There were several popular authors/speakers/pastors I never really paid attention to becuase of theological differences. Pastor John Piper was one of them. Then, God saved me from the bondage of my pride and I was able to see beyond differences in theology and see God's truth at work in my fellow Brothers/Sisters lives (*I know... people have to extend grace to me for my pride). All those years getting caught up in debating theology blocked my ability to see my own need for a Savior. I was so preoccupied writing papers and defending my dogmatism I became blind to my perpetual anger, rage, lust and fear that plagued me for so many years.
This is the gospel. That despite my self-deception and pride, Christ used men in my life to speak truth to me and in the end I was set free. Had I held on to my pride, I would have missed amazing testimonies like this. It's really not Pastor John's story; it's God's story of how he worked in a man's heart and saved him.
The Gospel has the power to deliver people from any type of bondage. All glory be to Christ!
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