Matt Interviews Paul (William)Young 7_9
Matt interviews and discusses the book "The Shack" with the author this evening.
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Matt Slick of Christian Apologetics Research Ministry answering Biblical and Theological Questions from Boise, Idaho.
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That was an awesome interview. That was perhaps the most honest interview on the views,doctrine , and book written by Paul Young that I have heard yet. Thank You.
I found this several months ago, and it is in the words of Mr Young himself, maybe it would interest you and your listeners also. They are in Mr Young's own words
"Two opinions that I hold to strongly are related to your questions; first, that Jesus never acted outside of his humanity..."
and the second one
"Hi guys,
I believe the crux of this question has two elements: First, Jesus came to live a truly and fully human life. The book of Hebrews describes him as the first one to do this to the utmost, fully and completely. The human life was created to be dependent upon a union with God, and a life of faith. Jesus constantly said things like, "...I don't do anything unless I see the Father doing it...I don't say anything unless I hear the Father say it...I do nothing of my own initiative." The second element is this: if Jesus drew occasionally upon his 'God' capabilities, then how could he qualify as my representative and substitute, let alone model a dependent human life - I can't do that? He would have ceased being a truly human sacrifice.
Again, I believe the temptations in the wilderness were in part a temptation to move from dependence upon "every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" to independent power, from the uncertainty of trust to the seeming certainty of control.
So when Jesus talks about '...the works that I do', it is spoken within the context and understanding of his absolute dependent life on the indwelling Father/Spirit, and that now we are invited into that same union in the same helpless dependence. (Read John 14-16 and watch for who is dwelling in whom).
I am personally convinced that Jesus was born, lived, died, was raised and now reigns as a fully human being, and has not drawn upon his deity ever in that process.
Hope that helps,
'Willie' "
You can view them both on the same page from Mr Young's ShackBook.com forum
http://theshackbook.com/discuss/index.php?topic=25.msg93#msg93
I just finished listening to your interview with the author of "The Shack". I felt you showed disrespect
and a huge lack of kindness to a fellow Christian.
Matt you sounded arrogant and Young sounded humble in his answers.
This book has drawn me closer to God in some wonderful ways. I think the real difference is one of semantics. Yes - every human work is in need of some spiritual refinement.
Perhaps I should pray that God will allow you to experience "A Great Sadness" and then you will be able to better relate to what the author is trying to accomplish in his book. You are blind and will not understand until you have had the chance to experience a great sadness.
You should pray that God will give you whatever tribulation necessary so that you will better understand
Him. Clearly you do not - or you would have expressed love for Young.
I am shocked that you did not probe to learn more about the real man - The William Young that has suffered and experienced "The Great Sadness"
You therefore demonstrated that you care more about doctrine than loving people.
You lost a wonderful opportunity to touch the soul and suffering that
William Young has experienced. I believe he is a truly remarkable brother in Christ.
If a man has all knowledge and lacks love then he is a noisy gong and a clanging cymbal. Your interview was completely void of love for William Young.
You seem to be a mean Christian - Your fruit does not demonstrate that you are spirit filled or walking with Christ. I think you are "backsliding". Take careful stock of your abrasive - and mocking words. And try to interrupt your guests less - it's rude. I so wish you would have shut-up more during the interview and given your guest more time. It is your guest that interested me the most.
M.S.
Dictionary.com defines FICTION as something feigned, invented, or imagined; a made-up story!!!!
Bottom Line....I honestly felt as if I spent some time with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit during parts of this book. I understand your comments and I am sorry that you had to be so patronizing to a fellow Christian. I read this book understanding that it was FICTION-and in this book I had a chance to experience a RELATIONSHIP! Thank you, MR. Young! I do not feel that Mr. Young was making God look any less sovereign than what you are accusing him of. I am sorry that you could not see past your knowledge that you so "proudly" share.
I'm getting a 404 error when trying to get the mp3. Can you please fix or send me the new link? I want to send to some fans of the book.
I have not seen the interview (tried but recieved error message)but I can believe that possibly we can be arrogant in theological correctness & missing love, as well as, not demonstrating it genuinely because its absent...people can read/see thru this & often will reject "Christian messengers" whom are not really loving others (Spirit filled). However, sound doctrine or truth is also love and promoting false concepts of God is not demonstrating love regardless of how humbly one shares it. Satan is famous for being involved in both sides of the spectrum Unsound Doctrine & Legalism. Bottom line...we all that profess Christ should embrace all of the word of God (Love & Sound Doctrine) & hear what God says regarding warnings in forsaking them both!
I want to pass along my recent review of ‘The Shack’. This review deals specifically with the issue of Christian Universalism. My approach was to compare Paul Young’s theology in ‘The Shack’ to the doctrinal statements of ‘The Christian Universalist Association’. Most reviews I have read critique the book by reacting to phrases and sentences by Paul Young. I do some of that too. But one thing that makes this review unique is showing how Christian Universalism is woven throughout the story. This is especially clear in the chapter “Here Come Da Judge”. Here I take some creative liberty to rewrite the dialogue in a way that gives a different perspective on the Universalist doctrine. I hope you can take some time check out this review at:
www.witte2020.wordpress.com
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