The purpose driven church

[Guest LCPGUY]

I have recently been hearing both pro's and con's regarding this subject. I know it started with Rick Warren out here at the Saddleback Community Church. I also know that many churches are adopting this philosophy, and where it's put into practice, membership skyrockets.

On the flip side, I hear many more conventional/conservative pastors and teachers say it is a heretical movement that will, or already is, ushering in the great apostasy. They say it's a feel-good false doctrine and replaces being Spirit led, by purpose led.

I would love to hear from those of you who know more about this than I do.

Thanx,

Bro John

[stevehut]

Apostasy?

I have read the book. Apart from a couple of finer points of doctrine, I believe this book is wonderful. What bad thing could possibly come out of this?

[Guest LCPGUY]

Apostasy?

I have read the book. Apart from a couple of finer points of doctrine, I believe this book is wonderful. What bad thing could possibly come out of this?

You know Steve, I'm not sure.

But all that glitters is not GOLD.

Still curious.

Bro John

[serotta]

Can you give any examples of why this would be considered apostasy?

I think the Bible makes it pretty clear that God does create us all with a purpose. Rev. Warren does an excellent job of explaining, with 1000's of scripture references, just what our purpose is, and how to determine your unique roles.

IMO, this is an amazing book that has certainly helped bring about a spiritual awakening in many, myself included.

P.S. I'm on my third read through Purpose Driven Life, and am currently leading a small group through 40 days of purpose.

Edited May 18, 2004 by serotta

[Guest LCPGUY]

Can you give any examples of why this would be considered apostasy?

Actually, no, I can't. I am not trying to attack this in any way, just wondering what others think as I have heard both pro's and con's.

In His Love,

John

[tsth]

I hear you John. I know that you are not being contentious. I can feel that.

I too wonder what is the foundation of it? Our church is also beginning this particular study, and frankly it's coming amidst some very strange times in our body, so I'd have to question exactly why we are doing it?

I'm wondering too. We have only done the first chapter, but I am being very watchful and listening closely.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Leonard]

SHEEP ARE 'LED' NOT 'DRIVEN'.

[tsth]

how true!

In His Love,

Suzanne

[serotta]

SHEEP ARE 'LED' NOT 'DRIVEN'.

So you're going to focuus on one word in the title in order to dismiss this book? Have you read it Leonard?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with how this book presents the message of Christ. To give you a little detail, it's basic message is that God creates each of us with a unique purpose. This purpose can be broken up into 5 areas: worship, loving other believers, becoming more like Christ, serving others, and telling others. It leads you through some good study in order to help you get in touch with God's will for your life, and focusses heavily on prayer and scripture. I honestly don't understand what people are being so leary about. I'll ask again, does anyone have anything specific that they are questioning? lcpguy, I'm not saying that you're being contentious at all, I guess I don't understand why this is being brought up in a negative light?

[AllforJesustheLord]

What is the book about? What does the book say? Can you tell me in a short explanation?.