tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post489479403866217116..comments2023-09-09T08:05:00.789-05:00Comments on I Don't Know Where the Angels Sleep: My Friend, So Long -- Part 1IIIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16315227626348856638noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-86367231386935730642010-05-04T10:34:08.707-05:002010-05-04T10:34:08.707-05:00I think that all of us have an area in our life wh...I think that all of us have an area in our life where we struggle to give into the desires of our flesh and turn our back on the heart and nature of God. We all do that on a daily basis. It is our human struggle and our spiritual fight. If we are to be like God "with ever increasing glory", what do we do with all of this humanity? It calls for "working out our salvation with Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884427458740099289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-37486094000155092832010-05-03T20:27:18.877-05:002010-05-03T20:27:18.877-05:00Just wanna say that I appreciate everyone's fe...Just wanna say that I appreciate everyone's feedback so far. Especially you, Katherine. I recognize that it means way more to you than it does to most others.<br /><br />And, Katherine, you don't have to apologize for not having a "prepared" response. I've been sitting on this blog entry for over a week -- wanting to think, and stew, and read -- and here in the middle of IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315227626348856638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-60902436738504271802010-05-03T17:54:23.815-05:002010-05-03T17:54:23.815-05:00You are correct in that I do not have the training...You are correct in that I do not have the training you have. Perhaps while I am in law school at Faulkner I will have the opportunity to take the bibical classes that will enhance my research findings.<br><br /><br />I'm not setting out on this to prove a point, but to earnestly seek out HIS Will. A couple semesters ago I had to do a research project and learned a great deal. I will use Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-48737686791021893762010-05-03T15:35:32.486-05:002010-05-03T15:35:32.486-05:00Philip, as you know, we disagree often, but one of...Philip, as you know, we disagree often, but one of my favorite things about you is your willingness to discuss matters humbly and openly, and to consider the viewpoints of others. This makes it very easy for me to respect and consider your opinions. So, thanks for that. It's rare, these days.<br /><br />That said, I'll weigh in a little on the situation with Jennifer, acknowledging up Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894677334290525574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-36811208209407045412010-05-02T22:34:39.410-05:002010-05-02T22:34:39.410-05:00These are excellent thoughts, Philip. Thanks for s...These are excellent thoughts, Philip. Thanks for sharing on a sensitive topic these days. I agree with you for the most part.<br /><br /> For me, on one hand, it's hard to say that an entire category of people is essentially living a sinful lifestyle, but on the other, the Bible seems fairly clear on the issue, textual criticism aside. I also find it interesting that, at least as far as I canDannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-17893050488086098932010-05-02T21:22:40.779-05:002010-05-02T21:22:40.779-05:00@ Katherine
I'm glad you made it all the way ...@ Katherine<br /><br />I'm glad you made it all the way through part 1, and that you're open. I again urge -- if you can only read one article or chapter -- seek out that "Moral Vision" book by Richard Hays. He doesn't dive into the lexicography as much as the commentaries and theological dictionaries do. And he has a personal connection, as I alluded to, so he isn't IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315227626348856638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-16560944514275912772010-05-02T08:42:19.155-05:002010-05-02T08:42:19.155-05:00An interview with Jennifer from Relevant Magazine&...An interview with Jennifer from Relevant Magazine's website<br /><br />http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/features/21396-jennifer-knapp-comes-cleanJames Joneshttp://www.iamdrinkingcoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-72514809273712540522010-05-01T11:49:23.709-05:002010-05-01T11:49:23.709-05:00While I respect your beliefs; I deeply disagree w...While I respect your beliefs; I deeply disagree with the basis of condemning people on mis-interpretations of various Greek words that have been translated to reflect modern terms. While I believe the Bible is written down by man and inspired by God himself, I believe newer translations of the Bible are to enhance one's relationship with God and not be combined with popular commentaries Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-65044436087382244622010-04-30T18:50:13.764-05:002010-04-30T18:50:13.764-05:00This is great and I am really looking forward to t...This is great and I am really looking forward to the next part. This is such a relevant and difficult subject for the Church right now. <br /><br />It is always difficult when we start asking why we focus on certain sins or don't we all still sin. Because of course we all do. But I think it like you pointed out, it is the difference between grieving over our sin and celebrating it.<br /><br /Emily :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01003017050118425897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11203768.post-28205979364376748232010-04-30T14:49:09.158-05:002010-04-30T14:49:09.158-05:00I think I was saddened more by how unfamiliar she ...I think I was saddened more by how unfamiliar she seemed to be with the subject from scripture as a whole. I caught her mentioning of the Greek, but did not seem to really understand how it related to the context, especially with Romans 1. I am glad you pointed that out, and I am looking forward to your other posts on it.<br /><br />her music is great, and I still appreciate her messages in James Joneshttp://www.iamdrinkingcoffee.comnoreply@blogger.com