Stretched

Ed and I attended a seminar today on issues in contemporary hermeneutics:

A one-day conference featuring a dialogue on the redemptive movement hermeneutic between Dr. Gary Meadors, Professor of Greek and New Testament, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Dr. Robert Pyne, Professor of Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary; Dr. Al Wolters, Professor of Religion & Theology, Redeemer University College; and Dr. Bill Webb, Professor of New Testament, Heritage Seminary.

I know, I just lost half of you. Today was a good day - a day to be stretched and to learn from different opinions. I enjoyed the banter and the thoughts. Big irony: four white guys talking about gender roles. Big surprise: that the prof from Dallas recently changed his position on the issue after teaching on the issue for twelve years. Can a leopard change his spots? Sometimes, it would seem. Big relief? That some of my thoughts are not so crazy after all. Days like today make me want to be a better pastor. Just what I needed today.

Comments

[Trish]

Sounds like you agreed with him and his need to change, but the question should be is it a biblical change?

[Darryl]

Trish: That indeed is the question, and the theme of yesterday.

[Steve]

Daryl, Was this discussion taped? Is it available anywhere? God's blessings, Steve

[Darryl]

Yes, the discussion was taped, and it's available from Heritage: 519-651-2869 or cburgess@heritage-theo.edu.

[Matt]

I am just amazed that a guy from Dallas changed a position. You have to be making this up. Follow is lead Darryl become a conservative - seize the day.

[Kim]

It must be hard for a professor to change either way in this area. S/he could lose her or his job maybe.

[Darryl]

Or get a raise. ;)