Comments on: Why I Love the Church (Conclusion)

By: Reg

Reg — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:32:06 +0000

I love the church because in it I see many different glimpses of “the glory of God” as different members reflect different aspects of God’s glory. It is exciting to see how God is changing others (and hopefully me) from one degree of glory into another.

By: Reg

Reg — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:31:40 +0000

By: kristine

kristine — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:01:26 +0000

Mrs Burrows-I understand what you’re saying, and it’s refreshing to hear your thoughts on the issue of “absent” comments on posts; certainly, the reasons you listed are quite legitimate and commendable; however, I’m still baffled at the fact that should this series had addressed a more “controversial” topic, not many at all would have hesitated to jump on board, to share their own opinions on the matter.

My only point was that it would have been nice, with all of the heated debates that take place in the blogosphere, to have read our brothers and sisters in Christ share their own warm affections and passion for the Church, as MacArthur so eloquently did.

By: Mrs. Burrows

Mrs. Burrows — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:57:03 +0000

Never is it a matter of disinterest concerning “absent” comments on Pulpit sharings. There is confirmation elsewhere(pointing here from my blog, when commenting on blogs of others, during family study, in talking with others in the real world). Other reasons include: a desire to limit drawing attention from here to my blog or myself, time constraints, interruptions from the homefront, yielding to others, etc. God blesses richly and works mightily through this place. Yes, indeed ~ grateful am I.

By: kristine

kristine — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:21:08 +0000

Thank you for such a great series, revealing to all those who read it, your undeniable heart for the church; and your strong desire to be used by God to serve and minister to it.

On a side note…I kept going back and forth on whether or not to mention this, but it’s bothersome, in light of such a passionate series on such on an amazing truth (the Church):

Why is it that comment threads on topics of this nature, are almost non-existent? After reading of all the bible says on the mystery that is the Church, the Bride of Christ, the collection of members for which He bore the Father’s wrath to save-do we have nothing to say?

I understand that the series wasn’t provided as a debate platform, but still. Dr. MacArthur shared such passionate thoughts on this often over-looked doctrine of God’s Word, and I’ve been anxious to read others share of their mutual affections. I have no doubt that had the topic been related to the Doctrines of Grace (of which I embrace), or eschatology, or some other more “provacative” doctrine, there certainly would be more than one comment; is that an accurate assesment, or am I over-generalizing?

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I will confess that too often, I’m guilty of disinterest in the lesser debated doctrines. There’s something exciting about a good, hearty debate; and, I tend to be more interested in reading something that I perceive as more “practical” in my daily life, or the like.

But this is the very reason why series like this are such a breath of fresh air!! It takes the focus off of our narccistic, more immature tendencies and shifts it to a much more appropriate place: a perspective aimed at God and seeking a greater understanding of ALL that He’s doing in and among His creation, so that we may be used by Him to accomplish His will!

Forgive the ramblings; they were just a long way of saying thank you to the author, for bringing this often-neglected doctrine to the forefront of theological discussion.

By: Micky

Micky — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:33:52 +0000

BREATH OF GOD
Three years ago I was wandering around [mental hospital] completely shattered physically, emotionally and spiritually. The mental torment I was experiencing was absolutely terrifying. Every waking second, I was having horrifying images from my past. I thought I was being punished for my past sins. My whole life flashed before my eyes and I felt I had failed miserably in my journey through life. The whole experience was an awakening [THE LONG DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL] a metamorphosis. God was slowly penetrating the shield I had put up all those desperate years. I had no “I” – that is what God wanted for me, to become Christ centered, not “I” centered [in retrospect]. There is nothing in this world, but the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He eventually delivered from my HELL; when I got down on my knees and asked for mercy and forgiveness for my sins. Praise the LORD!!
PEACE BE WITH YOU
MICKY