Monday April 20, 2009
Mary Kassian on The Shack
Mary Kassian, author of The Feminine Mistake writes about William Young's portrayal of God in The Shack: "The Shack contains terribly wrong concepts about God. Plain and simple. If you think it doesn't, then you're well on your way to accepting the image of the Christa on the cross. In a few years, you'll be hanging her up in your church. I don't think I'm overstating the case."
Venturing Some More
My friend Ryan offers some good thoughts on trusting Christ even through difficult circumstances. "We are depending daily on God's provision for meeting our needs. Now, I do realize that even Bill Gates relies on God for his very life and comforts each day (whether Bill knows it or not), but being strapped for cash makes that dependence more tangible. But I began to examine how much I was really trusting in God, and found resistance in different areas of my heart."
Twin Lakes Audio
The audio for Twin Lakes Fellowship is now available online. Speakers include Ligon Duncan, Derek Thomas and Terry Johnson.
Need Calvinized?
Dr. David Murray brings a video introduction to Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary's upcoming conference "Calvin for the 21st Century." He wants you to know that this conference is targeted not primary at pastors or seminarians but at "ordinary Christians."
Deals of the Day from Monergism Books
Monergism Books is offering two titles at a 53% discount: Fathers & Sons: Stand Fast in the Way of Truth and Fathers & Sons: Hold Fast in a Broken World. Also, Revolutions in Worldview is available at a 50% discount.
Mary Kassian, author of The Feminine Mistake writes about William Young's portrayal of God in The Shack: "The Shack contains terribly wrong concepts about God. Plain and simple. If you think it doesn't, then you're well on your way to accepting the image of the Christa on the cross. In a few years, you'll be hanging her up in your church. I don't think I'm overstating the case."
Venturing Some More
My friend Ryan offers some good thoughts on trusting Christ even through difficult circumstances. "We are depending daily on God's provision for meeting our needs. Now, I do realize that even Bill Gates relies on God for his very life and comforts each day (whether Bill knows it or not), but being strapped for cash makes that dependence more tangible. But I began to examine how much I was really trusting in God, and found resistance in different areas of my heart."
Twin Lakes Audio
The audio for Twin Lakes Fellowship is now available online. Speakers include Ligon Duncan, Derek Thomas and Terry Johnson.
Need Calvinized?
Dr. David Murray brings a video introduction to Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary's upcoming conference "Calvin for the 21st Century." He wants you to know that this conference is targeted not primary at pastors or seminarians but at "ordinary Christians."
Deals of the Day from Monergism Books
Monergism Books is offering two titles at a 53% discount: Fathers & Sons: Stand Fast in the Way of Truth and Fathers & Sons: Hold Fast in a Broken World. Also, Revolutions in Worldview is available at a 50% discount.
Comments (5) »
1. Reg Schofield
April 20, 2009
9:34 AM
Excellent points in the article concerning The Shack. In a recent study concerning the Trinity using R.C Sproul’s Mystery of the Trinity, this book was mentioned. In the debate or dialogue (the PC correct term today it seems) , I held that we have no right to portray God apart from His revealed word. Anything that does is blasphemy and like this article stated ,God was none too pleased when a golden calf was fashioned. The Shack is insidious and I’m afraid as this book influences , we shall see the rotten fruit it will produce.
2. Dan H.
April 20, 2009
9:59 AM
Tim,
I’m glad you made it home safely after your trip to Auburn Hills last weekend… You talk was very informative and helped me understand how very far technology has come and how we should be wary of it too…
Yours, In Christ….
Dan…
3. Jackie
April 20, 2009
1:04 PM
I was brought to the Lord directly through the reading of a best selling book that has somewhat shaky eschatology; yet it was the instrument used by the Holy Spirit to make me ask questions and ultimately receive salvation. I have since met or read about people whose salvation testimonies also included this same book. As faulty as this book is considered in some circles, it was at least a catalyst for many salvations. I often wonder if The Shack will one day produce similar stories of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Yet I also wonder if people think I am not saved because my testimony includes that book.
And I do own The Shack, but am not brave enough to read it because the tragedy in it hits too close to home. But I bought it and at first I thought I would read it. I just haven’t read it by now and not sure I ever will.
4. Jugulum
April 20, 2009
1:46 PM
Interesting timing. Michael Patton posted about The Shack today, too.
Seven More Points About the Shack
5. Brendt Waters
April 21, 2009
8:44 AM
I’m no fan of The Shack but Kassian’s arguments are weak, at best, and do nothing but further entrench its fans against any criticism of the book.
From her definitive assertions (yes, actually, she is overstating the case) to her argument that God’s actual problem with Baal/Ashtoreth wasn’t the worship of a false God, but merely a poor imaging of Him, she’s probably sold even more copies of the book.
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