tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.comments2023-07-14T05:03:05.871-07:00The Bumbling GeniusDanny Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comBlogger2273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-30883031240891858032019-10-17T19:06:51.225-07:002019-10-17T19:06:51.225-07:00Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an really long ...Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an really long comment but <br />after I clicked submit my comment didn't show up.<br />Grrrr... well I'm not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say excellent blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-47389708754287236912016-05-23T07:12:07.493-07:002016-05-23T07:12:07.493-07:00Don't drink coffee or eat a sandwich in church...Don't drink coffee or eat a sandwich in church. Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064504497041464177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-37974244248586326042016-05-23T07:10:32.856-07:002016-05-23T07:10:32.856-07:00I guess that I identify the Pharisee by his tenden...I guess that I identify the Pharisee by his tendency to add to scriptures. We have so many things that we make scripture. No running in church. Don't ask the pastor a question. Don't leave during the sermon. My church frowns on such things. No very young children in church.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064504497041464177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-55879986290096714982015-06-17T10:45:10.016-07:002015-06-17T10:45:10.016-07:00We want to be God and decide what is worthy of rig...We want to be God and decide what is worthy of righteousness, and what is not. You are right. I've seen some of the most vitriol filled comments on the internet directed to the idea that Dahmer whet to heaven and the nice, law obeying, tax paying, friendly family man down the street is not. That goes to show how, thought they have ears, they cannot hear. As for me, it's wonderful. It tells me that there is hope, no matter who you are, nor what you've done. Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-12589609286890591392015-06-17T08:34:35.945-07:002015-06-17T08:34:35.945-07:00You know what's interesting to me? The world i...You know what's interesting to me? The world is <i>outraged</i> that we would call something like homosexual behavior or the like a sin and warn of eternal consequences and, at the same time, outraged that Christianity would allow the forgiveness of a Dahmer on the basis of faith. They want it both ways. Or, perhaps, it's more at "You let <i>us</i> decide who gets in and who doesn't."Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523232247971115247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-54127066405581228282014-10-23T19:48:53.554-07:002014-10-23T19:48:53.554-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Erudite Redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830721195868387265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-76949745676998515652014-09-12T13:17:05.505-07:002014-09-12T13:17:05.505-07:00It is a bit lengthy and It was getting late when I...It is a bit lengthy and It was getting late when I read through before. I'm going to have to re-read it in order to fully absorb what you've written.<br />But I did catch the sarcasm in the title and am pretty sure I agree with your main point.my thought was intended to be supportive of what I believe you are saying.<br /><br />Freedom in Christ is most definitely not liberty to please the flesh with impunity. And there is enough NT evidence to indicate that one who is professing to know Christ while habitually choosing to live in "darkness" may very well not know Him at all.Heatherhttp://sparrowsingsweetly.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-70865842466179837562014-09-12T12:22:26.262-07:002014-09-12T12:22:26.262-07:00Hi Heather
Thanks, I'll check out your blog.
...Hi Heather<br /><br />Thanks, I'll check out your blog.<br /><br />I'm wondering, did you read the post carefully? The title was a bit sarcastic... well actually quite a bit sarcastic. I admit it is a very long article, the point of which, if written by a good writer, could have been made in a third of the space; that point being that works is a natural outflow from a redeemed heart. Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-13348374307693536012014-09-11T20:53:10.825-07:002014-09-11T20:53:10.825-07:00The Spurgeon quote really speaks to my heart as we...The Spurgeon quote really speaks to my heart as well. The obviously wrong stuff isn't too hard to spot. But the 99% true stuff that's been adulterated with just a smidge of rat poison is a little more difficult.<br /><br />It's obvious you've put a lot of prayerful consideration into the idea that Christians are just supposed to "let go and let God" without any hint of effort.<br /><br />I've often wondered: if we really are not meant to "work", then why in the world did the apostles feel it necessary to write so much about the kinds of things we ought to be thinking and doing? <br />Knowing my own tendency toward fleshly indulgence, I'd definitely say some measure of personal effort is in order if I'm every going to reflect Christ's character to others.<br /><br />Heather<br /><br />PS. I'm not blogging at The Narrow Gate anymore...but I think my name here links back to my new site if you ever feel like stopping by.Heatherhttp://sparrowsingsweetly.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-5671713165626713762014-09-05T12:19:31.503-07:002014-09-05T12:19:31.503-07:00"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it ..."Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2-3 KJV<br /><br />Philippians 1:6 KJV My life verse.....