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NASB | Ephesians 4:14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:14 So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit]. |
Bible Question: I have read much about liberation theology in recent weeks, what exactly is liberation theology, and why does it present such a challenge to the "western" understanding of Jesus? |
Bible Answer: Hi there. Christianity has many faces, as different aspects of the Bible speak to people's settings. Liberation theology needn't step away from orthodox Chrisitianity, although sometimes it does. The theme of liberation is a writ large throughout the Bible. Think of the the Hebrew's delivery from slavery, or Christ's "manifesto" to preach good news to the poor and restore sight to the blind, set the captives free, etc (see Luke 4:16 ff). As I understand it -- in Central America, the evangelical churches worked to pacify the community, focusing of Christ's otherworldly kingdom. This type of theology plays into the hands of corrupt governments -- so these churches grew with State blessing. Liberation Theology developed in Catholic churches that strove to bring justice to the daily lives of the people. Such elements as land reform are crucial -- and the churches have worked very hard to follow the gospel's cry for justice and mercy. There is a good movie called Romero that follows the life (and martyrdom) of one of these priests. I think that modern evangelical faith often focuses on a "personal Jesus" that, in response to secularism in the society, becomes a matter of private devotion. If you look at Acts, however, following Jesus is shown as radically communal and political. Even in the 19th century in North America, orthodox Christians started all kinds of "justice" initiatives. I feel that this has been lost, as we have given into faith as a private matter --- but liberation theology can re-connect us to that engagement. I hope this helps. |
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