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Comment on O God, My Joy by Don Johnson

Don Johnson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:25:48 +0000

Sorry, been out of town for a day and a half.

The poetry of this song is very poor. The theology isn’t a problem at all. I have heard the song performed via recording. The music rescues the very poor poetry.

One objection I have to much that comes out of SoundForth, Majesty, Wilds, etc. is that the poetry just isn’t that good. This is a prime example.

Maranatha!
Don Johnson
Jer 33.3

Comment on Rerun: Al Mohler Explains Why He Withdrew from the “Reclaiming” Conference by Lou Martuneac

Lou Martuneac — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:20:36 +0000

Chris: While I appreciate Mohler having shown some past conviction in regard to separation there is no way to excuse his signing the Manhattan Declaration. The Scriptures compel us to admonish (2 Thess. 3:15) Al Mohler and every brother in Christ who joins with Roman Catholic signatories in The Manhattan Declaration.    Signing on to TMD in fact has these men holding hands with the RCC. This action is a betrayal of the Scriptures that forbid such an unholy alliance (2 Cor. 6:14-17) under ANY circumstance. Their actions do NOT, “honor Him as God.”   The Bible says, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers...” That is a mandate from the Lord God and it is not open to selective interpretation. Just where does Mohler’s first loyalty lie; to God and His Word or to a well-intended social agenda? The biblical mandates are clear. The goal, of course, is to recover an erring brother. Otherwise, we are left with no other option than to “mark and avoid” (Rom. 16:17) Mohler, just as Dave Doran taught in his Gospel-Driven Separation series.   All of this is to preserve the purity of the church and honor the holiness of God. BTW, Mohler signing TMD is not his first foray into this kind of fellowship. He is on record honoring a rank liberal and embracing Billy Graham’s ecumenism. LM

Comment on Rerun: Al Mohler Explains Why He Withdrew from the “Reclaiming” Conference by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:40:05 +0000

I really appreciate the stand that MacArthur, Begg, James White took for the Gospel since that is THE issue. I am disappointed that Dr Mohler signed the agreement since I have a great deal of respect for him – you are right it does not give clarity to the Gospel. Thank you for taking a stand for the Gospel also.

Comment on BJU Thanksgiving Service by Chris

Chris — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:00:10 +0000

I can’t tell you how encouraging your testimony is to me, Karen. Praise the Lord for life-changing power of the gospel. Keep looking Christ-ward, friend! Praise the Lord!

Comment on Rerun: Al Mohler Explains Why He Withdrew from the “Reclaiming” Conference by Chris

Chris — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:56:31 +0000

I haven’t, Bruce. The kicker, I think is the very strong language that describes all of the signers as “Christians” and “followers of Jesus Christ.”

I wish Duncan and Mohler hadn’t signed. I’m encouraged that Begg (among others) didn’t.

Comment on Rerun: Al Mohler Explains Why He Withdrew from the “Reclaiming” Conference by Bruce C

Bruce C — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:26:50 +0000

Chris, I can’t lie. I’m struggling with this one. To unite different faiths and different gospels is one thing. What I am trying to understand is if this is simply an agreement of “faith” based political agenda’s, then I might be able to see the point here. If it is erring on the side of an ecumenical agenda, then I can see the problem. Have you read Steve Camps blog about it?

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Comment on BJU Thanksgiving Service by Karen Hanson

Karen Hanson — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:45 +0000

As a current student at BJU, I was so blessed by the Thanksgiving chapel. “His Robes for Mine” and “My Jesus Fair” were both introduced to the student body earlier in the semester, but coupled with the orchestra, testimonies, and emotion of the time (it has been an especially stressful semester for me), I was brought to tears.
I do not reflect on Christ’s gift to mankind nearly enough everyday, and the songs we sang brought me back to a humble state of, well, nothingness–”joyful grief” as was so aptly said in the song. I too often forget that I am absolutely nothing without Jesus Christ, and it is such a comfort to remember that He is there to hold me up and give me strength–how exhausting it is trying to do everything on my own.
Thank you so much for those songs. I really can’t express in words the blessing they are to me.
Just…thank you.

Comment on O God, My Joy by Chris

Chris — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:14:55 +0000

Can’t imagine why you’d make a comment like that Don. Nothing gained whatsoever.

The content is thrilling and the expression beautiful. Well done, Paul!