<br />"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:<br /><br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-78093986837773761052014-08-23T08:36:23.366-07:002014-08-23T08:36:23.366-07:00I agree with Stan's comment and your blog piec...I agree with Stan's comment and your blog piece. We MUST try and get back to true as it was conveyed many years ago. Therefore my love of older books, such as CHRISTIAN PERFECTION by Francois de Salignac de La Mothe Felelon who lived 6 August 1651 - 7 January 1715. I can only digest a brief page of his writing at a time to TRY and understand the DEPTH because we, in my opinion, live in such a shallow world. <br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-43122676793570744242014-08-21T07:40:31.792-07:002014-08-21T07:40:31.792-07:00You know I share your deep concern for the shiftin...You <i>know</i> I share your deep concern for the shifting meaning of words and the demise of the language. Too many concepts no longer have words to suit them. It's starting to seem like a conspiracy. Indeed, I suspect it is, except that it's a satanic one.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523232247971115247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-79035360527098549652014-08-20T17:05:06.827-07:002014-08-20T17:05:06.827-07:00I was in the midst of responding to you with what ...I was in the midst of responding to you with what limited time I have. My hands have a habit of touching the mouse pad and somehow by doing so I erased a comment that I'd spent considerable time on. Perhaps I will find the time soon to respond. Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-8748694678688962402014-08-19T11:26:10.608-07:002014-08-19T11:26:10.608-07:00I had to cut my comment in half :\ Please forgive...I had to cut my comment in half :\ Please forgive my verbosity.<br /><br />When consulting the whole counsel of Scripture, it appears (as in the case of Deborah the OT judge),that women can at times be raised up to positions of authority when there exists a scarcity of devoted men. But this would be an exception (due to a shameful degradation from God's ideal) rather than the rule.<br /><br />I've determined to truly understand and obey what appear to be "clear" Biblical instruction and have had to admit that proper understanding of contextual meaning is essential if we truly wish to honor God with our religious efforts. Engaging in cut-paste theology in order to make the Bible say what we want it to say is inexcusable. On the other hand, there are instructions that appear "clear" on the surface but must also be weighed against cultural background in order to properly extract the underlying principles and apply them to our own lives today.<br /><br />Some commands are obvious in their intent. But, There are many instructions that are given by Jesus Himself as well as the writers of the epistles that must be viewed in light of both context and culture before we simply apply them wholesale. Do we literally practice foot washing or greet one another with a "Holy Kiss"? Sell everything we have and give the money to the poor in order to genuinely follow Christ? Should women always have long hair and wear headcoverings while men keep their hair cut well above their ears to be sure it's short enough? Are women who wear jeans, makeup and wedding rings sinning be cause pride and reliance on outward adornment is discouraged? Some sects advocate all of the above as literal commands.<br />What about Christian political involvement in light of Jesus', Paul's and Peter's instructions to submit to even unfair taxation and laws of ruling authorities (given during the reign of a particularly corrupt and wicked governmental system)? Many ultra-conservative Christians who would be appalled at the idea of a woman preacher are intensely political and have NO reservations with placing the authority of the US Constitution right alongside that of Scripture--will even quote verses which they believe support their view. And this in spite of the apparent clarity of the unequivocal instruction to submit to (even unjust) civil authority.<br /><br />This isn't intended to be argumentative. You just happened to touch on the subject of proper Scriptural interpretation/application, which is something I've been working through for several years, now.<br /><br />May the Lord bless you and your family as you continue to search out and understand His truth.<br /><br />HeatherHeatherhttp://sparrowsingsweetly.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-14961400938401325602014-08-19T11:23:08.359-07:002014-08-19T11:23:08.359-07:00Hi Dan,
You certainly have a can-o-worms potentia...Hi Dan,<br /><br />You certainly have a can-o-worms potential here :D<br /><br />The tolerance of militant feminism within our ranks is most definitely a blight on modern western Christianity.It's not really even about "female equality" but about an unspoken drive to be recognized as superior to men. <br /> As the marriage relationship is meant to reflect the Church's reliant and respectfully submissive position to Christ, feminism actively destroys that picture in glorifying the creature in rebellion to the Creator theme that humanity has been tempted to engage since the beginning of time.<br />When we've lost an understanding of scriptural symbolism, it becomes easier to worm around the plain meaning of certain difficult texts.<br /><br />As one who subscribes to a more conservative understanding of Scriptural instruction regarding women, I'd agree that <br />1. The Galatians 3 reference is taken out of context when used to support women in the role of "pastor-teacher". <br />2. In our culture, there has historically been little excuse for women to covet this particular position. <br /><br /><br />Observation: Paul's instruction to Timothy with regard to women maintaining silence appears to refer specifically to wives. And the instruction to "ask one's husband" about something serves a very practical purpose as it urges the husband to personally study scripture for himself and step into his own God-given role of family leadership.