tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post8016240306972163381..comments2024-03-10T10:40:32.319-07:00Comments on Pyromaniacs: Briefly: Resurrection Day, singles, sales and modalism ascendentPhil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-52451687476706197252013-04-04T08:47:47.045-07:002013-04-04T08:47:47.045-07:00It is easily distinguished, and has been for many ...It is easily distinguished, and has been for many centuries. The Biblical doctrine has one God who has eternally existed in three distinct persons, each of whom can refer to Himself as "I," and the others as "He" or "You."<br /><br />If your pastor can't help you further with such a Biblically basic and simple issue, you should consider finding another church. The purpose of this post isn't the reinvention of that particular wheel.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-9314953027583572902013-04-04T08:33:03.821-07:002013-04-04T08:33:03.821-07:00The Triune God doctrine cannot be distinguished fr...The Triune God doctrine cannot be distinguished from modalism, except by ad hoc assertions. There is no real difference.<br /><br />If you believe there is a difference please explain it and please do not simply assert that Triunism asserts three divine persons while modalism asserts only one because both systems believe the Godhead is only one being. To assert three persons in one being is ad hoc wishful thinking which makes no sense and if it makes no sense then its adherent must deny the doctrine of private judgment. Drake Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925446446813424725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-46905205941739239522013-04-02T19:06:54.786-07:002013-04-02T19:06:54.786-07:00When Wilson commented about Sambo, he was seemingl...When Wilson commented about Sambo, he was seemingly trivializing something that was anything but trivial to a lot of people. If he knew this, he should've given the benefit of a doubt to those people and not said that. If he had no idea, that's one thing. But he at least knew that it was controversial. We all say things we'd like to have back, but Wilson repeated it in Black and Tan. <br /><br />Now certainly that issue pales (imo) in comparison to other issues with the book and the first book he wrote with the League of the South guy and his whole "paleo-Confederate" perspective. But if nothing else, that issue can at least be pointed out to Wilson if he's ignorant about that. If anything it took away from the argument he was making for a lot of people, and I would think he would want to know that.semijohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188410200321163478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-73130997508809131202013-04-02T18:37:25.789-07:002013-04-02T18:37:25.789-07:00On Phillips, Craig & Dean, this is indeed a di...On Phillips, Craig & Dean, this is indeed a disappointing move on Swindoll's part. I certainly wouldn't invite PCD to my church if I were in his shoes. I think that should go for anyone known to be unclear on any foundational doctrinal/moral truth. With these guys it's sad for me to admit that because I grew up on their music, literally. I've still got their old stuff on my ipod. It's good stuff. But a heretic is a heretic.yankeegospelgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196429275212180022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-64945777793408687632013-04-02T13:45:06.443-07:002013-04-02T13:45:06.443-07:00Web,
Same as how Peter's years of faithful wo...Web,<br /><br />Same as how Peter's years of faithful work didn't give him a pass for separating from the Gentiles when the Jewish leaders came to town. Many seem to forget that we actually have a Biblical example for calling people out publicly for public actions.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13987985549747283669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-38025949627828407102013-04-02T13:27:13.708-07:002013-04-02T13:27:13.708-07:00YGG,
See, that's the difference between one g...YGG,<br /><br />See, that's the difference between one guy who differs with me on a case about which none of us really know all that much but which has become a political football - and another guy who pretty much blows it on basic biblical morality.Tom Chantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485908616177111150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-14874722266059772932013-04-02T13:03:49.135-07:002013-04-02T13:03:49.135-07:00Well Tom, I will say that I don't think slaver...Well Tom, I will say that I don't think slavery writ large was ever meant to be in some sense condoned or enabled by God. And my understanding of Wilson's position is that I would disagree with him there. But honestly, I couldn't see what the problem was with anything else he said. At least not with what I've seen thus far. Meanwhile, Thabiti makes ridiculous claims like that Trayvon was shot for "walking while black," which would be laughable if the case weren't so tragic. According to Zimmermann's side of the story (and there seems to be good evidence from multiple angles that he's not lying) he approached Trayvon, who then assaulted him viciously, provoking Zimmermann to use self-defense. Not exactly "shot for walking while black."yankeegospelgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196429275212180022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-8194866360534823602013-04-02T10:47:06.168-07:002013-04-02T10:47:06.168-07:00Stan, I think that not two days after Dan wrote hi...Stan, I think that not two days after Dan wrote his piece, TGC was up in arms over something Victoria's Secret was doing. The world does what it does best and they went after it, but when a respectable, older Christian man with a broad platform and a history of faithfulness errs as foolishly as he has and leaves folks up to the law of unintended consequences by inviting a group with questionable and dangerous differences in what they believe the scripture says about God to share in his platform, noone peeps. It's almost like if you have a big platform and a history of sticking to what's right, when you mess up on your platform it gives you some kind of "out" - See, I thought from whom much was given much was required... <br /><br /><br /><br />Mr. Swindoll is a man worthy of honor for his faithfulness over the years, but surely that doesn't give him a pass to do his own thing and for us to mind our own business in this situation? Webster Hunt (Parts Man)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04631846083790242392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-86973157435069459432013-04-02T08:37:08.810-07:002013-04-02T08:37:08.810-07:00From Stonebrian Community Church's website:
