Comments on: One Paragraph Reviews: Introducing Paul by Michael Bird; Longing For God: Seven Paths of Devotion by Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe

By: iMonk

iMonk — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:43:42 +0000

Lance Athanasius:

That’s great. You’re obviously on your way to proclaiming me a false teacher like 95% of the rest of the internet reformed discernment crowd.

You can comment here, but when you go down that road, you’re done.

In fact, your bizarre description of this blog indicates you are looking for exactly that: proof that I’m an emissary of Satan. I’m sure you’ll find it.

By: Lance Athanasius

Lance Athanasius — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:17:33 +0000

“why anyone hangs around a blog where they disagree with the majority of what’s written”. Hmmmm. I have been checking this out for the past 2 months at most and have read posts from atheists, agnostics, homosexuals, anti-christians, etc… They were never asked, “Don’t you have something more valuable to do?” I guess from those two statements that I touched a nerve. I understand that in these modern times that those who believe in the authority of scripture alone are under attack and even considered “intolerant”. You are correct. Sola Scriptura is not very popular and not approved by the majority. Yet I will stand with Athanasius, Jonathan Edwards, Richard Baxter, Spurgeon, John Macarthur, and many others who do not accept false teachings.

One of my favorite sections of scripture is Galatians 2:11-14. Peter…”and even Barnabas was Led astray” by the hypocrisy. Paul confronts them, but the outcome is never recorded. He just moves.

By: Aliasmoi

Aliasmoi — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:49:23 +0000

Various discernment ministries and reformed watchblogs have been denouncing Foster as a purveyor of heresy and Catholic mysticism for years.

That seems reason enough to like him. (END QUOTE)

I thought the same thing!

Teenage – that made me laugh!

By: tanegeel

tanegeel — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:01:35 +0000

Various discernment ministries and reformed watchblogs have been denouncing Foster as a purveyor of heresy and Catholic mysticism for years.

That seems reason enough to like him.

By: Tim B

Tim B — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:12:01 +0000

I just finished reading Foster’s other new book, Life With God:Reading The Bible For Spiritual Transformation. The first section is an incredible expose on how and how not to approach the scriptures. As right on as I’ve ever heard. I will be using it for our new disciple classes at our church. Would have saved me a lot of misery if I could have read it 30 years ago.

FYI, you can get a large discount by purchasing this and the one Michael just reviewd at renovare.org

Tim

By: JoanieD

JoanieD — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:04:52 +0000

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/january/26.29.html
There is a very nice six-page article Richard Foster wrote there called “Spiritual Formation Agenda: Three priorities for the next 30 years.” I have yet to read his books, but I have read some of his things on the internet and some things written about him and I would not hesitate to recommend him to folks who want to be living out the love of Jesus.

Do not be afraid to listen to God speak to you in the silence. He will speak to you through the Bible, through the people around you, through your experiences and through silence. Sometimes we need to get away from our daily worries and just be aware of the presence of God. Jesus himself would go off alone at times to talk to his Father and he told us that praying alone brings rewards that we receive in private. There are times for this kind of private praying and times for communal prayer and worship. They each strengthen each other.

By: Teenage Mutant Ninja Tertullian

Teenage Mutant Ninja Tertullian — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:16:03 +0000

Aliasmoi:

http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0805/cults.html

By: Aliasmoi

Aliasmoi — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:49:09 +0000

When has Foster denied the authority of scripture?

By: iMonk

iMonk — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:29:16 +0000

APologies to all for the lack of moderation on the post calling Foster- a fine Christian brother- a false teacher. Perhaps someone can explain to me why anyone hangs around a blog where they disagree with the majority of what’s written. Don’t you have something more valuable to do?

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:34:18 +0000

Well, I’ve walked this pilgrim path with Christ for forty-seven years. I’ve marked up and worn out more “noteless” Bibles than I care to think about. I began with the King James, cut my eye teeth on the ASV and have studied all the others. I’ve come to realize, God’s grace is a whole lot wider than mine.
Rich