I grew up in the CRC, and am still here, along with my family. I'm married to Daryl, who has a construction business. I had a CPA license for 10 or so years, then I added EX to the front, and MOM to the back, so now I'm an EX CPA, MOM =). I am MOM to Duncan, Ian and Samantha. Our family also owns a raspberry farm, and in the summers we get to work out there together.
1 Creative/legislative authority over laws / Homily 7; PG 48, p758, ln56; / John 5:17 / αὐθεντίαν / Jesus = Father / God the Father / positive
2 Christ's authentia is supreme, not inferior / Homily 8; PG 48, p769, ln48; / Matt 20:20-23 / αὐθεντίας / seats of honor / Jesus Christ / positive /
3 (spurious per TLG?) / Irresistible mastery over paradise /death / Homily 9; PG 48, p782, ln 48; / Luke 23:43 / αὐθεντίᾳ / thief on cross / Jesus Christ / positive
4 originating absolute authority / command over life/death / Homily 9; PG 48, p783, ln27; / John 11 / αὐθεντίας / raising of Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive
5 Divine sovereignty and equality / Homily 10; PG 48, p787, ln48; / αὐθεντίας / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
6 full, autonomous divine mastery over punishment/reward. / Homily 10; PG 48, p787, ln55; / Matt 25:41 / αὐθεντίας / fire for devil/angels / Jesus Christ / positive
7 exalted divine lordship, masterful rule over judgment / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln11; / Matt 25:34, 41-46 / αὐθεντίας / judgment / eternity / Jesus Christ / positive
8 Sovereign legislative/ judicial authority; Originating Divine power / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln18; / Matt 9:2-6, Matt 5-7 / αὐθεντίας, / Rhetorical question / Jesus Christ / positive
9 Supreme authoritative teaching of Scripture as Divine equal w Lawgiver / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln38; / Matt 5:17-20 / αὐθεντίας / OT laws / Jesus Christ / positive
10 Foundational, originating Divine authority / Homily 10; PG 48, p792, ln1; / Matt 28:18; Mark 1:27 / αὐθεντίας / sovereign actions / Jesus Christ / positive
11 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln48; / John 5:19-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίας / αὐθεντίαν; / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
12 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln49; / John 5:19-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίας αὐθεντίαν; / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
13 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln62; / Gen 1:26 / αὐθεντίαν / NT & OT harmony / Jesus Christ / positive
14 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p800, ln29; Phil 2:6-8, / Hebr 1:3 / αὐθεντίαν / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
15 Superior authority / sovereignty / mastery over all / Homily 11; PG 48, p804, ln16; / Matt 5:1-20, 4:23-24; John 21:25 / αὐθεντίας / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
16 Lordly, Supreme mastery (not servile) / Homily 12; PG 48, p809, ln31; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
18 Authentia belongs to superiors, inferiors cannot usurp it / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln10; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Father/Son share authentia / Jesus Christ / positive
19 Authoritative equality w the Father / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln31; / John 5:15-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Proof of Christ's sovereignty / Jesus Christ / positive
20 Authoritative equality w the Father / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln35; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Christ's actions = proof / Jesus Christ / positive
21 delegated power inferior to God's / Homily 1-3; 2062.026, PG 49, p262, ln36 / alludes to 1 Cor 5:5 / αὐθεντίαν / deliver such to satan / satan / limited/ inferior
CHRYSOSTOM'S De paenitentia
22 Divinely given Apostolic authority to speak truth / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln14 / αὐθεντίας / Divinely empowered / Apostle Paul / limited / positive
23 Divine truth has authority / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln28 / αὐθεντίαν / Not autonomous or originator / Paul / Truth / positive
24 Generous Divine authority to forgive / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln34; Matt 9:2-6 / αὐθεντία / Forgiving sins / Truth / Savior / positive
27 Mutual supreme Divine authority / Homily 1-2; 2062.037; PG 50,p464, ln 52; / αὐθεντία / Spirit's unity w Father / Son / Holy Spirit / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S De Maccabeis
28 Virtuous authority, doing what is right / Homily 1-3, 2062.047; PG 50, p627, ln 14; 2 Maccabees 6-7 / αὐθεντίας / Maccabean martyrs / martyrs, elderly / positive /
CHRYSOSTOM'S In quatriduanum Lazarum
29 Lordly command over life and death / 2062.049; PG 50, p643, ln 54; John 11:43 / αὐθεντίαν / Raising Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive/ miraculous
CHRYSOSTOM'S In paralyticum demissum per tectum
30 Co equal sovereignty as the Father / 2062.063; PG 51, p61, ln4; Mark 2:1-12 / Matt 9:1-8 / αὐθεντίαν / Healing paralytic / Jesus Christ / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In principium Actorum
31 authoritative command / Homily 1-4; 2062.064 PG51, p96, ln 2; I Cor 5:1-5 / αὐθεντίας / church discipline / Paul/ Truth / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In illud: Salutate Priscillam et Aquilam
32 domineering, improper teaching authority over husband instead of mutual / Sermons 1-2; 2062.069 PG 51, p192, ln24; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντεῖν / Spousal relationships / Wife / Negative
33 the wife is not prohibited from teaching husband if an unbeliever / Sermons 1-2; 2062.069 PG 51, p192, ln28; 1 Tim 2:13 / αὐθεντίαν / Spousal relationships / Wife / not absolute
CHRYSOSTOM'S Ad Innocentium papam (LETTER TO THE POPE WHEN LEADERS TRIED TO DEPOSE HIM)
37 Delegated virtuous authority / Homily 1-67; 2062.112; PG 54, p539, ln 63 / αὐθεντίαν / Joseph in prison, Gen 39:21-23 / Joseph / positive
