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Joe said:
My chief concern is having someone read the Preface of the book and instead of getting into the meat of the work, they just put it down, thinking it too tough and not properly marinated (they deisre milk not meat, sour milk at that). I guess you may say I'm fearful of them not picking up the silverware to eat the meal before them. With the prevelience of 'what' and 'how' many things are taught in our day and time I thought it best to reserved somewhat........thus I needed some good advise from the board here.<br><br>I pray for the love of God and His patience to get through this work and I ask others to pray also. When I read some of what Vance wrote, it does make me angry, as I believe it would many many here...I just do not wish to sin in the process, but rather reveal the truth in love.........but not to the point of condoning heresy to ANY extent (actually parts of his book will make you weep in agony as he attempts to destroy truth...how can one have such a distorted view of Christ, God, and the Bible....Oh, yes, Total Depravity...). Actually, in some respects I may being to kind as you infer from the other writers you quote. I need to give this more prayer.<br><br>Thanks Again, Pilgrim!

Joe, though I think Pilgrim gave good advice, I never the less like your approach to the matter. Your approach in my opinion does not compromise the Word of God, yet it shows that you can do so in a respectful manner.
I am not sure if you read my recent thread called 'Our Justification', but I tried to use that approach, yet I don't think I did so in a compromising way.
In fact I am fairly certain that when I do give it out to people, I may get an earful. This if you know anything about me, is something that I absolutely hate.

On that note, please pray for me as I am praying for you.

Tom