Comments on: The American Church’s Five Most Pressing Needs http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html Looking for the 1st century Church in 21st century America Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:36:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Cerulean Sanctum » Notable Authors You (Regrettably) Never See Mentioned on Christian Blogs http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html#comment-3655 Cerulean Sanctum » Notable Authors You (Regrettably) Never See Mentioned on Christian Blogs Sat, 27 May 2006 19:35:16 +0000 http://ceruleansanctum.com/?p=137#comment-3655 [...] This post came about because of yesterday's reference to abiding in Christ. For those seeking to do just that, there is no equal in books on the subject than Andrew Murray's Abide in Christ (free online version here.) He, too, penned a classic on prayer, With Christ in the School of Prayer. I'd also recommend his book Humility, one of the best ever written on the topic. And like Torrey, Murray endorse modern day charismata, having overseen the miracle-filled South African Revival of 1860, an event that changed his life. He later was a key player in the Keswick movement that fueled both the great missionary thrust at the turn of the 20th century and the Welsh Revival. You can find free versions of many of his writings scattered thoughout the Internet, but the CCEL, again, is a fantastic resource for Murray. [...] [...] This post came about because of yesterday's reference to abiding in Christ. For those seeking to do just that, there is no equal in books on the subject than Andrew Murray's Abide in Christ (free online version here.) He, too, penned a classic on prayer, With Christ in the School of Prayer. I'd also recommend his book Humility, one of the best ever written on the topic. And like Torrey, Murray endorse modern day charismata, having overseen the miracle-filled South African Revival of 1860, an event that changed his life. He later was a key player in the Keswick movement that fueled both the great missionary thrust at the turn of the 20th century and the Welsh Revival. You can find free versions of many of his writings scattered thoughout the Internet, but the CCEL, again, is a fantastic resource for Murray. [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html#comment-971 Anonymous Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:13:00 +0000 http://ceruleansanctum.com/?p=137#comment-971 I think that all of these can be summarized in Christ's simple message: "Follow me." He did not tell his disciples to confess their sins and be baptized, et cetera. He simply said, "follow me." And, to paraphrase Ben Hillel (I think): "all else is commentary." I think that all of these can be summarized in Christ’s simple message:

“Follow me.”

He did not tell his disciples to confess their sins and be baptized, et cetera. He simply said, “follow me.” And, to paraphrase Ben Hillel (I think): “all else is commentary.”

]]> By: Dan Edelen http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html#comment-970 Dan Edelen Wed, 19 Oct 2005 05:51:00 +0000 http://ceruleansanctum.com/?p=137#comment-970 Scott, My countercultural idea (#2) embraces community and goes against the rugged individualism that has its wicked talons in American Christianity. If you've read enough of my posts, you know how vehemently I preach the need for better community. Scott,

My countercultural idea (#2) embraces community and goes against the rugged individualism that has its wicked talons in American Christianity. If you’ve read enough of my posts, you know how vehemently I preach the need for better community.

]]> By: Dan Edelen http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html#comment-969 Dan Edelen Wed, 19 Oct 2005 05:48:00 +0000 http://ceruleansanctum.com/?p=137#comment-969 Ted, I am no way one of those "hands off" folks. It is possible to be holy and still appreciate a fine Pinot Noir with one's planked salmon. That said, holiness within the Church in America is almost forgotten by most people who self-label as Christians. Ted,
I am no way one of those “hands off” folks. It is possible to be holy and still appreciate a fine Pinot Noir with one’s planked salmon.

That said, holiness within the Church in America is almost forgotten by most people who self-label as Christians.

]]> By: Scott http://ceruleansanctum.com/2005/10/american-churchs-five-most-pressing.html#comment-968 Scott Wed, 19 Oct 2005 05:26:00 +0000 http://ceruleansanctum.com/?p=137#comment-968 Good list, Dan. Another area I would put high on the list is Individualism, which might fit in one or two areas in your list and compass one or two others. Good list, Dan. Another area I would put high on the list is Individualism, which might fit in one or two areas in your list and compass one or two others.

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