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"By calling ourselves progressive, we mean that we are Christians who have found an approach to God through the life and teachings of Jesus."

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"approach" Or "way"

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Posted 11 November 2006 - 08:00 PM

Bob d, you point about the I AMs in John is similar to what Spong says. He says that the term "I AM" is used for God in parts of the Hebrew scriptures. Therefore, perhaps, Jesus was talking about God, not himself.
It resonates for me. It certainly makes more sense. (IMO, anyway).

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