Marcus Borg, a prominent theologian and biblical scholar died on Wednesday (January 21). Although in the end I did not follow his pathway to faith, I did find his books insightful and liberating.  He helped me move from the conservative Evangelical faith of my youth into my adult faith.  His writings, in many ways, enabled me to stay a Christian.  I know many other folk had similar experiences.

As I was reading about him this morning, I came across this amazing quote, which I think sums up an important Christian truth.

So, is there an afterlife, and if so, what will it be like? I don’t have a clue. But I am confident that the one who has buoyed us up in life will also buoy us up through death. We die into God. What more that means, I do not know. But that is all I need to know.

What amazing words!  As a minister I will undoubtedly use them going forward.  Thank you Marcus Borg for all that you have given me and Christ’s church.

Peace,

+Chris.