He’s relevant to the community in which he lives. I would have to hear his messages in total, know what his complete theology is, (how bad can he be; he’s Reformed!)before coming to a conclusion. The reporter zeroed in on one topic, sex, but I expect that his messages are more than just that. From that little snippet I can’t say I can find fault with him. G
A missionary friend first alerted me to Mark Driscoll. I saw the Nightline piece, but have also listened to some of his sermons online. While I think he at times has an unfortunate lack of control over the things that come out of his mouth, like all of us, I give him the benefit of the doubt that God is working in and through him. And I pray that he is livinh honestly before the Lord, not manipulating people with his shock-value, not building his own little kingdom.
Speaking as a twenty-something, I like the guy. He’s honest and gives it to you straight up; something young folks need to hear. Christians have a tendency to be too gentle and not enough tough love. Driscoll is giving it to them. I’m thrilled to see that the world noticed.Tom
Randy … it’s hard to get a good read on a person in a 6 minute video, especially knowing that the tape was edited and you do not get everything he said to the interviewer. That said, he is a Calvinist standing up for Jesus Christ in the public forum. He seems like a good man, a bit too edgy for me … but would Jesus have been too edgy for me in His day?
Tom,I totally agree with you bro. I’ve read three of his books already and listened to him preach before.He tells it straight up. I love his vision for the church.At times he can be a little arrogant, but I’ve learned a great deal from him since I was introduced to him.
Gail and Keith
He’s relevant to the community in which he lives. I would have to hear his messages in total, know what his complete theology is, (how bad can he be; he’s Reformed!)before coming to a conclusion. The reporter zeroed in on one topic, sex, but I expect that his messages are more than just that. From that little snippet I can’t say I can find fault with him. G
MagistraCarminum
A missionary friend first alerted me to Mark Driscoll. I saw the Nightline piece, but have also listened to some of his sermons online. While I think he at times has an unfortunate lack of control over the things that come out of his mouth, like all of us, I give him the benefit of the doubt that God is working in and through him. And I pray that he is livinh honestly before the Lord, not manipulating people with his shock-value, not building his own little kingdom.
Gus/Adri
I don’t disagree with what he says; I merely wish he said it a little differently; he could be a little less crass; or more discreet.–ae
Anonymous
Speaking as a twenty-something, I like the guy. He’s honest and gives it to you straight up; something young folks need to hear. Christians have a tendency to be too gentle and not enough tough love. Driscoll is giving it to them. I’m thrilled to see that the world noticed.Tom
David
Randy … it’s hard to get a good read on a person in a 6 minute video, especially knowing that the tape was edited and you do not get everything he said to the interviewer. That said, he is a Calvinist standing up for Jesus Christ in the public forum. He seems like a good man, a bit too edgy for me … but would Jesus have been too edgy for me in His day?
Amy
Tom,I totally agree with you bro. I’ve read three of his books already and listened to him preach before.He tells it straight up. I love his vision for the church.At times he can be a little arrogant, but I’ve learned a great deal from him since I was introduced to him.