tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post5679767615473804491..comments2023-10-30T08:47:31.863-05:00Comments on The Rambling Prophet: A Pertinent QuestionTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-61721889353391352982007-01-17T13:31:00.000-05:002007-01-17T13:31:00.000-05:00It's coming ... I'm saving up.
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BTW ... I refe...It's coming ... I'm saving up.<br />;^)<br /><br />BTW ... I referenced your "challenge" to my manly post on my new one today. Hope you don't mind. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-67857404234612756622007-01-16T20:26:00.000-05:002007-01-16T20:26:00.000-05:00Geoff,
You're telling me "great thoughts"?
Wow!...Geoff,<br /><br />You're telling <i>me</i> "great thoughts"? <br /><br />Wow! <br /><br />I have <i>never</i> thought about that. The CP is one of those things that are just assumed in Baptist life and the legitimacy never questioned...aren't you a heretic or something for doing that, I mean, how dare you think outside of the SB box??? <br /><br />Seriously, I think you are correct. As Southern Baptists, we have cultivated a system where ministry is done by the so-called experts...farmed out...I mean, if you want to do missions in NA, go to NAMB, you need an evangelist, go to COSBE, and so the list goes...<br /><br />I think you have enough fodder here for a new series of posts! I would love to hear additional thoughts on this.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-56533749745433350092007-01-16T19:47:00.000-05:002007-01-16T19:47:00.000-05:00Tony,
Greath thoughts. I consistently attempt to ...Tony,<br />Greath thoughts. I consistently attempt to reinforce the biblical truth that we have been saved to "love and to serve" rather than to "sit and soak."<br /><br />Yet, isn't the self-focused "soaking" of information the atmosphere that we have created in our churches during the last century? We have focused so much upon "equipping the saints," that most of them are now wondering, "What are we equipped for?"<br /><br />I sometimes fear that, in Southern Baptist life, we have exacerbated the mindset with our highly effective Cooperative Program. Have we grown into the mindset that we "hire out" people to do our missions for us ... the "experts?" I really struggle with that.<br /><br />It often seems that, instead of measuring our ministry and need-meeting effectiveness by the number of people touched, we would rather measure the percentage of CP dollars sent. I'm worried...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-45306057052574186312007-01-15T17:02:00.000-05:002007-01-15T17:02:00.000-05:00Gordon,
My studies have led me in the same direct...Gordon,<br /><br />My studies have led me in the same direction. Thanks for stopping by.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-83638659184143845312007-01-15T12:21:00.000-05:002007-01-15T12:21:00.000-05:00Great post, Tony. The more I study the NT expectat...Great post, Tony. The more I study the NT expectations of believers, the more I find that God's highest ideals for us involve our treatment of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-83517284055892986352007-01-13T22:39:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:39:00.000-05:00Brandon,
Hey, thanks for stopping by! I am always...Brandon,<br /><br />Hey, thanks for stopping by! I am always glad to see new faces at my blog. I appreciate your comment and you are welcome here anytime. You are right with us in the thick of this discussion. <br /><br />The John Eldredge quote is spot-on. We should never choose between orthodoxy and orthopraxy, but always strive for a coherent balance between the two.<br /><br />Again, welcome! And thanks for the link to my blog out at The Ephod.<br /><br />Earl,<br /><br />You wouldn't be alone under that table, because I would be huddled up under there with you.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-17416331971585595412007-01-13T22:15:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:15:00.000-05:00Bible study cruises! I know, there is something fi...Bible study cruises! I know, there is something fishy about it -- even though some of my theologian heros do some of those things.<br /><br />I wish I could afford such a thing, and be gluttonous on theological head knowledge and food. Sit with other theological eggheads during dinner. Could you imagine Jesus at one of these things? If I saw him appear, I think I'd slide under the table in embarassment.Earl Flaskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584442452339568792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-44680399443750358282007-01-13T21:52:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:52:00.000-05:00Bible study cruises....
There's a whole blog topic...Bible study cruises....<br />There's a whole blog topic in and of itself!<br /><br />I just had to chime in to say I agree...<br /><br />John Eldredge said in his book, Waking the Dead, "We have been taught that knowledge is the key to success in life. But in the beginning we ate from the tree of knowledge, and it's been killing us ever since.". (That's a paraphrase, not a direct quote) <br /><br />There is a subtle yet crucial difference between the worlds brand of intellectualism and our need to know the word of God. The world's brand of intellectualism with regard to the scriptures brings a sense of superiority to the learner. The wisdom of The Lord brings proper perspective, humility and a desire to serve others and disciple them to a greater intimacy and deeper walk with The Lord...<br /><br />We do waste many kingdom resources that could be better utilized to expand the kingdom rather than our own intellect...<br /><br />Be blessed...<br />BrandonBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185775991624975809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-55008758370826162212007-01-13T20:04:00.000-05:002007-01-13T20:04:00.000-05:00Earl,
You are so right. I made this point over at...Earl,<br /><br />You are so right. I made this point over at Raborn's blog in the comment thread in his post...and we are all in total agreement.<br /><br />Raborn also makes another pertinent point, and something I have been loathe to comment on, is the inordinate overemphasis placed on education; for instance the Bible study cruises. <br /><br />You might be able to afford one of those, but not me!<br /><br />;-)<br /><br />Blessings!Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-16240559680880486832007-01-13T18:42:00.000-05:002007-01-13T18:42:00.000-05:00Tony, I agree! As long as we don't abandon one ove...Tony, I agree! As long as we don't abandon one over the other. Christ also had things to say about those who did not believe and didn't believe who he was. Faith without works is dead. Works without faith, which includes knowledge, is also dead.Earl Flaskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584442452339568792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-37935044426237879062007-01-11T07:39:00.000-05:002007-01-11T07:39:00.000-05:00Raborn,
You're welcome! I am glad you are back fr...<b>Raborn,</b><br /><br />You're welcome! I am glad you are back from being AWOL from the blogosphere.<br /><br />I sincerely believe Matthew 22:37; "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind," but they are all three inextricably wed to the hands! What good is it to know God's word, study God's word, believe God's word (which the demons do), if we don't practice/obey God's word?<br /><br />I have also found that the same is true in my Christian experience about education...when I get my hands dirty, my "spirituality" seems much more significant than just attending/teaching a sterile Bible study.<br /><br /><b>Heather,</b><br /><br />You're welcome, and thanks for commenting! I enjoy your blog, too.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-13750957632837669052007-01-11T02:02:00.000-05:002007-01-11T02:02:00.000-05:00Very edifying post Tony! Thanks for your thoughts...Very edifying post Tony! Thanks for your thoughts!<br /><br />Blessings!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706789859711612387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-65885671696820423942007-01-10T23:46:00.000-05:002007-01-10T23:46:00.000-05:00Great post Tony, and thanks for the nod!
It see...Great post Tony, and thanks for the nod! <br /><br />It seems that within the Church we have bought into the spirit of intellectualism (driven by the world) which says that <b>education</b> is the key to success. Therefore, we invest loads of money into seminars, retreats, conferences, workshops(and whatever else we all like to call them) instead of actually putting our money where our mouth is...into people who need it. <br /><br />As far as Christian education goes, my own life has been impacted on a much deeper level when I have reached out to others than during teachings and seminars. Maybe we should stop spending all of our capital on our own "Biblical education" and instead invest it into changing people's lives...maybe this is actually the REAL education that we are all truly seeking?.?.?Raborn Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554773112202991062noreply@blogger.com