Pet Cannon

During class tonight Dr. Wood brought up the idea that many pastors preach from a pet cannon, that they preach from a selective set of scriptures. He used the preaching of hell by Billy Graham as an example. He was using this as an argument for preaching from the lectionary and the creeds. I think this is an excellent point. We may have verses or passages or themes that resonate more with us, but if we are believing Christians, we MUST affirm the doctrine that is ecumenical. It is unfair to the new believer, to the seeker, to the stagnant faithful to ignore the fullness of the gospel.

Soundtrack: Unchanging, Chris Tomlin