Julian Freeman

Life because of an empty tomb…

September 7, 2008
by Julian Freeman
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Beware the Pendulum

It seems that in theology, as in the rest of life, we’re constantly riding a pendulum. The more we run from doctrinal error that we see in others, the more likely we are to fall into the opposite error ourselves. … Continue reading

May 23, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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The Self-Policing Church

I don’t know why it continues to amaze me, but it does: God is concerned with purity. He hates sin and will not tolerate the arrogance and abomination of sinners in his assembly. Of course, this makes sense, given that … Continue reading

February 27, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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A Tale of Two Churches — Part 1

Rielly’s comments to my last outbreak of praise of Christ’s church got me to thinking. Do I love the ‘C’hurch or the ‘c’hurch? Which is it that holds my affections? As I’ve reflected on the reasons why so many people … Continue reading

January 18, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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Frame’s Generous Orthodoxy

There is considerable overlap between McLaren’s concerns and mine. I too would like to see less doctrinal wrangling in the church and more love. Like McLaren, I think it’s important to learn from traditions other than our own (43-67) and … Continue reading

October 3, 2005
by Julian Freeman
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Misunderstanding McLaren (or, Conversing About the Journey of a Man and the Interpretation of That Journey)

Justin Taylor did this better back in July. I recommend reading that post over mine. That being said, I couldn’t help but notice some serious irony the past few days as I’ve been reading. As Taylor noted, it seems that … Continue reading