Comments on: The Politics of Jesus, Message Six: Nathan Finn’s “The Pulpit and the Public Square: Some Observations from the Ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon” http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/ gospel calculus, with some whiz-bang Sat, 12 May 2012 14:57:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Zeeshan http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-3653 Mon, 30 May 2011 08:46:49 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-3653 Dear Brother,

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]]> By: Sidney Junkins http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-2755 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:56:24 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-2755 It was a really nice thought! Just wanna say thank you for the information you have apportioned. Just continue composing this kind of post. I will be your hardcore reader. Thanks once again.

]]> By: Mortimer http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-2681 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:30:28 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-2681 There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way.

]]> By: cwxwwwxdfvwwxwx http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-1505 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:41:08 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-1505 well, hi admin adn people nice forum indeed. how’s life? hope it’s introduce branch ;)

]]> By: The Politics of Jesus & Religious Liberty | the big daddy weave http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-1500 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:35:50 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-1500 [...] My friend (gosh I sound like McCain) Nathan Finn, a professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, spoke last week at First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina at The Politics of Jesus conference. The conference was sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Finn’s lecture was titled “The Pulpit and the Public Square: Some Observations from the Ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.” [...]

]]> By: chris http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-1375 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:45:28 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-1375 It should be well noted that JUDAS ISCARIOT tried to use Jesus’ ministry as a platform for political and military uprise.
He was in extreme error to say the least.

Jesus rebuked Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane for trying to use force on Jesus’ captors putting to rest any misconceived notions that this was some uprising.

There are many other examples where Jesus went to great lengths to distance himself and his ministry from being considered political or military.
I am sickened by many things in the pulpit and find this “vain revolution for political freedom of speech” particularly irreprehensible and contrary to the teachings and overall impetus of Jesus’ ministry.

As a sideline note I would also like to point out that none of the candidates are running for office of priest or pastor.
To criticize one politician for being “pro choice” or in favor of stem cell research while giving full support to a candidate who advocates fully the use of war, torture, and nuclear armament not only for defense but also as a ” first strike” option, is garbage and contradicts all that Jesus came to establish as his message and legacy.

I would like to add another thought that sacrificing a church’s tax exempt status is extremely irresponsible when considering that the minister is being entrusted with money that did not come from him nor belongs to him.
(see all the biblical listings for stewardship).

I would like to charge and challenge all elders and/ or board members to challenge and rebuke your pastor if you feel he is abusing his post of shepherd for the sake of spewing politically in a place that should bring respite from all of this rather than becoming a platform for it.

Remember…America is a democratic republic with the first amendment to the constitution protecting in large part our freedom of speech…

God’s Kingdom is NOT a democracy but an absolute monarchy with one true king and emperor.
Jesus NEVER used His authority or exclusive privileges as God’s Son to advocate or support any political or military entity.
We need to remember which kingdom we are in and which King we serve.

-Chris
cpkoste@gmail.com

]]> By: The Politics of Jesus Podcasts Are Now Online « owen strachan http://owenstrachan.com/2008/10/13/the-politics-of-jesus-message-six-nathan-finns-the-pulpit-and-the-public-square-some-observations-from-the-ministry-of-charles-haddon-spurgeon/#comment-1270 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:34:50 +0000 http://owenstrachan.wordpress.com/?p=1024#comment-1270 [...] Finn: The Pulpit and the Public Square: Some Observations from the Ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon [...]

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