tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.comments2023-11-05T00:47:29.722-07:00Redemptive ThoughtsMr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-74009959244461815822020-09-06T14:17:12.123-07:002020-09-06T14:17:12.123-07:00We always like to try to bring God down to our lev...We always like to try to bring God down to our level rather than letting Him raise us up to His level for us.David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-10295456681687488092018-03-17T14:34:04.746-07:002018-03-17T14:34:04.746-07:00Thanks for your comment. Christians around the wor...Thanks for your comment. Christians around the world need our prayers.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-77923599919132347022018-03-17T12:07:40.729-07:002018-03-17T12:07:40.729-07:00You made some really good points there. I checked ...You made some really good points there. I checked on the internet for additional <br />information about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your <br />views on this site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-80859625089878872102017-08-29T13:08:56.538-07:002017-08-29T13:08:56.538-07:00Thanks for the comment. I did know that the South ...Thanks for the comment. I did know that the South intended to build a slavery empire down through Mexico and Central and South America. I mention this in part 5 of this series. The Northern soldiers didn't just die for this country, but for those who would be enslaved all over the world. If the North had lost, the world may have come under the domination of Nazi Germany. Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-86772736370616790072017-08-29T11:34:28.522-07:002017-08-29T11:34:28.522-07:00Not bad!
But you seem to miss how dangerous it wa...Not bad!<br /><br />But you seem to miss how dangerous it was for religion and USA.<br /><br />Had the South won the Civil War -- as they said -- that proved their GOD of slavery was correct. And they boasted they would spread this God of slavery TO PUNISH BLACKS world wide.<br /><br />Did you know they promised to PUNISH BLACKS in perpetuity for biblical sins? Bet you did not know.<br /><br />Lincoln did more than win the war and end slavery.<br /><br />He killed the GOD of slavery. https://theamericanmercury.org/2011/02/death-of-the-southern-god/Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206503506011763393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-63858437128063721762017-08-13T20:34:37.873-07:002017-08-13T20:34:37.873-07:00Hello Bro. John Guthrie. I am a Pastor from Mumbai...Hello Bro. John Guthrie. I am a Pastor from Mumbai,INDIA. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am glad to go through your post. I am blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you as well as know you and about your desire to return to the full time ministry. Please be assured of my prayers as you wait up on the Lord for full time ministry. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 38 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reachout to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have young people from your church come to work with us during their vacation time. I am sure they will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you. Blessings from above on you, your family and the ministry. I am glad to know your Wesleyan stand. Since I am from Church of the Nazarene I do have a similar stand. I have some young people in my church who would like to go for Seminary training. I will be glad to know more about the Wesleyan Seminary where you had your Theological studies. Diwakarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390632072287440950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-35090734164980321112016-06-02T13:02:27.654-07:002016-06-02T13:02:27.654-07:00Thanks for your comment, Kyle.Thanks for your comment, Kyle.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-16446046731572924082016-05-29T03:10:30.771-07:002016-05-29T03:10:30.771-07:00Well said, Mr. Guthrie. Never heard of The Rite, ...Well said, Mr. Guthrie. Never heard of The Rite, and I'm a few years late, so I don't know who will see this, but I had to speak my piece. There is no such word as TheologismS. Theologism is a belief. It is singular. There can only be ONE theologism. I also don't understand why you'd need to shield children from theologism. Kids already know what the Church is about.<br />KyleBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481794737489503750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-85121426221473406132016-03-15T17:39:16.386-07:002016-03-15T17:39:16.386-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-23556069784042970542013-12-10T12:16:39.952-08:002013-12-10T12:16:39.952-08:00Thanks for the hat tip. I did my own personal rese...Thanks for the hat tip. I did my own personal research as well to confirm the accuracy of the account. I used material from Marshall Terrill's official bio, as well as talking to Leonard DeWitt by e-mail. I also have a rare book called "Steve McQueen: The Final Chapter" by Grady Ragsdale that's a fascinating look at his last days. Glad you enjoyed the article.Estherhttp://southerngospelyankee.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-46600685894442530952013-10-25T12:34:10.273-07:002013-10-25T12:34:10.273-07:00This is my 400th post.This is my 400th post.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-89425531593172624392013-07-22T09:02:02.172-07:002013-07-22T09:02:02.172-07:00I have updated the address. Thanks for the informa...I have updated the address. Thanks for the information.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-28915377899258012152013-07-22T06:35:21.327-07:002013-07-22T06:35:21.327-07:00Thank you for linking my blog to your blog. My blo...Thank you for linking my blog to your blog. My blog address has moved. New address: claudemariottini.com.<br /><br />I hope you will update my blog address in your blogroll.