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1 | The Sovereignty of God | Ps 103:19 | justme | 124792 | ||
tgc: you bring up some interesting points to the dailogue. I have attended four seminaries. Midwestern Baptist Seminary, Central Baptist Theological, Norther Baptist Seminary, and Trinity Theological. I received two Master degrees. In no place was I told not to say anything that would upset the apple cart. Quite the oppisite is true. I believe one needs to be careful not to generalize, especially if you have not attended seminary. I believe seminary was a wonderful experience that both myself and my wife attended and were extremely fortunate and blessed to have gotten such a rich and rewarding life long, changing oppertunity. I can say we were very selective and made our choice very wisely. Please don't lump seminary education all together, but see that this is most important for todays people desiring to be the best they canbe. justme |
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2 | The Sovereignty of God | Ps 103:19 | Hank | 124795 | ||
Justme: It may be somewhat of an over-simplification to say this [but I'm over-simple myself, or didn't you know? :-)], but I believe that seminaries can be divided into two categories: liberal and conservative. Those seminaries with which you've had first-hand experience are, or at least were, fairly conservative I believe. I come from a communion other than the Southern Baptist of which my wife and I have been members some seven years. The other communion, of which we were members some 40 years, is far more liberal than the Southern Baptist Convention and so are their seminaries, of which I have a fair to middling knowlede, having read a considerable number of essays, sermons and various reports and commentaries written by professors in these seminaries. And I tell the truth when I say that some of the stuff I've read that was written by the very people who are supposed to teach and train young students how to pastor to members of Christ's church would curl the toes of anyone who believes in the authority and inerrancy of Scripture and accepts it as his sole guide to faith and practice. I'm not talking about minor differences in theology here. I'm talking about the bedrock of the Christian faith, the Bible, and the sound exegesis and interpretation of it. Some of these seminary professors, Justme, are so far out of touch with orthodox Christianity that they are on a totally different theological planet. Yes, there are some good seminaries still around, thank the Lord. But there are others that are poisoning the malleable young minds of aspiring preachers and are as apostate as apostate can be. --Hank | ||||||
3 | The Sovereignty of God | Ps 103:19 | justme | 124802 | ||
Hank: I agree with what you have said. Perhaps I need to qualify my thoughts a little more. When Mre. Justme and I were praying about a seminary, we dis some very necessary reasearch. One has to look very careful at the professors, and the statement of faith the school has in place. Whotout doing ones homework on the seminary, or Bible college for that matter, then the experience can turn out to be a disaster, and shatter a persons faith. I would say without a strong solid Biblical faith in Christ, and a well formed theology, any seminary worth it's salt will be a real challenge. My experience at MidWestern was not what would say was good, except my New and Old Testament classes, which were taught by very conserative Biblical teachers. I resented to division caused by some very liberal proffesors and students. Dr. William Coble suggested I consider and pray about Central Baptist Theological Seminary. There I found a love for Missions, and made several trips to Mexico. I believe this gave me a wider understanding of what the SBS and the ABC of the USA was all about and love for both. I personally believe I have been blessed by finding out what those with different liberal theological views think. I think I can dialogue with more knowledge and use my skills better. There are some seminaries that as soon as I herar then named in reference, I know I am dealing with a neo-orthodux. I am sure most church members are mostly unaware of how many professors reject openly the total and complete authority and inerrancy of of the Scriptures. I have observed this in to some degree in what you would consider a very Biblically based Seminary. There have been cases where the teacher lied to get a position and then after tenure they came out to show their true colors. I think it may be a mistake to go to seminary before some practical ministry experience has happened. We expect those in ministry to have some solid ministry experience before entering a Doctorite of Ministry degree program is entered into, why not seminary as well? I fully expect that those who teach or preach a false Christ, will lead many astray. Jesus said not everyone who says Lord is of the Lord. Paul warned that in the last day many will have the head knowledge, but have not been genuinely born again. The example Jesus used about the seed falling on the different soils is how peopl;e have reacted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, from the time of Christ and until He comes again. I have taken to heart the Biblical warning that not many should become teachers, I would think that means pastor's, deacon's, and elder's. To be in ministry is a high calling, and I think far to many are in misistry as a profession, not a calling. Hank, I believe we are on the same wave lenght here. Blessing to you. justme |
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4 | The Sovereignty of God | Ps 103:19 | 6 days | 124808 | ||
Justme and Hank, I just began reading your thread...and had to comment! I agree with both of you. Thank God for conservative Bible colleges but many people are getting so messed up by "Bible" colleges. I went to a "Christian" college...studying business. We had a OT and NT survey class in the degree plan. Day one in OT survey, the ThD pastor/professor made his colors known. He trashed God's Word almost from his opening remarks. All of our tests were essay...you remember the old college blue books, right? Almost every answer I penned went something like this, "The answer you are looking for is this...yadyadyada...now this is what God had to say about it in His Word..." To get his seal of approval, one would usually use about 4-5 pages of a blue book and take about 45 minutes to complete a test. I usually completed each test in about 2 hours and would use 10-12 pages to build my argument. In class discussions, he would ask me where I get my facts...they were in the book he was trying to teach us...the Bible! I agree that it would (sadly) be a good idea for anyone planning to attend cemetary..oops seminary [smile] to be established in their faith. I am glad to hear that some bible colleges still have a committment to God's Word. 6days |
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