Comments on: Two ways to read the Bible

By: Darryl

Darryl — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:59:47 +0000

Ben,

You’re right. Reading the Bible the second way leads to the Bible also being about us, but it avoids many of the mistakes of thinking that it is first about us.

By: Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:39:10 +0000

“Is it all about you or is it all about Him?”

False dilemma fallacy. It might be about both.

The Luke 24.27 text is a great one for not only preaching Jesus, but preaching Jesus from the entire biblical story – as Wright would say, interpreting Act 4 in light of Acts 1-3 (NTPG, p. 143). It also suggests how many other texts ought to be preached (and teached). However, one would be hard-pressed to argue tht the Bible doesn’t have some pointed things to say about the appropriate response of the people of God to his story and his covenantal provisions. We are, after all, characters in Act 5.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0000

By: Adam G.

Adam G. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Although I agree in theory, I have a little trouble on the application end of this. Since the Bible is all about God and what He has done (and is doing) for humanity and creation, doesn’t it eventually get down to a matter of what we need to do in response? Or is theocentric preaching solely for those of a more densely “Calvinist” perspective, admitting no room for human response and participation, even in non-salvation matters?

By: dsd

dsd — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Hi Adam,
Good question. No, Keller’s clear that when we grasp what Christ has done for us, it will result in a profound response. Your point is a good one: some (not Keller) do not go to the next stage and call for response, which is a mistake.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000