Recently (today) a new book come out in the "realm" of christianity. Rob Bell authored a book called Love Wins. Truth of the matter...Rob Bell loses.
I was watching some of the recorded live interview from last night at the release party in NYC and he has some very interesting things to say about heaven, hell, and Jesus. Rob has always been a little edgy, most definitely post-modern/seeker friendly/emergent, and had some questionable statements in his books, videos, and sermons. But when does one begin to wonder what someone believes when they are asked time and time again the clear questions and they muddy up the water with their responses. It would appear that no matter what questions Rob Bell is asked, he always has to re-clarify what he thinks certain terms mean (which is helpful, but every time?) and then go on about how we have go it all wrong and "what if...".
Have a look yourself at the video from last night and see what I mean....
http://www.livestream.com/lovewins/video?clipId=pla_9997e760-b88d-4294-91a8-142e5ed1c619&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb
This is just a reminder that most often there are still some points, and I stress some, about a persons thoughts and beliefs that are worth understanding and thinking about. Rob Bell does church in a completely different way than I would, and he says things (or doesn't say things) that i would never (would) say.
We can still learn from Rob Bell. Only difference is that now he is in the "unbeliever/little-antichrist/false teacher" category in my mind instead of the "almost lost it" category.
Be discerning and don't be afraid to declare the truth with clarity and certainty. But don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
