Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Psalm 103:19 ¶ The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 103:19 ¶ The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all [the universe]. |
Subject: The Sovereignty of God |
Bible Note: 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 |