'Ethical Misconduct' Forces Pentecostal Group to Appoint New General Secretary

smiley4jc »

Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:22 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

There but for the grace of God, go I. I and my family and our church family will keep everyone involved in this in much prayer. We also send our love to the Palmer family, the Bradfor family and all in the Assemblies of God organization.

Islam Subway Ad Should be Tolerated, Says Theologian

smiley4jc »

Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:52 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

artm....Christians don't need a sign in the subway...Christians need to BE a sign in the subway...in the street...in the office...Walstreet...The Whitehouse...school...home..................

Islam Subway Ad Should be Tolerated, Says Theologian

smiley4jc »

Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:49 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

My friend in India says that Christians in India consider the United States the largest mission field in the world today. And I'm not talking about the US being a place where missionaries come FROM. I mean they see us as having the need for THEM to send missionaries HERE.

If more Christians became bolder in their witness of Christ Jesus we could be confident in these times. Go ahead...put up their ads. Our God says His Word will not return void but will accomplish that which it is sent out to do. (Isa 55:11) Rom 10:14 "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Rom 10:17 "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." If the Islamic voice is all they hear then that's all they might believe. The Church needs to get loud!

Theology Professor Leaving Traditionalist Seminary Over Bible Claims

smiley4jc »

Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:34 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I must agree with cyberlizard:

"if we really believed the bible to be the word of God (and i mean REALLY), the face of christianity would be hugely different!"

I also believe that it's us, The Church...made up of humans...fallible creatures that we are, who have sold Scripture short in the presence of The World. There is a song: "If we are The Body, why aren't His hands healing...why aren't his feet going...etc, etc. I have begun to take a look at myself in this particular Light. If I believe what I say I believe (God's Holy Word) then in what way are my actions...my speech...conveying that belief? I feel it starts personally and only then can it grow to a corporate change; both are needed.

Evangelical Scholar Takes New Atheists Seriously

smiley4jc »

Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:14 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

"The blogger, Jeffrey Weiss, suggested Mohler's new book "looks to waste his power on a less-than-robust foe."

Even a cancerous tumor starts out as a single cancer cell. I find it hard to believe that there are those in The Church who would even think that there is something in Satan's plan that is too small for us to pay attention to. Isn't it the 'little foxes that spoil the vine'?

Over the years I have definitely found that most Christians don't know exactly what they believe. How many of you out there have actually read the doctrine that your particular denomination holds? Have you read the doctrines of any other denominations? Google "church doctrines". Do it when you have some time, though. It's actually quite interesting and enlightening and then compare it with Scripture. Does it stand up in the Light of God's Word?

A few years ago I took myself back to the basics...I mean...basics! First question: "Do I REALLY believe in God?" And don't just answer yourself, "Well, of course I do." I had to really, honestly look at my actions: if I really believe in God then I will be 'doing' His Will according to His Word. I found I really DO believe in God but I wasn't doing all of what I should have been, in the Light of Scripture. I'm still not perfect but I'm getting much better. I still like to "touch base": review what I believe and why, am I secure enough in my faith and belief to stand some heat, etc. I think that's why alot of Christians won't debate or even talk much about their beliefs...weakness and insecurity. Some of this responsibility lies at the feet of the churches and those in positions of leadership. But, each Christian should also remember that we, ultimately, are responsible for our own salvation, daily. Time to get off the milk and into the meat of The Word and be able to give every man a reason for our faith.

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:


I especially enjoyed frankiebp's comments about athiests who argue against the existance of God. lol Maybe I'm simple but it seems to me that line of reasoning alone should shut down their arguments.

McCain Rejects Pastor's Endorsement

smiley4jc »

Fri May 23, 2008 7:24 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 2

One more comment to blue1018....
You mentioned that the priests you know have only kindly disagreed and acknowledged other points of view instead of acting in an abusive manner as Hagee does concerning gay marriage and premarital sex. ummm....would you say God was being abusive when He wrote in Scripture that a homosexual should be put to death for his actions? I do believe we are all under grace since Jesus died on the cross and that grace covers homosexuals rescuing them, while they are here on this earth, from the punishment of death. But an unrepentant soul will receive it's punishment eventually. I do not hate homosexuals. I would have not the slightest problem telling a homosexual person that my God does not look kindly on their actions but instead loves them so much that He sent His only Son to die for them...and me...for our multitude of sins. We can't coddle anyone...not ANYONE...for their sins but we must also remember to show The Way in love. As a Christian I am called to be narrow minded: Jesus said, "I am The Way, The Truth and The Life. No man comes to The Father except through me." That doesn't leave alot of wiggle room. "Because straight is the gate and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Matthew 7:14

McCain Rejects Pastor's Endorsement

smiley4jc »

Fri May 23, 2008 7:12 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 2

I agree with BreatheTruth. I am a bit disappointed in Pastor Hagee in that it "appears" he is attempting to be politically correct. But then I read, for the first time, in this article that he said he feared "they {his comments} have become a distraction". The Bible tells us to be careful of not becoming stumbling blocks.

As for the comments made concerning Hitler, God does allow bad things to happen to everyone, including the Jews. The Old Testament is full of incidences where the Jews were punished for their straying from God and His Laws. Do I think The Holocaust happened? Absolutely. Do I think it was a good thing? Absolutely not. Do I think the Jews are still God's chosen people and we should pray for them? Yes and amen.

As for comments concerning the Catholic church I believe we must separate the Catholic people from the Catholic Church when making statements as Pastor Hagee did. I do not agree with the ecclesiastical or doctrinal workings of the Catholic church and I find no Biblical basis for many of their practices. At the same time I know numerous Catholic people who I find to be quite devoted to God Almighty and most in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe the comments Pastor Hagee made were targeted at the Catholic Church, in particular and not at the general population of Catholics themselves. But then, this is one person's interpretation of another person's statements.

As for Pastor Parsley's comments on Islam if a person does only a little research into this religion they would find that his statements are, in fact, true. Any religion that advocates giving "unbelievers" a choice of acceptance of that religion or death should be considered a violent religion. And before someone pops up with the fact that Christianity has done the same at other times in history I will agree and state that I do not condone this practice nor does Scripture or God Himself.

Should politics and faith be mixed? In my opinion if my faith in God does not pervade my entire life, including my political beliefs and affiliations then it's not much of a faith. I am a hypocrite if I only take God out of His box on Sunday mornings, evenings and Wednesday nights at church but then put Him back on the shelf the rest of the week or for other events in my life. If my faith is to be true it must touch every aspect of my life...including my politics.

One more opinion...you know everyone has one!