Open Waters

Glynn gives an explanation of baptism from the view point of Progressive Christianity. It is our response to God's love, not a means to obtain it. "In broad terms there are two understandings of Church, ‘gathered’ and ‘comprehensive’, which are at odds with each other. The former sees Church as those who attend, are on the parish roll, and who participate. Like a club you know who is a part of it and who is not. The latter understanding sees Church as those attendees and non-attendees who try, even occasionally, to live the way of love, justice and compassion known in Jesus. I don’t think you have to be clairvoyant to know which understanding of church I have." Full text and video links at www.stmatthew.org.nz.