Yesterday, as I was studying the book of Romans for the series we just started at church, I was overcome with the wealth of counselors I have available. I was sitting at my office, reading chapter 1 of Romans pondering some truth penned by the Apostle. Knowing how good it is for believers to be able to discuss Spiritual things and especially to hear others’ points of view concerning particular texts, I invited R. Kent Hughes in for a visit. As we began to look at the text together, John MacArthur stopped by to chime in. Then it was such a blessing to have William Newell rest himself on the desk and point out some things we had missed. John Murray stopped by for a visit. And the great Donald Barnhouse had a lot to say (as usual), once he starts going it is hard to get a word in edgewise! John Phillips, Griffith Thomas, Bruce, Godet, and even John Calvin himself had a few things to say. As I looked around at the multitude of counselors surrounding me, I thought, “Wow, I am so blessed to have devoted, Godly, mentors such as these men to help me understand the text of Scripture, what great insight they bring.” And as good as all their words may be, the greatest voice of all penetrating the dark recesses of my mind was Spirit of Truth himself, always expounding the Word. I pray that I will have ears to hear the Words of the Spirit and the wisdom to digest the interpretations of my counselors.
BTW, Romans is amazing once again! It never gets old.
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