Comments for Oversight of Souls

Comment on “Give me the heart of a Man!” by Sam Bullington

Sam Bullington — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:04:09 +0000

Is that messianic typology I detect? That last few lines really reminds me of the cross. Something like Johnny Cash’s “When the Man comes around.” Really good stuff. May we have God-given courage even when we are more than half beaten.

Comment on The Hobbit & The Psalms by Scott

Scott — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:57:58 +0000

“I was taken with the robust singing of male voices and the sense that this was a song of a people, one that had been passed down and which told their story, where they had been and where they were going.”

This is one of my favorite things about Together for the Gospel.

Comment on The Hobbit & The Psalms by Ross Guthrie

Ross Guthrie — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:22:22 +0000

You’re eat up with singing the psalms Ray! Very fun on Friday night. Never thought i’d sit in a room full of southern baptists chanting a couple of psalms to gregorian chant. may have opened us up to some stuff we’ve been wanting to do at CCC. Bless you for your boldness and perseverance.

Comment on The Hobbit & The Psalms by Shep Shepherd

Shep Shepherd — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:25:38 +0000

Its interesting… J. R. R. Tolkien in one of his letters admits the Dwarves are partially based on the Jewish people (and also partially based on Germanic folktales). There are certainly elements of Hebrew-esque sounds in some of the Dwarven words and names. The journey of Thorin and Co. to reclaim their homeland (promised land) which they lost to a Dragon is dripping with biblical imagery, and of course there are 13 dwarves (just one more in number than the 12 tribes of Israel). Tolkien also mentions a connection between Numenor and Judaism (Numenor has a monotheistic society and worships on one mountain). Fun stuff to think about, though how far Tolkien intended the imagery to go is uncertain.

Comment on Our Need for Augustine’s Hermeneutics by Doug Davis

Doug Davis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:53:22 +0000

Wonderful, wonderful post. Thanks for bringing this to our attention Ray.

Comment on The Church, More than What It Seems by Ray

Ray — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:40:23 +0000

Yes, he is great with words and he is proclaiming sound theology

Comment on The Church, More than What It Seems by Scott

Scott — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:23:22 +0000

I have really enjoyed his sermons and writings. I ran across them a couple of years ago and have been blessed! Of course as it is with many people, I have my disagreement at times but I have found them really helpful.

Comment on Pastors, Seek Souls not Fame by Phil Mitchell

Phil Mitchell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:54:17 +0000

Good word!

Comment on “Preacher, Don’t Be Lazy”- Martin Luther by Doug

Doug — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:33:59 +0000

What a wonderful quote Ray. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Select Practical Writings of John Knox by Ray

Ray — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:30:45 +0000

Hey Isaac! Great to hear from you. You are certainly welcome, brother. May the Lord continue to bless your labors.