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I Am Teaching A Series On The Ministry Of Gospel Ministers In History. What Affect Do You Believe D. L. Moody Has Had On The Modern Church?

9/21/2019

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Here is an excerpt from some of our current lesson. Let me know how you would answer the aforementioned question.

Dr. Patrick Vossen
FBC, President

In Moody method triumphed over message.


This claim takes a variety of forms and most frequently comes from historians who have no particular sympathy with Moody, from critics who feel that in Moody legitimate theological concerns were shortchanged, or from admirers who like the alleged fact that Moody sat very loose to theological issues.

Now before we go any further, it is important to acknowledge one thing. By no stretch of the imagination was Moody a trained theologian; nor did he tend to think systematically about such issues. But at the same time, all of us are theologians, whether or not we like it or acknowledge it. Moody is no exception. So the task with Moody is to go to his sermons to discover his implicit and explicit attitudes toward theology in general and doctrine in particular.

In a 1973 thesis by Stan Nussbaum we find one of the more severe criticisms that, for Moody, ‘theology, as least as a systematic discipline, is superfluous to Christian faith’.

1. Theology is basically superfluous to salvation and therefore wastes precious time.
2. Theology will not stand against the devil because it is based on human reason.
3. Theology tends to divide Christian forces because it obscures the mission of the Church.… Perhaps in heaven we will be theologians, but on earth we are called to be evangelists.

Lyman Abbott, a noted contemporary who was friendly to Moody, wrote that Moody was ‘indifferent to theological theories’.

Moody clearly regarded it as his mission to preach the Gospel, and his refusal to preach ‘this or that doctrine’ he regarded as debatable and on the periphery of the ‘whosoever’, does lend itself to the interpretation that he was indifferent to or opposed to doctrine.

A strong case can be built for this position. In London in 1875 an interrogator asked him for his creed. As reporters held their notebooks at the ready, Moody replied, ‘It is already in print in the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah.’
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Fall Updates for FBC. Changes Forthcoming.

9/14/2019

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Updates And Changes Forthcoming At FBC
Sept. 14th, 2019


We are going to be updating information on the website between Sept. 15th-Oct. 1st. A variety of items such as the catalog, menus etc.. will have changes made to reflect more current information about the college. I hopefully will have new audio, and various features that will encourage you in your study of the Word as well.

Note that the college contact number is my FBC Office Cell number at 402-306-0559. It was brought to my attention that our regular line we have had for the school had gone down. After a variety of inquiries I still have not be able to resuscitate the service. With that in mind, I have edited the phone number of the college website to reflect my office number.  I am sorry for those who have had issues with contacting the office because of this problem.

We appreciate your prayers and donations. The ministry of the bible college could not go forward without your gracious support.

In His Grace,
Dr. Patrick Vossen
President, FBC

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Have A Wonderful Labor Day.

9/2/2019

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To all students, faculty and friends of FBC. Have a truly enjoyable and safe holiday. God bless you in your studies & ministry unto the Lord.

Keep our college and the fellowship ( FGRMC ) in your prayers. We are trusting God for a fantastic finish in 2019 for all the FBC family and fellowship. I believe we are living in troubled times, but times of great opportunity as well to reap a harvest for Jesus Christ. I challenge you to be the instrument of God He has called you to be, and become a vital part of this latter rain outpouring of God's Spirit on the earth.

If you need prayer or anything please don't hesitate to reach out to me. God bless you all.

Dr. Patrick Vossen


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