<br /><br />Questions I've had: If women are absolutely forbidden to hold positions of vocal authority within the church, what do we do with all of the apparently active women Paul lists in his letters? and how do we reconcile Paul's requirement of women's silence with his 1 Corinthians statement about women praying and prophesying? Are women in heavily persecuted populations who take up the role of teacher on behalf of their jailed/murdered husbands in defiance of a clear and immovable instruction?<br /><br />Heatherhttp://sparrowsingsweetly.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-73667604010033403132014-07-21T19:57:00.635-07:002014-07-21T19:57:00.635-07:00Excellent point Mike. I hadn't thought of tha...Excellent point Mike. I hadn't thought of that... but I will be.Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-92199269332536317902014-07-21T18:53:10.178-07:002014-07-21T18:53:10.178-07:00I am a little late on this comment, but I agree wi...I am a little late on this comment, but I agree with others very good post! It helps to "put a finger" on the lies of the enemy.<br /><br />For someone to say " shouldn't we love the homosexual?"...what they really seem to subconsciously mean is "..maybe if I stay directly in the moderate position of this issue.. nobody will be offended and I can go about being one of those accepted Christians". <br /><br />It's the exact same position as "I would never do that, but I would never tell someone else they can't do it."<br /><br />Not to mention, as we spoke about earlier, love is now a very loaded word. It comes with so many different meanings to each person that one cannot be offended by using it. Unless of course we explain that Jesus loved us by telling us to "repent for the kingdom of God is at hand."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-60954419776272676152014-07-05T16:08:02.634-07:002014-07-05T16:08:02.634-07:00I've heard the "culture" argument so...I've heard the "culture" argument so often that I think it's all they have. But when Gal 3:28 is used in conjunction, as a battering ram, especially when Gal 3 is thrown in to help it fails miserably. This seems to me to be a last-one-in-shut-the-door argument. Feminism has gotten its way, now shut the door quick before others enter through that same door. Funny thing is, feminist are leading the charge in swinging the door wide for all kinds of no-repentance-required sin.Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-73241733598052363292014-07-05T11:39:14.487-07:002014-07-05T11:39:14.487-07:00Timmy Jimmy is right on the money. Those who use ...Timmy Jimmy is right on the money. Those who use it against what Paul says in Timothy and Corinthians are practicing major eisegesis to support their agenda.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-79438323107720586852014-07-04T06:24:53.168-07:002014-07-04T06:24:53.168-07:00As you pointed out, these texts need to be read in...As you pointed out, these texts need to be read in context, not ripped from context so that they can be used as one pleases. This is why so many liberal pastors get away with their false teaching for so long. They rip things out of context and the typical congregant fails to see it.<br />Timmy Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702382111658645831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-83387484610263907322014-07-04T06:22:37.445-07:002014-07-04T06:22:37.445-07:00Well, liberals like to say that 1 & 2 Timothy,...Well, liberals like to say that 1 & 2 Timothy, and any other passage that conflicts with their world view, were nothing more than cultural bias. But even then, Paul removes that argument through his use of creation as the reason for women not teaching men. The roles of leadership in the church are based upon creation, not culture.Timmy Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702382111658645831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-24041401825866859642014-07-03T19:52:26.228-07:002014-07-03T19:52:26.228-07:00Very well. That makes perfect sense to me. What ...Very well. That makes perfect sense to me. What doesn't make sense is the use of this passage to contradict what Paul says in his letters to Timothy and Corinth.Danny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006024707303951009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-54871791448288193212014-07-03T18:18:05.784-07:002014-07-03T18:18:05.784-07:00Hi Dan,
Actually, the focus of Galatians 3 is just...Hi Dan,<br />Actually, the focus of Galatians 3 is justification by faith in Christ. It uses the law as the back drop, but the focus is that we are saved through faith in Christ. This is why verse 26-29 do belong in chapter 3. Paul is showing the finality of this reality that through faith, it doesn't matter whether your are a Jew, Gentile, male, female, slave or free, we are all sons of God through faith and heirs according to the promise.<br /><br />It is not speaking about roles we serve in the body of Christ, as 1 Timothy does. But dealing with the principles of the gospel, which are applied to all who believe, regardless of gender, tribe or nation.Timmy Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702382111658645831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-59846497719758689502014-06-29T13:17:19.380-07:002014-06-29T13:17:19.380-07:00Thank you, Danny, for speaking the truth. In love....Thank you, Danny, for speaking the truth. In love.Andrea Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803874229390687180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071272881938627405.post-49071640425249244372014-05-30T12:29:32.426-07:002014-05-30T12:29:32.426-07:00God is either God, and ALL, or He is nothing. Poo...God is either God, and ALL, or He is nothing. Poor unregenerate souls. Thank God for paying my cost and restoring me to HIMSELF and for the instruction I've had from HIS WORD, which we know is HIM.<br /> Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.com