Does Trinitarian baptism join you to the New Covenant? Does it join you to Christ? Does it make you a brother or sister in Christ with everyone else who has likewise been baptized, even if you hold to a false gospel? Are Roman Catholics our brothers and sisters in Christ by baptism, but not by confession of faith? These are the issues debated by Douglas Wilson of Christ Church, Moscow, Idaho and James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries. (2 Hours 48 Minutes)
Showing posts with label Doug Wilson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doug Wilson. Show all posts
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Saturday, August 17, 2013
On Spiritual Gifts and Cessationism
Doug Wilson interviews Mark Driscoll on Spiritual Gifts and Cessationism... two Reformed guys, two perspectives:
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thank You, Douglas Wilson
Though I confess I don't understand everything about the "Federal Vision" and the Auburn Avenue Controversy; I still think that Dr. James White won the debate vs. Douglas Wilson on "Are Roman Catholics our brothers and sisters in Christ?" ;
And . . .
I really appreciate Douglas Wilson's recent engagement with our culture on the homosexual issue (see below) and his debates with Christopher Hitchens (and also here in book form); and against atheist Dan Barker. Thank you for those!
Thank You, Douglas Wilson, for, in my opinion, being a real life Daniel and going into the lion's den like I have never seen before.
Wilson's 2 lectures and 2 hours of questions and answer session on the Homosexual issue is probably the best Gospel cultural engagement in today's world that I have ever seen in my life, both in content and tone.
If you have not watched them yet, I would encourage everyone to watch all three sessions.
Dr. White reviewed some of the Questions and Answers from Douglas Wilson's presentation at Indiana University on the first half of the Dividing Line yesterday, June 29.
Dr. White pointed out the bad and obnoxious behavior of the college students and pro-homosexual folks there; and the lack of a Biblical worldview and lack of ability to think logically and coherently.
The bad behavior of many of the students, and their cussing and yelling is amazing; and it has been exposed for all to see. I am glad Wilson's film crew (or whoever) took the time to film the protest outside and put that in the presentation and put their obnoxious behavior into sub-titles to fully expose them. Reminds me of Ephesians 5:11-13. But beware, if you have not seen it yet; lots of profanity and cursing and nastiness. The anger of the GLBT crowd is palpable.
Douglas Wilson did a good job, presented God's design in creation for marriage, and preached the gospel, and never got angry back at them. I don't think I would have been able to keep my cool for so long. Pastor Wilson did an excellent job of explaining that Christians are not better than anyone and that Pharisee-ism, moralism, hypocrisy is wrong.
Wilson did an excellent job of explaining Genesis and God's creation design of marriage. He also did an excellent job of exposing the world view of atheism/evolution/materialism and how that results in certain kinds of thinking and behavior; and he had a good application of explaining how the Islamic worldview of Allah as a hermit (all alone) results in lack of love and creates a culture of force and will-power-law in order to make people behave. Only the Trinity, the God of the Bible, can fill the emptiness of the heart for true love, because God is love. ( 1 John 4:8-10) The God who is eternally and by nature - lover (Father), beloved (Son), and love (Holy Spirit) from all eternity is amazing, Biblical, True, and satisfying.
I love his expression of the story line drama of the Bible: "Kill the Dragon; get the girl" = meaning "God is defeating Satan, and will win a bride, the church for His Son, Jesus Christ, the bride was a harlot, a sinner, and Christ is winning her back, cleansing her to be a pure and spotless bride." See Ephesians 5:21-33 and Revelation chapters 21- 22.
He did an excellent job of explaining Matthew 5:29-30 - your hands or your eyes don't cause you to sin - your heart causes you to sin - the gospel is that you need a heart transplant and that by repenting of your sin and believing in Christ you get a heart transplant. Jesus did not mean those things literally(pluck out your eye, cut off your hand), because one can still lust in their heart and mind, and kill with their heart and mind, and covet (steal) in their heart and mind, etc.
There is much more that I could comment on, and Lord willing, when I have time, comment on other aspects of Wilson's excellent 2 lectures and Q and A session.
And . . .
I really appreciate Douglas Wilson's recent engagement with our culture on the homosexual issue (see below) and his debates with Christopher Hitchens (and also here in book form); and against atheist Dan Barker. Thank you for those!
Thank You, Douglas Wilson, for, in my opinion, being a real life Daniel and going into the lion's den like I have never seen before.
Wilson's 2 lectures and 2 hours of questions and answer session on the Homosexual issue is probably the best Gospel cultural engagement in today's world that I have ever seen in my life, both in content and tone.
If you have not watched them yet, I would encourage everyone to watch all three sessions.
Dr. White reviewed some of the Questions and Answers from Douglas Wilson's presentation at Indiana University on the first half of the Dividing Line yesterday, June 29.
Dr. White pointed out the bad and obnoxious behavior of the college students and pro-homosexual folks there; and the lack of a Biblical worldview and lack of ability to think logically and coherently.
The bad behavior of many of the students, and their cussing and yelling is amazing; and it has been exposed for all to see. I am glad Wilson's film crew (or whoever) took the time to film the protest outside and put that in the presentation and put their obnoxious behavior into sub-titles to fully expose them. Reminds me of Ephesians 5:11-13. But beware, if you have not seen it yet; lots of profanity and cursing and nastiness. The anger of the GLBT crowd is palpable.
