tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post112498942067610304..comments2023-05-27T03:17:19.681-07:00Comments on PyroManiac: We are visited today by an esteemed guest bloggerPhil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125126645348511862005-08-27T00:10:00.000-07:002005-08-27T00:10:00.000-07:00Ben... TMC... enough said. ; )Ben... TMC... enough said. ; )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125096195482852252005-08-26T15:43:00.000-07:002005-08-26T15:43:00.000-07:00"...I saw you fight a liar on the college grounds;...<I>"...I saw you fight a liar on the college grounds; in fact, you have tasted the whole worm!"</I><BR/><BR/>"Fight a liar"="Light a fire"<BR/><BR/>Could this student have been our own beloved Pyromaniac?Away From The Brinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437744242086239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125079785922408692005-08-26T11:09:00.000-07:002005-08-26T11:09:00.000-07:00Thanks Phil and Dr. Macarthur for standing up for ...Thanks Phil and Dr. Macarthur for standing up for Biblical truth in a day of compromise and irrelevant pragmatism.Timotheoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880788118136612744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125078484371685332005-08-26T10:48:00.000-07:002005-08-26T10:48:00.000-07:00What a treat! I notice that Pastor MacArthur did...What a treat! <BR/><BR/>I notice that Pastor MacArthur didn't guest blog until <I>after</I> your hundredth post milestone... :-)Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734845463331170748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125075181170568872005-08-26T09:53:00.000-07:002005-08-26T09:53:00.000-07:00John MacArthur is an awesome author and teacher. I...John MacArthur is an awesome author and teacher. I can hardly wait to hear and meet him October 2nd.Forgiven Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751333494309549283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125072269043244942005-08-26T09:04:00.000-07:002005-08-26T09:04:00.000-07:00btw, Phil's sidekick's web design is ... is ... it...btw, Phil's sidekick's web design is ... is ... it's downright enviable. Totally branded.FX Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798420127955373559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125072144966792672005-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:002005-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:00Phil --I am counting on lunch. I figure it'll be ...Phil --<BR/><BR/>I am counting on lunch. I figure it'll be worth 500-750 hits on my blog afterward to tell everyone what it was like to buy you a steak and watch you eat it while I sat there trying not to make a fool out of myself.<BR/><BR/>BTW, this isn't like some internet sting operation where I go to Callahan's thinking I'm going to meet the director of GTY but the Feds are setting me up to meet a minor in order to book me on some trumped-up charge in order to shut my blog down and ruin my bookstore, is it? Are you working for Rob Schlapfer?FX Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798420127955373559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125069583744251652005-08-26T08:19:00.000-07:002005-08-26T08:19:00.000-07:00Life's tough when the preacher looks at the clock ...Life's tough when the preacher looks at the clock and wonders "How fast can I get out of here?" I've had the experience. There's nothing like bombing in the pulpit. Communicating effectively is an eternal pursuit.<BR/><BR/>Had to keep from laughing out loud in the library as I read the Spoonerisms.<BR/><BR/>Innovation is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Preaching at the core.<BR/><BR/>Innovation at the periphery.<BR/><BR/>Good Post.<BR/><BR/>JRJohn R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00494719223133966785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125066880117444342005-08-26T07:34:00.000-07:002005-08-26T07:34:00.000-07:00Phil replied:Scoob: I think we destroyed that tape...Phil replied:<BR/><BR/><B>Scoob: I think we destroyed that tape as a gesture of kindness to our beloved pastor.</B><BR/><BR/>I have a personal copy of that tape, as well as a host of other audio collectibles from John. I have them hidden away at my house I break them out only on rare occasions. <BR/><BR/>I guess I could start an ebay auction. I will start bidding at a grand. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Fred<BR/><A HREF="http://www.hipandthigh.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Hip and Thigh</A>Fred Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025967176465685306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125066233422031112005-08-26T07:23:00.000-07:002005-08-26T07:23:00.000-07:00Which paragraphs are yours? :-)Which paragraphs are yours? :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880337516584157981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125039966983745882005-08-26T00:06:00.000-07:002005-08-26T00:06:00.000-07:00"you have tasted the whole worm"what is this supp..."you have tasted the whole worm"<BR/><BR/>what is this supposed to be?jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018982835839534854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125030749592124812005-08-25T21:32:00.000-07:002005-08-25T21:32:00.000-07:00"We minister to people in desperate need of a word...