<br /><br />Claude MariottiniDr. Claude Mariottinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022725291281227401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-70237683085913993552012-05-20T21:11:30.178-07:002012-05-20T21:11:30.178-07:00In this situation the way to live redemptively is ...In this situation the way to live redemptively is to follow Heb. 13:3, "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering"(NIV). You don't give the benefit of the doubt to a government that is guilty of such atrocities against its people and who has persecuted Chen and his family, and who is ratcheting up its persecution against other family members. While you can praise some diplomats on the ground, you cannot give the benefit of the doubt to those higher up in the state department for wanting to do what they can to appease the Chinese government. Chai Lin may not be in China now, but it is obvious that her background provides her with contacts with those helping Chen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chai_LingMr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-42447985754790933582012-05-20T08:16:22.786-07:002012-05-20T08:16:22.786-07:00Fair point. I probably should have said that her p...Fair point. I probably should have said that her perspective/knowledge is limited. :-)Derek Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-30277571004433054172012-05-19T19:31:03.165-07:002012-05-19T19:31:03.165-07:00I'm glad you enjoy my blog and like my comment...I'm glad you enjoy my blog and like my comment policy. Feel free to comment anytime. I'm not sure I would call the knowledge of the author of the CT article superficial. She certainly has access to those who are involved in the situation. <br /><br />For anyone reading this, here is the article Derek is referring to: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/mayweb-only/chai-ling-chen-guangcheng.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+christianitytoday%2Fctmag+%28Christianity+Today+Magazine%29Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-66045180079372887732012-05-19T08:12:10.943-07:002012-05-19T08:12:10.943-07:00Well, yes (with the US diplomats. China, not so mu...Well, yes (with the US diplomats. China, not so much).<br />(from http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/mayweb-only/chai-ling-chen-guangcheng.html#comments)<br /><br />Because of...<br />(http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/chen-guangcheng-leaves-beijing-hospital-headed-for-us/2012/05/19/gIQApKMEaU_story.html)<br /><br />All that to say, I believe the work our diplomats do (regardless of administration) is a lot harder than we think. I thought Ms. Ling was out of line to speak on something she only knows about superficially. I've made the same mistake myself and recognize grace can go a long way. Thinking and living redemptively is a good thing, but harder to do than we think.<br /><br />BTW, enjoyed your blog and like your comment policy (good call).<br /><br />Blessings.Derek Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-47094675950905336142012-05-07T15:49:40.233-07:002012-05-07T15:49:40.233-07:00I looked up these videos on Google. After seeing s...I looked up these videos on Google. After seeing some of the still pictures on the Science of Sin website, I am apprehensive of viewing these videos. However, if you wish to share your thoughts on these matters, you are welcome to do so here.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-54105346376996186062012-05-05T09:29:19.219-07:002012-05-05T09:29:19.219-07:00Thanks for the link; I'll view these as soon a...Thanks for the link; I'll view these as soon as I can.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-69724636706244521882012-05-04T20:22:25.117-07:002012-05-04T20:22:25.117-07:00The Science of Sin
See the following videos
http:/...The Science of Sin<br />See the following videos<br />http://blip.tv/scienceofsinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-31880876243617647162012-01-10T09:24:51.654-08:002012-01-10T09:24:51.654-08:00Keith, thanks for posting your comment. I tested t...Keith, thanks for posting your comment. I tested the link to the article from this post and the article came up. If you still have problems from the link on this article, perhaps you can try to find it in one of the other articles I wrote in this series. Did the Biologos website take it down? If you are able to locate and read the article, I'd appreciate any comments you might have on my response to Rev. Keller's article.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-7031885875049762222012-01-10T03:47:45.760-08:002012-01-10T03:47:45.760-08:00Apparently Rev. Keller's original paper has be...Apparently Rev. Keller's original paper has been taken offline...or is there an updated link for it.<br /><br />I would be very interested in reading it.Keith Grahamhttp://kg2.nettyenterprises.biz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-3693888330829303132011-09-23T10:05:43.461-07:002011-09-23T10:05:43.461-07:00Grant, thanks for the comment. All I know concerni...Grant, thanks for the comment. All I know concerning Neibuhr comes from this book, yet one only needs to read this book to discern where he was theologically. I think as an observer of society he was pretty sharp, yet unfortunately, he seemed to leave the workings of God out of the picture, so his conclusions were at times off the mark.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-10767047946624294062011-09-22T19:30:48.185-07:002011-09-22T19:30:48.185-07:00Thanks for the review. I was wondering when he sai...Thanks for the review. I was wondering when he said these comments. Reinhold Niebuhr was Liberal up until a certain point.Grant Robertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545156222441496474.post-87282733663830748642011-06-16T20:20:03.581-07:002011-06-16T20:20:03.581-07:00Mr. Guthrie, I just found your comment; Blogger ha...Mr. Guthrie, I just found your comment; Blogger had sent it to my spam file which I just checked. Studies have been done which seek to identify why young Christians are now leaving the Church. While there many who have left the Church and the faith because they correctly believe that evolution and Biblical faith are incompatible, the overwhelming reason seems to be that cultural pressures are the main reason. The pressure to be accepted causes many to reject Christ. Many who cite the Church's refusal to embrace evolution as the reason for why they have left use that as cover. They would rather be accepted than accept the Biblical account of creation. I am not saying that is true about you, but as you appear to claim to be speaking on behalf of young Christians, I am speaking about young Christians in general. Correct me if I am wrong, but I gather from your comments that you claim to be within the Church at the present time and that the refusal of the Church to embrace evolution would drive you out of it. If that is the case, where will you go? What does it say concerning your relationship with Christ that you could leave the Church over the question of whether or not the Church accepts evolution as truth? Were the Church to do so, people would leave the Church and their faith in droves because the very comfort they would derive from a God who promises to be with His children during crises and who promises to receive His disciples into His presence when they die would be compromised. If God could not create a perfect creation at the beginning, then no one can trust Him to deliver on any of His promises.Mr. Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com