"Thirdly, the statement you quoted from Hope PRC I find in error. 'The preaching of the gospel is the most important part of the worship of God.' This topic has been discussed on the Board several times in the past, i.e., what should the focus be in a Christian worship service?"
Sorry, semantical difference. What I meant, and what I believe Hope PRC means, is not that this is a seeker sensitive Gospel message, but that that is the cornerstone of all preaching.
Agreed, we are all off-topic. I'm happy to take this to another post if anybody wants to start it.
Sorry, last post on this topic, I do realize I am off-subject <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/3stooges.gif" alt="" /> Tom, critical to the Gospel, I would say, is justification by faith alone. If you would like a more detailed exposition on my view of the Gospel we can take it off-line. However, all you will will not be of my own creation, but rather words from Ursinus' exposition of the Heidelberg catechism, Kersten's Dogmatics, Calvin, and the like. I do apologize for my lack of originality in what the Gospel is. Sorry to disappoint! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/coffee2.gif" alt="" />
