Comments on: All Things Are Yours…

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:34:46 +0000

I am just laughing at Trevor’s “egalitarian” comment. Seriously laughing.

Some egals even think for themselves and consider the “one another” verses before they start labeling others, or even themselves. Convictions and understanding from the Scriptures comes with walking with the Lord and His guidance in His Word, by His Spirit. God’s gifts and callings are irrevocable and some (even those with whom we don’t argree with, or who don’t share our gender) have giftings that the Spirit uses for God’s own glory.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:25:52 +0000

As Keller says, “There is no pride like religous pride.” I am certainly guilty of this.

By: Amber Zrust

Amber Zrust — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:09:58 +0000

I think it’s just dad-blamed annoying when people shut off after hearing a certain name! But seriously, it is great spiritual pride that would keep us from hearing and examining anything from someone just because they are a …. Thanks for posting this Chris!

By: Jon Winslow

Jon Winslow — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:34:12 +0000

2 thoughts…

First, I love George MacDonald and have for a while. (Princess and Curdie isn’t quite as good). But I love At the Back of the North Wind and many of his other works.

Second, I too understand this even being out here in Minnesota at Pastor John’s (Piper’s) church it is funny how one student is of R.C. Sproul, another of Macarthur, many of Pastor John, or me with Tim Keller, and how we can argue over doctrine via our preachers. I’ve thought of that verse quite often and it is interesting to see how it doesn’t encourage conversation but you’re right it kills it. People instantly shut off when they realize this temptation.

Thanks Chris – enjoy the read.

By: Matt Zrust

Matt Zrust — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:53:38 +0000

LOL!!!! Trev, I read your comment and seriously just thought, “O my goodness; didn’t he just read Chris’s blog?!” LOL!!!!

By: trevor maitland

trevor maitland — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:04:38 +0000

chris, i was totally tracking with what you were saying… tim keller quote, a little scripture, labeling people, etc.

but then you came to a quote by Gordon Fee. and isn’t he an egalitarian…?

By: Jeff Lacine

Jeff Lacine — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:26:32 +0000

Very edifying, hard to hear, and timely. I just found your blog and look forward to making it a regular read. Thank you for your ministry.

By: Noelle

Noelle — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:34:24 +0000

Thank you! You have summed up much of what I’ve been thinking. Very clear and concise.

By: Matt Zrust

Matt Zrust — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:41:42 +0000

Chris, thank you so much for posting this. All people are guilty of this to one extent or another, but I think that we in the Reformed/”Conservative” camp have the tendency to be quicker to the gun than others who may be more open about such matters. I’ve recently been learning A LOT from men like N.T. Wright, Karl Barth, John Perkins and others of a different theological persuasion than myself, and it is a relief to hear from someone as aged and saged as yourself (wink wink) that this does not mean that I am falling away from grace!

Love you friend.