Tony Jones and Sean McDowell
Tony Jones is the U.S. national coordinator of Emergent and the author of five books, including You Converted Me: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Paraclete) and The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life (YS). He’s a volunteer police chaplain in Edina, Minnesota, serves on several youth-advocacy committees in that community, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Youth Ministry and Practical Theology at Princeton.Sean McDowell is the head of the Bible department at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools. He graduated from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master’s degree in theology and philosophy. Sean is also a nationally-recognized communicator—speaking at schools, churches, retreats, camps, and conferences. Sean’s most recent book is Ethics: Being Bold in a Whatever World.
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The Authority of Scripture
- By Tony Jones and Sean McDowell
- Published 07/18/2008
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Sean: Since we’ve started our “Sparks” discussions, Tony, I’ve wondered how our views on the Bible compare. We’ve both expressed concerns about the lack of biblical knowledge today among youth, but I can’t help but wonder, Is it for the same reason?
I’m concerned about the lack of biblical knowledge among young people, because I believe an accurate understanding of the character and nature of God is critical for spiritual formation. This is why I often wonder, Can true health in the church take place apart from accurately handling the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15)? This is why much of my concern about new movements in the church revolves around the de-emphasis on the authority of Scripture.
I’m concerned about the lack of biblical knowledge among young people, because I believe an accurate understanding of the character and nature of God is critical for spiritual formation. This is why I often wonder, Can true health in the church take place apart from accurately handling the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15)? This is why much of my concern about new movements in the church revolves around the de-emphasis on the authority of Scripture.
Reinterpreting the Law
- By Tony Jones and Sean McDowell
- Published 12/26/2007
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One of the most difficult currents of Christian faith that we must navigate is the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. As with so many other things, we tend to err on one side or the other.
