tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post6422639369891635483..comments2023-09-12T11:31:50.064-05:00Comments on Kingdom Come: Discipleship & GracePastor Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-14471086263806729022006-12-18T08:43:00.000-06:002006-12-18T08:43:00.000-06:00Jeff,
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Friday...Jeff,<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing you on Friday.<br /><br />The quotation from Youssef is correct. The problem is that this is usually understood as a willpower issue. That tends to result in legalism.<br /><br />I think most Christians believe they <i>should</i> "pursue God's plan" with all their hearts, minds and wills. But they don't think it is possible or desirable.<br /><br />IPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-74186659938793380192006-12-18T00:00:00.000-06:002006-12-18T00:00:00.000-06:00Just wanted to add this thought to the conversatio...Just wanted to add this thought to the conversation…<br /><br />“When we pursue God’s plan for our lives with all our hearts, minds, and wills, that is when we truly are controlled by Him and our lives become disciplined.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.leadingtheway.org/site/PageServer?pagename=who_myoussef"><b>Michael Youssef</b></a>, “The Spirituality That Heals”, pp. 178-179jeff franczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789239867703520047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-8193975492244995012006-12-17T16:38:00.000-06:002006-12-17T16:38:00.000-06:00Jul,
I know of Ron, but we are not related. Surpr...Jul,<br /><br />I know of Ron, but we are not related. Surprisingly, we've never met either.<br /><br />You won't get in trouble with me. I like to hear different views. So how does "reformed charismatic" work? That seems an unlikely combination to me.<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />RodPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-65408273871876551852006-12-17T14:40:00.000-06:002006-12-17T14:40:00.000-06:00As a child, Ron Pickett stayed in our home. He was...As a child, Ron Pickett stayed in our home. He was a missionary in Brazil at the time and my dad was a Wesleyan pastor. I'm not sure where he's from or where he is now, but my parents maintained a friendship for some time with him and his family. He has a son named Jim, but can't remember any other names. <br /><br />I did find your post very interesting, but will stay out of trouble and julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688008902332240637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-53003774139442312832006-12-16T15:47:00.000-06:002006-12-16T15:47:00.000-06:00Daniel,
I think what you are trying to articulate...Daniel,<br /><br />I think what you are trying to articulate is an accurate description of grace. Paul seems to struggle with expressing it too in 1 Corinthians 15:10.<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />RodPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-32565546587906072442006-12-16T15:42:00.000-06:002006-12-16T15:42:00.000-06:00Jul,
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I ...Jul,<br /><br />Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I don't have any relatives that I know of named Ron Pickett. Where is he from?<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. Feel free to add your comments whether they are on topic or not.<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />RodPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-75481192311513984022006-12-15T18:39:00.000-06:002006-12-15T18:39:00.000-06:00Reading this post, I found myself thinking, "It is...Reading this post, I found myself thinking, "It is monergistic-- you just have to work at it." I guess that's not terribly logical...daniel the smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667139864261512522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-2838554790888807942006-12-15T12:20:00.000-06:002006-12-15T12:20:00.000-06:00Hi, this has nothing to do with your post (forgive...Hi, this has nothing to do with your post (forgive me). I was just curious if you were any relation to Ron Pickett.julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688008902332240637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-15425594571661210492006-12-14T23:11:00.000-06:002006-12-14T23:11:00.000-06:00Brandon,
Welcome. Thanks for stopping by. I think...Brandon,<br /><br />Welcome. Thanks for stopping by. I think you might have a point there.<br /><br />RodPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-6395619554700190602006-12-14T22:13:00.000-06:002006-12-14T22:13:00.000-06:00And to think that JI Packer has said that Wesley w...And to think that JI Packer has said that Wesley was "confused" in his theology. I think sometimes that Packer is closet Wesleyan ;)Methodiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729184388804302255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-73285985630185771232006-12-13T21:08:00.000-06:002006-12-13T21:08:00.000-06:00Thanks, Steve.
I was surprised to find such a cle...Thanks, Steve.<br /><br />I was surprised to find such a clear statement from J. I. Packer.<br /><br />RodPastor Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219078094185232711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617239.post-35615151028720966602006-12-13T21:04:00.000-06:002006-12-13T21:04:00.000-06:00But Rod, you have just turned God into something l...But Rod, you have just turned God into something less than sovereign! ;) (JUST kidding!!)<br /><br />Seriously, I'm glad you pointed this out, because I have noticed a lot of these verses that you quoted and wondered how people could continue to say that it's monergistic.<br /><br />Good post.<br />steve :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com