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NASB | Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error]. |
Bible Question:
Does anyone have an opinion on the so called, "Emergent Church?" I ask because I happen to attend a church that when I join was simply another church which happened to grow very fast, had a gifted teacher, etc... But nothing spectacular. Since then, over the past few years, the gifted teacher has become very well know, almost an icon in the so called "Emergent Church" movement, although he has never claimed that our church was an "Emergent Church." Needless to say (unfortunately) he has been attacked by several Pastors around the country. My stance among those I meet is that I am not responsible for defending my pastor or church against comments. I will talk and listen, but I am not ever going to get "defensive" and try to argue for a point. I will clarify and ask why they think what they think, but I won't get drawn into an argument. It has bothered me, however, to see that so far every critic I have read or heard has gone to the level of revering to my pastor as "Satan’s agent" or "a clear Heretic" etc... Not one critic I have read so far has refrained from using such vitriolic statements which I interpret as meaning they are so afraid that their critic isn't strong enough on content that they have to use stupid statements to try and reinforce their ideas. One pastor even stated that since my pastor's following was so large, he obviously was not of God and used the same argument to refute Rev. Billy Graham. I’d love to discuss this topic with some of you, since I have anonymity here, and I would like to know what gifted people like you all think. MJH |
Bible Answer: Dear MJH, I am not certain that one can discuss the "Emergent Church" movement without discussing post-modernism. I'd say that there are some good things going on in the hearts and minds of those who are seeking a relevant expression of theology -- although post-moderns wouldn't like the term. Of course, a search for relevance is simply a point of contact with people. The question of relevance really only surfaces among those who are pretty ignorant of Scripture, the redemptive plan of God in history, or even fairly simple philosophy -- please understand that I don't say that in a derogatory tone. However, nothing is more relevant than the Creator speaking to His creation! I'd posit that the subject is far too broad to be dealt with in a forum of this type. I can understand your concern over some of the language people are using. You can find it on both sides of the fence. The following link will provide a series of articles and links that you might find useful. Interestingly enough, it really isn't anything new. The Word is always contends with the philosophy, presuppositions, and world-view of the current culture where ever and when ever it is presented. That's why Augustine, for example, wrote "The City of God" some 1500 years ago. :-) http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/topic/emergingchurch.html God bless you in your study! In Him, Doc |
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