Jesus, Priceless Treasure

[sknoerr]

I agree with you completely Dean...



After I was saved at the age of 16 and then later completed my high school education, God led me into Bible School. I was raised Catholic, where you get just a "taste" of some of the terms...but Bible School opened my eyes to the wonderful truths of words that are full of doctrine and meaning - justification, sandtification, eternal security, etc. etc. etc. Had it not been for that training, I doubtless would have gotten some things from the fundamental churches I attended at that time, but nothing like what I was blessed to receive during my years in Bible School.



I am deeply saddened at the "education" people receive in most churches today. It is reflected in our level of commitment as Christians, and in our music. Truths that are meant to be foundational are either so watered down or not even taught on or sung about at all that at best, what it serves to produce are nominal Christians who do not know why they believe what they do. Sometimes, people don't even know what they believe other than the fact that Christ died for their sins.



While I am involved in a contemporary church, I feel that the hymns of old still have their place - they are a constant reminder of the depth of Christianity. Often I have wished that someone, or some group - would take more time to make those classic hymns that are rich in meaning and give them more of a contemporary flare. It's not an impossibility to do - and it would benefit the church so much. Please forgive my ramblings - this is one of the hobby horses I get on from time to time.



Be blessed today...



Sandy Knoerr