tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991697557842016909.post891064182378956406..comments2023-03-12T13:21:13.851-04:00Comments on CPYU BOOKSHELF: N.T. Wright vs. John Piper: The Main Event?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991697557842016909.post-58776507788274550152009-05-29T13:49:01.855-04:002009-05-29T13:49:01.855-04:00Yes, I've been following (I've heard much, and I'm...Yes, I've been following (I've heard much, and I'm currently working through Piper's book).<br />Yes, this does effect our work with young people. It has a significant impact on how we preach the Gospel. According to Piper, it seems that we should preach the depravity of man and Christ's death on the cross as the only solution, therefore rightly honoring him as Lord and King. According to Wright, it seems that we should preach Christ as Lord and King, and allow the Holy Spirit to call the chosen people of God to Himself. The Gospel message is different in content depending on whose understanding of justification is true. It also has much to do with the character of God.<br />Yes, we should pay attention. The doctrine of justification is central to understanding the cross, and the cross is central to understanding the Lord. We can more fully honor God when we more fully understand who He is and what He has done.Kevin Vinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827293424074724615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991697557842016909.post-29281614046607176392009-05-29T13:33:08.905-04:002009-05-29T13:33:08.905-04:00Is any biblical truth important? If your answer is...Is any biblical truth important? If your answer is "yes!" then the doctrine of justification is important simply becasue it is a biblical truth. One can argue as to the relative importance of the doctrine of justification, but as to whether or not it is important my simple answer is, "is it in the Bible?"Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763949063880436037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991697557842016909.post-11885568292992726062009-05-29T11:10:32.190-04:002009-05-29T11:10:32.190-04:00The preface and first chapter of Wright's book des...The preface and first chapter of Wright's book describes in detail the major issues of this debate. It is a great place to start to frame the issues talked about in both books.Dan Turishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428345831093836950noreply@blogger.com