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Rev. Eric Burrows-Stone ⳨

Why should those who are #Reformed & #evangelical insist on the importance of #liturgical #worship ?

Because:
1) Worship is always presented as liturgical in the #Bible
2) Liturgical worship is the historic/universal form of the Church’s worship.
3) Liturgical worship is #sacramental - it presents the Gospel not only via the word, but also through the #sacraments ordained by God - and as such it is more faithfully biblical.
4) ALL the magisterial reformers worshipped liturgically.
5) Biblically shaped liturgy is missionally oriented - it shapes the worshipper for/towards #mission .
6) Liturgy is formative of “sticky” #faith : a) because it engages a person’s whole being, it tends to reinforce faith wholistically (not merely intellectually), b) because it is is sacramental the person TANGIBLY encounters God’s #grace , c) because historic liturgy is robustly biblical it soaks the person in Scripture, and d) because it is patterned/repetitive it becomes engrained.

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1stBORNson

Hidden prophecy

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lemm.eeHidden prophecy - lemm.eeEvery story in the Bible is either a story that did happen or will happen. But there is one story that most believe is some sort of metaphor symbolizing God’s love for the church. Why? Because someone else said so? The book itself gives no indication that it’s meant to be treated as a metaphor. In fact when you really read into it it seems quite silly to think of it as metaphor. I’m talking about song of Solomon. SOS 4:11 Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon you really think that this is how God would express his love for you? 🤨 Song of Solomon is a story meant to be taken literally. And if this was a story that already happened then we would know who these two individuals are and their significance to God. But we don’t, therefore it must be prophetic. And the only two people who have been prophesied to come who has not come yet are the two witnesses. And there are two major clues within the story that indicate that this story could only occur in our time. SOS 3:1-2 All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find him. I will get up now and go about the city, through its streets and squares; I will search for the one my heart loves. So I looked for him but did not find him. tell me how someone in ancient times would look for someone while not leaving their bed? In ancient times this is impossible and silly. But in our time in the age of social media and smartphones these verses make sense. SOS 5:6 I opened to my beloved, but my beloved had turned and gone. My soul failed me when he spoke. I sought him, but found him not; I called him, but he gave no answer. He nocked but by the time she answered he was already gone. Then he said something that saddened her. How is it that he’s able to speak to her while not being there? In ancient times not possible. But in our time with cell phones this is possible. Song of Solomon is a story of the two witnesses meeting, falling in love, being separated for a time, then the world witnesses them reunite and marry. If you read my former post you know that I claim that Cain is one of the two witnesses. As for who she is unfortunately the Bible doesn’t give as many clues for her as it did for Cain. But as I said in my former post my insights come from God. And based on what God told me I can say that this woman is Eve and the Virgin Mary. These two have played every role there is to play in each others lives. They’ve been twins, mother and son, father and daughter, in this life they’re best friends. And husband and wife.
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Rev. Eric Burrows-Stone ⳨

The longer I live within, study, and watch the ecclesial scene, the more I have become convinced over the years that any real hope for a effective and fruitful #ecumenism (that really will issue forth reunification of Churches) is going to be found in the episcopal system (i.e. #catholic #orthodox #anglican traditions). It has been hard coming to that conclusion as a #Reformed #christian but it had become increasingly obvious to me. The question is, are Christians who are not part of a #denomination with an episcopate willing to make that shift for the sake of following our Lord’s prayer: “that they all may be one” (John 17:21)? That is a question I have been asking myself.

#theology#pondering
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Henry S. Kuo, Ph.D.

I've been spending a few days in Newark, New Jersey with the good folks at the World Communion of Reformed Churches! #ecumenism #communion #Reformed #theology #church

wcrc.eu/wcrc-gathers-in-newark

@theology @religion

WCRC · WCRC Gathers in Newark to Strategize Global Witness and Communion Ahead of 2025 General Council - WCRCThe World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is currently holding a significant week-long Strategic Programme Planning Group (SPPG) meeting and Communion Statement Drafting Workshop from April 7–13 in Newark, USA. Gathering representatives from across the global Reformed family, the meeting is marked by honest reflection, strategic visioning, and bold commitments to renew and deepen the WCRC’s global witness amid a world in crisis.
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Greg Johnson

William Ames, Puritan minister, discusses aid. 1) Seek to give more to the good. 2) Be not over critical in seeking out faults of the poor. Charity does not easily think of evil. (Love keeps no record of wrongs, even to aid recipients!).

Isn’t much of modern discourse, especially the debate over foreign aid, all about being curiously inquisitive to the hidden fault of the poor?

How can you glorify God with alms?

WILLIAM AMES (1576-1633) Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof "Although we must use diligence, that we may rather aid good than bad, especially if it be likely that our alms may be an occasion, and instrument to those of glorifying God, but to these of sinning, yet we must not therefore be curiously inquisitive to the hidden faults of the poor, for charity doth not easily think evil, 1 Cor 13.5."
#christian#rescue#reformed
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Henry S. Kuo, Ph.D.

I'm now in Hannover, Germany at the headquarters of the @reformedcomunio at the Accra+20 consultation.

#ecumenism #reformed #theology

@theology @theologidons @religion @religidons
wcrc.eu/wcrc-commemorates-two-

WCRC · WCRC Commemorates Two Decades of the Accra Confession in Historic Global Gathering - WCRCIn a landmark gathering of faith leaders, theologians, and justice advocates from across the globe, the Accra+20 High-Level Consultation convened in Hannover from Dec. 3–5, 2024, to commemorate 20 years of the transformative Accra Confession. This high-level consultation reflects on the Confession’s prophetic vision, celebrating its legacy while charting a renewed path toward justice, peace, […]
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Greg Johnson

Peter Stryker, #Reformed Protestant Dutch pastor, on the poor in NYC, living in substandard tenements. It’s a reproach against the rich who should fund housing, at least for the sake of humanity. He actually hopes his words would disturb the slumbers of the rich.

Governor Desantis took action against a town in Florida that was doing the same.

How can you help those in substandard housing?

"Would that it might disturb the slumbers of our wealthy who recline upon downy beds, and luxuriate in spacious parlors ! The crowded, filthy, badly ventilated, wretchedly contrived tenement houses of this city are more than a disgrace to the community. They are a standing reproach against our rich men, who ought, for the sake of humanity, to be using their surplus funds in erecting cheap and comfortable residences for the poor all over the island of Manhattan, and in the suburbs of our city."
#christian#feedingamerica#doagoodturndaily
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