Quotes by Gary Burge
Gary Burge (b. 1952) — Theologe und Neutestamentler · presbyterianisch · USA
Gary Burge (* 1952) ist ein US-amerikanischer presbyterianischer Neutestamentler und Theologe, der langjährig am Wheaton College sowie am Calvin Theological Seminary lehrte. Bekannt ist er für seine Auslegung des Johannesevangeliums im Licht des antiken Nahost-Kontexts, während seine theologische Kritik am christlichen Zionismus und seine Positionen zum Nahostkonflikt wiederholt Kontroversen auslösten. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Kommentare fundierte historische Hintergründe zur Umwelt Jesu und verbinden wissenschaftliche Exegese mit praxisnaher Auslegung.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: The Bible & the Word of God, Freedom & Truth, Wisdom & Understanding, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption, Church & Congregation
Quotes by Gary Burge
When (we interpret Scripture by focusing) on our inner voice, we risk losing the original voice of Scripture, the historic anchor that has given the church its foundation and faith, and the uniqueness of a moment of historical revelation without parallel to anything we may experience. And evaluating our own experience risks confusing what is subjectively true for me with what is objectively true. Truth (does not) reside in my own temporal experience (but rather in the correct interpretation of the Scriptures).
Gary Burge
The exclusive claim of Christianity about Christ is not centered on our belief that Jesus was right about God. It is centered on our claim that God was fully present in Christ to reconcile the world to Himself (2 Cor. 5:18). It is the theological claim about Jesus (that He is God) that makes the spiritual claims of Jesus potent. Jesus’ words are right because those words are God’s words (Jn. 14:10b). Jesus’ “way” is not superior because it promotes a higher ethic or because it champions values that resonate with our spiritual sensitivities. Jesus’ way is true because in Him we find God drawing us to Himself.
Gary Burge
While exegesis risks becoming a discipline removed from the demands of the pulpit, so homiletics cannot separate itself from hermeneutics. That would power the pulpit by personal inspiration instead of by historical, critical study of the Bible. Hermeneutics and homiletics must remain wed.
Gary Burge
Sources: calvinseminary.edu, wheaton.edu, roncantor.com, thejerusalemconnection.us
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