Just putting his name on my blog could really generate a lot of hits. I'm not going to comment on his new book- I haven't read it! But in jumping around the Internet to see what all the controversy is, I stumbled upon this little video.
It started me thinking. Which doctrines do I have to believe in to keep from being labeled a heretic? And if I help people see that Jesus is the only way to God, but don't believe in hell, could you still call me a preacher of the gospel? Would you still call me a preacher of the gospel?
When will we be ready to engage the world with respect and humility? Or is it really still as simple as laying down the cold hard facts, getting a few souls to sign some decision cards, and then moving on? I hope not.
So is Rob Bell a heretic? Dunno.
Is his theology unbalanced, misguided, or worse? Dunno.
Do I as a conduit of the Spirit of God need to study the ancient scriptures for myself, so that I can know God better. Uh huh.
Do I as a follower of Jesus need to walk in humility? Yup.
Do I as a disciple of the Christ have to demonstrate love as my default setting? You betcha.
So let's get on with it.
