Comments on: He’s Back! http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:31:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robin Revier http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3168 Robin Revier Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:39:26 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3168 Dick Epps: I just wanted to say that it was really great to read your post, as it gave great insight into the person and early ministry of Mr. Tchvidjian. I know that many are praying who have never had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Tullian's father, so thank you again for adding the heart to the name, I was not surprised, but deeply touched. -Robin Revier Dick Epps:

I just wanted to say that it was really great to read your post, as it gave great insight into the person and early ministry of Mr. Tchvidjian. I know that many are praying who have never had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Tullian’s father, so thank you again for adding the heart to the name, I was not surprised, but deeply touched. -Robin Revier

]]> By: David Schwartz http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3167 David Schwartz Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:16:33 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3167 Tullian, I thought about e mailing you about my latest post to your blog and apologizing for my lighthearted comments during such a sobering time in your life but my wife encouraged me to reconsider and make my apology public as my comments were public. She was right. Sorry for my insensitivity. I am praying for your father (as is my family), and Kim and your kids as we approach this Sunday's meeting. I still look forward to meeting them. Isn't God's timing "interesting". As if you had enough stress in your life! But then, God is sovereign, and as Corrie Ten Boom used as an illustration, life looks like the back of a tapestry (at least at the moment of trial), but God sees the beauty of the entire masterpiece always. I remember as a youngster, watching my mother work on her tapestries. What senselessness! Colors ended with no clear purpose. How good to know God not only knows where the colors lead but is working from the completed eternal work. One thing that has comforted me during these last weeks of ecclesiastical stress has been knowing that God is sovereign, even over the sinfulness (including and especially my own) of men. I'm often tempted to think that man's sin is wrecking God's plan for me. And yet, God makes "all things work together for good", even the sinfulness of the world and the church. Hallelujah! Looking forward to worshiping with you during the next few weeks in particular. I know I posted this before but I think it worthwhile to be reminded of it. Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and strength to serve the King of kings. 2. Rise up, O men of God! The kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood and end the night of wrong. 3. Rise up, O men of God! The church for you doth wait, her strength unequal to her task; rise up, and make her great! 4. Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where his feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, rise up, O men of God! Tullian,
I thought about e mailing you about my latest post to your blog and apologizing for my lighthearted comments during such a sobering time in your life but my wife encouraged me to reconsider and make my apology public as my comments were public. She was right. Sorry for my insensitivity.

I am praying for your father (as is my family), and Kim and your kids as we approach this Sunday’s meeting. I still look forward to meeting them. Isn’t God’s timing “interesting”. As if you had enough stress in your life! But then, God is sovereign, and as Corrie Ten Boom used as an illustration, life looks like the back of a tapestry (at least at the moment of trial), but God sees the beauty of the entire masterpiece always. I remember as a youngster, watching my mother work on her tapestries. What senselessness! Colors ended with no clear purpose. How good to know God not only knows where the colors lead but is working from the completed eternal work.

One thing that has comforted me during these last weeks of ecclesiastical stress has been knowing that God is sovereign, even over the sinfulness (including and especially my own) of men. I’m often tempted to think that man’s sin is wrecking God’s plan for me. And yet, God makes “all things work together for good”, even the sinfulness of the world and the church. Hallelujah!

Looking forward to worshiping with you during the next few weeks in particular. I know I posted this before but I think it worthwhile to be reminded of it.

Rise up, O men of God!
Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and mind and soul and strength
to serve the King of kings.

2. Rise up, O men of God!
The kingdom tarries long.
Bring in the day of brotherhood
and end the night of wrong.

3. Rise up, O men of God!
The church for you doth wait,
her strength unequal to her task;
rise up, and make her great!

4. Lift high the cross of Christ!
Tread where his feet have trod.
As brothers of the Son of Man,
rise up, O men of God!

]]> By: Barbara Monts http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3166 Barbara Monts Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:03:07 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3166 Dear Pastor, Please keep us updated on your father's condition. We continue to thank God for his coming through the surgery. We pray continually also for his restoration to health. Dear Pastor,
Please keep us updated on your father’s condition. We continue to thank God for his coming through the surgery. We pray continually also for his restoration to health.

]]> By: Dick Epps http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3165 Dick Epps Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:23:34 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3165 Tullian, I am part of College Church in Wheaton and was looking forward to our time with you. Sorry to hear about the challenges of your dad. I met him in 1962 when he was assisting us as a Youth for Christ Teen Team in Switzerland. We were doing youth evangelism throughout Europe. Stephan was with us nonstop for the three weeks as we did street meetings, school assemblies, and many other venues. He translated for us, encouraged us, as well as ,along with your grandfather, constantly opened more opportunities for us to reach youth for Christ. I do not remember all of the details of our time with your dad and family, but I know that it was one of the most significant aspects of the entire trip. I have thought of Stephan many times through the years as I spent 20+ years in YFC and later Moody. I am grateful for him. I am sure he never knew the impact he was having on those who have observed his life of generosity and commitment. I saw both of these characteristics in him and thank the Lord for how it made an impact on my young life and future ministry. We will continue to pray for you all as you see His hand of direction through it all. Tullian, I am part of College Church in Wheaton and was looking forward to our time with you. Sorry to hear about the challenges of your dad. I met him in 1962 when he was assisting us as a Youth for Christ Teen Team in Switzerland. We were doing youth evangelism throughout Europe. Stephan was with us nonstop for the three weeks as we did street meetings, school assemblies, and many other venues. He translated for us, encouraged us, as well as ,along with your grandfather, constantly opened more opportunities for us to reach youth for Christ. I do not remember all of the details of our time with your dad and family, but I know that it was one of the most significant aspects of the entire trip. I have thought of Stephan many times through the years as I spent 20+ years in YFC and later Moody. I am grateful for him. I am sure he never knew the impact he was having on those who have observed his life of generosity and commitment. I saw both of these characteristics in him and thank the Lord for how it made an impact on my young life and future ministry. We will continue to pray for you all as you see His hand of direction through it all.

