Ep. 235 Scot McKnight - Is the Deconstruction Movement a Prophetic Work of the Spirit?

Oct 22, 2024

In this conversation, Scot McKnight, a world-renowned speaker and expert on the historical Jesus, dives into the deconstruction movement in the church, describing it as a prophetic work of the Spirit. He shares his personal journey from a fundamentalist background to a Jesus-centered faith, emphasizing the importance of the 'I Am' statements in reconnecting with Jesus. Surprisingly, many deconstructors are not abandoning faith but are seeking more authentic church experiences. Scot offers insight on navigating disagreements and fostering unity amidst this transformative process.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Faith in Transition: Deconstructing Beliefs

03:12 • 19min

Understanding the I Am Statements in Context

22:21 • 3min

Understanding Jesus Through the I Am Statements

25:34 • 5min

Navigating Faith and Deconstruction

30:11 • 24min

Exploring the Deconstruction Journey and Engaging with Invisible Jesus

54:21 • 3min

In this conversation, Scot McKnight explores the deconstruction movement happening in the church today. Scot argues that this deconstruction is a prophetic work of the Spirit, calling the church back to a more faithful following of Jesus. Scot shares his own personal journey of shedding aspects of his fundamentalist upbringing to find a more Jesus-centered faith. He unpacks how the "I Am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John are key for deconstructors who are seeking to rediscover the true center of Christianity. We also discuss the surprising research showing that the majority of those going through deconstruction are not abandoning their faith, but rather searching for a church that better reflects the teachings and person of Jesus. Scot offers wisdom on navigating disagreements and maintaining unity amidst this transformative movement. If you or someone you know is wrestling with doubts and disillusionment with the institutional church, this conversation offers hope and guidance for finding your way back to the heart of the gospel.

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The Blue Parakeet, The King Jesus Gospel, Revelation for the Rest of Us, numerous commentaries, and is now writing a sixteen-volume series of reflections called The Everyday Bible Study.

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Invisible Jesus

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