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    brosmith got a reaction from Chase Tallent in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I used the word "unbiblical" because the majority of independent fundamental Baptist preachers have this idea that you are sinning if you don't go out knocking on doors. I wouldn't necessarily say that door-to-door "soul winning" is wrong but I do believe that it is a bad substitute for how we are supposed to be witnessing. Another bad substitute is the bus ministry. These things become an end unto themselves. A Christian may have a bad testimony at work or never witness to his neighbours or co-workers. But if he goes out door knocking or works on a bus route then he gets the false assurance that he is being a good witness for Christ. Living a consistent Christian life before the world and then giving a verbal witness as opportunities arise is not only the best way of soul-winning but it is the Biblical way.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from robmac68 in Requesting A Review   
    I appreciate the review. Sorry to here about your wife's struggles with CCM. We will pray that she gains the victory. I have been told privately by a friend of mine that I should watch my back over some of the things that I said in the book. It seems that I upset a few people because I named specific churches, specific people, and specific incidents. One of those churches is in the town that we live in and it seems that I caused quite a stir in that church. Oh well. That's life.
     
         Sincerely,
         Bro Steve Smith
         brosmith@pioneerbaptist.org
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    brosmith got a reaction from GraceSaved in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I used the word "unbiblical" because the majority of independent fundamental Baptist preachers have this idea that you are sinning if you don't go out knocking on doors. I wouldn't necessarily say that door-to-door "soul winning" is wrong but I do believe that it is a bad substitute for how we are supposed to be witnessing. Another bad substitute is the bus ministry. These things become an end unto themselves. A Christian may have a bad testimony at work or never witness to his neighbours or co-workers. But if he goes out door knocking or works on a bus route then he gets the false assurance that he is being a good witness for Christ. Living a consistent Christian life before the world and then giving a verbal witness as opportunities arise is not only the best way of soul-winning but it is the Biblical way.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from GraceSaved in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I may be considered a heretic when I say this but I believe that door-to-door "soul-winning" is a very ineffective method of witnessing (and I might add that it is not Biblical). You heard me right: I believe that there is no Biblical basis for door-to-door "soul-winning." The only verse that even comes close to being a proof-text for it is Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house," The only problem is that this verse applies to home Bible studies, not to witnessing.
     
         Here are the verses that we should be using: Luke 24:13-15 - "And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.  And they talked together of all these things which had happened.  And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them." As we travel in this life we are to talk publicly of the things of God to one another and to those that cross our paths. This is the most effective way of witnessing.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
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    brosmith got a reaction from ThePilgrim in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    A little food for thought when it comes to the effectiveness of door-to-door "soul-winning":
     
         Any salesman worth his salt can get results. Spiritual results, however, are accomplished through spiritual methods. Back in the summers of 1981 and 1982 I was trained on how to get "results" at the door. The method is akin to high pressure sales. However, the end does not justify the means.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from ThePilgrim in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I used the word "unbiblical" because the majority of independent fundamental Baptist preachers have this idea that you are sinning if you don't go out knocking on doors. I wouldn't necessarily say that door-to-door "soul winning" is wrong but I do believe that it is a bad substitute for how we are supposed to be witnessing. Another bad substitute is the bus ministry. These things become an end unto themselves. A Christian may have a bad testimony at work or never witness to his neighbours or co-workers. But if he goes out door knocking or works on a bus route then he gets the false assurance that he is being a good witness for Christ. Living a consistent Christian life before the world and then giving a verbal witness as opportunities arise is not only the best way of soul-winning but it is the Biblical way.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from Jeffrey in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    A little food for thought when it comes to the effectiveness of door-to-door "soul-winning":
     
         Any salesman worth his salt can get results. Spiritual results, however, are accomplished through spiritual methods. Back in the summers of 1981 and 1982 I was trained on how to get "results" at the door. The method is akin to high pressure sales. However, the end does not justify the means.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from Jeffrey in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I may be considered a heretic when I say this but I believe that door-to-door "soul-winning" is a very ineffective method of witnessing (and I might add that it is not Biblical). You heard me right: I believe that there is no Biblical basis for door-to-door "soul-winning." The only verse that even comes close to being a proof-text for it is Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house," The only problem is that this verse applies to home Bible studies, not to witnessing.
     
