Archive for July 10th, 2007
Critique: Rob Bell…Velvet Elvis (movement 1)
It is not my intention to rip Rob’s words out of context. It is my aim to be Scriptural, coherent, and logical. Although I am passionate about the truth of Scripture, I will not allow my emotions to go on an anathematizing rampage; I expect the same from any who wish to comment.
The Good.
“It’s possible to believe all the right things and be miserable (page 35).”
So true, Rob. Thanks for the reminder.
Now for the The Bad
ONE —- While speaking of the words of Jesus in John 14:6, which reads:
I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me
Rob says,
“Jesus at one point claimed to be ‘the way, the truth, and the life.’ Jesus was not making claims about one religion being better than all other religions. That completely misses the point, the depth, and the truth. Rather, he was telling those who were following him that his way Read the rest of this entry »
