Monday, July 31, 2017

Memorial for Dr. Haddon W. Robinson



Gordon-Conwell's page for Dr. Robinson

A few of my notes from October 21, 1993, when Dr. Robinson was talking to us about "Making Dry Bones Live" (chapter 7 of Biblical Preaching): 

"Is your theology abstract?  Is it less than real?  Your theology must be stated in light of revelation and scripture.  And this is revealed in words, linguistic signs.  Objective, propositional revelation is the necessary way to get to the real God.  Not our experiences of Him.  Our experience must be in the word.  Moral laws for example, stop sign laws or fire laws, they are in words.  You don't break God's laws, you break yourself on them" 

And on using illustrations in sermons to make "dry bones live":

"You need more less than more. You're not a storyteller, you're a communicator of truth."

And finally some of the best advice I ever got: "Don't assume they know where Africa is." 

See you later, Dr. Robinson.

Happy because of Jesus,
Pastor James


Monday, July 10, 2017

How Pastors Get Rich

Here's an article and interview posted by Cultwatch.com.  Are you participating in any of this?  Are you OK with this?  Does your Pastor aspire to such things?

How Pastors Get Rich

I believe many Christians are drifting like sheep without a shepherd, even though the Shepherd has come.  Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, especially those staring back at you from the mirror.

Happy because of Jesus,
Pastor James