"In closing this, we’ll leave this aside; and in the interest of fairness, which I’m rarely given credit for, Interview with Dr. Ravi Zacharias on his latest book, “Why Jesus?” has been brought to my attention today.
Zacharias was asked in this January 2012 interview:
If in your book, you wrote how Eastern mysticism is completely erroneous, why did you state in one of your speaking engagements that Henri Nouwen was one of the greatest saints who lived in our time, when Nouwen is known to have been influenced by Thomas Merton and others who practice Eastern mysticism? (source)
Here is his answer:
I regret having said that. At the time, I based my comment on Nouwen’s story of the prodigal son which I felt was on target. But later as I learned more about Nouwen and Merton, I found their writings to be very troubling. I believe that doctrinally, Nouwen lost his way.
I used to read Malcolm Muggeridge too until I read his book, “Jesus Rediscovered”. Muggeridge was morally and culturally a good thinker, but he was not theologically sound. (source)"
An encouraging comment from Ravi.
Yes, I saw that and referenced it in a couple of my posts...that he did seem to realize his error and regretted it. Wondering about the Mormon stuff though and him agreeing not to pray in the name of Jesus at that one venue.
You really do have to not care what anyone else thinks of you when you are standing up for Jesus and that has got to be hard in a public ministry. Of course, you know that ain’t an issue for me but I am not in public ministry either. Must be enormous pressure to compromise.
Thank GOD for teachable souls!!!
I agree. Zacharias is wonderfull.........also Sinclair Ferguson (one of my favorites)........R C Sproul......Derek THomas......etc
...but I wouldn’t walk across the street to hear Tony Campolo......I have considered him an apostate for many years
I have the NIV Bible......my husband likes the NAS......but the Reformation Study Bible is very good as well