Thanks, that Beeke article was very good....and I agree that too much experiential preaching & moreso too much depravity preaching will probably do more harm than good

I've often heard in Christian circles (usually not Reformed) the necessity of having a 'personal relationship' with Christ....what do you think they mean by this.....it sounds experiential but if it stems from a Free-Will perspective the foundation is probably faulty........what says you? grin

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine