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1 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | Hank | 206900 | ||
Quvmoh :: You end your critique -- which, pardon me, comes across with all the hallmarks of being both shallow and unlearned --of Sinclair Ferguson's quotation posted by Doc with the words, "So what?" -- and that's where I'll begin this post ...... So what do you know about Dr. Ferguson? So what works of his have you read? So what qualifies you to speak so brashly and condescendingly about a godly man whose right to write on the topic in question far exceeds my own and maybe even exceed yours? I've lived 73 years, and yet the keen sense prevails in my soul still that I need to listen to and learn from those to whom the Holy Spirit has given profound insight and upon whom He has shed much light. To shut one's mind to the insight of others isn't wise at all. Dear fellow, I have no idea who you are or what you station in life may be, but I pray you to examine your own heart and think. Think, "Do I need to listen more to what others have to teach me -- to listen long and carefully, and to opine less, if indeed at all, on people and topics about which my knowledge is lacking" Doc and others publish notable quotes from Christian saints, past and present, on this Forum from time to time. They serve many useful purposes, not the least of which is to stimulate us -- to edify our spirits and galvanize us to cast off our lethargy. If they are solidy grounded in Scripture -- and I've yet to see one of Doc's quotations that wasn't -- they are not unlike little sermons, and one would be hard pressed to find fault with them. ....... Quvmoh, if in your reading of this post you get the feeling that this old man has taken you to the wood-shed for a serious talk, you have read it about right. Direct and to the point perhaps, but I assure you it was written without acrimony. My wife and I raised three kids and sometimes I had to take one of them to the wood-shed for a talk. Occasionally they would come back from the shed-talk feeling that I didn't like them at all. But later they realized I loved them dearly. I pray that this little shed-talk with you will be viewed in like manner. Grace to you. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | quvmoh | 206902 | ||
Hank, You're right about one thing. I don't know who Sinclair Ferguson is. I haven't read any of his works and I wouldn't know him if he walked up to me on the street and shook my hand. My post is not to criticize Sinclair Ferguson, but against Doc. What is posted was well thought out and well organized, and I assumed copied well. But I ask again .. So what? As I replied to WOS's comment, How does this article relate to the verse in Jeremiah? I don't know where this article comes from because there isn't a book cited, nor is there a website given, nor is there a date .. nothing. Zilch is given, Hank, about where this comes from other than a Name. All I am asking for is an explanation or insight about how this copied article relates to Jeremiah 23 or vice versa. Is that too much to ask for? This article implies by the title that Bible study is important. How can I study and take it to heart if I don't even know anything about the article or Sinclair Ferguson? What is the context? quvmoh |
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3 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206916 | ||
Wow Q! So much for the Klingon honor system! Perhaps your "library" could use some updating! How disturbing to see such a reaction to someone and something that was meant to edify. The appearance of such would lead one to believe perhaps this goes against your personal belief on the matter. Is that what we are seeing? Steve |
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4 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | quvmoh | 206922 | ||
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5 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | lionheart | 206923 | ||
quvmoh, No, shame on you! Speak your mind by all means do so, but try doing it in a godly manner. Now maybe you can instruct the rest of us in what the standard is for a quality Christian response. In Him, lionheart |
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