38 kingly/royal majesty and authority/ Messianic prophecy of Jesus Christ / Homily 1-67; 2062.112; PG 53, p116, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / Jacob blesses Judah, Gen 49:9 / symbolic lion / positive
39 past action a single, disastrous event based on bad/erroneous teaching / Homily 1-9; 2062.113; PG 54, p594, ln 60; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντεῖν/ past action / the fall of Adam and Eve; Gen 3 / Eve / negative
40 Related to bad teaching/advice / Homily 1-9; 2062.113; PG 54, p595, ln 1; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντίαν / the fall of Adam and Eve; Gen 3 / Eve / negative
45 authentia and exousia; unchallenged rule / 2062.143; PG 55, p213, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / Psalm 104 or 148 / Divine/ God / positive
46 w omnipotent power and authentia over enemies / 2062.143; PG 55, p401, ln 53 / αὐθεντίας / Ps 18/19 or 68/69 / Divine/ God / positive
47 Exousia and authentia by speaking, His word/command! / 2062.143; PG 55, p487, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / Ps 104:32 or similar / Divine/ God / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Matthaeum
48 restrained authentia, praying instead of commanding / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 59 / αὐθεντῶν / re raising Lazarus in John 11 / Jesus Christ / positive
49 abundant, fitting authentia for law-giving, legislative sovereignty / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 60 / αὐθεντίας / Sermon on the Mount Matt 5-7 / Christ as Lawgiver / positive
50 Authoritative teaching "I say to you" / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / Sermon on the Mount Matt 5-8 / Jesus Christ / positive
51 Invincible Power of Jesus / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 62 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 10:16/ sheep & wolves / Jesus Christ / positive
53 Authoritative teaching on marriage & divorce / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 64 / αὐθεντίας / Matt 19:3-9/ divorce / Christ as Lawgiver / positive
54 high responsibility of teaching, misuse brings greater judgment, / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 65 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 23 woes / teachers/scribes / warning: neg or pos
55 the law's legitimate authority, functional dominance / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 66 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 24:20; flee from attack / The law / Sabbath / positive/ neutral
56 Self sufficient lordship in founding the church and delegating the keys / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 67 / αὐθεντίας / Matt 16:16-18; build My church / Jesus Christ / positive
57 / Enduring Divine Presence, Sovereign relationship / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 68 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 28:20; I AM w/ you always / Jesus Christ / positive
58 examples of Jesus speaking with supreme authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 9 / αὐθεντίαν / John 1 & early miracles / Jesus Christ / positive
59 Jesus speaking with Supreme authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 10 / αὐθεντίας / Re Peter -> Cephas / Jesus Christ / positive
60 Increasing/ progressive revelation of Jesus' full authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 11 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Matt 16:16-18; Peter's confession / Jesus Christ / positive
61 Bold, unchallenged Divine authority cleansing the temple / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p139, ln 55 / αὐθεντίας / John 2, turning tables / Jesus Christ / positive
62 Abundant, evident Divine authority in deeds and miracles / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p145 ln 30 / αὐθεντίαν / John 1, calling disciples / Jesus Christ / positive
63 Authoritative, commanding speech over nature and disease / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p217, ln 8 αὐθεντίαν /John 5; "Peace be still" / Jesus Christ / positive
64 Authoritative, yet humbly expressing Divine truths / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p217, ln 36 / αὐθεντίας / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
65 Jesus uses His own Divine dignity/authority strategically / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p222, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
66 Authentia and unspeakable exousia combo again! Over life and death / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p223, ln 8 / αὐθεντίαν / John 5:25; Jesus' voice gives life / Jesus Christ / positive
67 Christ acts with inherent power in unity with the Father / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p232, ln 13 / αὐθεντίᾳ / John 5:19, Sabbath healing / Jesus Christ / positive
68 Christ's authentia is expressed with His agape love and compassionate servant heart / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p242, ln 17 / αὐθεντίᾳ / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
69 Christ's self testimony of Who He is / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p290, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / John 8:18; WHO HE IS / Jesus Christ / positive
70-71 Divine dignity, unity & equality with the Father / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p291, ln 8 & 12 / αὐθεντίαν / John 8:18; WHO HE IS / Jesus Christ / positive
72-74,76 Inherent Divine power/prophetic power / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p345 ln30,46; p357, ln 30; p358, ln 38 / αὐθεντίαν / John 11; raising of Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive
75,78 Divine prophetic power / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p357, ln 58; p396, ln 35 / αὐθεντίας / John 13:38; Peter's denial / Jesus Christ / positive
77 human authority is submitted under Christ / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p367, ln 44 / αὐθεντεῖ / John 12:20-22; consulting Jesus / Andrew / neutral
79,80 Divine sovereignty and equality / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p401-402, ln 36 & 33 / αὐθεντίαν / John 14; Jesus' miracles & works / Jesus Christ / positive
