It's hard to not learn anything from reading Guthrie. His introduction is very good, especially for those who are new to new testament studies.
I've read Piper's book on Wright, but not the other ones you mentioned on the NPP. Even as Piper has implicitly and indirectly admitted, the NPP is quite misunderstood. He described it as "confusing" but not heretical. I couldn't agree more. The NPP *is* confusing, because it brings us into a world outside of our tradition.
@TheFunkyTheist The reason it is confusing is because the proponents disagree on a bunch of factors so there is no systematic NPP theology yet. Maybe there will be a NPP church and official creed. Wright can be the pope. : P
@Bearkiller777 Henry's are pretty good but they're online so I wouldn't spend the money. It would be better to get Hendriksen's and Kistemaker's 12 volume NT commentary set - very extensive. : )
@KeithTruth Ah ok thanks for the info. I'm sure a hardbound copy of it is worth it even if it's online :) sometimes reading off a computer screen your eyes get tired of very quickly especially if you have to do that a lot
@KeithTruth Just sing the hymns to Christ and don't lie to your children, but if you tell them about Santa Claus, tell them first about Saint Nicholas, who gave away his inheritance? :D
@KeithTruth oh, totally! there are those who are going to be talking about Santa though, and I think it would be good to explain to the kids where the idea of Santa comes from, so that they know how to deal with what everyone is saying, you know what I mean? I guess that's akin to learning about Islam in order to see that it is darkness
Thanks keith! Hey is there anyway we can talk on skype, I would like to converse with you on RC and as well I am starting to considering reformed and would like to talk to someone about it. PM your skype name or which ever messenger you use. God bless.
Great books. Thanks for the info. Right now I am reading The Jesus Legend by Paul Rhodes Eddy and Gregory A. Boyd. Great scholarly read.
xchampx 2 months ago
@xchampx That's a really good one!!
TheFunkyTheist 2 months ago
It's hard to not learn anything from reading Guthrie. His introduction is very good, especially for those who are new to new testament studies.
I've read Piper's book on Wright, but not the other ones you mentioned on the NPP. Even as Piper has implicitly and indirectly admitted, the NPP is quite misunderstood. He described it as "confusing" but not heretical. I couldn't agree more. The NPP *is* confusing, because it brings us into a world outside of our tradition.
In all, cool stuff!
TheFunkyTheist 2 months ago
@TheFunkyTheist The reason it is confusing is because the proponents disagree on a bunch of factors so there is no systematic NPP theology yet. Maybe there will be a NPP church and official creed. Wright can be the pope. : P
KeithTruth 2 months ago
@KeithTruth HAHA. Well, I'm not a fan of Sanders' version of the new perspective. I follow Wright's because, well he's got the wright one. lol
TheFunkyTheist 2 months ago
speaking of commentaries I've been looking at getting the Entire Bible commentary by Matthew Henry. Have you used this before?
Bearkiller777 2 months ago
@Bearkiller777 Henry's are pretty good but they're online so I wouldn't spend the money. It would be better to get Hendriksen's and Kistemaker's 12 volume NT commentary set - very extensive. : )
KeithTruth 2 months ago
@KeithTruth Ah ok thanks for the info. I'm sure a hardbound copy of it is worth it even if it's online :) sometimes reading off a computer screen your eyes get tired of very quickly especially if you have to do that a lot
Bearkiller777 2 months ago
Looks pretty good bro.
Bearkiller777 2 months ago
What's you'r view on X-mass ?
Convess 2 months ago
@Convess I'm not a legalist when it comes to Christmas, as long as Christ is being kept first through the holidays I am fine with it.
KeithTruth 2 months ago
@KeithTruth Just sing the hymns to Christ and don't lie to your children, but if you tell them about Santa Claus, tell them first about Saint Nicholas, who gave away his inheritance? :D
krononomikon 2 months ago
@krononomikon I would take santa out of the whole situation and just keep it about Christ instead. Then enjoy get togethers, hymns, presents yes.
KeithTruth 2 months ago
@KeithTruth oh, totally! there are those who are going to be talking about Santa though, and I think it would be good to explain to the kids where the idea of Santa comes from, so that they know how to deal with what everyone is saying, you know what I mean? I guess that's akin to learning about Islam in order to see that it is darkness
krononomikon 2 months ago
Thanks keith! Hey is there anyway we can talk on skype, I would like to converse with you on RC and as well I am starting to considering reformed and would like to talk to someone about it. PM your skype name or which ever messenger you use. God bless.
Onetruthrgv 2 months ago
@Onetruthrgv will do.
KeithTruth 2 months ago
Thanks for the info Keith. God bless you too brother.
Jehstfan 2 months ago