Monday, March 14, 2011
Rob Bell's Book: The Definitive Word
Hi from Austin, Texas (more on that later). Been trying to get online in various places and in various ways all day to post this link, but have had no success UNTIL NOW.
Anyway, this is a careful and theologically astute evaluation of Rob's book. If, like me, you're a former Rob Bell fan at some level, or want to be informed about a huge debate in contemporary evangelical Christendom, you'll want to read this.
Note 1: Kevin DeYoung also provides this in pdf form for easier reading.
Note 2: In spite of what some may say, this kind of theological critique is not witch hunting. Going into print as a high-profile pastor taking a radical new approach to a major topic in Scripture invites (requires, actually) careful and fair biblical and theological evaluation. I think that's what DeYoung provides. But read it and decide for yourself. :)
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/03/14/rob-bell-love-wins-review/