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Of course they were! So was I back then and I wouldn't have had it any other way.

I agree. I was "young and dumb" at the time as we all were at some point. Having favorite "Preechers" signing your Bible (usually with their "life verse") was a big thing back then. I have not had anyone "sign" my Bible in over 30 years nor would I care to sign anyone else's Bible! One of the...

Church discipline is a congregational and ecclesiastical matter. It is not an individual matter. Disciplinary action is necessary when sin is open, public, a reproach on the gospel of Christ, and impacts the reputation of the congregation. You may find yourself in the middle of such a matter...

EXACTLY!

Just an incredibly pompous attitude that I was beneath him and that it was "my privilege" that he would so grace me with his attention and presence! Pretty much the same as how certain "celebrities" who are famous with their treatment of "common folk." There was a separate incident a few years...

And therein lies a big, big problem! Churches are often reluctant to deal with matters of sin and misconduct among their ranks. They won't demand evidence of a changed life, Christian character, fruits of the Spirit, etc. There is also no real "commitment" to a particular congregation. One may...

I hadn't read the article until now and am typically leary of anything coming from Julie Roys but as presented, it seems quite clear to me. The new PCA church has taken everything into consideration and has rendered their decision. Seems to me that Burk Parson is being upfront and transparent so...

I stand by my previous statement. If this person feels as if he had been unfairly treated by his previous congregation, he can bring the matter to his new congregation and allow them to fairly evaluate the situation. Church discipline is very much a biblical thing and I would be wary of any...

I agree 100%! Church discipline is scriptural and should never be a trivial matter. The old congregation is not entirely out of line here. If someone does not agree with the disciplinary procedure, the reason for such action, or whatever, they may leave but the Church is also within their right...

Hitler and other key leaders of the Nazi party fled to Mordor and has been there ever since.

In the early and mid-80s, I thought that Jack Hyles "walked on water!" He never preached at our church in San Diego (Our auditorium was too small) but we were always following him around wherever he preached in the SOCAL (Midway Baptist, Pomerado Road Baptist, First Baptist Long Beach, North...

I purposely did not watch the Super Bowl. I did skim across the "Turning Point" show but the music really wasn't my taste. The last song Kid Rock did was pretty good though.

Its amazing how we come up with such crazy notions rather than just looking to the authority, sufficiency, and perspicuity of the scriptures! Man's fallen, Adamic nature was not eradicated with the flood. All are dead in Adam and the sin leading up to the flood. DNA has nothing to do with it...

There is a very distinct American culture with distinct values, customs, Etc. that define who we are as a nation. Those who choose to emmigrate here should do so because of who we are and that they desire to be a part of it. This should be at the very foundation of any immigration policy...

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The one instance where Catholics are actually more biblical than most Baptists is their stance on alcohol. The use of alcoholic beverages is not expressly forbidden by the scriptures and (yes, I am going to go ahead and say it) Jesus himself drank alcoholic wine in social settings and (yes) the...

As explained, Greenland is vital to our nation's security due to the changing climate and a potential permanent northwest passage BUT I do not believe the United States needs to acquire Greenland in order to maintain this peace. We should work through diplomatic means and should definitely...

Do you recall anyone speaking of "Double Inspiration" of the KJV while you were there? This was a subtle "Shot across the bow" to Pete Ruckman who supposedly believed that God "Inspired" the King James translators just as he inspired the original authors! This would be their primary point of...

I remember once upon a time that you could be a Republican and a Conservative while having disagreements with other Conservative Republicans. You did not have to be in "Lock-Step" with the "Republican Party Leader" or face possible castigation or execution! The Republican party NEEDS such who do...

I was involved in this sort of "Street Preaching" while stationed out in San Diego. I also graduated from a Bible Institute that was largely styled after PBI. We had the same mindset - that street preaching builds "Character" but I often went out there having some good fruitful conversations...