Comments for Matt Capps Blog http://mattcapps.wordpress.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:22 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The Gospel of Mark by Matt Privett http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/the-gospel-of-mark/#comment-318 Matt Privett Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:22 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=903#comment-318 I'm preaching through Mark right now. This is well done. I’m preaching through Mark right now. This is well done.

]]> Comment on The Literary Nature of The Gospel Accounts by The Gospel of Mark « Matt Capps Blog http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/the-literary-nature-of-the-gospel-accounts/#comment-317 The Gospel of Mark « Matt Capps Blog Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:04:00 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=900#comment-317 [...] Also, see my post of the Literary Nature of the Gospel Accounts. [...] [...] Also, see my post of the Literary Nature of the Gospel Accounts. [...]

]]> Comment on Baptist churches and Membership Covenants by Nathan Moore http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/baptist-churches-and-membership-covenants/#comment-312 Nathan Moore Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:30 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=893#comment-312 Matt, Thanks for the post. It is concise yet complete and gives a grounded snapshot of the many advantages for adopting a meaningful, church covenant. In light of the fact that over the last century American church membership has lost its meaning to both the church and to the culture, I don't think we can overemphasize the importance of clarity in church life. Another major advantage of church covenants in addition to protection from legal action by disgruntled members is that a covenant can be used to clarify what actions may warrant church discipline. If you look at "The Village" church covenant, it reads drastically different from the more traditional covenant (employed by Capitol Hill Baptist Church) which seems to be heavily influenced by J. Newton Brown. Though not exhaustive, the Village's covenant includes specific behavior that is expected of church members. For example, they ask for members to covenant to seek church intervention when considering divorce. I find covenants like this, which though they do not read as well, to be even more helpful when defining expectations for church membership. Any thoughts on the different types of covenants that churches may use? BTW, I regularly follow your blog. It has been a blessing and a service to me. Keep writing! Matt,
Thanks for the post. It is concise yet complete and gives a grounded snapshot of the many advantages for adopting a meaningful, church covenant. In light of the fact that over the last century American church membership has lost its meaning to both the church and to the culture, I don’t think we can overemphasize the importance of clarity in church life.

Another major advantage of church covenants in addition to protection from legal action by disgruntled members is that a covenant can be used to clarify what actions may warrant church discipline. If you look at “The Village” church covenant, it reads drastically different from the more traditional covenant (employed by Capitol Hill Baptist Church) which seems to be heavily influenced by J. Newton Brown.

Though not exhaustive, the Village’s covenant includes specific behavior that is expected of church members. For example, they ask for members to covenant to seek church intervention when considering divorce.

I find covenants like this, which though they do not read as well, to be even more helpful when defining expectations for church membership.

Any thoughts on the different types of covenants that churches may use?

BTW, I regularly follow your blog. It has been a blessing and a service to me. Keep writing!

]]> Comment on Uncovering Idols (Part 2): Grandfather’s Work Ethic and the Idol of Self Righteousness by mattcapps http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/uncovering-idols-part-2-grandfathers-work-ethic-and-the-idol-of-self-righteousness/#comment-310 mattcapps Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:25:04 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=876#comment-310 Nicholai, Thank you for taking the time to read this post. Allow me to respond to your comment above. - God can only be charged of megalomania if He is unworthy of receiving praise. If you have time read through the article below. I would love to hear your thoughts. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/ConferenceMessages/ByDate/2008/3446_Why_God_Is_Not_a_Megalomaniac_in_Demanding_to_Be_Worshiped/ Nicholai,

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. Allow me to respond to your comment above. – God can only be charged of megalomania if He is unworthy of receiving praise. If you have time read through the article below. I would love to hear your thoughts.

