Bonhoeffer - A Theological Study

Eric Metaxas, and others, are very much wrong in what they say and teach about Bonhoeffer!

Bonhoeffer – A Reliable Guide?

The Troubling Truth About Bonhoeffer’s Theology - Christian Research Institute

 

I think I've said this before...
You are quite critical of those that have opposing theological views.

When looking at historical figures we best look at them through the lens of time.

We forgive (look past) their weaknesses and emphasize their strengths (what we can learn from them)

(1) They are not here to defend themselves
(2) We haven't walked in their shoes.​

Bonhoeffer exemplified Faith and Action: We can be challenged to live out our faith better by knowing about him and reading his works.

We don't need to follow the beliefs of his denomination (Lutherian) and we don't need to consider his eschatological views, although knowing both help us to better understand his thoughts and actions and his personal ethics.

Rob

 

I am critical about the TEACHINGS and not the PERSON! Please learn to show the difference!

And you LIKED the 2 links that I posted!!!

 

He was all over the place theologically and you probably don't want to use him to learn correct theology. But every Christian should definitely read his chapter on "Cheap Grace" from his book. In addition, his thoughts as he moved from a pacifist to being involved in an assassination attempt on Hitler are good reading for all of us living in modern times as we watch civilization disintegrate.

 

I looked past the messenger and learned something from the message.
(so I changed it to an "Informative")

...and I still think learning about Bonhoeffer is worthwhile.

Rob

 

how comes you LIKED the links in my post, and then removed this? rather strange!

 

thanks for clearing that up

 

As a Lutheran he embraced the doctrine of baptismal regeneration, just as NT Wright (one of the great theologians of our time) does also.

 

I would never use "great theologian" and NT Wright in the same sentence! He is a VERY DANGEROUS man!