         Here are the verses that we should be using: Luke 24:13-15 - "And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.  And they talked together of all these things which had happened.  And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them." As we travel in this life we are to talk publicly of the things of God to one another and to those that cross our paths. This is the most effective way of witnessing.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
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    brosmith got a reaction from John81 in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    A little food for thought when it comes to the effectiveness of door-to-door "soul-winning":
     
         Any salesman worth his salt can get results. Spiritual results, however, are accomplished through spiritual methods. Back in the summers of 1981 and 1982 I was trained on how to get "results" at the door. The method is akin to high pressure sales. However, the end does not justify the means.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from John81 in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I used the word "unbiblical" because the majority of independent fundamental Baptist preachers have this idea that you are sinning if you don't go out knocking on doors. I wouldn't necessarily say that door-to-door "soul winning" is wrong but I do believe that it is a bad substitute for how we are supposed to be witnessing. Another bad substitute is the bus ministry. These things become an end unto themselves. A Christian may have a bad testimony at work or never witness to his neighbours or co-workers. But if he goes out door knocking or works on a bus route then he gets the false assurance that he is being a good witness for Christ. Living a consistent Christian life before the world and then giving a verbal witness as opportunities arise is not only the best way of soul-winning but it is the Biblical way.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from John81 in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I may be considered a heretic when I say this but I believe that door-to-door "soul-winning" is a very ineffective method of witnessing (and I might add that it is not Biblical). You heard me right: I believe that there is no Biblical basis for door-to-door "soul-winning." The only verse that even comes close to being a proof-text for it is Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house," The only problem is that this verse applies to home Bible studies, not to witnessing.
     
         Here are the verses that we should be using: Luke 24:13-15 - "And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.  And they talked together of all these things which had happened.  And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them." As we travel in this life we are to talk publicly of the things of God to one another and to those that cross our paths. This is the most effective way of witnessing.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
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    brosmith got a reaction from Salyan in Near Confrontation During House To House   
    I used the word "unbiblical" because the majority of independent fundamental Baptist preachers have this idea that you are sinning if you don't go out knocking on doors. I wouldn't necessarily say that door-to-door "soul winning" is wrong but I do believe that it is a bad substitute for how we are supposed to be witnessing. Another bad substitute is the bus ministry. These things become an end unto themselves. A Christian may have a bad testimony at work or never witness to his neighbours or co-workers. But if he goes out door knocking or works on a bus route then he gets the false assurance that he is being a good witness for Christ. Living a consistent Christian life before the world and then giving a verbal witness as opportunities arise is not only the best way of soul-winning but it is the Biblical way.
     
    Sincerely,
    Bro Steve Smith
    brosmith@sonlightchristianradio.com
    www.sonlightchristianradio.com
     
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    brosmith got a reaction from LindaR in Reformers Unanimous   
    I have a son who works at the RU national headquarters in Rockford, Illinois. He and his wife are members of North Love Baptist Church. After seeing first hand what RU has to offer I reject it whole-heartedly. My reasons:
     
    #1 - Man-centered teaching. Steve Currington wrote the majority of RU material and it is man-centered not Bible centered (centered around Steve Currington).
     
    #2 - Copying the world when it comes to promotions and fund raising (anyone ever heard that at one time they were selling 1 sq inch of Lincoln's Family Farm for $100).
     
    #3 - Fraudulent Activities. Each year they would lay their employees off for about 6 weeks, have them collect unemployment, and then tell them that they still needed to do their jobs. This was done to save RU money.
     
