tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post5042865585565898324..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: THOUGH HE IS DEAD, YET HE SPEAKS____John Newton's message to American ChristiansPaul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-23315150684623565882013-07-03T22:53:12.395-05:002013-07-03T22:53:12.395-05:00Paul,
Good answer. :)Paul,<br />Good answer. :)Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-8140794118710060942013-07-03T13:38:16.113-05:002013-07-03T13:38:16.113-05:00Rex,
I have no idea.Rex,<br /><br />I have no idea.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-7496062496208998092013-07-02T23:34:06.589-05:002013-07-02T23:34:06.589-05:00Paul,
Would John Newton avoid ‘politics’ in the S...Paul,<br /><br />Would John Newton avoid ‘politics’ in the SBC?<br />Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-51034635880462779522013-07-02T23:10:48.075-05:002013-07-02T23:10:48.075-05:00Oh, I forgot to put that in quotes.Oh, I forgot to put that in quotes.Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-628454245747534052013-07-02T23:09:21.197-05:002013-07-02T23:09:21.197-05:00The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil i...The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-19718289320582413662013-07-02T15:52:47.435-05:002013-07-02T15:52:47.435-05:00Paul,
Great words from a great man! I wish those ...Paul,<br /><br />Great words from a great man! I wish those who, no doubt sincerely, but unwisely, seek to legislate Christian values, would understand what he says.<br /><br />When we read the words of these great reformers, we need to be reminded that they are a product of their time, as you remind Steve. That little word "office" may have been pleasing to King James, but it has caused no end of harm.<br /><br />Obviously, this is true of all of those whom many perceive as the gurus of movements and denominations (Calvin, Wesley,etc.)<br /><br />As Newton says,"Satan has many contrivances to amuse people, and to divert their thoughts from their real danger!"Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-65566474856231997982013-07-02T12:32:35.753-05:002013-07-02T12:32:35.753-05:00Steve,
VERY good comment.
I would have to say t...Steve,<br /><br />VERY good comment. <br /><br />I would have to say that I do think his generation may have put more emphasis on the importance of the ministry "office" than I think is warranted by a correct understanding of the scriptures themselves.<br /><br />Tomorrow, on my FaceBook page, I'm going to post my position on being a Christian and an American without there being a fatal mixture of the two. I'll post it here as a comment as well. <br /><br />Thanks again.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-65691405489156053962013-07-02T11:05:13.149-05:002013-07-02T11:05:13.149-05:00Paul,
Thanks for the post though parts of John Ne...Paul,<br /><br />Thanks for the post though parts of John Newton's comments cause me concern or at least drive me to ask him the answer the question totally. If his intent is to provide counsel to a Christian brother serving in the ministry vocationally about leaving that ministry to go into politics at the expense of what his true calling is then I believe his remarks are clear and accurate. Mankind cannot change the heart of humans only the Spirit of God can do this and all of our efforts in life should have a motivational focus of making the Gospel visible and presentable. However, his comments can also come across as this is the only viable vocation in which to proclaim the gospel and that preaching the Gospel from Newton's perspective and pulpit give a definition of patriotism that I believe comes up short. I believe that anyone totally in love with God, embracing His love for them that they are motivated to express gratitude for His love in the vocation He has chosen for them and if that should involve anything in the government be it politics, agencies or the military then to do anything else would be unfaithful to the calling. The issue is to never lower the standard. If I did not know better Newton's comments come across as being a preacher is the only worthy vocation and demonstration of patriotism. I am just saying with an understanding that man or government are the not the answers to our problems but I can proclaim the answer within the government and man to man with the boldness of Christ and fully aware of the consequences. Thanks for the opportunity to comment.<br /><br />Steve Steve Millernoreply@blogger.com