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Stanley J. Grenz: Postmodern Evangelical
Theology
Stanley J. Grenz: Postmodern Evangelical
Theology
Jan ParonIWU/MIN 5331/24/11
DRAFT
Jan ParonIWU/MIN 5331/24/11
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Postmodern Evangelical
Theology
1) Post-Individualistic
2) Post-Rationalistic
3) Post –Dualistic
4) Post-
Noeticentric
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Postmodern Evangelical TheologyPostmodern Evangelical Theology
“The postmodern context requires that we embody the gospel in a manner that is post-individualistic, post-rationalistic, post-dualistic, and post-noeticentric” (Grenz, 1996, p. 167).
“The postmodern context requires that we embody the gospel in a manner that is post-individualistic, post-rationalistic, post-dualistic, and post-noeticentric” (Grenz, 1996, p. 167).
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Postmodern Evangelical TheologyPostmodern Evangelical Theology
Note: Chart information and quotes were taken from Stan Grenz’ book, A Primer on Postmodernism.
Note: Chart information and quotes were taken from Stan Grenz’ book, A Primer on Postmodernism.
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1) Post-
Individualist
Gospel
Elevation of the
Individual
Knowledge
Socio-Communitarian
Viewpoint
Community
of
Faith
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A Post-Individualistic GospelA Post-Individualistic Gospel
“The way forward for evangelical ecclesiology in the contemporary context requires a rediscovery of the sense of the church as community” (Grenz, 2006, p. 323)
“The way forward for evangelical ecclesiology in the contemporary context requires a rediscovery of the sense of the church as community” (Grenz, 2006, p. 323)
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1a-Elevation of the Individual(Retain from modernity)
1a-Elevation of the Individual(Retain from modernity)
• God has a concern for the individual Concern
• Individual has responsibility before God Responsibility
• Individual has orientation within the salvation messageOrientation
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1b-Knowledge(Affirm from postmodernity)
1b-Knowledge(Affirm from postmodernity)
• Knowledge merely is not objective, including that of God
Not
Objective
• Knowledge simply is not gained by the neutral, knowing self
Neutral, Knowing Self
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1c-Socio-Communitarian(Affirm from Postmodernity)
1c-Socio-Communitarian(Affirm from Postmodernity)
• God has a concern for the individual Knowing
• Individual has responsibility before God Responsibility
• Individual has orientation within the salvation messageOrientation
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1d-Community of Faith(Affirm from Postmodernity)
1d-Community of Faith(Affirm from Postmodernity)
• Living the Gospel in wholesome, genuine & healing relationships
Living the Gospel
• Inviting others as participants in the Gospel in a community whose loyalty is shown to God
Inviting Others
• Individual has orientation within the salvation message
Drawing Others
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2) Post-
Rati onalisti c
Gospel
Mystery of
God’s Truth
Rethinking of
Functions of Truth
Personal Encounter
andPropositions
Propositions
as
Second-Order Importance
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A Post-Rationalistic GospelA Post-Rationalistic Gospel
“The way forward for evangelical ecclesiology in the contemporary context requires a rediscovery of the sense of the church as community” (Grenz, 2006, p. 323)
“The way forward for evangelical ecclesiology in the contemporary context requires a rediscovery of the sense of the church as community” (Grenz, 2006, p. 323)
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2a-Mystery of God’s Truth(Acknowledge that we need more than intellectual reflection and scientific method to discover every aspect of God’s truth)
2a-Mystery of God’s Truth(Acknowledge that we need more than intellectual reflection and scientific method to discover every aspect of God’s truth)
• Remain reasonable by retaining other dimensions of our being as well Reasonable
• Mystery as fundamental reality of God transcends human rationality
Mystery
• Appeal of gospel must remove limitations of the human intellectual aspect
Appeal
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2b-Rethinking of Functions of Truth(Acknowledge fundamental importance of rational discourse)
2b-Rethinking of Functions of Truth(Acknowledge fundamental importance of rational discourse)
• Rational discourse is importantDiscourse
• Don’t fixate understanding of faith in a propositional approach
Approach
• Show how propositions work in one’s life through social and linguistic constructs
Role
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2c-Personal Encounter w/ Christ(Acknowledge fundamental importance of rational discourse and relationship it being expressed in discourse that are categorical and propositional in nature.)