    #4 - I despise the use of the word "Reformers" because the Bible calls us overcomers.
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    brosmith got a reaction from swathdiver in Majesty Music And Getty   
    I can only conclude from the above statements that:

    #1 - You are trying to rationalize and justify the usage of CCM as being acceptable.

    #2 - You are ignoring (or refusing to accept) the obvious teachings of the scriptures.

    The Bible teaches us that truly spiritual people cannot bring forth carnality.

    The usage of rock music proves that the Getty's are operating on a carnal basis and therefore anything that they produce is corrupted by their carnality. It does not matter if the words of their songs are "scriptural" or even scripture quotations. This is why the so-called "modern hymn movement" is so wrong. It is leading undiscerning people to swallow the devil's lies.

    You can call it "Pharisaical taste" if you like, but you are feasting on carnality which leads to destruction.
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    brosmith got a reaction from swathdiver in Majesty Music And Getty   
    Your point is contrary to sound doctrine. The Getty's are providing and promoting contemporary Christian music dressed up as "modern hymns". They are entertainers providing so-called "spiritual" entertainment but nothing spiritual (from a Biblical perspective) will ever come from such a polluted fountain. And by the way, just because a song "sounds good" when played on the piano or organ does not necessarily mean that the song is good. Many rock songs "sound good" when listened to by the carnal person.

    Matthew 7:18 - "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

    Matthew 12:33 - "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit."
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    brosmith got a reaction from Melodys in Majesty Music And Getty   
    Your point is contrary to sound doctrine. The Getty's are providing and promoting contemporary Christian music dressed up as "modern hymns". They are entertainers providing so-called "spiritual" entertainment but nothing spiritual (from a Biblical perspective) will ever come from such a polluted fountain. And by the way, just because a song "sounds good" when played on the piano or organ does not necessarily mean that the song is good. Many rock songs "sound good" when listened to by the carnal person.

    Matthew 7:18 - "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

    Matthew 12:33 - "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit."
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    brosmith got a reaction from Melodys in Majesty Music And Getty   
    I can only conclude from the above statements that:

    #1 - You are trying to rationalize and justify the usage of CCM as being acceptable.

    #2 - You are ignoring (or refusing to accept) the obvious teachings of the scriptures.

    The Bible teaches us that truly spiritual people cannot bring forth carnality.

    The usage of rock music proves that the Getty's are operating on a carnal basis and therefore anything that they produce is corrupted by their carnality. It does not matter if the words of their songs are "scriptural" or even scripture quotations. This is why the so-called "modern hymn movement" is so wrong. It is leading undiscerning people to swallow the devil's lies.

    You can call it "Pharisaical taste" if you like, but you are feasting on carnality which leads to destruction.
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    brosmith got a reaction from Steve Schwenke in Majesty Music And Getty   
    Your point is contrary to sound doctrine. The Getty's are providing and promoting contemporary Christian music dressed up as "modern hymns". They are entertainers providing so-called "spiritual" entertainment but nothing spiritual (from a Biblical perspective) will ever come from such a polluted fountain. And by the way, just because a song "sounds good" when played on the piano or organ does not necessarily mean that the song is good. Many rock songs "sound good" when listened to by the carnal person.

    Matthew 7:18 - "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

    Matthew 12:33 - "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit."
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    brosmith got a reaction from JerryNumbers in Majesty Music And Getty   
    I can only conclude from the above statements that:

    #1 - You are trying to rationalize and justify the usage of CCM as being acceptable.

    #2 - You are ignoring (or refusing to accept) the obvious teachings of the scriptures.

    The Bible teaches us that truly spiritual people cannot bring forth carnality.

    The usage of rock music proves that the Getty's are operating on a carnal basis and therefore anything that they produce is corrupted by their carnality. It does not matter if the words of their songs are "scriptural" or even scripture quotations. This is why the so-called "modern hymn movement" is so wrong. It is leading undiscerning people to swallow the devil's lies.