<I>"We minister to people in desperate need of a word from the Lord, and we cannot soft-pedal our message or extenuate the gospel. If we make friends with the world, we set ourselves at enmity with God. If we trust worldly devices, we automatically relinquish the power of the Holy Spirit."</I><BR/><BR/>What stands out to me in this post is that these words are spoken with integrity. Dr. MacArthur is living by what he says here. He models biblical boldness, not an unwise "boldness" that doesn't care about theological accuracy in thought and speech. May such virtuous men increase to the praise of God's worthy Son.Tony Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102293843397809802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125016908151949312005-08-25T17:41:00.001-07:002005-08-25T17:41:00.001-07:00Phil, I have often wondered who will chronicle Dr....Phil, I have often wondered who will chronicle Dr. MacArthur’s life. Is anything in the works for a biography or autobiography? I have heard whispers that Dr. Mayhew or Phil Johnson or perhaps a family member would write the biography. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for having him on the blog!Jonathan Moorheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687367307942260277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125016883860547882005-08-25T17:41:00.000-07:002005-08-25T17:41:00.000-07:00Phil,A needed challenege to we who work each week ...Phil,<BR/>A needed challenege to we who work each week to keep from sputtering and spoonering in the pulpit. <BR/>Not only has Dr. MacArthur been great used by Lord worldwide in ways only eternity can measure, God has used those behind the scenes folks as well. Having spent 20 years on the broadcast side of ministry (radio network), I have always appreciated the quality and professionalism of the Grace to You staff. Phil, Lance Quinn, Tom Pennington, Jay Flowers and many other dedicated people were (and I'm sure remain)a great blessing to those on the station side of things. Glad to see the iPod availabilty too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/>LeoPastor Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819871930491869225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125015835456139392005-08-25T17:23:00.000-07:002005-08-25T17:23:00.000-07:00Jonny Mac arrives! Thanks, Phil and John, for tha...Jonny Mac arrives! Thanks, Phil and John, for that post. <BR/><BR/>Dr. MacArthur, I hope to get a chance to speak with you this semester (I'm back at school tomorrow), and, even though I don't have a funny "spoonerism" (or something like that), perhaps you will remember my dad. When you spoke in front of all the new freshmen last year (2004) for orientation, we approached you, spoke with you, and I got a picture with you. My Dad's first comment to you--without ever having met you before--was, "So... you're the one who broke me!" Perhaps it is true, but the strong Bible education I'm getting at your school is worth every bit. Please, start a blog! : DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125014341293124152005-08-25T16:59:00.000-07:002005-08-25T16:59:00.000-07:00What a nice surprise!Thanks, Phil. I look forward...What a nice surprise!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Phil. I look forward to reading your thoughts, but this was a nice change.<BR/><BR/>The "spoonerisms" had me laughing out loud. Thanks again!Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06368375260534328251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125010714041669022005-08-25T15:58:00.000-07:002005-08-25T15:58:00.000-07:00Since I'm sandwhiched below some spammers on this ...Since I'm sandwhiched below some spammers on this comment, I think this might be safe.<BR/><BR/>I know what Dr. MacArthur means about having to be precise when everything you say is recorded. Many of my sermons are on the web in MP3 format. <BR/><BR/>What scares me is that someday people will realize that I hardly have an original thought in my head, and that I have stolen everything from dead Puritans, John MacArthur, and others. Then the jig will be up for sure.Brad Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197301845256854051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125004664906738812005-08-25T14:17:00.000-07:002005-08-25T14:17:00.000-07:00It's might not be well known, but the last Preside...It's might not be well known, but the last President of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Joe Stowell, was infamous on campus for "sponerisms" during President's Chapels. My favorite was his discription of large concrete trucks that were always in front of him as he drove in Chicago. Of course he was not aware of what he had said until the entire student body errupted in laughter at his "Big Ass-Fault Truck." Poor Joe, and any pastor (myself included) who has had a spoonerism here or there...Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214901410467256904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125003494352033242005-08-25T13:58:00.000-07:002005-08-25T13:58:00.000-07:00Dr. MacArthur and Phil,First...thanks for your app...Dr. MacArthur and Phil,<BR/><BR/>First...thanks for your appearance on LKL. I've never been disappointed with your preparedness and evenhandedness, even in the midst of a hostile panel. <BR/><BR/>Second, thank you for the reminder of the great responsibility that we have because of the media that God has provided us with. As great as the internet is for spreading the truth, it is equally effective at disseminating error. The enemy has the same tools at his disposal, so the battle is not going to be easier, and we need to be more diligent than ever to proclaim the unsearchable riches of God.<BR/><BR/>Third, I've heard of spoonerisms, but I had no idea that Spooner was a preacher. That adds a whole new dimension to the story.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I'll finish with my favorite blooper (albeit not quite a spoonerism). A former pastor sent a letter to the whole congregation. As was his custom, he closed the letter with a phrase that was intended to encourage us. Instead, he wrote "Yours in the hope of a glorious immorality."Patrick Berrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933379687337322884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125002029520609092005-08-25T13:33:00.000-07:002005-08-25T13:33:00.000-07:00Excelent entry. I had never heard of Spooner befo...Excelent entry. I had never heard of Spooner before, quite interesting.<BR/><BR/>Bryan<BR/>SDGBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094589098767077316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1125001868888464202005-08-25T13:31:00.000-07:002005-08-25T13:31:00.000-07:00I think we have all fallen to the mis-ordered or m...I think we have all fallen to the mis-ordered or mis-phrased words a time or two, but few ever do it before such a large group as Dr. MacArthur! I've heard an number of doozies from the pulpit, and I think anyone who speaks in front of other people long enough will encounter this embarassment. I think the trick is to have some sort of rehearsed thing to say when it happens, so you can laugh at it, get recentered, and move on with whatever you are talking about. I've heard some great "off the cuff" recoveries, that I believe were previously thought of just in case something happened.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing today Dr. MacArthur, and keep up with your great ministry that is such a blessing to all of us. I have the pleasure of hearing your voice daily on 980AM KKMS, and the even better part is your show plays right before Greg Boyd, so I can get filled with scripture, and then have the satisfaction of turning the radio off on Boyd's program!<BR/><BR/>Big Chris<BR/><A HREF="http://mrclm.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Because I said so</A> blog<BR/>mrclm.blogspot.comChris Meirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717903860701408008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1124999466308723682005-08-25T12:51:00.000-07:002005-08-25T12:51:00.000-07:00I had a music teacher that inserted foot in mouth ...I had a music teacher that inserted foot in mouth as a young music leader.<BR/><BR/>He liked that his mentor would exhort the congregation to "sing lustily" the hymns.<BR/><BR/>Wanted to imitate his mentor, he once exhorted the congregation to "sing lustfully."Away From The Brinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437744242086239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1124998713200723162005-08-25T12:38:00.000-07:002005-08-25T12:38:00.000-07:00I tried to get my pastor to post something worthwh...I tried to get my pastor to post something worthwhile on my blog but I'm beginning to think he doesn't have anything decent to say. Must be nice to be you. :)Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292177473341691525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1124997095179682582005-08-25T12:11:00.000-07:002005-08-25T12:11:00.000-07:00Thanks Macarthur and Phil,You both have been a gre...Thanks Macarthur and Phil,<BR/><BR/>You both have been a great influence on me in the last 5 years. I thank you for the encouragement to share the gospel in many new ways.<BR/><BR/>May we be more passionate about God and His Glory than anything.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809663608386103910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1124997036137209202005-08-25T12:10:00.000-07:002005-08-25T12:10:00.000-07:00Scoob: I think we destroyed that tape as a gesture...Scoob: I think we destroyed that tape as a gesture of kindness to our beloved pastor.Phil Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.com