tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post975221288227668196..comments2023-12-22T08:29:29.230-08:00Comments on WHAT IS TRUTH: Graduation Address from our M.Div RecipientKent Brandenburghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13419354741455959191noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-68444297748056824052013-06-06T14:50:07.618-07:002013-06-06T14:50:07.618-07:00Brother George, may the Lord give us all the grace...Brother George, may the Lord give us all the grace to see how our words can better reflect Him. Blessings to you.Jon Gleasonhttp://www.mindrenewers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-18514001152999580642013-06-06T11:58:15.555-07:002013-06-06T11:58:15.555-07:00Brother Jon,
After considering his graduation add...Brother Jon,<br /><br />After considering his graduation address and your comments against all the ungodly, perverted and twisting of scriptures by those who call themselves pastors and teachers of the bible, but are rather "destitute of the truth", I believe I was overly critical of the young man. In these times when so many are deceived and being deceived, I should have rather rejoiced that one has taken the mantle such as Elisha to carry forth the words of life and desire to commune with the Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Therefore, continue on "young Timothy" to the furtherance of the gospel and to make disciples of men that are holy and desire to walk circumspectly before the Lord, remembering the admonition, "if a man also strive for masteries [M.Div], yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully".<br /><br />I apologize for my rash comments. <br /><br /><br /> The Preacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555338497068482867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-37483600926789976592013-06-05T14:25:33.041-07:002013-06-05T14:25:33.041-07:00The statement is full of Biblical truth. The last...The statement is full of Biblical truth. The last paragraph alone has more than one allusion to Philippians 3, as well as other Scriptural allusions.<br /><br />It was addressed to an audience who would know the Scriptures and recognise the allusions, just as Jesus often addressed the Jews, not with direct quotes of Scriptures, but with allusions to Scripture which they could not miss. For instance, in answering the tribute question (Mt. 22:20-21), the Saviour alluded to Genesis 1:26 and Exodus 20:4, without quoting.<br /><br />I would suggest that anyone reading this man's statement who knows the Scriptures can find ten Scriptural allusions in a matter of minutes. I commend it, I linked to it on my own blog, and at least three of my own readers profited enough by it to share it with others. <br /><br />I commend your desire to see the very words of Scripture quoted, Brother George, and if this were a full sermon or exposition of a text you would no doubt be correct. Where we see relatively short discourses like this in Scripture, we sometimes see quotes of the Old Testament Scriptures and sometimes we do not. The key question is whether what is said accurately conveys Biblical truth. If in any point you believe this message has given a false portrayal of the truth, there would be cause for concern. I admit to being unable to see any problem.Jon Gleasonhttp://www.mindrenewers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-1438865752713716912013-06-05T05:33:13.453-07:002013-06-05T05:33:13.453-07:00Bobby Mitchell said:
"I can say that though ...Bobby Mitchell said:<br /><br />"I can say that though I know others who, by the grace of God, match your zeal for knowing, obeying, and preaching the Word of God, I am not familiar with any who exceed it."<br /><br />That might be true, but what was actually written does not prove that to be so. That is the problem with putting this on the blog when no one else knows anything about the man except what was written.<br /><br />On that basis alone, I believe my comment has credence, even if what you said about this young man is true. From what I read, I would not question his zeal or his heart, but rather his practice of what he was taught. <br />The Preacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555338497068482867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-17970915344867737092013-06-03T19:04:21.686-07:002013-06-03T19:04:21.686-07:00Tremendous word, brother Warner. I praise God for...Tremendous word, brother Warner. I praise God for His work in and through you. I think it is understood by all who know you that all that you have professed in this speech is based upon your continual reading, memorization, living out, and preaching of the Scriptures. I can say that though I know others who, by the grace of God, match your zeal for knowing, obeying, and preaching the Word of God, I am not familiar with any who exceed it. To God be the glory! <br /><br />George may not understand this, but I see what you have written here to be in similar fashion to the message of a hymn. It is the song of a heart overflowing with grace, Scripture and God-glorifying devotion to The Lord Jesus Christ. Though it is not "chock-full" of quotes from the Bible, it is certainly a Biblical statement of commitment to Christ.<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />Bobby Mitchellhttp://www.modcoastbaptistchurch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-39289008330928526522013-06-03T10:28:38.629-07:002013-06-03T10:28:38.629-07:00Though I believe this young man(?) is sincere, and...Though I believe this young man(?) is sincere, and desirous of good works that it might bear much fruit, he needs to learn how to weave in scriptural illustrations that points others to the scriptures. If you are going to be theological (M. Div in Theology) in your foundation, then "give diligence to make your calling and election sure (2 Peter 1:10)", by bearing witness to scriptural authority when called to be a teacher. It is imperative in these "last days" when "men will not endure sound doctrine (2 Timothy 4:3)" that by the Holy Ghost, a bible teacher will "bear witness unto the truth (John 18:37)" by scriptural quotations and the weaving within written or verbal teaching of scriptural thoughts that shows to all "that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God (Luke 4:4)".<br /><br />I believe that literally (Luke 4:4, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 138:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, etc.), therefore direct quotes of scriptures gives the servant of God authority and power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) and not as the scribes (Matthew 7:29).<br /><br />For example, one can speak in his own words what is written in John 3:16-18, but it is quite different to (1) quote those scriptures (the very words of God) and then (2)given sense of them in your own words to bring understanding(Nehemiah 8:8). By using that biblical principle, it is the scriptures (Mark 12:24, Luke 24:45 Romans 9:17 /10:11, etc.) that are exalted, while each of us who do the same, will be of the "same mind and in the same judgment (1 Corinthians 1:10)".The Preacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555338497068482867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-35618325333214338342013-06-03T10:23:53.597-07:002013-06-03T10:23:53.597-07:00Congratulations David!Congratulations David!Thomas & Heather Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426641892169880740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-69796683064799250422013-06-03T09:52:23.015-07:002013-06-03T09:52:23.015-07:00Thanks Joshua.Thanks Joshua.Kent Brandenburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13419354741455959191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20213892.post-72961492485516168602013-06-03T03:44:45.964-07:002013-06-03T03:44:45.964-07:00Amen and Amen. God help this man to live out this ...Amen and Amen. God help this man to live out this profession. Thank you for putting this here to encourage.Joshuanoreply@blogger.com