tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post6073118616523934988..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: I'm Reformed So I Need to Write Something Really Deep Right NowErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-30693654435294042482010-11-07T09:13:50.201-05:002010-11-07T09:13:50.201-05:007drizzles,
We Reformed folks need to watch out. ...7drizzles,<br /><br />We Reformed folks need to watch out. Pride is such a nasty thing.<br /><br />I'm glad you laughed. That makes writing the post worth it.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-36073575644610472272010-11-07T08:56:11.326-05:002010-11-07T08:56:11.326-05:00Thanks for the post. Got me laughing in agreement....Thanks for the post. Got me laughing in agreement.exAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-22671903346808279392010-11-07T08:23:45.860-05:002010-11-07T08:23:45.860-05:00Brian,
Thanks. Humility really is a core charact...Brian,<br /><br />Thanks. Humility really is a core characteristic of followers of Christ. Sadly, we tend to get arrogant about out own doctrine. Doctrine certainly is important, but our doctrine needs to be more than just what we believe about the Trinity. Those beliefs need to work themselves out in how we care for others. God bless.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-9443528336435818972010-11-07T07:57:33.618-05:002010-11-07T07:57:33.618-05:00Eric, I'm not reformed but I do appreciate th...Eric, I'm not reformed but I do appreciate the post - we all need to swallow the humble pill now and again. I appreciate too that emphasis on helping the poor, needy and oppressed - getting all high and lofty about theology won't really help those who need it most will it? Well, I hope you are doing well. Blessings. <br /><br />ps, there is this new book out recently called "the drama of ephesians" and i think you'd really enjoy it. :-) (it is not think and heavy either).Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912653730884160224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-45344264386905323112010-11-04T16:51:50.644-04:002010-11-04T16:51:50.644-04:00John,
I'm going to read it tonight. Thanks.John,<br /><br />I'm going to read it tonight. Thanks.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-4386857934543960692010-11-04T16:34:59.879-04:002010-11-04T16:34:59.879-04:00Eric,
I agree with Arthur regarding Packer's ...Eric,<br /><br />I agree with Arthur regarding Packer's intro. in "the Death of Death....".<br /><br />The book is worth buying just for the introduction!Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-84973537583438545932010-11-04T10:44:36.819-04:002010-11-04T10:44:36.819-04:00Arthur,
I agree about the reading people who we a...Arthur,<br /><br />I agree about the reading people who we agree with and who all agree with each other. The Reformed camp really can close ranks very quickly. I'm thrilled about God's sovereignty, but this doesn't mean we can't learn from others - especially people who write in a language we can understand. I have Owen's "Death of Death" book, too. It's bright yellow and really eye-catching. Too bad I have no idea what he's saying (other than guessing from the title). I'll have to go back and read Packer's intro. - thanks for the tip.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-61270606939650623622010-11-04T10:37:05.010-04:002010-11-04T10:37:05.010-04:00I own Owen's "The Death of Death in the D...I own Owen's "The Death of Death in the Death of Christ" and have never made it past Packer's intro (which is excellent by the way). I also have Francis Turretin's three volume Institutes of Elenctic Theology and can't understand a word of what he is saying but boy do they look good on my bookshelf! I have to admit that in the last couple of years I have learned a whole lot more from "non-Reformed" authors than the Reformed ones. That doesn't mean I find Reformed authors unprofitable to read but I do find that just reading the same authors who endorse each others books actually hampers our maturity in Christ.Arthur Sidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848508095612688493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-82098438084553308822010-11-03T16:15:23.852-04:002010-11-03T16:15:23.852-04:00John,
Ouch. That one stings. How true it is.
I...John,<br /><br />Ouch. That one stings. How true it is.<br /><br />I've been to a few Reformed-type theological conferences, and the bookstores turn into a sort of palace of idolatry. It seems that the more Edwards you read, the better Christian you are. Gag. I'm all for reading good books, but the pride has got to go.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-26388577974117283182010-11-03T16:03:56.158-04:002010-11-03T16:03:56.158-04:00Eric,
How many times I longed to publicly express...Eric,<br /><br />How many times I longed to publicly express your words, I cannot count!<br /><br />Sadly, your words are so true in our neck of the woods.<br /><br />There is a story which goes something like this:<br /><br />Several Arminian folk were talking to Peter at the Pearly Gates. As they looked ahead they realized that there was a lake to cross before entering heaven. There were several people in varying degrees of immersion strung out across the lake. Some were becoming completely submerged.<br /><br />Peter explained that only those who kept their head and shoulders dry would enter heaven.<br /><br />There were a few who were only waist deep,and getting closer to dry land.<br /><br />The question was asked of Peter querying this fact.<br /><br />Peter replied, "Those are of Reformed persuasion and think they can enter Heaven standing on the shoulders of Owen, Edwards, and Spurgeon.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com