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/ConferenceMessages/ByDate/2008/3446_Why_God_Is_Not_a_Megalomaniac_in_Demanding_to_Be_Worshiped/

]]> Comment on Uncovering Idols (Part 2): Grandfather’s Work Ethic and the Idol of Self Righteousness by Nicholai http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/uncovering-idols-part-2-grandfathers-work-ethic-and-the-idol-of-self-righteousness/#comment-309 Nicholai Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:39:02 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=876#comment-309 Thanks, but just the same I think I am happier as an all embracing tolerant Hindu. The Christian God shows too many symtoms of megalomania for my taste. Thanks, but just the same I think I am happier as an all embracing tolerant Hindu. The Christian God shows too many symtoms of megalomania for my taste.

]]> Comment on Uncovering Idols (Part 2): Grandfather’s Work Ethic and the Idol of Self Righteousness by pttyann http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/uncovering-idols-part-2-grandfathers-work-ethic-and-the-idol-of-self-righteousness/#comment-306 pttyann Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:35:49 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=876#comment-306 "Whew"!!! Long,long but I enjoyed most of your post and how true still today many Christians feel that if they don't do all the good they can they will not get into heaven,it's so sad and there is so much foul wrong teaching going on.And so many are set in their ways and will not listen to sound doctrine,Jesus said "It Is Finished" Jesus did it all for us and once you're saved it is finished "nothing" to add. I had to encourage myself this morning the flesh kept trying to make me compare myself to others and that's a waste of time when I know Jesus is pleased with me and I am all ready accepted!!! Love you brother have a good evening. “Whew”!!! Long,long but I enjoyed most of your post and how true still today many Christians feel that if they don’t do all the good they can they will not get into heaven,it’s so sad and there is so much foul wrong teaching going on.And so many are set in their ways and will not listen to sound doctrine,Jesus said “It Is Finished” Jesus did it all for us and once you’re saved it is finished “nothing” to add. I had to encourage myself this morning the flesh kept trying to make me compare myself to others and that’s a waste of time when I know Jesus is pleased with me and I am all ready accepted!!!
Love you brother have a good evening.

]]> Comment on Uncovering Idols (Part 1): Meteorology and the Idol of Future Control by Elizabeth Miller http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/uncovering-idols-part-1-meteorology-and-the-idol-of-future-control/#comment-298 Elizabeth Miller Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:14:52 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=866#comment-298 Hi Matt....just what I needed to read. Thanks! Now, if I can just let the worry float away on the wings of the birds!! :) Well put..... Hi Matt….just what I needed to read. Thanks! Now, if I can just let the worry float away on the wings of the birds!! :) Well put…..

]]> Comment on Our Decision to Adopt and the Work of God! by Reflections on ‘Together for Adoption 09′ « Matt Capps Blog http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/our-decision-to-adopt-and-the-work-of-god/#comment-294 Reflections on ‘Together for Adoption 09′ « Matt Capps Blog Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:25:59 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=693#comment-294 [...] and I are in the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia. (You can read about it here or here.) While listening to the speakers I wrote down some key thoughts, things to process and develop. [...] [...] and I are in the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia. (You can read about it here or here.) While listening to the speakers I wrote down some key thoughts, things to process and develop. [...]

]]> Comment on Resources on engaging the “New Atheists”- Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett. by mattcapps http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/resources-on-engaging-the-new-atheists-richard-dawkins-sam-harris-christopher-hitchens-and-daniel-dennett/#comment-292 mattcapps Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:43:37 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=719#comment-292 Could you clarify what you mean? Could you clarify what you mean?

]]> Comment on Resources on engaging the “New Atheists”- Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett. by phil http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/resources-on-engaging-the-new-atheists-richard-dawkins-sam-harris-christopher-hitchens-and-daniel-dennett/#comment-291 phil Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:07:49 +0000 http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/?p=719#comment-291 If you believe your own statement, what is the purpose of arguing for atheism and confronting Christians? If you have the truth, why should you need to? If you believe your own statement, what is the purpose of arguing for atheism and confronting Christians? If you have the truth, why should you need to?

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