Living as a Presbyterian in a Theological Whirlwind

Dr. Charles B. HardwickDirector of Theology, Worship,

and EducationPresbyterian Mission Agency

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Crosswind Controversies “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

--John 3:8

Tailwinds from the Spirit“Then [the Lord] said to me, ‘Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’””

--Ezekiel 37:9

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In the midst of the winds…“Then the Lord answered Job out of the

whirlwind…:‘Where were you when I laid the foundation of

the earth?Tell me, if you have understanding.Who determined its measurements—surely you

know!Or who stretched the line upon it?On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its

cornerstonewhen the morning stars sang togetherand all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?’”

--Job 37:1, 4-7

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