Editorial Introduction
by
Captain Stephen Court
Greetings in Jesus' name, friends. Welcome to
the April/May 2008 edition of Journal of Aggressive
Christianity. To change gears from the popular Vanity Fair
issue immediately preceding we thought we'd tackle some less
popular issues such as liberalism, empire, and hell.
Major Harold Hill starts things off with a piece that is
featured in the Tri-Territorial Theological Forum's second
book in its Exploring Our Foundations series, Sacrifice,
Salvation, Discipleship (available froma Trade near you). It
is called "Sacrifice in (reasonable) Service" and he engages
the old Army maxim, 'better to burn out than to rust out'.
Captain Grant Sandercock-Brown then weighs in to assert, "I Am
Not a Fan of Liberalism." It is fairly self-explanatory but
surprising to some who only know and love the friendly
columnist from The Officer only by his regular one-page
contributions to that magazine.
Sandercock-Brown is the author of a brand new book from a
middle-aged dad to a teen-aged daughter that addresses all the
regular difficult issues in an insightful manner (also
available at a Trade near you).
Nathanael Homewood exhorts us to 'Subvert the Salvo Empire' in
an incendiary piece sure to spur some debate in the corridors
of warriors.
Major Priya Morgan attempts a synthesis of Brengle and Coutts,
asking, 'Does Holiness Have to Have a Brand Name?' Holiness is
an important topic with which each Salvo should wrestle. Where
do you stand?
Captain Michael Ramsay directs us to, 'Be Bold for the Gospel'
in an article based on Philippians.
Cadet Peter Hobbs, on this April 1st, addresses 'Foolish
Worship'. And in a reprint of an article we're guessing barely
any of you have seen, Commissioner Catherine Bramwell-Booth
teaches us on the 'Development of Character' from the 1925
International Training Council lectures.
Matt Kean is wondering why everyone seems so, 'Afraid of
Hell'? Read this in conjunction with the following article.
Captain Andrew Bale wraps up #54 with, 'No Retreating,Hell
Defeating', a piece every JAC regular should read a couple of
times.
All together, there is a lot here to instruct, challenge, and
inspire. Enjoy. But don't keep all the joy to yourself. Share
this issue with ten friends. And keep fighting as Holy
Spirit-empowered, fearless, zealous warriors of our great God
and King.
The editors
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