tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post7668591089544929619..comments2023-09-20T04:42:34.757-07:00Comments on presbyterian thoughts: Living Amongst GiantsNPEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876228480961585856noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-2523294648962020022007-05-16T07:05:00.000-07:002007-05-16T07:05:00.000-07:00I'm not saying that books aren't interesting or he...I'm not saying that books aren't interesting or helpful but I find that many rely on them way to much. I can think of countless preachers and seminary student preachers who yap about what so and so said 500 years ago but don't bother really explaining scripture in their own words or otherwise. Often they pick the most obscure person to quote, leaving the listener to wonder who he's talking about and why we should care. Interestingly, Ray is one of the few preachers who doesn't do this. <BR/><BR/>In reformed circles, there is an over reliance on the writings of men to the point that I think at times we look to what so and so said about what scripture rather than scripture itself. It's not the case with everyone of course but I find that many fall into this trapsteveandjannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347954290352661635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-8775411175820878882007-05-15T18:50:00.000-07:002007-05-15T18:50:00.000-07:00-By the way, welcome back to the blogoschpfere, si...-By the way, welcome back to the blogoschpfere, sir. <BR/><BR/>-Sven's hitched (she took the vow) and it seemed to go well. <BR/><BR/>-It was very edifying time to talk with Sven's dad as well. He had many good things to say as well as the sermon he preached the following Sabbath after Sven's wedding. He is a minister in the PCA. <BR/><BR/>-Second only to that manna Israel had in the wilderness, dry dusty theology is the food of choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-43139741815686782852007-05-15T18:38:00.000-07:002007-05-15T18:38:00.000-07:00"Many times a good biography of a godly man or wom..."Many times a good biography of a godly man or woman (Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, Mary Winslow) will water us in ways that is unimaginable."<BR/><BR/>Like Thomas Aquinas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-76285355629998040512007-05-15T17:04:00.000-07:002007-05-15T17:04:00.000-07:00Good stuff Nate. I treasure my books and the "frie...Good stuff Nate. I treasure my books and the "friendship" they offer me. I'm link to this, OK?Reformed Renegadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-43525429421109707852007-05-15T13:56:00.000-07:002007-05-15T13:56:00.000-07:00Steve, I would agree that there are only 66 canoni...Steve, I would agree that there are only 66 canonical books. These are the ones that are eternal and God breathed. <BR/><BR/>This does not mean that what pastors in the past have said is unimportant. Would a new convert understand the doctrine of the trinity without Church history's aid? How about the regulative principle of worship? <BR/><BR/>Also, I know of no Reformed preachers or students of theology that replace Scripture with man written books. If I am wrong, please email me with examples. <BR/><BR/>I pray that those who do not add to their spiritual life by reading sound books are the ones that are reading the Scriptures MORE than the rest of us, and having family worship that is MORE spiritual and Christ-centered than those of us who are avid readers. <BR/><BR/>I agree that they are not necessary, but they are very helpful for a well-rounded spiritual life.NPEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876228480961585856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14603359.post-14741866035564643012007-05-15T06:18:00.000-07:002007-05-15T06:18:00.000-07:00There are only 66 books that actually matter. Ever...There are only 66 books that actually matter. Everything else is just the work of sinful men. While they can be interesting and thought provoking, they are not and should never be treated as replacements for scripture. Sadly, many in the church do just this, including many Reformed preachers and believers.steveandjannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347954290352661635noreply@blogger.com