89 souls restrained from independent self rule by Spirit / Homily 1-32; 2062.155; PG 60, p467, ln 22 / αὐθεντεῖν / Rom 7-8; sin vs Holy Spirit / human souls / neutral/ cautionary / In epistulam i ad Corinthios
2.6 bold, firm, strong authority/speak truth to confront falsehood / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 117, line 4 / Acts 13 Elymas the sorcerer / Paul / positive
90 avoiding excessive or arrogant authority, restrained humility / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 123, line 27 / αὐθαδέστερος / 1 Cor 5 judgment re sin situation / Paul / Neutral/ cautionary
104 Paul is speaking from his pastoral heart, not imperial lording it over / Homily 1-12; 2062.161; PG 62, p351, ln34 / αὐθεντίας / Paul's tone / Apostle Paul / neutral/ cautionary
106 avoid controlling, domineering attitude, especially w non believers / Homily 1-12; 2062.161; PG 62, p376, ln 1 / αὐθεντεῖν / Col 4:5; appeal vs aggressive / family of God / negative/ cautionary
2.7 fatherly gentleness instead of commanding mode / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 30 / αὐθεντικῶς / Paul & Timothy / Paul / neutral/ pastoral
107 prohibited action of a woman over a man / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 31 / αὐθεντεῖν / 1 Tim 2:11-12 / a woman / negative/ cautionary
108 Episkope is a noble service, it is not about ruling over others / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p547, ln 42 / αὐθεντίας / 1 Tim 3:1; episkope / anyone/ episkope / neutral/ cautionary
109 Again, Paul avoiding a commanding stance / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p559, ln 40 / αὐθεντίαν / Paul's tone / Apostle Paul / neutral/ cautionary
110 Sometimes need firmer, stronger exhortation for serious matters / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p564, ln 49 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / Apostle Paul / positive
111 Speak with firmness when necessary / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p564, ln 59 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Wisdom with firm teaching / Timothy/ youth / positive
112 Use authentia for common good and salvation of others / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p565, ln 10 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / those who lead / positive
113 Firmer action vs gentleness, to protect the church/community / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 37 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / those who lead / positive
114 misuse freedoms /choices that lead to harm / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 38 / αὐθεντία / harmful choices / young widows / negative/ cautionary
115 a time for authentia, and a time for gentleness / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 39 / αὐθεντίας / Balance with teaching / teacher/ believer / positive
116 a time for authentia, and a time for gentleness / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p591, ln 18 / αὐθεντίας / Balance with teaching / teacher/ believer / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ii ad Timotheum
117 prophetic speaking truth to power / Homily 1-10; 2062.165; PG 62, p622, ln 60 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Bold authority in chains / Apostle Paul / positive
119 Chrysostom silences/controls women's prophetic voices / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 20 / αὐθεντεῖν / women not rule over men / Woman over man / negative/ cautionary
120 prohibits women speaking authoritively over men / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 25 / αὐθεντεῖν / negative/ cautionary
121 authentia paired with exousia for pastoral command and correction / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 26 / αὐθεντίας / Titus 2:15; correcting / Titus / positive
2.78&9 Jesus acts sovereignly w inherent Divine power / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p178, ln 40 / 2x αὐθεντικῶς / Jesus & God the Father / Jesus Christ / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Psalmum 50
130 God's authority/ mercy is greater than the laws power over people / Homily 2 (spurious), 2062.200, PG 55, p579, ln 16 / αὐθεντίαι / Psalm 50/51 / laws / neutral/ spurious
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Psalmum 92 [Spurious.]
131 rule/master / 2062.203; PG 55, p615, ln 5 / αὐθεντῶ / Adam & the fall / Adam / negative/ spurious
Thank you for sharing this. Thankfully there is a healthy shift going on regarding the expression of church ministry, including an emphasis on collaborating and cooperating with one another instead of competing and comparing! This gives space for a beautiful and powerful synergy between brothers and sisters in the family of God.
Something I would like to encourage Thrive/ CRC to consider as part of the paradigm shift is using "ministry leader" instead of "lay leader." Lots of reasons why, but it's something that helps create unity in the family instead of a clergy/laity divide.
oh Carol, what a heartbreaking nightmare for you, your family and community! Prayers for deep healing in your community as the grief and trauma continues long, long after the shooting.
The grief from loss of life, along with continued suffering and trauma of those injured physically and/or emotionally never completely goes away as the deep scars remain but change over time and can become beautiful compassion and sensitivity for the hurting.
Love this, Sarah! Thanks for sharing! There are so many amazing experiences, perspectives, and testimonies of how Holy Spirit works in and through us for God's glory and our good!
I'm looking forward to insights, thoughts that others will share on Made New: Life in the Spirit!
This is one of the very beautiful aspects of our Christian faith is that we know that God's Kingdom includes EVERY tribe, tongue, people and nation! This is something to celebrate as we embrace God's inclusive "one another" commands / principles on how we agape love and relate to every tribe, tongue, people and nation! The Case for "One Another" (See These 59 Commands in the Bible) | CRC Network
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I'm going to share the long list of Chrysostom's 100+ uses over several comments...
