I really would love to finish reading this book Love Wins, but some very thoughtful Christian leaders have already done so like this one and others. What makes a heretic? I am a creative and love to ask questions, so Rob Bell is a cool cat in how he operates. He is obviously one of the best communicators out there. But, is he selling something very wrong with his new book? The following interview on MSNBC exposes how Bell thinks. I love the interviewer, a Christian, in that he is asking legitimate questions any pastor should be able to answer.
How does Rob Bell do in your opinion. Is he the “H” word–a heretic? Or, is he a historically orthodox Christian in his responses?
Some guys and myself are reading A.W. Tozer’s The Pursuit of God. One thing notable about most Christian “classics” is that they seem as if they were written today–instead of over 50, 100 or 500 years ago. Of course, the language may give clues to the age of a one of these books, but the Christian journey of faith is something that we share closely with our brothers and sisters who have lived far ahead of us.
Here is one thought I would love to discuss. God is a person.
We have almost forgotten that God is a Person and, as such, can be cultivated as any person can. It is inherent on personality to be able to know other personalities, but full knowledge of one personality by another cannot be achieved in one encounter.
Tozer reminds us that God can be known. In my daily life, it seems easier to figure things out on my own rather than get to know the person of Jesus who can figure things out with me. Or, even better he can simply be with me. After all, he is a person.
How does God being a person change how you live your normal life throughout the day?
It is that time when no matter the financial
or family problems, no matter the turmoil that pervades the
world, for a few brief moments, “all is right in the world.” As
we collapse in sweaty euphoria, we together realize a time
of transcendent wonder. There dawns a realization that we
have indeed been granted the privilege to see the face of a
holy God. — Randy Elrod
Sex, Lies and Religion — A provocative, thoughtful, controversial book by author, blogger and creative Randy Elrod. I have known Randy for nearly a decade and can attest to his passion for seeing people live a life of liberty before God and their church communities. This book, even though it may not reflect all of my personal views, is surely a must-read and certainly a conversation that is lacking in today’s Christian circles.Yes, we talk about sex. But, do we apply theology, thought and a sense of experience in our conversation like Elrod? No, I fear not. This is not a let-me-push-every-button kind of book. Even though there is controversial views, everyone of them is presented with maturity and thoughtfulness. I applaud such a brave work and hope to learn from Elrod even more in the future. It is a good thing that what some of us appreciate being under his mentorship many now can experience.
RT @joeday: Wishing my #recreate12 friends well. Hope you guys have a great time!
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