tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291620875524102366.post4326689375949026441..comments2024-02-15T12:09:26.361+00:00Comments on Kevin J.Bidwell: A Contemporary Phenomena: The Quest to be ContemporaryKevin Bidwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098663879570603771noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291620875524102366.post-36369762803426950672015-09-12T16:43:23.103+01:002015-09-12T16:43:23.103+01:00Keith, That is a very good point that you make. I ...Keith, That is a very good point that you make. I think we must consider "cause and effect" and we must ask what has caused then a loss of confidence that the gospel is the power of God? Is it a desire for results which is driving this approach? I would be interested in any further thoughts from you.<br /><br />A retired minister and friend once pointed out to me that public worship was all connected to our understanding of who God is. If we know that he is awesome, to be feared, holy, just and true, then this will be reflected in our approach. A low doctrine of God causes a low approach to drawing near, indeed often drawing near to the Lord in his prescribed manner is not the aim, but rather the opposite, drawing near to men in hope that they will keep coming back to our meetings. There is a need for ongoing discussion and reflection on this topic. Thanks for taking the time to add a helpful comment!Kevin Bidwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098663879570603771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291620875524102366.post-13401849742546877972015-09-09T08:09:46.114+01:002015-09-09T08:09:46.114+01:00Perhaps, also, Kevin, there is an unspoken/unrecog...Perhaps, also, Kevin, there is an unspoken/unrecognised loss of confidence that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone that believes. If we knew more of the holy presence of the Lord in power there would hardly be any pressure for 'contemporary' styles. Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783398312220595769noreply@blogger.com