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
Usages in Chrysostom' s Contra (Against) Anomoes
1 Creative/legislative authority over laws / Homily 7; PG 48, p758, ln56; / John 5:17 / αὐθεντίαν / Jesus = Father / God the Father / positive
2 Christ's authentia is supreme, not inferior / Homily 8; PG 48, p769, ln48; / Matt 20:20-23 / αὐθεντίας / seats of honor / Jesus Christ / positive /
3 (spurious per TLG?) / Irresistible mastery over paradise /death / Homily 9; PG 48, p782, ln 48; / Luke 23:43 / αὐθεντίᾳ / thief on cross / Jesus Christ / positive
4 originating absolute authority / command over life/death / Homily 9; PG 48, p783, ln27; / John 11 / αὐθεντίας / raising of Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive
5 Divine sovereignty and equality / Homily 10; PG 48, p787, ln48; / αὐθεντίας / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
6 full, autonomous divine mastery over punishment/reward. / Homily 10; PG 48, p787, ln55; / Matt 25:41 / αὐθεντίας / fire for devil/angels / Jesus Christ / positive
7 exalted divine lordship, masterful rule over judgment / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln11; / Matt 25:34, 41-46 / αὐθεντίας / judgment / eternity / Jesus Christ / positive
8 Sovereign legislative/ judicial authority; Originating Divine power / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln18; / Matt 9:2-6, Matt 5-7 / αὐθεντίας, / Rhetorical question / Jesus Christ / positive
9 Supreme authoritative teaching of Scripture as Divine equal w Lawgiver / Homily 10; PG 48, p788, ln38; / Matt 5:17-20 / αὐθεντίας / OT laws / Jesus Christ / positive
10 Foundational, originating Divine authority / Homily 10; PG 48, p792, ln1; / Matt 28:18; Mark 1:27 / αὐθεντίας / sovereign actions / Jesus Christ / positive
11 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln48; / John 5:19-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίας / αὐθεντίαν; / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
12 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln49; / John 5:19-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίας αὐθεντίαν; / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
13 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p799, ln62; / Gen 1:26 / αὐθεντίαν / NT & OT harmony / Jesus Christ / positive
14 Supreme authority / sovereignty / mastery / Homily 11; PG 48, p800, ln29; Phil 2:6-8, / Hebr 1:3 / αὐθεντίαν / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
15 Superior authority / sovereignty / mastery over all / Homily 11; PG 48, p804, ln16; / Matt 5:1-20, 4:23-24; John 21:25 / αὐθεντίας / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
16 Lordly, Supreme mastery (not servile) / Homily 12; PG 48, p809, ln31; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / contra ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
17 Co-equal Divine authority / Homily 12; PG 48, p809, ln35; / John 5:17 / αὐθεντίαν / Divine equality / Jesus Christ / positive
18 Authentia belongs to superiors, inferiors cannot usurp it / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln10; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Father/Son share authentia / Jesus Christ / positive
19 Authoritative equality w the Father / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln31; / John 5:15-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Proof of Christ's sovereignty / Jesus Christ / positive
20 Authoritative equality w the Father / Homily 12; PG 48, p810, ln35; / John 5:18-23, 10:30 / αὐθεντίαν / Christ's actions = proof / Jesus Christ / positive
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TBC... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S De diabolo tentatore
21 delegated power inferior to God's / Homily 1-3; 2062.026, PG 49, p262, ln36 / alludes to 1 Cor 5:5 / αὐθεντίαν / deliver such to satan / satan / limited/ inferior
CHRYSOSTOM'S De paenitentia
22 Divinely given Apostolic authority to speak truth / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln14 / αὐθεντίας / Divinely empowered / Apostle Paul / limited / positive
23 Divine truth has authority / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln28 / αὐθεντίαν / Not autonomous or originator / Paul / Truth / positive
24 Generous Divine authority to forgive / Homily 1-9; 2062.027, PG 49, p323, ln34; Matt 9:2-6 / αὐθεντία / Forgiving sins / Truth / Savior / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S De sancta pentecoste
25 exercising autonomous authority / Homily 1-2; 2062.037; PG 50,p464, ln 43; 1 Cor 12:11 / αὐθεντοῦν / Pentecost / Holy Spirit / positive
26 Mutual supreme Divine authority / Homily 1-2; 2062.037; PG 50,p464, ln 44; 1 Cor 12:11 / αὐθεντοῦν / Trinitarian equality / Holy Spirit / positive
27 Mutual supreme Divine authority / Homily 1-2; 2062.037; PG 50,p464, ln 52; / αὐθεντία / Spirit's unity w Father / Son / Holy Spirit / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S De Maccabeis
28 Virtuous authority, doing what is right / Homily 1-3, 2062.047; PG 50, p627, ln 14; 2 Maccabees 6-7 / αὐθεντίας / Maccabean martyrs / martyrs, elderly / positive /
CHRYSOSTOM'S In quatriduanum Lazarum
29 Lordly command over life and death / 2062.049; PG 50, p643, ln 54; John 11:43 / αὐθεντίαν / Raising Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive/ miraculous
CHRYSOSTOM'S In paralyticum demissum per tectum
