Letter from Jack to Executive Secretary of WTS
Jack Miller archives the St. Louis.
"Dr. Kline's message on creation was surprisingly well received. He strongly advocated interpreting the days of Genesis 1 as eras. That is contrary to excepted opinion in Rippon, since most here subscribe to the 24 hour day as the correct interpretation. He did very well, and no friends were lost as far as I know.
Sometime in the past you mentioned weak preaching in the
OPC. Can you think of any corrective measures that might be taken?
Can the course of instruction of the seminary be strengthened so that the men are exposed to a stronger homiletical tradition? I think Clowney is doing a great job, but many of the men are lacking in background. Is there anything that can be done?
As to my future, I plan to stay in Rippon another year, Lord willing. I am trying to write a text in the field of literature. I think I have some original ideas about interpreting literature from a Christian point of you. I'm seeking to apply Dooyeweerd's thinking to literature.
My scholarship needs to be sharpened can certainly before I can accomplish this task. This is the main reason I am not rushing into the ministry.
God is giving me a task to complete in this field, and I must see it through. I'm afraid there would not be time for it in the ministry.
However, I do have a love for the ministry of the word. Calling is a delight to my soul, and God is giving me a strong desire to preach. Any advice and admonition, of course, is gladly received. I surely need it."
Location: Rippon, California