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Originally Posted by Acolyte4236
No I have not. I haven't because he's a popularizer at best. If you read good books and you learn how to find answers, then you don't really need people like that.
As I said in the review, that industry is by and large constructed to reach the lowest common denominator and to keep its consumers at an introductory level to secure a regular cash flow and dependence.
If you have read some church history, some historical theology and some philosophy, you really don't need people like that. What one needs is to spend some time at the library and discuss things with an appropriately trained minister in your given tradition.
If your ministers aren't appropriately trained to guide you through the intellectual maze, well that might be a problem.
Besides, I have my own degrees and I have about 30+ years of reading and doing apologetics under my belt on top of about a decade of teaching philosophy. He isn't likely to know much more than I do. I am not saying that to brag but no, I generally ignore popular figures.
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Sure. My question regarding Steve Gregg was just what you thought of him vs Hank in that role.
I appreciate what the Lord has provided in my local fellowship: Six brothers who rotate giving a message Sunday. One is seminary trained. Another has a talent for remembering hundreds of verses and exactly where they are located, and is sought after by other groups to do teaching. The other four brothers know how to dig deep, go into the Greek and research history and go to sources like The Complete Biblical Library. Hearing any of these brothers is a pleasure and a gain in not just the knowledge of Christ, but a practical help in walking in spirit.
Lately we've been constantly going through a NT book, verse by verse. Occasional we'll delve into a specific topic for awhile. We are encouraged to get into any passage we may be in, and Greek words and meanings are frequently discussed among the members - a pretty good bunch of Bereans in my humble estimation.
But then I'm part of two amazingly nourishing men's fellowship groups, where we are quite transparent with each other. Many times we walk away wishing the open exchanges had been recorded, because they are so rich and fresh with the insight and experience of Christ. I am blessed of Him to witness the Spirit and anointing moving freely in all these gatherings!
So I know the Lord has me exactly where He has wanted me all along - I often joke that there is probably a bulls-eye painted on the roof, because He's been bringing me my whole life to be in this place of fellowship. My hope and prayer is that others would have something like this too, where the "wealth" is spread around well between all the members. Praise Him!