tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post3360233607198027235..comments2023-05-19T01:40:20.508-07:00Comments on Mike Erich - The Mad Theologian: "It Is Not Good for God to Be Alone"Mike Erich the Mad Theologianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682504413797395786noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-21327232665144261862013-06-01T10:23:06.179-07:002013-06-01T10:23:06.179-07:00I would agree that there are those who are too muc...I would agree that there are those who are too much fixated on wrath and judgment. I am convinced the comes from too high an idea of our own holiness. Any realistic view of God's holiness ought to bring us to our knees in sheer gratitude for the love of God which saves us. It also should make us realize we are no better than than those people we are looking down on. I believe the best way to get a strong advocacy of God's mercy rather than His judgment is to realize how much we are in need of His mercy.<br /><br />It's a beautiful start to June over here in SLC too. Hope you enjoy yours.Mike Erich the Mad Theologianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682504413797395786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-81831034677719109852013-06-01T06:36:37.559-07:002013-06-01T06:36:37.559-07:00I hear you Mike but do you not find it odd how som...I hear you Mike but do you not find it odd how some always seem to be speaking of how God is mad at, and will judge, our country because of things like abortion and homosexuality. It is like God didn't care about the ways that we treated slaves for hundreds of years. It is like he gave people who hated a pass and somehow found a way to bless America. Yet now He has decided to be mad at America.<br /><br />My point is how people fixated with wrath and judgment have warped the gospel message. It is like wrath and hate are on the same level as love and mercy. And as a sad result Christians have become known more for their strong advocacy of judgment rather than mercy.<br /><br />So my concern is not all that theological but more pragmatic. What if we only preached love and let God deal with the topics of wrath and judgment? What if Christians were known for our love? <br /><br />Yes, I know that I am dreaming! How could that ever happen? How could we ever love those who seem to be (to some anyway) our enemies? :)<br /><br />Hope your weekend is off to a great start! The weather here in KC is beautiful! What a great start to June!kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-3113136674155455702013-05-31T19:41:58.499-07:002013-05-31T19:41:58.499-07:00I agree, but He did promise there would be a judgm...I agree, but He did promise there would be a judgment. I think it is a result of His great love, that such a judgment was and continues to be put off. And He offers to all a way to escape that judgment through faith in Him. But the judgment is still a clear part of His teachings.Mike Erich the Mad Theologianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682504413797395786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-4412779217943054062013-05-31T06:05:55.324-07:002013-05-31T06:05:55.324-07:00No problem with that Mike. Jesus got angry and ove...No problem with that Mike. Jesus got angry and overturned tables in the temple. He rebuked those who oppressed and exploited but he did not ever physically hurt anyone.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-31908204643787820752013-05-30T19:47:56.283-07:002013-05-30T19:47:56.283-07:00I would say that anger is the natural reaction of ...I would say that anger is the natural reaction of love to those who oppress and exploit others. Can I love people and not be angry with injustice.Mike Erich the Mad Theologianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682504413797395786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995252502628895189.post-48185074815260114442013-05-30T10:09:55.667-07:002013-05-30T10:09:55.667-07:00Always interesting to me how many use the term Wra...Always interesting to me how many use the term Wrath of God. Wonder if it is accurate to characterize God that way and if it is in conflict with his love nature?kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.com