Steve Macias

The Movement of History in James B Jordan’s Through New Eyes. 

Download the chapter here: https://www.stevemacias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Movement.pdf

The Movement of History: “After the fall man entered into a decline.” (p. 167)  

The World of Noah “Covenant Renewal” (Noahic Covenant) 

Christian view of Time is not “cyclical” but linear in liturgical rhythmic patterns. (recreate)Pagan view: ”wheel of time”or seasonal. (reincarnate) 

Ark Symbols: Land vs. Sea; 3 stories; dictated dimensions, wood/tree, dove, Mt. Ararat, warbow

Priest-Kings vs. Babel “Gate of heaven” & “let us make for ourselves a name” & 70 nations. 

The World of the Patriarchs (Abrahamic Covenant) 

“Designating one nation, the Hebrews, to be...

Through New Eyes, Chapters 11-13
Book Link: https://www.stevemacias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TNE-Transformation.pdf

Study Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xn1_vsdko90OH6A6qhfgzEsIr4Fy7ccFHYN6CvmFqCs/edit?usp=sharing

The Process of Transformation Henry Van Til: [Culture] “is the activity of man as image-bearer of his Creator in forming nature to his purposes.” 

The Five & Six-Fold Patterns

CreationJesusBible First, God took hold of the creationJesus took bread. Reader lays hold of word. [blank]Jesus gave thanks. Thanks for the word.Second, God restructured the creation. Jesus broke the bread. Word is broken down by preaching. Third, God distributed His work. Jesus distributed the bread.Word is distributed. Fourth, God evaluated His work.They all tasted it. People evaluate what they hear. Fifth, God enjoyed His workThey remained...

PDF: Chapter 3 – Symbolism and WorldviewDownload

Symbolism is not some secondary concern, some mere curiosity. In a very real sense, symbolism is more important than anything else for the life of man. Our symbols create and reinforce our worldview. They pattern our thoughts and lives, often in ways we are not consciously aware. Jordan argues that, “general cultural renewal is impossible apart from recovering the symbolic worldview of the Bible.” (p. 38)

We discuss three special symbols:

WordSacrament Person

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PDF: Chapter Two – The Purpose of the WorldDownload

Book:
Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World by James B. Jordan

Summary:
The way the Bible uses symbols shows us how to interpret God’s natural revelation. When we see how the Bible speaks of stars, gemstones, lions, lambs, fish, trees, and thorns, we will be able to walk outside and appreciate God’s world. We will also be able to see in the world pictures of human life and society. Since a study of symbolism is so important, it behooves us...

In February 2021, I finished 8 books. 18 so far for 2021.

Here’s what I’ve been reading:

Thoughts for Young Men by JC Ryle
Link: https://amzn.to/3qqcOjrHow to Be Unstoppable: A Blueprint for Creating Massive Momentum
Link: https://amzn.to/3ro2J85Heiland by Franklin Sanders
Link: https://amzn.to/30jQQnzSaffron Fascists: India’s Hindu Nationalist Rulers
Link: https://amzn.to/3bl8QnQExpert Secrets by Russell Brunson
Link: https://amzn.to/3rv6qsIBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Link: https://amzn.to/2OrQhp6The 5 Love Languages for Men by Gary Chapman
Link: https://amzn.to/38hevcyGood to Great by Jim Collins
Link: https://amzn.to/30hKvZJ

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Jesus was surely tempted by Satan – tempted to turn stones into bread, tempted to cast himself down from the top of the temple, and tempted to receive the kingdoms of the world. Yet Jesus overcomes Satan’s temptations.

We can sin when offered good things, too. This is the point of Lent after all, that too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing.

Sermon Text – The First Sunday in Lent. (1928 BCP)

The Gospel. St. Matthew iv. 1.

THEN was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness...