OLD fashioned preacher

Related Qs would be: How does a person manage to get to Heaven when they die? Are you going to Heaven or Hell when you die? If Heaven -- why? If Hell -- why? Please use Scripture when possible.

Why do you feel you need to be baptized? IOW, what is the purpose and intent of baptism? I guess what I'm asking is, what exactly is baptism and what does it do for a person?

5 years as a Southern Baptist and 41 years as an Independent Baptist and I ain't NEVER heard such ---------- and I glad I haven't.

I agree with this. ⬆️

There is a wealth of Scripture showing that a Christian is to be of a lucid mind that they might think soberly and with the ability to properly discern right and wrong. Even if marijuana is not addictive, and all the other pro-pot arguments, you can not be buzzed and fit the Biblical admonishments to be diligent etc. Therefore it is absolutely OFF LIMITS for a child of God! Side note: a guy recently told the Kentucky legislature that he knows that pot is not addictive, he says he knows because, said he, "I've been smoking it for 30 years!"

It is possible for a member to think they have the best and strongest church in existence and not think that it's because of their presence in it. Ditto for a pastor. If "Pastor A" and "Pastor B" were both equally able in teaching but Pastor A's church search the Scriptures themselves and are doers and not merely hearers. Pastor B has a church that simply absorbs and parrots what they like of the Scripture. Pastor A has a reason for believing his church is spiritually advanced without it taking a level of boasting in his "ability".

I'm familiar with the "recognizing the years of ministry and amount of effort in obtaining the degree" rationale behind "Dr Such an one.... "as an introduction or form of address. I have preached with a few WELL known preachers (some are in glory, some are still here). Not said as a "Well ... check me out" but as a background to my next statement. I referred to them (whether in their presence, away from their presence or to their face) as Brother __________ . I have "been corrected" with, DR __________ . I must confess, however, that it was never by the "Esteemed Dr". All young preachers that I have had a part in training have all been taught the following by me. "Whatever diplomas or degrees you obtain have a place ----- in the same place you keep your important papers (birth certificate, DD - 214, passport, etc.) NOT framed and on display". The apostle Paul had AT LEAST equivalent to a Ph.D. if not a D.D and Th.D in addition. The title brother was sufficient for him so dare we think that it is not an adequate title for us??????? When dealing on the subjects of King James defense, Biblical Archaeology, or the refutation of Evolution then I can see placing your highest degree on your book to lend validity to your text. Highest degree, not the educational prerequisites to that degree! I hate seeing Dr Doodlebug B.A., M.A., D.D. or worse A.A., ThG., B.A., B.R.Ed, M.R.Ed, M. Div., D.D., D.Min (a bit of hyperbole but I have seen some that came close). But in referring to the man outside of his authorship of that given book? Spare us. Heads up --- NO, I WILL NOT be baited into stating my education.

Making contacts now in Central FL for meetings in Jan and Feb 2019, how about sending me a PM with church name and city (unless you don't mind it being in a post instead). Thanks

The founder's dad started the church I pastored in KS. We ran a chapter there for 10 years

H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Put Off Entanglements) is another. It was developed by Rick Carter, Jr. when he pastored in OR. It is now home based at Beth Haven Baptist in OKC, OK.

I know how I would write it (think about putting a loop into a computer program) but I had never thought about doing such until you mentioned it. (Of course, weird runs in the family).

When the serpent said "Ye shall not surely die:" it was not God's word, it was the serpent's. It was neither true nor accurate. However: Gen 3:4 is a 100% true and accurate recounting of the lie and the liar contained within the Word of God.

Wow, are euphemisms so common with you that you don't realize you use them? If Salyan chooses to dig back through your posts and find it, that's her prerogative (although I recall it) -- provided you haven't edited it out to cover your tracks. Makes me wonder if your calling her a liar.

I didn't ask Salyan which word she warned you about, however, I have noticed at least two euphemistic terms which in both cases had the same beginning letter (at a minimum) and same number of letters as the fairly universally used profanity people use in replacement. I can't help but wonder how supposedly mature Christian are unable to express themselves without alluding to profanity.

Note --you claimed you were not allowed to "just post the WORD OF GOD" to which I said ain't so. You didn't ask if you could start a thread with your comments on how they may or may not be viewed. And I think you already know it MUST be KJV