30 Co equal sovereignty as the Father / 2062.063; PG 51, p61, ln4; Mark 2:1-12 / Matt 9:1-8 / αὐθεντίαν / Healing paralytic / Jesus Christ / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In principium Actorum
31 authoritative command / Homily 1-4; 2062.064 PG51, p96, ln 2; I Cor 5:1-5 / αὐθεντίας / church discipline / Paul/ Truth / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In illud: Salutate Priscillam et Aquilam
32 domineering, improper teaching authority over husband instead of mutual / Sermons 1-2; 2062.069 PG 51, p192, ln24; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντεῖν / Spousal relationships / Wife / Negative
33 the wife is not prohibited from teaching husband if an unbeliever / Sermons 1-2; 2062.069 PG 51, p192, ln28; 1 Tim 2:13 / αὐθεντίαν / Spousal relationships / Wife / not absolute
CHRYSOSTOM'S Ad Innocentium papam (LETTER TO THE POPE WHEN LEADERS TRIED TO DEPOSE HIM)
34 overbearing, coercive, self asserting power / Epistle 1; 2062.094; PG 52, p531, ln24 / αὐθεντίας / Chrysostom' deposition / Arch deacon / negative overreach
35 abuse of power in human conflict / Epistle 1; 2062.094; PG 52, p532, ln15 / αὐθεντίας / Chrysostom expelled / Deacon tyrant / abuse of power
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Genesim
36 Lordly dominion over creation / Homily 1-67; 2062.112; PG 53, p116, ln 59 / αὐθεντίαν / Creation; Genesis 2:19- / 20 / Adam / positive
37 Delegated virtuous authority / Homily 1-67; 2062.112; PG 54, p539, ln 63 / αὐθεντίαν / Joseph in prison, Gen 39:21-23 / Joseph / positive
38 kingly/royal majesty and authority/ Messianic prophecy of Jesus Christ / Homily 1-67; 2062.112; PG 53, p116, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / Jacob blesses Judah, Gen 49:9 / symbolic lion / positive
39 past action a single, disastrous event based on bad/erroneous teaching / Homily 1-9; 2062.113; PG 54, p594, ln 60; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντεῖν/ past action / the fall of Adam and Eve; Gen 3 / Eve / negative
40 Related to bad teaching/advice / Homily 1-9; 2062.113; PG 54, p595, ln 1; 1 Tim 2:12 / αὐθεντίαν / the fall of Adam and Eve; Gen 3 / Eve / negative
TBC...
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TBC... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S De sancta trinitate
41 Co-equal Creative power / Spurious 2062.123; PG 48, p1094, ln 6 / αὐθεντίαν / Creation, Psalm 8:3-4, John 5:17 / Jesus Christ / positive/ spurious
42 The Spirit's attributes match the Father & Son's. / Spurious. 2062.123; PG 48, p1094, ln 7 / αὐθεντίαν / Holy Spirit / positive/ spurious
CHRYSOSTOM'S Expositiones in Psalmos
43 Authentike exousia/supreme authority / 2062.143; PG 55, p121, ln 14 / αὐθεντικὴν / Possibly Psalm 102 or 104 / Son of God/ Christ / positive
44 God's self originating sovereignty / 2062.143; PG 55, p189, ln 52 / αὐθεντίαν / Psalm 7:12 or 45:3-5 / Divine/ God / positive
45 authentia and exousia; unchallenged rule / 2062.143; PG 55, p213, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / Psalm 104 or 148 / Divine/ God / positive
46 w omnipotent power and authentia over enemies / 2062.143; PG 55, p401, ln 53 / αὐθεντίας / Ps 18/19 or 68/69 / Divine/ God / positive
47 Exousia and authentia by speaking, His word/command! / 2062.143; PG 55, p487, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / Ps 104:32 or similar / Divine/ God / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Matthaeum
48 restrained authentia, praying instead of commanding / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 59 / αὐθεντῶν / re raising Lazarus in John 11 / Jesus Christ / positive
49 abundant, fitting authentia for law-giving, legislative sovereignty / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 60 / αὐθεντίας / Sermon on the Mount Matt 5-7 / Christ as Lawgiver / positive
50 Authoritative teaching "I say to you" / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / Sermon on the Mount Matt 5-8 / Jesus Christ / positive
51 Invincible Power of Jesus / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 62 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 10:16/ sheep & wolves / Jesus Christ / positive
52 overreach, false confidence, presumptious control, self assertion / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 63 / αὐθεντεῖ / Matt 17:14-18/ epilectic boy / boy's father?/ crowd / negative
LINK: CHURCH FATHERS: Homily 57 on Matthew (Chrysostom) My thoughts: I don't agree w this take re the father
53 Authoritative teaching on marriage & divorce / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 64 / αὐθεντίας / Matt 19:3-9/ divorce / Christ as Lawgiver / positive
54 high responsibility of teaching, misuse brings greater judgment, / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 65 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 23 woes / teachers/scribes / warning: neg or pos
55 the law's legitimate authority, functional dominance / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 66 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 24:20; flee from attack / The law / Sabbath / positive/ neutral
56 Self sufficient lordship in founding the church and delegating the keys / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 67 / αὐθεντίας / Matt 16:16-18; build My church / Jesus Christ / positive
57 / Enduring Divine Presence, Sovereign relationship / Homily 1-90; 2062.152; PG 57, col 239, ln 68 / αὐθεντίαν / Matt 28:20; I AM w/ you always / Jesus Christ / positive
TBC...
