Hells Bells - Rob Bell one the hip,cool emergent types of "new" pastors who like dialog, has caused a stir with a book about hell or what appears to be the lack of hell. I tried to read a bit of his stuff a while back and he really turned me off with some of his statements.In Velvet Jesus he more or less makes the virgin birth out to be optional and that pretty much made my mind up about this guys teaching. The gospel he expounds is not biblical period. The sad news is in this post modern , your truth is your truth not mine , it has invaded the Church. Is he a heretic ? If it quakes like a duck and acts like a duck , do the math. If he isn't one ,then at the very least he is in need of correction.
The Sheen is gone - Unless one is living under a rock ,the meltdown of Charlie Sheen ,one of the top paid TV actors for the hit comedy Two and a Half Men , has been everywhere. He has been seen and speaking or should I say ranting to the media. His behavior is one of a man out of control and full of his own ego .As one article commented he is only acting out his world view. I'am my own "god". I'm my own law , I'm bigger than you all. Is that not a fulfilling of what Paul says in Romans 1 , giving the rejecter of God over to ones own lust and depravity. Sheen needs the gospel , just like you and I . We are not different than Sheen , when we were in a state of unbelief . Pray for him instead of laughing at him . Truly sad.
Going ,Going Gone - A former place of employment is closing . Even though I did not leave on very good terms , I did have many a good time before it went sour. It was the best job I ever had in some ways and the worst at the same time. It was a music store , so with all the downloading and change in the industry over the last 10 years it is not surprising. Some charge illegal downloading is the main culprit but numerous studies have shown that in general people who torrent the most , buy more music than those who don't. Plus last year a study showed the 10 most torrented movies were all box office giants and sold well when released on DVD. So that is too simplistic. I have my theories that I may share sometime. But that will be another time.When I was between 12 and 20 , I loved going each week to the local record store to see what new albums where out. Cool times , different times and good memories.
Horton's Magnum Opus - Started to read through Michael Horton's Systematic Theology and it reads really well. I find his style of writing very engaging and clear.Looking forward to sections concerning creation,justification and last things. Now only 980 pages to go . No problem.
Verse Of The Day : [20] For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
(Romans 1:20 ESV)
1 comment:
Just be honest. Just say that you like the comfy chairs, wearing a suit and tie and the music's not bad. Frankly, it's a good way to spend a Sunday morning. Not a bad way to get published, either. No publicity is bad publicity. Well, except in this case. But, don't call yourself a Christian, let alone a Pastor.
Nothing in God's word is untrue. If you say even one thing, about who Jesus said He was, is untrue then He cannot be the Messiah. In order to be the Messiah He had to fulfill all the prophecies. Most especially, the virgin birth. Otherwise, he was not fully man and fully God. If He wasn't that, then we're still lost in our sins.
We cannot save ourselves on our own merits. It says in Romans 3:9-17, "What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known.”
If you don't feel badly for Charlie Sheen, and his family, you have not heart. It is incredibly sad. Pray that God sends someone to minister to him and that He gets some help.
On to the subject of the store. Maybe now, you'll get some closure. You know I love you, but you've really got to let it go, Babe.
Enjoy your new book. It's the size of a large doorstop. He's a good writer. I suggest to people they return their Rob Bell and exchange it for this one. A gospel based book is always better. Love you, Mrs Reg
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