I’ve liked what I’ve read so far. I made it through the first two major sections before the summer semester work load descended upon me. The entire first section had an introductory feel, and the second section on history of interpretation relies completely on secondary sources. I kept wanting Goldsworthy’s own analysis and opinion. When he does that (like in chp 12), it lives up to they hype. Part 3 is where he is supposed to put all the things that he has introduced and deconstructed back together. I hope to finish the book in between semesters in a few weeks. So for me, the final section is still unread and the jury is still out.

I have recently come across the Way of the Master material and I love it. Letting the law reveal to us our sinful condition and then showing God’s mercy and grace through the cross and the Christ who died upon it is beautiful. It is the Gospel.

Thank you for your well thought out posts. I appreciate your blog.

When I use the coin, I quickly move away from it and present the gospel using my own words. I only use the coin as a launching pad. I do this because it is hard for me to express my passion when reading a coin or tract.

I think that the effectiveness of these coins is debateable. I would not, at least in the culture here in Texas, present the gospel in the manner that it is presented on “The Way of the Master” radio program. That is unless I would want a black eye :).

People here in Texas would become quickly turned off by the “in your face” presentation that one or two of the radio personalities on the program display. Actually I would go so far as to say that I often hear very little love when the Truth is proclaimed on this program. It is important that those who we present the gospel to, know that we love them. More importantly though, it is imperative that they see the love of Christ dwelling within us. If we are pounding them with Truth and have not love . . .