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CONTINUED... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Joannem
58 examples of Jesus speaking with supreme authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 9 / αὐθεντίαν / John 1 & early miracles / Jesus Christ / positive
59 Jesus speaking with Supreme authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 10 / αὐθεντίας / Re Peter -> Cephas / Jesus Christ / positive
60 Increasing/ progressive revelation of Jesus' full authority / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p43, ln 11 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Matt 16:16-18; Peter's confession / Jesus Christ / positive
61 Bold, unchallenged Divine authority cleansing the temple / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p139, ln 55 / αὐθεντίας / John 2, turning tables / Jesus Christ / positive
62 Abundant, evident Divine authority in deeds and miracles / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p145 ln 30 / αὐθεντίαν / John 1, calling disciples / Jesus Christ / positive
63 Authoritative, commanding speech over nature and disease / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p217, ln 8 αὐθεντίαν /John 5; "Peace be still" / Jesus Christ / positive
64 Authoritative, yet humbly expressing Divine truths / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p217, ln 36 / αὐθεντίας / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
65 Jesus uses His own Divine dignity/authority strategically / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p222, ln 11 / αὐθεντίαν / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
66 Authentia and unspeakable exousia combo again! Over life and death / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p223, ln 8 / αὐθεντίαν / John 5:25; Jesus' voice gives life / Jesus Christ / positive
67 Christ acts with inherent power in unity with the Father / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p232, ln 13 / αὐθεντίᾳ / John 5:19, Sabbath healing / Jesus Christ / positive
68 Christ's authentia is expressed with His agape love and compassionate servant heart / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p242, ln 17 / αὐθεντίᾳ / General truths re Jesus / Jesus Christ / positive
69 Christ's self testimony of Who He is / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p290, ln 61 / αὐθεντίαν / John 8:18; WHO HE IS / Jesus Christ / positive
70-71 Divine dignity, unity & equality with the Father / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p291, ln 8 & 12 / αὐθεντίαν / John 8:18; WHO HE IS / Jesus Christ / positive
72-74,76 Inherent Divine power/prophetic power / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p345 ln30,46; p357, ln 30; p358, ln 38 / αὐθεντίαν / John 11; raising of Lazarus / Jesus Christ / positive
75,78 Divine prophetic power / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p357, ln 58; p396, ln 35 / αὐθεντίας / John 13:38; Peter's denial / Jesus Christ / positive
77 human authority is submitted under Christ / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p367, ln 44 / αὐθεντεῖ / John 12:20-22; consulting Jesus / Andrew / neutral
79,80 Divine sovereignty and equality / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p401-402, ln 36 & 33 / αὐθεντίαν / John 14; Jesus' miracles & works / Jesus Christ / positive
81,82,86 Holy Spirit selecting Barnabas and Saul / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p404, ln 35, 37 / 2x αὐθεντίας / Acts 13:2; Divine selection / Holy Spirit / positive
83 Authoritative speech of Divine equality / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p412, ln 47 / αὐθεντικώτερον / John 15:9-10 abide in Christ / Jesus Christ / positive
84 Jesus authority to give Holy Spirit / Homily 1-88; 2062.153; PG 59, p471, ln 5 / αὐθεντίᾳ / John 20:22 / Jesus Christ / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Acta apostolorum
85 Apostolic church decision, authority entrusted to apostles by Christ / Homily 1-55; 2062.154; PG 60, p37, ln 13 (also p34 ln25) / αὐθεντεῖ / Acts 1:15-26; choosing Matthias / Peter / positive
86 communal consent avoiding independent authentikos/ dominance / Homily 1-55; 2062.154; PG 60, p34 ln25 / αὐθεντικῶς / Acts 1:15-26; choosing Matthias / Peter / neutral/ restrained
87 humility over dominance / Homily 1-55; 2062.154; PG 60, p37, ln 14 / αὐθεντείαν / Acts 15 Jerusalem council / Apostles / neutral
2.5 avoiding authoritative mode for collegiality shared decision / Homily 1-55; 2062.154; PG 60, p37, ln 15 / αὐθεντικῶς / Acts 15 Jerusalem council / Apostles / neutral/ shared / In epistulam ad Romanos
88 Scriptural authority / Homily 1-32; 2062.155; PG 60, p467, ln 21 / αὐθεντίας / Rom 4, Scriptural authority / Paul / positive
89 souls restrained from independent self rule by Spirit / Homily 1-32; 2062.155; PG 60, p467, ln 22 / αὐθεντεῖν / Rom 7-8; sin vs Holy Spirit / human souls / neutral/ cautionary
TBC...
