Thanks for visiting my blog. Yeah, the “ode to free will” song has made its way all over the blogosphere. I only linked to it because it has been worked over the past couple of weeks. The audacity to say the things in this song befuddles be, and I cannot in the least but feel that this song is more of worship to us than God (like most Arminian, man-centered songs). The reference point is us (such as “like a rose trampled on the ground/ you took the fall and thought of ME/ above all”). Indeed, the song is very troubling and should be a reminder to us all that to have a vibrant doxology, we need accurate theology. After all, we are called to worship in Spirit and in truth. This song misses that, big time.

The weird thing is, however, I find it that people can sing a song like “Amazing Grace” which speaks of God’s sovereign grace and then turn around and sing their ode to free will! I think this speaks very much about the theological confusion in our churches today. Those two songs are simply and unequivocably irreconcilable.

Having once been a “free willer”, I was curious about the link you provided to the “Free Will Song”. It was enlightening and sickening at the same time–sad to see the anemic God that some embrace and promote. Still, it gave me yet another opportunity to express my gratitude for the grace He has shown me.

Did you, by any chance, listen to the broadcast? If so, you will find that Dr. Moore had Campolo on for the first five minutes of the show, commenting on the Clinton/Carter convenant. The purpose was to have a liberal theologian speak about the liberal politicians and the new liberal/moderate baptist convergence. Who better to speak about these matters than a religious advisor to Clinton? Do you get the point?

I simply don’t get how you dialogue with a liberal makes you a liberal. Sir (or ma’am), I think you are sorely mistaken.

I don’t know nor do I personally care what Dr. Patterson has to do with Mr. Campolo. Neither my blog nor the comments will be a place for gossip or slander, so I suggest that you please take your sentiments and share them elsewhere. Maybe they will have a better reception.

Finally, regarding Dr. Mohler. I praise God for His providential working to bring him back to health. I would strongly encourage you to see what God has taught him during the past few weeks. You can find it at:

http://www.albertmohler.com/commentary_read.php?cdate=2007-01-22

I among thousands have been praying for Dr. Mohler and glad to see him back at it. If I may say, I believe he is just getting started, as is the thousands of young men he has trained during his watch. Let me suggest that you take a tip or two from Dr. Mohler and use your pen and words to build up the Church, engage our culture with the truth of the gospel, and live for the glory of God. Would to God that could be said about me! Would to God that could said about you. The only thing that needs retirement is the anti-intellectual fundamentalism that retreats to unprofitable comments represented in your statements. Please, should you choose to comment again, do so in a manner that is more profitable others as well as yourself.

No problem man. Funny stuff you got there. Thanks for the compliment too.

Rick,

Unfortunately, I have been studying Greek for several years and just came around to the Bibla Sacra. I don’t think it is even available at our school’s Lifeway (which is surprising to me, given the amount of language studies we have). BDAG and Biblia Sacra–two expensive but worthwhile investments!