S...From Stonebrian Community Church's website:<br /><br /><b>Support Stonebriar Missions while enjoying great music on Friday, April 5, 2013 during a concert featuring musical guests, Phillips, Craig & Dean.</b><br /><br />This is a missions fundraising event!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-89442852981947777392013-04-02T08:14:05.622-07:002013-04-02T08:14:05.622-07:00*whew*
I'm glad Stan has done everything that...*whew*<br /><br />I'm glad Stan has done <b>everything</b> that he could!Tom Chantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485908616177111150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-52451552766617541762013-04-02T08:11:48.126-07:002013-04-02T08:11:48.126-07:00Well, and talking about John Piper's hand-gest...Well, and talking about John Piper's hand-gestures. There's that. <i>Someone</i> has to cover that.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-26814685740781415292013-04-02T08:09:44.315-07:002013-04-02T08:09:44.315-07:00Dan,
I think your categories pretty much cover it....Dan,<br />I think your categories pretty much cover it. Given the magnitude of the issue, namely Swindoll's turning a blind eye to modalism in his own church, it is disheartening that others have not taken up the cause. Perhaps they have more important fish to fry like book and/or movie reviews, or maybe covering the new pope.<br /><br />One more thing...<br />Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-87620048260601125322013-04-02T07:55:27.152-07:002013-04-02T07:55:27.152-07:00Then you can say you did what you could. That'...<i>Then you can say you did what you could. That's nothing to sniff at.</i> <br /><br />I'm not sure Stan did <b>everything</b> that he could. Does he always comment "great post!"?<br /><br />(This comment is Frank's fault for recently reminding me of the epic Hitler tweak video.)Tom Chantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485908616177111150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-1775484626142439672013-04-02T07:54:06.288-07:002013-04-02T07:54:06.288-07:00I'm seeing four categories, Stan (and anyone):...I'm seeing four categories, Stan (and anyone):<br /><br />1. Those who are the problem.<br /><br />2. Those who do what they can, or some approximation, about the problem.<br /><br />3. Those who could but don't.<br /><br />4. Those who sneer at and mock Category 2 for even hinting that Category 3 perhaps should consider taking action and, in doing so, both enable, encourage, and thus become part of Category 1.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-77651611434770474942013-04-02T07:53:15.933-07:002013-04-02T07:53:15.933-07:00YGG,
I read it exactly the opposite way. I thoug...YGG,<br /><br />I read it exactly the opposite way. I thought Wilson (<i>Wilson!</i>) engaged in moral banality of the most juvenile and obvious sort. Whatever I think of the deficiencies of his theology, I didn't expect that. <br /><br />But it goes to Dan's broader point, doesn't it? Two people can read the debate and come to completely different conclusions, because both were doing their best, and were still talking past each other.Tom Chantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485908616177111150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-1906951452196336592013-04-02T07:50:45.034-07:002013-04-02T07:50:45.034-07:00Then you can say you did what you could. That'...Then you can say you did what you could. That's nothing to sniff at.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-48974306628705130612013-04-02T07:49:48.213-07:002013-04-02T07:49:48.213-07:00After learning from you about the Chuck Swindoll i...After learning from you about the Chuck Swindoll issue, I emailed his church.<br /><br />Crickets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-66652675188016990522013-04-02T07:09:30.679-07:002013-04-02T07:09:30.679-07:00Wow. I may get in trouble for saying this, but I&#...Wow. I may get in trouble for saying this, but I'm disappointed in Thabiti. The more I read, the more I lean towards Doug's side. I was especially unimpressed by Thabiti's "Racial Insensitivity" installment. He was taking things Wilson had said personally amiss that were appropriate, balanced, needed, and not directed to Thabiti. And it's totally unfair for Thabiti to refer to "the language Wilson felt free to use in description of black women," when Wilson was talking about the kind of language the rappers use! Not to mention his wild overreaction to Wilson's comments about Little Black Sambo. "A potent tool of hatred, oppression and misrepresentation?" Sheesh, what's next, The Little Rascals?<br /><br />The truth is, Christians have tip-toed around the race issue for far too long, and I applaud Wilson for being willing to say what needs to be said, even if it makes him unpopular with some conservative colleagues. yankeegospelgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196429275212180022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-46666622025124329662013-04-02T05:53:24.942-07:002013-04-02T05:53:24.942-07:00Well, I guess that ended up having more in it than...Well, I guess that ended up having more in it than it seemed when I started typing. Maybe there's a lesson there.<br /><br />I'll have to learn it sometime.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.com