tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9891374.post1576151777528393516..comments2023-10-20T04:49:09.233-05:00Comments on Still Reforming: Note of CongratulationsMatt Gummhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698469400042045105noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9891374.post-20435536723737213932007-10-05T20:52:00.000-05:002007-10-05T20:52:00.000-05:00I once, very foolishly, thought I would read all t...I once, very foolishly, thought I would read all the way through Berkhof's Systematic Theology. I was advised by someone that perhaps I might find it more enjoyable if I just sampled the various sections rather than reading it from beginning to end.<BR/><BR/>I took that advice.<BR/><BR/>Then I got Grudem's, and thought I'd read through that....<BR/><BR/>I have a short attention span.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288648996304246570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9891374.post-30290606311771467582007-10-05T18:12:00.000-05:002007-10-05T18:12:00.000-05:00Oh my, you crack me up. :) It really wasn't that h...Oh my, you crack me up. :) It really wasn't that hard to read...and it did take me the better part of a year - reading it only on my 1hr lunch break.<BR/><BR/>I think if there is one major thing the book taught/reminded me, it is to always remember that I am what I am by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. And accordingly, this knowledge has (hopefully) made me a bit less snarky and sarcastic toward folks who aren't on the same page as I am.<BR/><BR/>when i recall all of the stupid things that i used to sincerely believe (and criticized others for not agreeing with me) it is quite humbling...and a great reminder that 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9891374.post-71541800078032958662007-10-05T16:14:00.000-05:002007-10-05T16:14:00.000-05:00Hoorah, Tom!Hoorah, Tom!The Main Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138389797812885998noreply@blogger.com