continue reading →

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