Why Do We Love C.S. Lewis and Hate Rob Bell?
C. Michael Patton offers this insightful article:
First of all, no one hates Rob Bell (or at least they should not). But, speaking for myself, I am very comfortable handing out C.S. Lewis books by the dozens while I don’t keep a stock of Bell books on hand. There is not a book that Lewis wrote that I don’t encourage people to read and grow from. Even A Grief Observed, where Lewis attempts to retain his faith in God, questioning everything, in the middle of the crucible of doubt and pain, is one of my favorite books to give to people who are hurting. But I doubt I would ever recommend one of Bell’s works to establish someone in the faith. In fact, I might only recommend them for people to see “the other side.” Let me put it this way (and I must be very careful here): While I fully embrace and endorse the ministry of C.S. Lewis, I do not endorse or embrace the ministry of Rob Bell.
Read the whole thing. It’s well worth your time.
Also Worth Reading
Themelios: The new issue of Themelios is available at The Gospel Coalition
Generosity: A PLAN for Giving Generously
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In Case You Missed It
Here are a few of this week’s notable posts:
Inerrancy, Inspiration and Authority: A Clearing of the Throat
Inerrancy, Inspiration and the Character of God
5 Ways to Get Attention in the Christian Blogosphere
Awaiting a Savior: Review Round-up 3
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones:
Richard Sibbes: A Holy Despair in Ourselves is the Ground of True Hope
Christmas Shopping for the Bible Guy (and Gal)!