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CONTINUED... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Romanos
88 Scriptural authority / Homily 1-32; 2062.155; PG 60, p467, ln 21 / αὐθεντίας / Rom 4, Scriptural authority / Paul / positive
89 souls restrained from independent self rule by Spirit / Homily 1-32; 2062.155; PG 60, p467, ln 22 / αὐθεντεῖν / Rom 7-8; sin vs Holy Spirit / human souls / neutral/ cautionary / In epistulam i ad Corinthios
2.6 bold, firm, strong authority/speak truth to confront falsehood / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 117, line 4 / Acts 13 Elymas the sorcerer / Paul / positive
90 avoiding excessive or arrogant authority, restrained humility / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 123, line 27 / αὐθαδέστερος / 1 Cor 5 judgment re sin situation / Paul / Neutral/ cautionary
91 demanding, abusive insistence of rights exploiting others / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 175, ln 6 / αὐθεντίας / 1 Cor 9, Paul's restraint / exploitive teachers / Negative
92 bold, firm, strong authority to correct chaos -> order / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 315, ln 44 / αὐθεντίας / 1 Cor 14; tongues/ prophecy / Paul / positive
93 bold, firm, strong authority to command nations / (homiliae 1-44) {2062.156} – PG 61, p. 368, ln 28 / αὐθεντικώτερον / 1 Cor 16; Paul commands / Paul / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ii ad Corinthios
94 opponents arrogant authority vs Paul milder gentler approach / (homiliae 1-30) {2062.157} – PG 61, p. 556, ln 23 / αὐθεντίας / 2 Cor 11; Paul's opponents / false apostles / negative
95 increased boldness/ confidence in speaking truth / (homiliae 1-30) {2062.157} – PG 61, p. 583, ln 44 / αὐθεντικώτερον / 2 Cor 12; / Paul / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Galatas commentarius
96 Paul used concession, avoids command (authentia authoritative decree) / 2062.158; PG 61, p635, ln 22 / αὐθεντίας / Gal 6:1-2 / Apostle Paul / Neutral/ cautionary
97 greater authentia/confidence in doctrinal correction / 2062.158; PG 61, p647, ln 34 / αὐθεντίας / Gal 1:6 / Apostle Paul / positive
98 the law's authority is dependent, not the supreme authority / 2062.158; PG 61, p655, ln 40 / αὐθεντίαν / the law / Neutral/ cautionary
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Ephesios
99 God's resurrection power and authentia / Homily 1-24; 2062.159; PG 62, p23, ln50 / αὐθεντίαν / Eph 1:19-20; God's power / Divine / God / Positive
100 Paul avoids authoritative emphasis, but chooses to humbly plea / Homily 1-24; 2062.159; PG 62, p55, ln35 / αὐθεντικὸν / Eph 4:1; beseech / Apostle Paul / Neutral/ cautionary
101 Tempered teaching instead of domineering style of commanding / Homily 1-24; 2062.159; PG 62, p87, ln4 / αὐθεντίαν / Eph 4:1; beseech / Apostle Paul / Neutral/ cautionary
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Philippenses
102 prohibited action of women (elderly widows) cannot teach men / Homily 1-15; 2062.160; PG 62, p252, ln37 αὐθεντεῖν / 1 Tim 5 widows / widow/ woman / negative/ cautionary
103 Apostolic authority to correct serious error / Homily 1-15; 2062.160; PG 62, p257, ln5 / αὐθεντίας / False teaching / Apostle Paul / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Colossenses
104 Paul is speaking from his pastoral heart, not imperial lording it over / Homily 1-12; 2062.161; PG 62, p351, ln34 / αὐθεντίας / Paul's tone / Apostle Paul / neutral/ cautionary
105 abusive/domineering aka authentei is forbidden / Homily 1-12; 2062.161; PG 62, p366, ln129 / αὐθέντει/ imperative / husbands / negative
106 avoid controlling, domineering attitude, especially w non believers / Homily 1-12; 2062.161; PG 62, p376, ln 1 / αὐθεντεῖν / Col 4:5; appeal vs aggressive / family of God / negative/ cautionary
TBC...
