Forbidden fruit never satisfies. The more we eat, the hungrier we get. We’re at a turning point. Something big’s happening. We’re losing a taste for formulas. The prodigal son is coming to his senses.
Covenant
Covenant relationships are initiated by the Lord for the purpose of bringing two or more people together as one. A covenant is the fivefold structure of authority that specifies: 1) the source of authority, 2) the delegation of authority, 3) the standards of authority, 4) the transfer of authority, 5) the expansion of authority.
Creed
There are two different conceptions of the Church, creeds and tradition. The One-Source View sees the revelation of the Word through creation, in Scripture and by the Spirit as the sole source of revelation. This gives rise to Christlike forms of kingdomculture. The other, the Two-Source View, regards the Church, creeds and tradition as additional sources of revelation. This gives rise to unchristlike forms of subculture and counterculture.