I'm shocked -Reply

Mark W. Bassett (mbasset@pcnet.com)
Tue, 26 Sep 1995 12:09:14 -0500
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On Tue, 26 Sep 1995 01:55:58 -0500 (CDT), you wrote:

>>Actually Stan, the Bible says that "the foolishness of preaching" is
>>the means whereby people are saved. Let's trust the word, even if it
>>is not easy (nay impossible) to rationalize.
>
>I disagree.  Preaching must be rationalized by the Bible.  To advocate
>trusting the words of a man even when they are "irrational" is frivolous.

Now, aren't you possibly reading into this a little more than was
written? Again, the Bible says that it is through PREACHING that God
has chosen to save. 

1. I did not say irrational preaching.

2. I certainly did not say non-Biblical preaching.

This came in response to the suggestion that the real instrument of
converting sinners occured in "walking the walk". 

So, whatever else is good, Bro. Chris, I would have to agree that
ESPECIALLY NOW, holding all preaching to a Bible standard is very
important.

However, why should God move in the strong way that He does through
preaching? Well the fact is, preachers don't really understand *why*.
But, we all know he does. Rational? Not really. But it is the chosen
means. Other things play an important part, but in making this
expression, I was pulling the infor from the scriptures, exactly as
you suggest, :)

>When are we going to start taking responsibility for our mouths!!  

Excuse me? Chris, are you also making a reference to me?

>The blood of many souls will stain the hands of foolish, and irresponsible
>preachers.  When the Scripture admonishes us that people are saved by
>the "foolishness of preaching", do not interpret that as a liscence to
>randomly club people over the head and communicate irrational speaking.

Now, WHO did that?

>With love and respect,

Thank you Bro, Crabtree.

In Jesus Christ,



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