Comments for The Pursuit http://www.the-pursuit.net Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called... - 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:34:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Response: “The Bible & Homosexuality: Enough with the Bible Already” by Raycol http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/18/response-the-bible-homosexuality-enough-with-the-bible-already/comment-page-1/#comment-1898 Raycol Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:31:24 +0000 http://www.the-pursuit.net/?p=441#comment-1898 Your readers can see www.GaysAndSlaves.com for why the Biblical condemnation of homosexual practice does not apply today. Your readers can see http://www.GaysAndSlaves.com for why the Biblical condemnation of homosexual practice does not apply today.

]]> Comment on Things I’ve Done… Meme by Lew http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/11/things-ive-done-meme/comment-page-1/#comment-1848 Lew Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:39:58 +0000 http://www.the-pursuit.net/?p=431#comment-1848 Maybe... Maybe…

]]> Comment on Things I’ve Done… Meme by Alan Knox http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/11/things-ive-done-meme/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Alan Knox Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:34:11 +0000 http://www.the-pursuit.net/?p=431#comment-1847 Yeah, but have you ever been skinny dipping at a drive in theatre during a lightning storm with food poisoning? -Alan Yeah, but have you ever been skinny dipping at a drive in theatre during a lightning storm with food poisoning?

-Alan

]]> Comment on A Modern Example by Lew http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/10/10/a-modern-example/comment-page-1/#comment-1839 Lew Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:56:17 +0000 http://www.the-pursuit.net/?p=331#comment-1839 I've been called a heretic on more than one occassion... but usually in jest :). The definition of "heretic" is "A person who dissents from the doctrine of an established church." In which case, yes I am definitely a heretic :). I’ve been called a heretic on more than one occassion… but usually in jest :). The definition of “heretic” is “A person who dissents from the doctrine of an established church.” In which case, yes I am definitely a heretic :).

]]> Comment on Who Are Our Disciples? by Lew http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/08/who-are-our-disciples/comment-page-1/#comment-1838 Lew Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:53:18 +0000 http://blog.the-pursuit.net/?p=207#comment-1838 Mark, Thanks for visiting. I didn't really grow up in church. I was raised Catholic but only really attended the confirmation classes. But since having a relationship with Christ and being involved in institutional churches, I've had similar experiences. It was always about "get the lost people to come and hear the gospel"... which now seems so odd to me. It should have been "this is ways in which you can live the gospel for lost people to see". Thanks again for stopping by! God's Glory, Lew Mark,

Thanks for visiting. I didn’t really grow up in church. I was raised Catholic but only really attended the confirmation classes. But since having a relationship with Christ and being involved in institutional churches, I’ve had similar experiences. It was always about “get the lost people to come and hear the gospel”… which now seems so odd to me. It should have been “this is ways in which you can live the gospel for lost people to see”.

Thanks again for stopping by!

God’s Glory,
Lew

]]> Comment on A Modern Example by Mark http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/10/10/a-modern-example/comment-page-1/#comment-1837 Mark Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:49:57 +0000 http://www.the-pursuit.net/?p=331#comment-1837 I agree with Brandon. That explains loads. Now when someone calls me a heretic I can look and them and meaningfully say Thank You! I agree with Brandon. That explains loads. Now when someone calls me a heretic I can look and them and meaningfully say Thank You!

]]> Comment on Who Are Our Disciples? by Mark http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/08/who-are-our-disciples/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 Mark Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:34:38 +0000 http://blog.the-pursuit.net/?p=207#comment-1836 Really enjoyed this post Lew. First time I have been to your blog. Found it via Alan's link. I think you make some great points here. Growing up 'in church' I was always HEARD that the goal of discipleship was to win people to Jesus, but the underlying message was that I needed to get them into my church. What I have come to realize is that the majority of supposed witnessing done today is more about increasing the size of the church than it is winning souls for Christ. Really enjoyed this post Lew. First time I have been to your blog. Found it via Alan’s link. I think you make some great points here.

Growing up ‘in church’ I was always HEARD that the goal of discipleship was to win people to Jesus, but the underlying message was that I needed to get them into my church.

What I have come to realize is that the majority of supposed witnessing done today is more about increasing the size of the church than it is winning souls for Christ.

]]> Comment on Who Are Our Disciples? by Lew http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/08/who-are-our-disciples/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 Lew Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:47:06 +0000 http://blog.the-pursuit.net/?p=207#comment-1826 Jason, Thanks for stopping by and commenting - and thanks for the book recommendation. Perhaps if we ever get a chance to see each other again, I'll borrow it from your library :). I'm not trying to be hard on vocational pastors personally - I just do not believe that the practice is supported by scripture. I truly believe that vocational ministry is more of a hindrance to the growth of the church than a help. Thanks again for the comment! God's Glory, Lew Jason,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting - and thanks for the book recommendation. Perhaps if we ever get a chance to see each other again, I’ll borrow it from your library :).

I’m not trying to be hard on vocational pastors personally - I just do not believe that the practice is supported by scripture. I truly believe that vocational ministry is more of a hindrance to the growth of the church than a help.

Thanks again for the comment!

God’s Glory,
Lew

]]> Comment on Who Are Our Disciples? by Jason http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/08/who-are-our-disciples/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 Jason Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:21:39 +0000 http://blog.the-pursuit.net/?p=207#comment-1825 I think you are on target. You really need to read Transforming Discipleship by Greg Ogden. We are just beginning the relational approach like he describes, and Jesus lived, but it is looking really good. And I love the point about Jesus not pursuing those that leave. And it seems like such a simple concept that we miss, that we only make disciples of those that want to be disciples...great stuff. But I think you guys are a little hard on vocational ministers/ministry. It is not as bad as you make it out to be... preach on! I think you are on target. You really need to read Transforming Discipleship by Greg Ogden. We are just beginning the relational approach like he describes, and Jesus lived, but it is looking really good. And I love the point about Jesus not pursuing those that leave. And it seems like such a simple concept that we miss, that we only make disciples of those that want to be disciples…great stuff. But I think you guys are a little hard on vocational ministers/ministry. It is not as bad as you make it out to be…

preach on!

]]> Comment on Who Are Our Disciples? by Lew http://www.the-pursuit.net/2008/12/08/who-are-our-disciples/comment-page-1/#comment-1824 Lew Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:34:31 +0000 http://blog.the-pursuit.net/?p=207#comment-1824 Lionel, It seems that I'm losing my mind... I thought I had replied to you. I definitely agree, our disciples should definitely become Jesus' disciples. Hopefully we will reflect Jesus' life enough for them to see that. God's Glory, Lew Lionel,

It seems that I’m losing my mind… I thought I had replied to you. I definitely agree, our disciples should definitely become Jesus’ disciples. Hopefully we will reflect Jesus’ life enough for them to see that.

God’s Glory,
Lew

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