Comments on: The sermon vs. the Word of God http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/ "The most difficult lie I have ever contended with is this: Life is a story about me." Donald Miller Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:51:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Roger Baker http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-422 Roger Baker Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:29:56 +0000 http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-422 From the Reformer days, I think it was Martin Luther who took us to the twin-terminus of word proclaimed and word expounded. The danger here is that the word expounded often comes from an anthropocetric POV rather than a bibliocentric or theocentric position. That's the danger. In simpler words, the pastor moves from fellow bondservant to priest/prophet. In some denominations, that's expected... but its not a shift I am comfortable with. -Rog (a United Methodist pastor (elder) From the Reformer days, I think it was Martin Luther who took us to the twin-terminus of word proclaimed and word expounded. The danger here is that the word expounded often comes from an anthropocetric POV rather than a bibliocentric or theocentric position. That’s the danger.

In simpler words, the pastor moves from fellow bondservant to priest/prophet. In some denominations, that’s expected… but its not a shift I am comfortable with.

-Rog (a United Methodist pastor (elder)

]]> By: Trish http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-373 Trish Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:48:15 +0000 http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-373 I can understand an exhortation to pull up our socks on reading the Scripture with purpose and reverence, because many churches are short-changing today, but I think your question could insinuate superstition or bibliolatry. The main event is both the reading and expounding of God's word. They are co-terminus. I can understand an exhortation to pull up our socks on reading the Scripture with purpose and reverence, because many churches are short-changing today, but I think your question could insinuate superstition or bibliolatry. The main event is both the reading and expounding of God’s word. They are co-terminus.

]]> By: Steve http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-372 Steve Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:00:36 +0000 http://www.theocentricpreaching.com/2007/02/17/the-sermon-vs-the-word-of-god/#comment-372 I think there is wisdom to your words here. Thanks. Good stuff to think about. I think there is wisdom to your words here. Thanks. Good stuff to think about.

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