tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post4810737055104094905..comments2024-02-18T08:38:49.284-06:00Comments on Theological Meditations: Phil Johnson vs. John MacArthur (and Many Others) on “God Begging”Tony Byrnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-55182399365688648462010-01-23T12:15:15.644-06:002010-01-23T12:15:15.644-06:00Exactly, Macoman. The reason why we have any desir...Exactly, Macoman. The reason why we have any desire for the salvation of any is because the Spirit of God is working in us to yearn and strive for the ultimate well-being of others. Some of my favorite quotes on that topic are from Jonathan Edwards. See <a href="http://theologicalmeditations.blogspot.com/2009/07/edwards-on-christ-and-godly-seeking.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>, and <a href="http:Tony Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-76415443165083348502010-01-23T11:11:58.152-06:002010-01-23T11:11:58.152-06:00See your March 26, 2009 blog from Martin-Lloyd Jon...See your March 26, 2009 blog from Martin-Lloyd Jones. He succinctly describes the "striving" from God.<br /><br />MacomanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-21190510299879515612010-01-23T08:24:37.899-06:002010-01-23T08:24:37.899-06:00And so what is it in us who are saddened by an unr...And so what is it in us who are saddened by an unrepentant heart, who actually HUNGER for all the world to be reconciled to God through Christ? Our self righteousness? Our fallen, sinful nature?? Our own folly??? Who is this in me imploring others to look to Christ, anyway? Where does this desire come from? :-)<br /><br />MacomanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-28798899541285471192009-04-29T11:34:00.000-05:002009-04-29T11:34:00.000-05:00You're welcome, Tony. I appreciate your work. Th...You're welcome, Tony. I appreciate your work. Thanks for the HT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-84326535260320842912009-04-29T09:20:00.000-05:002009-04-29T09:20:00.000-05:00It's posted now. Thanks again, Barry.
Sibbes' Beg...It's posted now. Thanks again, Barry.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://theologicalmeditations.blogspot.com/2009/04/sibbes-begging-god.html" REL="nofollow">Sibbes' Begging God</A>Tony Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-40233614333666490362009-04-29T08:47:00.000-05:002009-04-29T08:47:00.000-05:00As I watched everything unfold on Phil's blog a fe...As I watched everything unfold on Phil's blog a few months back (when this topic was being discussed) I was very saddened to see the things I did. <br /><br />I hope this post provides an opportunity for an open and <I>honest</I> dialogue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-1561140711679061782009-04-28T21:57:00.000-05:002009-04-28T21:57:00.000-05:00The quote is from Richard Sibbes, "The Fountain Op...The quote is from Richard Sibbes, <A HREF="http://books.google.com/books?id=gtsYAAAAYAAJ&printsec=titlepage&source=gbs_summary_r&cad=0#PRA2-PA506,M1" REL="nofollow">"The Fountain Opened," in <I>The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes</I> (Edinburgh: James Nichol, 1863), 5:506-507</A>.Tony Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-88067470384274131382009-04-28T21:37:00.000-05:002009-04-28T21:37:00.000-05:00Excellent quote, Barry! Yet another Puritan :-) Ye...Excellent quote, Barry! Yet another Puritan :-) Yes, I will be stealing it and posting it. Thanks.Tony Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13948933.post-80113818686201137202009-04-28T20:57:00.000-05:002009-04-28T20:57:00.000-05:00In writing about the Puritan's approach to evangel...In writing about the Puritan's approach to evangelism, Erroll Hulse wrote:<br /><br />"How did they offer the Gospel to the unconverted? I avoid the word 'present' the Gospel. They did not merely 'present' the Gospel, they entreated, they besought, they reasoned, they urged and they offered the Gospel. Some are disposed to contend that the word 'offer' is unsuitable as it implies creature abilityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com