]]> By: Chris Reed http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3164 Chris Reed Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:20:04 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3164 Tillian , I worked under your Dad at First Baptist for about 15 years with Life Mangerment, what a rewarding expericing. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to be able to hear you proclaim the Word of God. Your Dad so loves his children. I have no idea if you will receive this or not I am sure what I am doing. God Bless You as your Dad would say one day my son will proclaim the words of Christ. Chris Reed ReedGrandmama@aol.com Tillian , I worked under your Dad at First Baptist for about 15 years with Life Mangerment, what
a rewarding expericing. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to be able to hear you proclaim
the Word of God. Your Dad so loves his children. I have no idea if you will receive this or not I
am sure what I am doing. God Bless You as your Dad would say one day my son will proclaim the
words of Christ.

Chris Reed
ReedGrandmama@aol.com

]]> By: Karen Beard http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3163 Karen Beard Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:43:06 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3163 I was in tears on Sunday. God has performed so many miracles lately. Your dad is such a Godly man and God brought him through the surgery that seemed impossible. This is much like you being called to CRPC. It seemed impossible to the world's eyes and even the expert's eyes, but in God's eyes nothing is impossible. He is the great "I am". Your service on Sunday was so powerful. I believe God is building our local church and is doing some very powerful things. Look at the attendance at worship, bible studies, and new members class. Our family continues to pray for you and Kim and your precious family. You have gone through the fire, but as I told your sister you seem to have a strength now that was not as strong as just a few months ago. That is the work of God!!!!! I was in tears on Sunday. God has performed so many miracles lately. Your dad is such a Godly man and God brought him through the surgery that seemed impossible. This is much like you being called to CRPC. It seemed impossible to the world’s eyes and even the expert’s eyes, but in God’s eyes nothing is impossible. He is the great “I am”. Your service on Sunday was so powerful. I believe God is building our local church and is doing some very powerful things. Look at the attendance at worship, bible studies, and new members class. Our family continues to pray for you and Kim and your precious family. You have gone through the fire, but as I told your sister you seem to have a strength now that was not as strong as just a few months ago. That is the work of God!!!!!

]]> By: Jody http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3162 Jody Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:30:05 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3162 Praying for you, your family and your precious dad that you will know His presence and know you are treasured by God.(Daniel 10:19) Praying. Praying for you, your family and your precious dad that you will know His presence and know you are treasured by God.(Daniel 10:19)
Praying.

]]> By: Lynna Runge http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3161 Lynna Runge Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:28:33 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3161 Our family continues to pray for Stephan's health and all of your family's well-being. May you all experience His rich love and comfort during these difficult days. I am thankful to our Great Physician who is reigning from high even now. God's rich blessings upon you, Lynna Runge Our family continues to pray for Stephan’s health and all of your family’s well-being. May you all experience His rich love and comfort during these difficult days. I am thankful to our Great Physician who is reigning from high even now. God’s rich blessings upon you, Lynna Runge

]]> By: Pat Marsheck http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3160 Pat Marsheck Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:59:52 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3160 A portion of this week's wonderful study by Jim and Becky Dietz for Women of the Word leaped out to me. Ezra chapters 9 and 10. Ezra was lamenting to God the sinful practices of the people of Israel. Shecaniah encouraged his leader Ezra to be bold and hopeful, saying "Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act" (Ezra 10:4). Dear Pastor Tullian, we are and will be with you and the session. We bring you, your family, the church before the throne of Almighty God in prayer. Pat Marsheck A portion of this week’s wonderful study by Jim and Becky Dietz for Women of the Word leaped out to me. Ezra chapters 9 and 10. Ezra was lamenting to God the sinful practices of the people of Israel. Shecaniah encouraged his leader Ezra to be bold and hopeful, saying “Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act” (Ezra 10:4).

Dear Pastor Tullian, we are and will be with you and the session. We bring you, your family, the church before the throne of Almighty God in prayer.

Pat Marsheck

]]> By: Mark Randall http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/09/13/hes-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3159 Mark Randall Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:54:13 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=730#comment-3159 Hi Pastor Tullian, I'm a missionary in Nicaragua working with an orphanage and surfers on mission. It was just recently that I heard about you from a friend who has been playing your messages on his ipod. We have really enjoyed your messages on Jonah. I was touched by your blog concerning your dad. I'll be praying for him and your family. I read that you love surfing. We have incredible surf here and if you ever want or need to get away, you're welcome here anytime. God bless Mark Randall Hi Pastor Tullian, I’m a missionary in Nicaragua working with an orphanage and surfers on mission. It was just recently that I heard about you from a friend who has been playing your messages on his ipod. We have really enjoyed your messages on Jonah. I was touched by your blog concerning your dad. I’ll be praying for him and your family. I read that you love surfing. We have incredible surf here and if you ever want or need to get away, you’re welcome here anytime. God bless Mark Randall

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