More quality discernment from our Mississippi brethren:
Additionally, leading pastor-theologians in the Reformed and evangelical world have raised concerns over the unbiblical and anti-confessional views of the NPP, NTW, NS and the AAT/FV theologies. Sinclair Ferguson, Al Mohler, Doug Kelly, Don Carson, Rick Phillips, John Piper, R.C. Sproul, Cal Beisner, Frank Barker and more have publicly indicated their disapproval of the theological program of some or all of these various figures and groups.
The NPP would refer, in part, at least, to N.T. Wright, an ordained Anglican. I would hope that ordained Presbyterians like Ferguson, Sproul, and Beisner would be able to find disapproval of some “theological programs” of the Anglican Church.
Also, is it really that shocking that an Episcopalian would find himself out of accord with the Westminster Confession? Why do they keep repeating the obvious statement that some of what Wright teaches is anti-confessional?
For that matter, aren’t Al Mohler and John Piper both Baptists and also anti-confessional? Or are we merely picking and choosing which anti-confessional parts we don’t like?
2 responses to “More from Mississippi”
I’m afraid the point is to communicate the idea that PCA ministers are in violation of their ordination vows, without actually saying it, and certainly without giving any such evidence.
I appreciate far less orthodox writers than Wright.
I hear what you’re saying Mark, but if that’s the case, I only saw two people named in that entire document who are ordained in the PCA (you, and Steve Wilkins… I’m sure if Rev. Leithart is still in the PCA). The Central Carolina Presbytery action was a bit more explicit in that it seems to be going over Rev. Wilkins and AAPC, but the Mississippi Valley Presbytery document doesn’t seem to have any real goal.
My point in this post is that it seems odd that they’re lining up baptists to help condemn fellow Presbyterians. I’d as soon listen to a vegetarian tell me what kind of a steak to buy as I would listen to a baptist telling me how unpresbyterian I am.