Comments for Nathan Finn l Christian Thought & Tradition http://www.nathanfinn.com The Personal Website of Nathan Finn Tue, 08 May 2012 11:58:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Resources on the NC Marriage Amendment by Donna http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/05/04/resources-on-the-nc-marriage-amendment/#comment-6879 Donna Tue, 08 May 2012 11:58:32 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1025#comment-6879 This is a tough issue, isn't it? (Rhetorical) This is a tough issue, isn’t it? (Rhetorical)

]]> Comment on Resources on the NC Marriage Amendment by Dave Burton http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/05/04/resources-on-the-nc-marriage-amendment/#comment-6867 Dave Burton Mon, 07 May 2012 13:46:51 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1025#comment-6867 I also have a very comprehensive collection of info about the Marriage Amendment here: http://tinyurl.com/ncmarriage I also have a very comprehensive collection of info about the Marriage Amendment here:
http://tinyurl.com/ncmarriage

]]> Comment on On Baptism and Church Membership by Chad Mauldin http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/05/03/on-baptism-and-church-membership/#comment-6846 Chad Mauldin Fri, 04 May 2012 02:27:28 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1022#comment-6846 Thanks for this--good post... Thanks for this–good post…

]]> Comment on Pray for South Durham Church by Nathan Finn http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/04/06/pray-for-south-durham-church/#comment-6601 Nathan Finn Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:32:30 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1003#comment-6601 Ben, I'm not sure what the reasoning was. My guess is that they might see the name as a hindrance in reaching people in the area, but I haven't discussed that with their leadership. As for my opinion, it depends upon why the church doesn't use the Baptist name. If it's because they are uncomfortable with Baptist beliefs, I have a problem with that. If it's because they don't want the name to hurt their outreach efforts, I'm OK with it. Doctrine is more important than labels for me, though I realize many folks disagree with me on that. I just don't think it's a big deal. Ben,

I’m not sure what the reasoning was. My guess is that they might see the name as a hindrance in reaching people in the area, but I haven’t discussed that with their leadership.

As for my opinion, it depends upon why the church doesn’t use the Baptist name. If it’s because they are uncomfortable with Baptist beliefs, I have a problem with that. If it’s because they don’t want the name to hurt their outreach efforts, I’m OK with it. Doctrine is more important than labels for me, though I realize many folks disagree with me on that. I just don’t think it’s a big deal.

]]> Comment on The Gospel and Baptist Identity Series by On Being Baptist: Nathan Finn « Views from the Grass http://www.nathanfinn.com/2011/08/26/the-gospel-and-baptist-identity-series/#comment-6587 On Being Baptist: Nathan Finn « Views from the Grass Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:28:34 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=759#comment-6587 [...] is a great question. I’ve written a great deal on this topic over the years, most recently in a nine-part series on my personal blog that attempts to tie Baptist identity and distinctives with the gospel. First of all, we need to [...] [...] is a great question. I’ve written a great deal on this topic over the years, most recently in a nine-part series on my personal blog that attempts to tie Baptist identity and distinctives with the gospel. First of all, we need to [...]

]]> Comment on Pray for South Durham Church by Durham http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/04/06/pray-for-south-durham-church/#comment-6497 Durham Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:20:42 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1003#comment-6497 May God bless bless the pastors leading the South Durham church with wisdom and may the Lord's grace and favor be upon the South Durham church that it may be fruitful in guiding christian faithfuls in the ways of the Lord. May God bless bless the pastors leading the South Durham church with wisdom and may the Lord’s grace and favor be upon the South Durham church that it may be fruitful in guiding christian faithfuls in the ways of the Lord.

]]> Comment on Pray for South Durham Church by Ben Stratton http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/04/06/pray-for-south-durham-church/#comment-6468 Ben Stratton Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:33:41 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=1003#comment-6468 Nathan, I noticed that this new church doesn't use the Baptist label in its name. Do you know what their reasoning was in this decision? Do you have an opinion on this common and controversy practice by many new church starts? Nathan,

I noticed that this new church doesn’t use the Baptist label in its name. Do you know what their reasoning was in this decision? Do you have an opinion on this common and controversy practice by many new church starts?

]]> Comment on How To Stay Christian in Seminary by Logan Sides http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/03/26/how-to-stay-christian-in-seminary/#comment-6426 Logan Sides Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:02:09 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=989#comment-6426 Dr. Finn, Your caution against making seminary a stage in life instead of a place of study reminds me of similar advice I received before seminary. "Don't view seminary as a means to ministry, but as a place for ministry." Dr. Finn,

Your caution against making seminary a stage in life instead of a place of study reminds me of similar advice I received before seminary. “Don’t view seminary as a means to ministry, but as a place for ministry.”

]]> Comment on How To Stay Christian in Seminary by Los Banos Presbyterian Church | A Guide for Staying Christian in Seminary http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/03/26/how-to-stay-christian-in-seminary/#comment-6390 Los Banos Presbyterian Church | A Guide for Staying Christian in Seminary Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:35:52 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=989#comment-6390 [...] Nathan Finn, Five Ways to Stay Christian in Seminary [...] [...] Nathan Finn, Five Ways to Stay Christian in Seminary [...]

]]> Comment on How To Stay Christian in Seminary by Andy Boyer http://www.nathanfinn.com/2012/03/26/how-to-stay-christian-in-seminary/#comment-6215 Andy Boyer Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:07:08 +0000 http://www.nathanfinn.com/?p=989#comment-6215 Nathan, A hearty "Amen" to point #4. I started seminary at 29. By that time I had a wife and 2 young children. I left a good job with a good salary and a nice company car among other perks. We moved into a 2 bedroom apartment and my wife read every Mennonite living simply cookbook there was, while we lived below the poverty level. Those were 4 of the best years of our life. So I encourage students today to do likewise. With the financial help that SBC students in SC get from various scholarships it is possible to go almost tuition free. I had to work to save up that tuition before I went. I tell both single and married people, that if your tuition is paid for you should be able to work to pay your way through if you are willing to live simply. Which may mean 1 car and living in an apartment on or near campus. It is possible. I do feel this was good training for pastoral ministry, which I have been doing now for 28 years. Nathan,

A hearty “Amen” to point #4. I started seminary at 29. By that time I had a wife and 2 young children. I left a good job with a good salary and a nice company car among other perks. We moved into a 2 bedroom apartment and my wife read every Mennonite living simply cookbook there was, while we lived below the poverty level. Those were 4 of the best years of our life.

So I encourage students today to do likewise. With the financial help that SBC students in SC get from various scholarships it is possible to go almost tuition free. I had to work to save up that tuition before I went. I tell both single and married people, that if your tuition is paid for you should be able to work to pay your way through if you are willing to live simply. Which may mean 1 car and living in an apartment on or near campus. It is possible.

I do feel this was good training for pastoral ministry, which I have been doing now for 28 years.

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