Paul's Passing Thoughts

Frank,

Though I posted my note to you on my blog, your reply will be kept confidential unless you
give permission otherwise. I found your reply gracious and with a spirit worth pondering.
That's why I am going to share my heart with you on this in no uncertain terms.

The reason is because I, at this time, do not share your patience with Horton, TT, DA
Carson, John Piper, Tim Keller, et al. I believe they are fostering a doctrine that was
conceived by the late Jack Miller (Prof of practical theology at Westminster Theological
Seminary) some 30 years ago that was known as "Sonship Theology." Jay Adams wrote an
apology against it (a book published by Timeless Texts in 1996). Though Horton and others
have tweaked it to some extent, the doctrine is virtually identical to what they teach,
and many of these men attribute the teaching to him directly (Jack Miller) while others
were mentored by him.

I also believe that these men think synergistic sanctification is a false gospel and that
they are on the cutting edge of a new reformation, with their arrogance and visions of
grandeur following.

The doctrine is a radical departure from orthodoxy: repentance is now "deep repentance,"
obedience is now "new obedience," church discipline is now "redemptive church discipline,"
and progressive sanctification is really progressive justification.

And unfortunately, as I am sure you already suspect, I have personal life experience with
how this doctrine is effecting (trashing) the lives of many Christians. Its ill effect on
biblical counseling is also cause for major concern.

Sorry Frank, I think these men are dangerous and I think they need to be exposed. Perhaps
they mean well, but the results are the same regardless.

Thank you for your kind response and your prayer that God will be with me.

Paul Dohse.