Douglas Wilson did a good job, presented God's design in creation for marriage, and preached the gospel, and never got angry back at them. I don't think I would have been able to keep my cool for so long. Pastor Wilson did an excellent job of explaining that Christians are not better than anyone and that Pharisee-ism, moralism, hypocrisy is wrong.
Wilson did an excellent job of explaining Genesis and God's creation design of marriage. He also did an excellent job of exposing the world view of atheism/evolution/materialism and how that results in certain kinds of thinking and behavior; and he had a good application of explaining how the Islamic worldview of Allah as a hermit (all alone) results in lack of love and creates a culture of force and will-power-law in order to make people behave. Only the Trinity, the God of the Bible, can fill the emptiness of the heart for true love, because God is love. ( 1 John 4:8-10) The God who is eternally and by nature - lover (Father), beloved (Son), and love (Holy Spirit) from all eternity is amazing, Biblical, True, and satisfying.
I love his expression of the story line drama of the Bible: "Kill the Dragon; get the girl" = meaning "God is defeating Satan, and will win a bride, the church for His Son, Jesus Christ, the bride was a harlot, a sinner, and Christ is winning her back, cleansing her to be a pure and spotless bride." See Ephesians 5:21-33 and Revelation chapters 21- 22.
He did an excellent job of explaining Matthew 5:29-30 - your hands or your eyes don't cause you to sin - your heart causes you to sin - the gospel is that you need a heart transplant and that by repenting of your sin and believing in Christ you get a heart transplant. Jesus did not mean those things literally(pluck out your eye, cut off your hand), because one can still lust in their heart and mind, and kill with their heart and mind, and covet (steal) in their heart and mind, etc.
There is much more that I could comment on, and Lord willing, when I have time, comment on other aspects of Wilson's excellent 2 lectures and Q and A session.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Faithful Roman Catholics?
TurretinFan posted this video clip a few days ago:
Will Faithful Roman Catholics go to heaven from Canon Wired on Vimeo.
I would concur with TurretinFan's comments, particularly his statements about sanctification. I too question why someone who rejects Romanism and embraces Christ by faith alone would choose to continue to attend a Roman Catholic Church. From my sparse interaction with such people, most often I've been told it has to do with family related matters.
Doug Wilson makes a distinction between faithful Roman Catholics and faithful Roman Catholics. How does one determine what a faithful Roman Catholic is? Wilson is correct that those who knowingly espouse Romanism in its fullness are embracing a different Gospel. There are those of course who may be in Romanism, despite Romanism, and do embrace Christ by faith alone. Wilson says of these folks, they may have some "various inconsistencies."
That reminded me of R.C. Sproul's answer to whether or not Arminains are Christians. Sproul jokingly says something like, "Yes, barely." That is, a full-fledged Arminian in effect, turns faith into a work, but doesn't even realize it. They're Christians by what I think Sproul said was a "happy inconsistency" (those of you who study Sproul's writings Talmudicly can correct me with the actual words).
I've been badgered at least a few times by Roman Catholics asking me if I think they're Christians. I've replied similarly to Doug Wilson. I'm in no place to rule on the state of someones soul.
Addendum
This post disappeared and came back due to Blogger, and for whatever reason they did maintenance on their system.
As I thought about this quick entry, I didn't want to leave any sort of false impression. Even though I can't look into anyones heart, I do not hold out ecumenical open arms to those espousing Roman Catholicism. This doesn't mean that I despise Roman Catholics. I think we believe two different Gospels, and one of us is eternally wrong. I do have Roman Catholic relatives and friends. There are also some Roman Catholic bloggers that I like- Scott Windsor comes to mind.
Will Faithful Roman Catholics go to heaven from Canon Wired on Vimeo.
I would concur with TurretinFan's comments, particularly his statements about sanctification. I too question why someone who rejects Romanism and embraces Christ by faith alone would choose to continue to attend a Roman Catholic Church. From my sparse interaction with such people, most often I've been told it has to do with family related matters.
Doug Wilson makes a distinction between faithful Roman Catholics and faithful Roman Catholics. How does one determine what a faithful Roman Catholic is? Wilson is correct that those who knowingly espouse Romanism in its fullness are embracing a different Gospel. There are those of course who may be in Romanism, despite Romanism, and do embrace Christ by faith alone. Wilson says of these folks, they may have some "various inconsistencies."
That reminded me of R.C. Sproul's answer to whether or not Arminains are Christians. Sproul jokingly says something like, "Yes, barely." That is, a full-fledged Arminian in effect, turns faith into a work, but doesn't even realize it. They're Christians by what I think Sproul said was a "happy inconsistency" (those of you who study Sproul's writings Talmudicly can correct me with the actual words).
I've been badgered at least a few times by Roman Catholics asking me if I think they're Christians. I've replied similarly to Doug Wilson. I'm in no place to rule on the state of someones soul.
Addendum
This post disappeared and came back due to Blogger, and for whatever reason they did maintenance on their system.
As I thought about this quick entry, I didn't want to leave any sort of false impression. Even though I can't look into anyones heart, I do not hold out ecumenical open arms to those espousing Roman Catholicism. This doesn't mean that I despise Roman Catholics. I think we believe two different Gospels, and one of us is eternally wrong. I do have Roman Catholic relatives and friends. There are also some Roman Catholic bloggers that I like- Scott Windsor comes to mind.
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