The Theological Cemetery

[rockytopva]

“In Bible college, I sometimes heard professors and chapel speakers say that a Christian college was the easiest place to backslide. What they said about Bible college applies as well to the ministry. The emphasis is simply that serving Christ cannot be a substitute for fellowship with Christ. Working for Him must never take the place of walking with Him.” – My old Baptist preacher, who would take time to teach at Bible classes at the local Seminary

 

[Steven Yeadon]

I completely agree with your friend. When I was at seminary a few years ago it was all about doing things for "the Kingdom." I got so lost in my schoolwork and preparation for action, that I stopped reading the bible unless it was assigned. I was also lost in sin back then, as a lukewarm Christian. It is odd to me that seminary did not improve me spiritually, having said that.

 

[Revmitchell]

“In Bible college, I sometimes heard professors and chapel speakers say that a Christian college was the easiest place to backslide. What they said about Bible college applies as well to the ministry. The emphasis is simply that serving Christ cannot be a substitute for fellowship with Christ. Working for Him must never take the place of walking with Him.” – My old Baptist preacher, who would take time to teach at Bible classes at the local Seminary

Please define "walking with Him" and "working for him" and give examples of each.

 

[Steven Yeadon]

Please define "walking with Him" and "working for him" and give examples of each.

Good point. I agreed maybe a little hastily.

rockytopva, are you saying seminary is always a theological graveyard or just in those unprepared for the journey, as I was?