tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post2762078217987321237..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Starting with a Blank SlateErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-39892219394165657242011-04-18T17:52:58.562-04:002011-04-18T17:52:58.562-04:00Steve,
Of course you are right. But then people ...Steve,<br /><br />Of course you are right. But then people begin to teach us...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-42017297005747912842011-04-18T08:58:04.553-04:002011-04-18T08:58:04.553-04:00I think this is where we start when we're born...I think this is where we start when we're born. :)Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-58304571112221330982011-04-16T17:38:51.569-04:002011-04-16T17:38:51.569-04:00Great post. Every generation should attempt to &qu...Great post. Every generation should attempt to "start over" in its understanding of the church & gospel in general. Otherwise, we depend on tradition which, over time, becomes empty. By going to the Scripture with a clean slate we re-discover for ourselves the power of God displayed in Jesus, made known by His people, the church.Erniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489421146061265862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-23853504111893421202011-04-16T16:27:31.130-04:002011-04-16T16:27:31.130-04:00John,
It sure has changed the way I think about t...John,<br /><br />It sure has changed the way I think about the church, and I still have a lot of progress to make.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-47644913515993452442011-04-16T16:21:43.757-04:002011-04-16T16:21:43.757-04:00Eric,
Sola Scriptura! It WILL be eye opening!Eric,<br /><br />Sola Scriptura! It WILL be eye opening!Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-20212532158995026872011-04-16T11:50:14.527-04:002011-04-16T11:50:14.527-04:00Mary,
Thanks for reading and commenting.
I'...Mary,<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting. <br /><br />I'm glad that's the case with Hazel Dell. I wish we could visit some time. I admire any body of believers that is willing to search the bible to inform church life.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-55248896867124308252011-04-16T11:47:42.146-04:002011-04-16T11:47:42.146-04:00Alan,
It sure is difficult to even recognize our ...Alan,<br /><br />It sure is difficult to even recognize our own preconceived ideas about the church much less be willing to let them be challenged by scripture. Of course, it's much easier to see where we think others fail in this than to look at self. <br /><br />Will we let scripture inform church life? I hope I'm willing. I know I have a long way to goo.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-64648128826552862872011-04-16T11:21:53.301-04:002011-04-16T11:21:53.301-04:00Nice article. After reading it I feel strengthene...Nice article. After reading it I feel strengthened to know that Hazel Dell Christian Church is following the attributes you stated.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813202232674058081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-74009889140250269272011-04-16T09:40:49.050-04:002011-04-16T09:40:49.050-04:00Eric,
This is a great post and a great challenge!...Eric,<br /><br />This is a great post and a great challenge! Yes, we all come to Scripture with a certain preconceived idea of what the church should be like. That's impossible to get away from. So, we must be willing to test everything as we read through the pages of Scripture - even those things that we think are of utmost importance - even things that don't relate to church but might relate to "more important" issues. If we're not willing to question everything, then it will probably be difficult for us to change anything.<br /><br />-AlanAlan Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452247058550736803noreply@blogger.com