    You can call it "Pharisaical taste" if you like, but you are feasting on carnality which leads to destruction.
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    brosmith got a reaction from LindaR in The Fruit of Hylesism   
    But what does Jack Hyles say that repentance is?

    Here are some quotes from that same book and same chapter that you were quoting from:

    "There are those who say we have to repent of our sins in order to be saved. No, we have to repent only of the thing that makes us unsaved, and that is unbelief."

    "Salvation is simply repenting of unbelief, and believing, and letting Christ save us."

    "God says to the unsaved, "Repent of your unbelief.""

    I call that heresy. His idea of repentance is based upon twisted logic.!
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    brosmith got a reaction from HappyChristian in What are You Thankful for?   
    I am thankful that I survived another Black Friday at Walmart! (Come on, you want to laugh with me!)

    This year we bought something that we have been needing for a long time: a chest freezer ($159 - 7.0 cu ft). God is good (all the time)! Praise God! Praise God!
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    brosmith got a reaction from Miss Linda in Worldly Music in Church Weddings   
    Amen and Amen! But then I have been called "judgmental" and "unloving" dozens of times for saying stuff like that.

    The particular pastor that I was referring to has repeatedly compromised in the area of music as well as other areas. The recent wedding at this church included music by "Kenny G" (a modern jazz musician). If the pastor would listen to what I have to say I would tell him one thing: REPENT OF THIS THY WICKEDNESS!
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    brosmith got a reaction from MilkmanDan in Pastor Says Demons Inspired My Warnings Against West Coast   
    The book "The Right Path" is found on Google books and is available for anyone to read. I can't copy and paste the text but I summarize what I see as an error in judgment on page 94.

    There is a woman named Laura who got saved later in life and even though she was saved she still had a problem with cursing, smoking, and gambling. She came forward in an invitation and told Dr Chappell that she wanted to serve God. He knew that she wouldn't be able to teach a girl's Sunday School class so he decided to give her the job of vacuuming the church and calling it their "vacuum ministry".

    I call this an error in judgment because I believe this would have been a perfect opportunity to deal with this woman concerning her sinful lifestyle. But instead he took the coward's way out and soothed her conscience and his. He has just taught that you can live in sin and serve God at the same time.
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    brosmith got a reaction from Annie in Discernment   
    Hebrews 5:14 - "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."

    Key words in this verse:

    1. strong - strong, firm, immovable, solid, hard, rigid: in a good sense, firm, steadfast

    2. meat - food, nourishment (this verse is speaking of spiritual food that leads to an unshakeable faith and unmovable convictions)

    3. full age - extremely skilled and accomplished in human integrity and virtue

    4. reason of use - a habit whether of body or mind; a power acquired by custom, practice, use (in other words, we must make discernment a priority in our lives)

    5. senses - faculty of the mind for perceiving, understanding, judging

    6. exercised - to exercise vigorously, in any way, either the body or the mind (discernment takes work)

    7. discern - a distinguishing, discerning, judging

    8. both good and evil - hanging onto the good and rejecting the evil

    1 Thessalonians 5:21,22 - "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil."

    Discernment requires judging whether something is good or evil. Please consider this warning from the scriptures:

    Isaiah 5:20 - "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"

    A Christian will not reach spiritual maturity if he or she has not acquired the ability to discern both good and evil. A very great multitude of born again believers are still babes in Christ (and have been babes for many years) because they focus on liberty rather than obedience.
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    brosmith got a reaction from Seth Doty in Responses From My Warnings About Lancaster's Music   
    It is true that the Holy Spirit must be working on the person's heart in order for the person to have a change of heart. However, I have seen far too many preachers use this as a cop out for not dealing with sin in the church. I personally know a pastor in my area who refuses to deal with sin in his church because he has the attitude "let the Holy Spirit do the work." As far as I am concerned, he is a coward.

    John 10:13 - "The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep."
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