Saturday, November 17, 2012

Greg Stier: Ecumenical? No! Gospel-Driven? Yes!


Whenever I hear the word "ecumenical" I think of a circle of pale-looking pastors, covered in honey and singing "Kum-ba-yah." Whether true or untrue that is the mental picture I get.

Some terms that could describe this weak brand of squishy unity in my mind are:
"It doesn't matter what you believe but that you believe."

"We don't let our doctrine divide us."

"As long as you are sincere you are welcome here."

Guess what? Hitler may have very well been sincere, doctrine does sometimes need to divide us, and it does matter what you believe! Read more

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