juan77 Posted May 21, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 92 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/24/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/09/1982 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apothanein kerdos Posted May 21, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 8,713 Content Per Day: 1.21 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/28/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted May 21, 2007 I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!" Spurgeon, however, defended the Gospel. The quote he was using is that, though people may attack the Gospel, the Gospel will win the day. He was responding to liberal theologians that were saying the problems of the world are psychological and social problems and the Gospel was outdated. Someone asked him to write a defense of the Gospel in light of this, basically, how the Bible does meet those psychological needs. Spurgeon offered this quote as a response. He is not saying we should not engage in apologetics (after all, he did) or defend the Gospel (after all, he did)...but instead that the Gospel stands on its own and does not need to fit into any box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 but instead that the Gospel stands on its own For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everlasting127 Posted May 22, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 109 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted May 22, 2007 How can anyone say that the Gospel doesn't support the psychological needs of the world today. If we go out into the world, and the powers that be in our circle forsake us with evil: The Bible is a book that gives us positive reinforcement, and assures us that through God and the Father: All things are possible. Any existing power struggle in this world surely doesn't extend that comfort as liberally. Just a Thought ____________ Everlasting Bible Inspired Science Fiction Novel Moon Over Key Biscayne - Now available at most online outlets. booksandmore.4t.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan77 Posted May 29, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 92 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/24/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/09/1982 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Spurgeon, however, defended the Gospel. The quote he was using is that, though people may attack the Gospel, the Gospel will win the day. He was responding to liberal theologians that were saying the problems of the world are psychological and social problems and the Gospel was outdated. Someone asked him to write a defense of the Gospel in light of this, basically, how the Bible does meet those psychological needs. Spurgeon offered this quote as a response. He is not saying we should not engage in apologetics (after all, he did) or defend the Gospel (after all, he did)...but instead that the Gospel stands on its own and does not need to fit into any box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senerhu Posted June 19, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,661 Content Per Day: 0.23 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted June 19, 2007 I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undone Posted June 20, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 819 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted June 20, 2007 I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!" Did he say how it ought to be let loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemstrike_7 Posted June 23, 2007 Group: Nonbeliever Followers: 1 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 540 Content Per Day: 0.08 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/04/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/07/1987 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!" Did he say how it ought to be let loose? I don't know what he would say, but I'll guess what Jesus would say: "With LOVE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 "With LOVE" He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.Psalms 126:6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undone Posted June 23, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 819 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted June 23, 2007 "With LOVE" He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.Psalms 126:6 Good answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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