Commentüs on: Thank You, Dr. D. James Kennedy http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/ Trusting God :: Treasuring Christ :: Triumphing the Gospel Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:35:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: D. James Kennedy (1930--2007) at PastorBlog http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12954 D. James Kennedy (1930--2007) at PastorBlog Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:21:11 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12954 [...] Timmy Brister: Thank You, Dr. D. James Kennedy [...] [...] Timmy Brister: Thank You, Dr. D. James Kennedy [...]

]]> By: Stephen Newell http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12306 Stephen Newell Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:42:11 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12306 Hey brother. I did a Google search on "Evangelism Explosion" and found something highly ironic. Bellevue Baptist Church utilizes EE. How about that. I liked EE, even before I knew it was written by a Calvinist or even understood what such a thing "meant." My only real problem with EE is that, for a first-timer like I was, it seems very cumbersome and structured. Perhaps that's why I like it, it's structured; which is a good way to teach evangelism newbies. Hey brother. I did a Google search on “Evangelism Explosion” and found something highly ironic. Bellevue Baptist Church utilizes EE. How about that.

I liked EE, even before I knew it was written by a Calvinist or even understood what such a thing “meant.” My only real problem with EE is that, for a first-timer like I was, it seems very cumbersome and structured. Perhaps that’s why I like it, it’s structured; which is a good way to teach evangelism newbies.

]]> By: Timmy Brister http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12238 Timmy Brister Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:02:47 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12238 Jenny, It's great to hear from you. It's crazy but I was having dinner with another UM grad and realized that I had not been down to Mobile in over six years! Those were certainly good times. Jenny,

It’s great to hear from you. It’s crazy but I was having dinner with another UM grad and realized that I had not been down to Mobile in over six years! Those were certainly good times.

]]> By: Timmy Brister http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12236 Timmy Brister Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:01:18 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12236 Pregador27, Mark Dever highlights the relationship to EE and Calvinism in his post dedicated to EE and Dr. Kennedy which can be found at: http://blog.9marks.org/2007/07/whered-all-th-2.html You can also check out what Rick Phillips over at Reformation 21: http://www.reformation21.org/Reformation_21_Blog/Reformation_21_Blog/58/pm__114/vobId__6460/ There is nothing to reconcile, at least in my mind. Is EE perfect? No. Has it been used to save millions? Yes. Nevertheless, it has withstood the critics on both sides and deserves the recognition for the impact it has made for the kingdom of God. In more recent years, the "2 Ways 2 Live" gospel presentation I believe has done an even better job. Pregador27,

Mark Dever highlights the relationship to EE and Calvinism in his post dedicated to EE and Dr. Kennedy which can be found at:

http://blog.9marks.org/2007/07/whered-all-th-2.html

You can also check out what Rick Phillips over at Reformation 21:

http://www.reformation21.org/Reformation_21_Blog/Reformation_21_Blog/58/pm__114/vobId__6460/

There is nothing to reconcile, at least in my mind. Is EE perfect? No. Has it been used to save millions? Yes. Nevertheless, it has withstood the critics on both sides and deserves the recognition for the impact it has made for the kingdom of God. In more recent years, the “2 Ways 2 Live” gospel presentation I believe has done an even better job.

]]> By: Jenny Cook http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12233 Jenny Cook Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:40:47 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12233 Tim: I remember the EE days at NoMo as well. EE is a great tool for sharing the gospel. I am sad to hear of Dr. Kennedy's passing. Hope all is well with you. Jenny Tim:
I remember the EE days at NoMo as well. EE is a great tool for sharing the gospel. I am sad to hear of Dr. Kennedy’s passing. Hope all is well with you.
Jenny

]]> By: Pregador27 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12232 Pregador27 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:29:07 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12232 Wonderful post. I wish I could be as articulate in my posts. Dr. D. James Kennedy is a voice that will be missed. I do not remember him ever making a statement he could not stand behind. And he made many controversial statements. I doubt I ever disagreed with him on any major statement he made. He was a true man of God. I had forgotten EE was crafted by Dr. Kennedy. How does it fit within Calvinism? I know evangelism is not contrary to our beliefs, but I was always led to believe EE was more Arminian. Go figure. I will be taking a new look at EE. It was definately a good tool to use in presenting the Gospel. Thanks again for the post Timmy. ...a sad day for us, a happy day in heaven... Wonderful post. I wish I could be as articulate in my posts. Dr. D. James Kennedy is a voice that will be missed. I do not remember him ever making a statement he could not stand behind. And he made many controversial statements. I doubt I ever disagreed with him on any major statement he made. He was a true man of God.

I had forgotten EE was crafted by Dr. Kennedy. How does it fit within Calvinism? I know evangelism is not contrary to our beliefs, but I was always led to believe EE was more Arminian. Go figure. I will be taking a new look at EE. It was definately a good tool to use in presenting the Gospel.

Thanks again for the post Timmy.

…a sad day for us, a happy day in heaven…

]]> By: James http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12204 James Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:30:51 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2007/09/05/thank-you-dr-d-james-kennedy/#comment-12204 I cannot wait to go on my visits for "EE" tonight. I like EE because you focus on the need to stand before God robed in Christ imputed righteousness! Thank you for the thoughts on his passing on to Glory! James I cannot wait to go on my visits for “EE” tonight. I like EE because you focus on the need to stand before God robed in Christ imputed righteousness! Thank you for the thoughts on his passing on to Glory!

James

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