Off a new tangent

[Jbarrax]

And, since there is a current thread about Evolution vs Creation, I'd like to recommend "Darwin's Black Box" by Micheal J Behe. It's subtitled "The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution" and that's essentially what it is.

Peace

JerryB

[def59]

Luis Palau is a very cool man. I got to interview him twice on my first reporting job.

[def59]

Here's a sample of the outline I gave my SS class.

By Bob Sjogren and Gerald Robison

A. Introduction

1. Why were we saved? Romans 15:8-9

2. Who was this world made for? Col 1:16

3. What is the focus in heaven? Rev. 4:8

Everything God created He created for His pleasure!

B. What’s our focus?

1. What’s our motivation?

a. Cats walk backwards toward heaven away from hell.

b. Dogs walk toward heaven Matt 13:44

2. Is salvation fire insurance?

3. Who are you praying for?

C. Some differences

Cats Pray only for their church, often, always and only.

Dogs Pray for the kingdom, other churches and world.

Cats Inward — Pray for things to build their kingdom.

Dog Inward — Pray to build God’s kingdom.

WORSHIP

Cats Praise for what God has done for them. Dogs Who He is and He has done.

Cat Songs with “I” and “Me” perspective. Dog Songs with a “Him” focus.

Cats- seek Personal glory. Dogs seek God’s glory.

LORDSHIP

Cats — He is Lord as long as it is fun and you are being blessed.

Dogs- Lord no matter what. Obedience all the time.

Cats want to be close to God, but only as long

as it does not not interfere in their acquisition of blessings.

Dogs say "Anytime, anywhere, only asks 'how high?'"

GOD

Cats have a half image of God

Focuses on God’s love, mercy and grace, never on His hatred of sin.

Dogs understand God judges. 1Chron 21:1-17

Numbers 20:9-12

Cats- God never judges them.

God never judges USA.

Dogs - Sept. 11 was God’s judgment on USA.

Cats- Perks Dogs- Responsibilities.

SUCCESS

Cats define by human standards.

-Church size

-baptisms

-S.S. attendance

Dogs-Divine standards. Not numbers, but how are people obeying and worshiping.

THE WALK

Cats - Repentance out, self-esteem in. Dogs -Repentance part of life. Holiness is in.

Cats- Loves head knowledge.

Dogs Loves that which draws them closer to God.

Cats - Bible trivia is fun. Dog - Obeys lord rather than simply knowing Him.

Cat -Wants full picture before obeying. Dog Obeys the little the Lord gives.

Cat -Church is at peace.

Dog -Church is at war.

Cat-Believes in arbitrary truth.

Dog-Absolute truth.

Cat: Feel-good theology. Dog: Obedience Theology.

Cat: Deters kids from mission field. Dog: Encourages.

Cat: Rejects eternal punishment. Dog: Sees hell as infinite because people reject infinite glory.

Cat: Outsiders are threat. Dog: Outsiders are an opportunity.

Cat: Jobs give wealth. Dog: Jobs are ministry opportunity.

Cat: God means to an end. Dog: God is the end.

SALVATION

Cat: Saved from hell. Dog: Saved to bring glory to God.

Cat: Believes "I am not going to hell." Dog: Point to God’s mercy.

Cat: I am not going to have to pay the penalty I deserve.

Dog: Saved to Worship God. Giving Him the glory He deserves.