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mimple
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| Posted 7/31/2004 9:02 PM (GMT -6) |   | | Hi Folks... Does anyone know of any good, thorough critiques of Bruce Ware's ( and also Millard Erickson) critique of Open Theism. Erickson's book seemed more irenic where as Ware's books and articles have been quite polemical. As someone struggling to come to terms with the issue (somewhat distanced from the controversy by being in Wester Australia) I would appreciate any help and direction to good sites which respond to the criticisms of Ware and others. Thnaks | | Back to Top | | |
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1Heart
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| Posted 8/1/2004 5:45 PM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by Sahid
Not that I know an answer, but what's the criticism?
I realized (finally) that anyone can write a review/critique for amazon.ca - so, I did.
Inspired Prayer, June 29, 2004
Reviewer: A customer from Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
"Seeing Is Believing is an inspiring book on prayer. It is one that encourages believers to rest in Christ. In an age where busyness, the pressures of life, materialism, and countless other distractions demand our attention, Dr. Boyd recommends spending time in prayer, and allowing the Holy Spirit to inspire our prayer life. And inspire He does! I am more excited about prayer now than ever. Prayer makes a difference in the life of a believer, and in the lives of those we are wanting to reach with Jesus' love.
The book explains how God can inspire God given imagination - to bring our prayer life alive. It is exciting, and inspirational reading. Dr Boyd tells us that there is not one formula, but shares his own experience of transforming prayer with us in a vulnerable, and moving account of the Holy Spirit healing a wounding memory.
It is difficult to read the book, without being inspired to pray. I highly recommend it, especially for those who have struggled with praying. It is wonderful, though, for the life of every believer, and will fan into flame even a tiny spark of prayer.
In my own experience, nothing is as transforming, or healing, than time spent with the Lord, and this book advocates that, above all else.
I found this book to be solidly scriptural, and refreshing in its approach to prayer.
Transformation and prayer go hand in hand, in the life of the believer."
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I picked up a copy of one of Bruce Ware's books that was a critique of open theism. I no longer have the book, but I did not feel that he demonstrated grace in talking about the open view.
In all of the books that I've read on the open view (about 7 or 8 so far), I have not seen other views treated ungraciously. I have read explanations about where other views "fall short" but I have not seen an attack on individuals, or on other views as I have with Dr Boyd, and with the open view.
You can have all "the right theology" in the world, and if you do not have love - you just "clang"
I have not seen a critique of Bruce Ware's work - other than explanations of how the open view "solves" some scriptural "mysteries"
God Bless,
Jo-Anne
"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."
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BADGERVOL
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| Posted 8/10/2004 6:40 AM (GMT -6) | | I appreciate the link as well. This has helped me in being able to hear both sides of a particular issue and two takes on the OV and Calvinism. The discussions between myself (a youth pastor) and my senior pastor (a 5 pointer) thank you.
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