Comments on: Mark Dever Defends His Practice of Separation

By: Andy Naselli

Andy Naselli — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:36:29 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Todd. I think that’s probably the case, but it could use some qualification, e.g., “more pronounced” to whom?

1. To all without distinction? Or to “compromised” Christians? Or to “uncompromised” Christians? I’m not sure that’s the case (though it may be the desire).
2. To unbelievers? That’s probably the case.

How “pronounced” such separation is will vary depending on one’s viewpoint.

By: Todd Wood

Todd Wood — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:26:22 +0000

Andy, when Dever writes,

“To sum it up, I want my separation from the world to be more pronounced than my separation from other Christians.”

This is exactly the impression I got from my time at MCBC.

And I am wondering if you sensed the same?

Lord bless,
et

By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:34:33 +0000

I understand his point, though I am not convinced it is universally applicable.

In my thinking, at least the world isn’t sending mixed messages about the gospel, which is the point of separation for fellow believers who do.

I wonder if that point should be developed more.

By: Andy Naselli

Andy Naselli — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:02:01 +0000

Hey, Todd. I’m not sure that I understand what you are asking.

By: Todd Wood

Todd Wood — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:32:11 +0000

I have never been to Dever’s church, but this is exactly the impression I got from the time I spent under the ministry of Minnick at MCBC.

Don’t you think, Andy?