Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 I like to always keep a couple of Protestant texts on my shelves to help in ecumenical dialogue. What texts do you consider the most important on the Protestant side of the fence, such as Calvin's Institutes of a Christian Religion?
Sojourner Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 The preacher at the Baptist church I went to for a while had a bunch of sermons written by a famous theologian whose name I cannot recall right now ... it started with an "S" ... Jonathan Edwards is another good one.
Mateo el Feo Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) [quote name='Sojourner' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:40 PM']The preacher at the Baptist church I went to for a while had a bunch of sermons written by a famous theologian whose name I cannot recall right now ... it started with an "S" ... Jonathan Edwards is another good one. [right][snapback]923771[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Guessing...Spurgeon? Edited March 27, 2006 by Mateo el Feo
Sojourner Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Mar 27 2006, 01:40 PM']The preacher at the Baptist church I went to for a while had a bunch of sermons written by a famous theologian whose name I cannot recall right now ... it started with an "S" ... Jonathan Edwards is another good one. [right][snapback]923771[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Spurgeon. Charles Spurgeon.
Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Paphnutius' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:42 PM']Didnt Luther write his own "catechism?" [right][snapback]923772[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah. I have his large and small catechisms. I remember reading them and ripping right through how much of it was unbiblical when I was a Lutheran. It sent my pastor into a panic .Of course then I became a Baptist. lol.
Sojourner Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Mateo el Feo' date='Mar 27 2006, 01:43 PM']Guessing...Spurgeon? [right][snapback]923773[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yes, that's the one. I totally had a brain fluffy air extraction.
Mateo el Feo Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Paphnutius' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:47 PM']You could always go with bishop Sponge. [right][snapback]923782[/snapback][/right] [/quote] My hero. The Episcopal Church is so lucky. They can keep him, though.
Neal4Christ Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Paphnutius' date='Mar 27 2006, 11:47 AM']You could always go with bishop Sponge. [right][snapback]923782[/snapback][/right] [/quote]
Paladin Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 I hear Moody's work was pretty influential in America. Also some European fellow... Can't remember his name... Scandanavian guy, I believe... [quote name='Paphnutius' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:47 PM']You could always go with bishop Sponge. [right][snapback]923782[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Ick. Why does that guy even bother being the bishop for a Savior he clearly doesn't even believe in?
Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 I'm thinking more foundational than influential. primary texts like luther's catechism and Calvin's institutes.
dspen2005 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 NONE!!!! you shouldn't need them, when you have the fullness of Truth in the Catechism... and other books that are in line in Church teaching
Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='dspen2005' date='Mar 27 2006, 02:21 PM']NONE!!!! you shouldn't need them, when you have the fullness of Truth in the Catechism... and other books that are in line in Church teaching [right][snapback]923901[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'm sorry you don't understand ecumenism.
dspen2005 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 yes i do... it is to bring those outside of the Catholic Fullness into it...
Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='dspen2005' date='Mar 27 2006, 02:24 PM']yes i do... it is to bring those outside of the Catholic Fullness into it... [right][snapback]923907[/snapback][/right] [/quote] And you are going to accomplish that by having an ignorance of their faith?
Brother Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) [quote name='dspen2005' date='Mar 27 2006, 02:30 PM']i know what they believe... it isn't Catholic. [right][snapback]923921[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You do huh? Okay then. We study the writings of those who disagree with us so we really actually do know what they believe, because others do believe in Protestant doctrines. If you have no command of their faith, they will run circles around you. By studying what they believe, what their arguments are, and knowing what the Catholic faith teaches in response to it, you will be educated enough to be respected. I'm not talking about internet apologetics, I'm speaking on a more professional level. If you want to convince the president of Planned Parenthood abortion is wrong, you're not going to accomplish it by telling him you are Catholic and you think it is wrong. You have to know his position better than he does. that's the key. If you walk into a room full of Calvinists and know what Calvin teaches, you will gain more respect than if you don't know anything about Calvin. They will be much more likely to feel the need to educate you rather than to hear you out. Edited March 27, 2006 by Brother Adam
Cow of Shame Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Mar 27 2006, 01:43 PM']Spurgeon. Charles Spurgeon. [right][snapback]923774[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I heard his eggs are a delicacy.
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