Kevin wrote: > More than Irrelevant: > I avoid Barth's NEOism like > the plague
Guys like Barth or Einstein have relevance only for the scholars and thinkers, whether one agrees with them or not. What impact has either of these two had upon how the average Joe lives? The homeless man on the street, or the young single woman in the projects trying to raise eight children by herself, does Barth or Einstein fit into their life in any way? No. What fits into their life is a man or woman who simply serves them, shares God's simple truth from Scripture with them, ministers to their earthly and spiritual needs. The Scriptures teach us that knowledge puffs up (1 Cor. 8:1). It is a pitfall for some students of the Scriptures to think they have something great in Barth, or for some scientists to think they have found something great in Einstein, but these are simply men who have offered a unique perspective that has surprised some people. Salvation is not found in good works, but neither is salvation found in good theology. It is difficult sometimes for the scholar to remember this. Salvation is found in loving one another. It really is that simple, and the only way to love one another is to practice faith in Jesus Christ and abide in his teaching. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
