The sad thing about excitement is that it is emotional based. When our emotions lead our theology or the practical application of doctrine, then it will literally go off course. If emotions are the conductor of our theological train, then that train will fall off the tracks. If our emotions follow the truth of God's Word and the leading of the Spirit, then it is an emotion based on our love for God and His truth. The truth of God's Word sanctifies us (John 17:17) and is the source of the gospel we preach (Romans 10:14-17). Emotion driven Christianity will quickly negate our belief that the Bible is God-breathed and sufficient (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and that is where you get wrong doctrine, pragmatism, and wrong application. That is always deadly for any church.
I am sad to understand these truths I am so sad to see the condition of men this makes me sad Charles Finney makes me sad you people make me sad to see your condition
Credit due to that ministry of that awakening in the America.., The fruit and strong ongoing fruit that came out of that. The strong conviction that people who gave them thoroughly to the Lord . Was seen in the majority of those who came to Christ was seen years later..The beauty of the Holy Spirit's conviction in you and me shows us our pride, our critical hearts, our unbelief… l ask what have you done for your Lord out of a willingness and conviction……? as it is written Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? 2 Cor 13 v5
Finney is the most misunderstood of all historical Christians. It is always sad to hear attacks by people who don't seem to have read his works.I have! and I have concluded he was a very sound wonderful Christian! What would they said of John the Baptist?
Finney was a terrible, terrible theologian.
The sad thing about excitement is that it is emotional based. When our emotions lead our theology or the practical application of doctrine, then it will literally go off course. If emotions are the conductor of our theological train, then that train will fall off the tracks. If our emotions follow the truth of God's Word and the leading of the Spirit, then it is an emotion based on our love for God and His truth. The truth of God's Word sanctifies us (John 17:17) and is the source of the gospel we preach (Romans 10:14-17). Emotion driven Christianity will quickly negate our belief that the Bible is God-breathed and sufficient (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and that is where you get wrong doctrine, pragmatism, and wrong application. That is always deadly for any church.
I read Charles Finneys memoirs 20 years ago. Fascinating individual. Admired his passion. In contrast to many, he had an excitement for the gospel.
So is this suppose encourage us? We don’t have to be lukewarm….
I am sad to understand these truths I am so sad to see the condition of men this makes me sad Charles Finney makes me sad you people make me sad to see your condition
Credit due to that ministry of that awakening in the America.., The fruit and strong ongoing fruit that came out of that. The strong conviction that people who gave them thoroughly to the Lord .
Was seen in the majority of those who came to Christ was seen years later..The beauty of the Holy Spirit's conviction in you and me shows us our pride, our critical hearts, our unbelief…
l ask what have you done for your Lord out of a willingness and conviction……?
as it is written
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? 2 Cor 13 v5
It's not based on being 'turned around' but being 'made spiritually alive in Christ Jesus. Naught else.
Finney is the most misunderstood of all historical Christians. It is always sad to hear attacks by people who don't seem to have read his works.I have! and I have concluded he was a very sound wonderful Christian! What would they said of John the Baptist?