New Creation Conversations

New Creation Conversations 100 - Dr. Brent Peterson on the Nature and Theology of the Church

Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Brent Peterson, Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University, discusses his newest book 'The Church' in the Wesleyan Theology series. Topics include the church's connection to the Trinity and the incarnation, the relationship between the church and Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the role of the Holy Spirit in the church, and overcoming insecurity and embracing diversity within denominations.

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Brent Peterson

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The concept of the martyr church challenges the pursuit of success and power, inviting believers to follow Jesus without fear of personal survival or control.

The church should listen to genuine concerns and critiques, engaging in learning, discernment, and addressing issues with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The importance of unity amidst diversity is highlighted, calling for love, hospitality, and openness to embrace different opinions while keeping Jesus central.

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The Concept of the Martyr Church

The book explores the idea of the martyr church, which challenges the notion of success and power in Christianity. The concept is not about seeking physical martyrdom, but about being willing to follow Jesus into the shadow of the cross without fear of death. This contrasts with the empire church, which prioritizes survival and control at all costs. The martyr church invites believers to become radical followers of Christ and emphasizes the importance of unity amidst diversity.

Introduction

3min

The Journey of Faith and Scholarship

24min

The Relationship of the Church to the Trinity and the Incarnation

4min

The Relationship Between the Church and the Crucifixion and Resurrection

3min

The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church

3min

Clergy and Laity: Roles and Responsibilities

10min

Denominations as Orchestra: Overcoming Insecurity and Embracing Diversity

14min

Welcome to episode one hundred of New Creation Conversations. This week’s conversation is with my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Brent Peterson. Brent currently serves as the Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University (where he has been on faculty for the last 15 years). Brent is an alum of NNU, has a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and got his PhD from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary. In addition to his teaching, Brent has been in local ministry in a number of churches and is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He has a great interest in theology related to the church, the formative nature of liturgy, and writes often about the intersection of theology and ecclesiology.

In our conversation we talk about Brent’s newest book – which is also the most recent addition to The Wesleyan Theology Series published by The Foundry – a book simply entitled The Church. It is the first of two contributions Brent is making to that series. In the Spring his volume on the sacraments will also be released. It is a wonderful series, a very helpful book, and (as you would expect from two old friends) a very fun and thoughtful conversation.

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