Tag Archives: augustine

Being Human: A Journey of Being & Becoming

Posted on February 12, 2024 by patrickfranklin

“What if being human means being a cosmic émigré – vulnerable, exposed, unsettled, desperate, looking for a home I’ve never been to before?” And then, “What if that someone [the triune God] not only knows where the end of the … Continue reading →

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Further Reflections on Doubt and Faith (post #2)

Posted on July 12, 2022 by patrickfranklin

In my previous post, I discussed the appropriate and helpful role that doubt can sometimes play in genuine Christian life and faith. In this second post, I will reflect on what I think is the basic problem with overemphasizing Doubt … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sends is The God Who Loves (new article on Trinity, Mission, and Participation)

Posted on May 9, 2018 by patrickfranklin

I’ve just published an article on the Trinity, Mission, and Participation (or, more specifically: a trinitarian, participatory approach to missional ecclesiology). It developed out of a paper originally given at a Canadian-American Theological Association conference featuring Michal Gorman as keynote … Continue reading →

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Mission & the Triune God (paper & response, open to the public)

Posted on October 16, 2017 by patrickfranklin

Hey fellow pastors, church leaders, and theological thinkers in the Winnipeg and Steinbach (and broader Hanover) areas. Come on out to Providence tomorrow to stimulate your mind and be refreshed, meet with others, and discuss your thoughts. Perhaps join us … Continue reading →

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Scientific Pursuit as a Form of Worship

Posted on April 12, 2016 by patrickfranklin

Why is ongoing dialogue between faith and science so important? Read my brief article in Eyewitness to find out (pages 14-15) and then join the conversation!

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Participation in God’s Mission conference

Posted on February 1, 2016 by patrickfranklin

On March 19, I will be giving a paper at a theology conference at Northeastern Seminary (the event is co-sponsored by Northeastern and the Canadian Evangelical Theological Association). The keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Gorman and the theme is participation … Continue reading →

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The Lion and the Lamb

Posted on August 7, 2014 by patrickfranklin

“He endured death as a lamb; he devoured it as a lion . . . . in being slain he slew death.” – Augustine, Sermon 375A

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On Reading Genesis ‘Literally’

Posted on February 8, 2014 by patrickfranklin

In many popular debates between ‘creationists’ and ‘scientists’ over questions of origins (such as the recent Ham vs. Nye debate), one very important question rarely comes up. That question is this: How should we read the early chapters of Genesis? … Continue reading →

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