Responding to controversy surrounding "Truth for Life" Pastor Alistair Begg's recommendation a grandmother attend LGBTQ wedding. A balanced, critical perspective.
Well written. We should not be trashing our brothers when once they fall short of perfection. We are all human and make mistakes and this man has many good years put in as a faithful servant of Christ. We should not throw the baby out with the bath water.
Of the articles I've written since finishing college a decade ago, this is one of the ones I enjoyed writing the least. That said, I think it's very important. there was much more which I thought needed to be said, but for brevity's sake, I trimmed nearly 800 words. I think we've all heard enough of opinions on the situation, and I think few will be changed at this point. But at least with it all written out, I no longer need to repeat myself.
What I wish I had said though in the article is this: Those calling Begg's advice sinful need to point to Scripture WHERE his advice is sinful. I'm open to the possibility it could be. But Ephesians 5:11 is NOT the argument to be made. There are a number of arguments I could make to defend how it is legitimate, but I'm seriously not seeking to defend his advice. But if I, as someone who disagrees with it, can think of logical rebuttals to how it isn't sinful, there needs to be better responses.
Well written. We should not be trashing our brothers when once they fall short of perfection. We are all human and make mistakes and this man has many good years put in as a faithful servant of Christ. We should not throw the baby out with the bath water.
Of the articles I've written since finishing college a decade ago, this is one of the ones I enjoyed writing the least. That said, I think it's very important. there was much more which I thought needed to be said, but for brevity's sake, I trimmed nearly 800 words. I think we've all heard enough of opinions on the situation, and I think few will be changed at this point. But at least with it all written out, I no longer need to repeat myself.
What I wish I had said though in the article is this: Those calling Begg's advice sinful need to point to Scripture WHERE his advice is sinful. I'm open to the possibility it could be. But Ephesians 5:11 is NOT the argument to be made. There are a number of arguments I could make to defend how it is legitimate, but I'm seriously not seeking to defend his advice. But if I, as someone who disagrees with it, can think of logical rebuttals to how it isn't sinful, there needs to be better responses.