Comments on: Lord, Please Open Our Eyes!

By: Bro. Lawrence D.

Bro. Lawrence D. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:02:16 +0000

Bro. SOwen,

Thank you for the kind words brother! All I can say is that I’m trying to be what you described and it is a constant struggle. If you would, pray for me in the area of accepting blame and false accusations with love (I Corinthians 13:5) instead of retailiation and self-defense. I struggle much in this particular area. Thank you brother!

By: SOwen

SOwen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:23:08 +0000

Gentleman, If I may I feel Bro. Lawrence you have stepped on someones sacred cow. Or at least the way I am reading Howards comments it seems that way. There is nothing wrong with what you posted because it was out of love. Love for the Word and love for His church.
Jesus will be judging the church first. I feel we have become so seeker sensitive in the other direction as to say don’t talk about my favorite preacher etc..
Howard, There will always be times of disagreeing with one another and there will be disappointments in the process.
Please look into what is being said on this post. Bro. Lawrence in the time that I have had interacting with him and seeing his comments on other blogs is a very gentle and humble man.
He is gentle!!
I praise God for men like him.
Steven O.

By: Bro. Lawrence D.

Bro. Lawrence D. — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:53:57 +0000

Bro. Lionel,

That’s what I’m trying to convey in this post. We can and should love one another. Not just when the conversation is over but even while it is going on.

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:28:01 +0000

You know whats funny? When we read Acts 15 what was going on? As believers work through years and years of tradition and theological camps, we should be able to look at some issues and wrestle through them. It is sinful when we divide over such issues or when we refuse to love because we disagree, debating a point of theology is not sinful nor wrong, especially for those who are passionate for God’s truth. I think I am beginning to be frustrated with individuals who want peace. Love doesn’t mean we don’t disagree, it means we accept others in spite of our disagreements, regardless of how passionate they become or how dear they are to us.

By: Bro. Lawrence D.

Bro. Lawrence D. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:50:53 +0000

Bro. Jerry,

I love every professing Christian. This blog is here and meant as just a safe place to exchange thoughts. However, we must be clear on what we are discussing before any real progress can be made. Sorry if things appear contentious!

By: Bro. Lawrence D.

Bro. Lawrence D. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:49:49 +0000

Bro. Howard,

I agree 100%! But I’m still at a loss as to why you are making any of the comments that you are. And there’s the issue of that unanswered question? Any reason for avoiding it?

By the way, perhaps I should have said that you were exhibiting respect of persons in regards to these men and not worship or idolatry. I apologize for the insult.

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:23:05 +0000

This was an interesting exchange.

Howard let me ask you. Can you prove exegetically the expository sermon you so praise MacArthur for? Thanks

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:11:41 +0000

Have we gained each other as friends here, are either of us lost because we disagree on the points mentioned? What should someone like myself take away from this discussion or argument? Do we still love one another? I really gets confusing doesnt it?

By: Howard

Howard — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:49:12 +0000

Hi Lawrence,
Bible teachers who truly proclaim the gospel will have differing opinions which do not impinge on the integrity of the gospel.

Rejoicing in Christ,
Howard

By: Bro. Lawrence D.

Bro. Lawrence D. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:05:19 +0000

Bro. Howard,

I must now declare my specific disagreement with him and the others? Says who? And why? It has nothing to do with the point of the post and since it is apparent that you are a fan of these men, you wouldn’t be able to see it anyway. That IS the point of this post.

Arguing with people like yourself (those who’s biases and man-worshipping loyalties blind them from certain truths) is pointless because if you are to see the truth it will take a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit and not some specific example of mine.

By the way, the revelation that I spoke of in the article pertained to having the Holy Spirit illuminate one’s mind to understand the scriptures not some mystical experience. If you would have actually read the article and not just your idol’s name, you might have picked up on that!

Now, I asked you a specific question which you have not answered. Is John MacArthur wrong about anything? Yes or no?