2c-Personal Encounter w/ Christ(Acknowledge fundamental importance of rational discourse and relationship it being expressed in discourse that are categorical and propositional in nature.)
• Experience & transformation together shape interpretive conceptsWeb of Belief
• Encounter with Christ shapes and molds a personEncounter
• Encounter leads to making sense of propositions by recounting stories of transformative experiences
Understanding
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2d-Propositions as Second-Order
(Acknowledge that we need more than intellectual reflection and scientific method to discover every aspect of God’s truth)
2d-Propositions as Second-Order
(Acknowledge that we need more than intellectual reflection and scientific method to discover every aspect of God’s truth)
• Serve conversion experience & comes out of new experiences as believers
Capacity
• Goal is to affirm correct propositions & so others might encounter Christ
Goal
• Intent is to have others understand how the encounter impacts their life.
Intent
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3) Post-
Dualisti c
Gospel
Human Person as
Unified Whole
Nourish Being into
Social and Environmental
Context
Anthropology
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A Post-Dualistic GospelA Post-Dualistic Gospel
A post-dualistic gospel draws “courage from the postmodern critique of modern dualism to develop biblical holism” (Grenz, 2006, p. 171).
A post-dualistic gospel draws “courage from the postmodern critique of modern dualism to develop biblical holism” (Grenz, 2006, p. 171).
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3a-Human Person as Unified Whole(\
3a-Human Person as Unified Whole(\
• Proclaim the Gospel by speaking to the being in his or her entiretyProclamation
• More than emphasizing emotion and affective aspects of Life
Change
• Integrate emotional-affective, bodily-sensual and intellectual-sensual
Involves
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3b-Nourish Back into Social and Environmental Contexts3b-Nourish Back into Social and Environmental Contexts
• Go farther than joining body and soulGo Beyond
• Nourish a person by returning them to social and environmental contexts
Nourish
• Think about individual in isolation & person-in-relationship
Think About
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3c-Anthropology3c-Anthropology
• Take biblical truths seriouslyBiblical Truths
• Identity includes relationship to nature, others, God, and ourselves
Identity
• Speak and minister to people as whole persons & persons-in-relationships (as Christ)
Emphases
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4) Post-
Noeti centric
Gospel
Knowledgeis
Good
Accumulationof
Knowledge
Relevance of
Knowledge
Ancillary Role
of
Knowledge
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A Post-Noeticentric GospelA Post-Noeticentric Gospel
The gospel “must affirm that the goal of our existence encompasses more than just the just the accumulation of knowledge ” (Grenz, 2006, p. 172).
The gospel “must affirm that the goal of our existence encompasses more than just the just the accumulation of knowledge ” (Grenz, 2006, p. 172).
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4a-Knowledge is Good4a-Knowledge is Good
• Center intellectual efforts on knowledge of God Discovery
• Affirm correct thinking is important in sanctification process
Right thinking
• Right beliefs and correct doctrines are vital to Christian living
Beliefs and Doctrines
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4b-Accumulation of Knowledge4b-Accumulation of Knowledge
• Do limit goal to amass knowledge for its own sakeGoal
• Amassing of knowledge is not always inherently goodIllusion
• Knower should seek knowledge for a good result and the fostering of wisdom
Specifics of Knowledge
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4c-Relevance of Knowledge4c-Relevance of Knowledge
• Knowledge should foster proper ordering of activism and quietism
Fosters
• Activism arises from inner resources
Postmodern View
• Holy Spirit helps sustain right actions through His resources
Holy Spirit
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4d-Ancillary Role of Knowledge4d-Ancillary Role of Knowledge
• Beliefs shape our conduct and show in our actionsBeliefs
•Gain knowledge of right doctrine to guide our living please God with our lives
Need
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References
Big soccer. (2009). Hipster Christianity (Retrieved January 24, 2011, from http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1428843.
Christian backgrounds. (n.d.). Background image. Grenz, S. (1996). A Primer on postmodernism. Grand Rapids.
MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company.Grenz, S. (2006). The renewing center. Grand Rapids. MI:
Baker Academic.
References
Big soccer. (2009). Hipster Christianity (Retrieved January 24, 2011, from http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1428843.
Christian backgrounds. (n.d.). Background image. Grenz, S. (1996). A Primer on postmodernism. Grand Rapids.
MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company.Grenz, S. (2006). The renewing center. Grand Rapids. MI:
Baker Academic.