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]]> By: Chris Johnson http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Chris Johnson Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:42:50 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-305 Gary, Good point….. Paul made it clear to both Timothy and Titus, that the road to vital health in the church is sound doctrine. Sound doctrine that has its basis and function in the gospel of God, not the gospel of pragmatism or political thinking. The current economical pastorate landscape and the call for pragmatism from the pews have caused fear to creep into the Pastor’s study. It appears there are more Pastors today that fear the retribution of their congregations than those that fear the wrath of almighty God. It is much easier to get into the pulpit and teach pragmatically, and tickle the ears of the hearers, than to exegete and expose the cutting truth and blessed hope of God’s Word. Sound doctrine is the key to maturing the Church. It is the responsibility of the overseer of the flock to remain steadfast in his mission to feed the sheep. Thanks for your post, -Chris Gary,

Good point…..

Paul made it clear to both Timothy and Titus, that the road to vital health in the church is sound doctrine. Sound doctrine that has its basis and function in the gospel of God, not the gospel of pragmatism or political thinking. The current economical pastorate landscape and the call for pragmatism from the pews have caused fear to creep into the Pastor’s study. It appears there are more Pastors today that fear the retribution of their congregations than those that fear the wrath of almighty God.

It is much easier to get into the pulpit and teach pragmatically, and tickle the ears of the hearers, than to exegete and expose the cutting truth and blessed hope of God’s Word.

Sound doctrine is the key to maturing the Church. It is the responsibility of the overseer of the flock to remain steadfast in his mission to feed the sheep.

Thanks for your post,
-Chris

]]> By: Gary http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Gary Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:39:13 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-304 This is a great essay. Although Dr. George was approaching this from the perspective of the academy I think his point can also be applied from what has become the opposite perspective. As we artificially separate theology from piety we also find that our evangelism and missions starts to languish. The cold-hearted and rational theologian is mirrored by the passionate and less rational (isn't it surprising to see that "irrational" sounds no better to our ears than "rational?") evangelist who considers all doctrinal study to be a diversion. Yes, both of these are exaggerated stereotypes but go with me on this and look at the point. Can this alienation of the two interwoven parts of our relationship with God have anything to do with our diminishing effectiveness in evangelism and discipleship? This is a great essay. Although Dr. George was approaching this from the perspective of the academy I think his point can also be applied from what has become the opposite perspective.

As we artificially separate theology from piety we also find that our evangelism and missions starts to languish. The cold-hearted and rational theologian is mirrored by the passionate and less rational (isn’t it surprising to see that “irrational” sounds no better to our ears than “rational?”) evangelist who considers all doctrinal study to be a diversion. Yes, both of these are exaggerated stereotypes but go with me on this and look at the point.

Can this alienation of the two interwoven parts of our relationship with God have anything to do with our diminishing effectiveness in evangelism and discipleship?

]]> By: Rick http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Rick Sun, 07 Oct 2007 05:08:12 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-303 Bart, Notice that Dr. George did not advocate Baptist identiy taking a hard-right turn. Rick Bart,

Notice that Dr. George did not advocate Baptist identiy taking a hard-right turn.

Rick

]]> By: Tim G http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Tim G Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:37:02 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-302 Wes and Bart, Thank you for posting this. It is a great read and very applicable today in what we face. Great job! Wes and Bart,
Thank you for posting this. It is a great read and very applicable today in what we face.

Great job!

]]> By: An Aussie Brother http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-294 An Aussie Brother Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:07:07 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-294 WOW I wish someone had told me this stuff in Seminary! This would have stopped our demise into a mild mixture of mysticism, merriement and practical pragmatism, dominated by the writings of Richard Foster (A Celebration of Discipline,) Rick Warren (Purpose Driven whatevers) and Bill Hybels (of the Willow wallow). WOW I wish someone had told me this stuff in Seminary!
This would have stopped our demise into a mild mixture of mysticism, merriement and practical pragmatism, dominated by the writings of Richard Foster (A Celebration of Discipline,) Rick Warren (Purpose Driven whatevers) and Bill Hybels (of the Willow wallow).

]]> By: Joe Stewart http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Joe Stewart Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:19:05 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-287 I remember the first time I read this piece - it put into words what my heart wanted to sing. I remember the first time I read this piece – it put into words what my heart wanted to sing.

]]> By: Chris Johnson http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Chris Johnson Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:35:37 +0000 http://sbctoday.com/2007/10/04/the-renewal-of-baptist-theology/#comment-286 Wes, That was worth the read! (great lunchtime,…. it’s a keeper) Now if that is the Baptist distinctive advocated by this website,… then count me in. Timothy George has at least introduced the subject in a compelling manner. This could actually be reformatted and would be a great injection or replacement to the current “Baptist Faith & Message”. It would give some teeth to the gums that now exist. I believe the struggle would be to have the existing load of Baptist ministers agree on these fundamentals. Thanks again for this one….. This was music to my ears (eyes in this case)!!! -Chris Wes,

That was worth the read! (great lunchtime,…. it’s a keeper)

Now if that is the Baptist distinctive advocated by this website,… then count me in. Timothy George has at least introduced the subject in a compelling manner.

This could actually be reformatted and would be a great injection or replacement to the current “Baptist Faith & Message”. It would give some teeth to the gums that now exist.

I believe the struggle would be to have the existing load of Baptist ministers agree on these fundamentals.

Thanks again for this one….. This was music to my ears (eyes in this case)!!!

-Chris

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