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CONTINUED... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam i ad Timotheum
2.7 fatherly gentleness instead of commanding mode / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 30 / αὐθεντικῶς / Paul & Timothy / Paul / neutral/ pastoral
107 prohibited action of a woman over a man / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 31 / αὐθεντεῖν / 1 Tim 2:11-12 / a woman / negative/ cautionary
108 Episkope is a noble service, it is not about ruling over others / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p547, ln 42 / αὐθεντίας / 1 Tim 3:1; episkope / anyone/ episkope / neutral/ cautionary
109 Again, Paul avoiding a commanding stance / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p559, ln 40 / αὐθεντίαν / Paul's tone / Apostle Paul / neutral/ cautionary
110 Sometimes need firmer, stronger exhortation for serious matters / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p564, ln 49 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / Apostle Paul / positive
111 Speak with firmness when necessary / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p564, ln 59 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Wisdom with firm teaching / Timothy/ youth / positive
112 Use authentia for common good and salvation of others / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p565, ln 10 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / those who lead / positive
113 Firmer action vs gentleness, to protect the church/community / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 37 / αὐθεντίας / Wisdom with firm teaching / those who lead / positive
114 misuse freedoms /choices that lead to harm / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 38 / αὐθεντία / harmful choices / young widows / negative/ cautionary
115 a time for authentia, and a time for gentleness / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p543, ln 39 / αὐθεντίας / Balance with teaching / teacher/ believer / positive
116 a time for authentia, and a time for gentleness / Homily 1-18; 2062.164; PG 62, p591, ln 18 / αὐθεντίας / Balance with teaching / teacher/ believer / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ii ad Timotheum
117 prophetic speaking truth to power / Homily 1-10; 2062.165; PG 62, p622, ln 60 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Bold authority in chains / Apostle Paul / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Titum
118 Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p672, ln 52 / αὐθεντίας / stop false teachers / elders/ episkope / positive
119 Chrysostom silences/controls women's prophetic voices / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 20 / αὐθεντεῖν / women not rule over men / Woman over man / negative/ cautionary
120 prohibits women speaking authoritively over men / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 25 / αὐθεντεῖν / negative/ cautionary
121 authentia paired with exousia for pastoral command and correction / Homily 1-6; 2062.166; PG 62, p683, ln 26 / αὐθεντίας / Titus 2:15; correcting / Titus / positive
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CONTINUED... LIST OF CHRYSOSTOM'S USE OF THE AUTHENTE FAMILY
Meaning / CHRYSOSTOM Source/Ref / Greek / Context / Referent / POS/NEG/NEUTRAL
CHRYSOSTOM'S In epistulam ad Hebraeos
122 Christ has supreme sustaining authority / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p20, ln 41 / αὐθεντίαν / Jesus Christ / positive
123 Shared Divine governance / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p20, ln 44 / αὐθεντίας / correct Arian ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
124 Christ is equal in honor to the Father / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p21, ln 12 / αὐθεντίαν / correct Arian ESS / Jesus Christ / positive
125 Supreme authoritative speech / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p21, ln 29 / αὐθεντικώτερον / Peter; Matt 16:17-18 / Jesus Christ / positive
126 choose gentleness/humility over commanding power mode over / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p45, ln 19 / αὐθεντίαν implied / Style/tone of exhortation / Author of Hebrews / Neutral/ cautionary
127 we desire vs I command /authentia for relational warmth' / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p86, ln 38 / αὐθεντίας / Style/tone of exhortation / Author of Hebrews / Neutral/ cautionary
128 authoritative rebuke / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p138, ln 29 / αὐθεντίαν / Bold confront- ation of sin / Peter / positive
129 historical power dynamic of Pharaoh / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p178, ln 39 / αὐθεντίαν / Joseph/Pharoah relationship / Pharaoh / neutral
2.78&9 Jesus acts sovereignly w inherent Divine power / Homily 1-34; 2062.168; PG 63 p178, ln 40 / 2x αὐθεντικῶς / Jesus & God the Father / Jesus Christ / positive
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Psalmum 50
130 God's authority/ mercy is greater than the laws power over people / Homily 2 (spurious), 2062.200, PG 55, p579, ln 16 / αὐθεντίαι / Psalm 50/51 / laws / neutral/ spurious
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Psalmum 92 [Spurious.]
131 rule/master / 2062.203; PG 55, p615, ln 5 / αὐθεντῶ / Adam & the fall / Adam / negative/ spurious
CHRYSOSTOM'S In Genesim (sermo 3) [Spurious.]
132 rule/master / 2062.216; PG 56, p533, ln 20 / Adam & Eve/ezer / negative/ spurious
THE END of my list!
TBC with a few follow up thoughts...
Posted in: Missional Drift and Navigating Towards Thriving
Thank you for sharing this. Thankfully there is a healthy shift going on regarding the expression of church ministry, including an emphasis on collaborating and cooperating with one another instead of competing and comparing! This gives space for a beautiful and powerful synergy between brothers and sisters in the family of God.
Something I would like to encourage Thrive/ CRC to consider as part of the paradigm shift is using "ministry leader" instead of "lay leader." Lots of reasons why, but it's something that helps create unity in the family instead of a clergy/laity divide.
Posted in: Missional Drift and Navigating Towards Thriving
Thank you Elaine! Look forward to the next post in this series!
Posted in: When Worship Feels Like A Risk: Navigating Faith After Violence
oh Carol, what a heartbreaking nightmare for you, your family and community! Prayers for deep healing in your community as the grief and trauma continues long, long after the shooting.
The grief from loss of life, along with continued suffering and trauma of those injured physically and/or emotionally never completely goes away as the deep scars remain but change over time and can become beautiful compassion and sensitivity for the hurting.
Posted in: Made New: Life in the Spirit
Love this, Sarah! Thanks for sharing! There are so many amazing experiences, perspectives, and testimonies of how Holy Spirit works in and through us for God's glory and our good!
I'm looking forward to insights, thoughts that others will share on Made New: Life in the Spirit!
Posted in: Principles for Healthy and Respectful Intercultural Engagement in Church Communities
This is one of the very beautiful aspects of our Christian faith is that we know that God's Kingdom includes EVERY tribe, tongue, people and nation! This is something to celebrate as we embrace God's inclusive "one another" commands / principles on how we agape love and relate to every tribe, tongue, people and nation! The Case for "One Another" (See These 59 Commands in the Bible) | CRC Network