tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post6548968143054560387..comments2024-03-07T00:24:23.674-05:00Comments on FBC Jax Watchdogs: A Catholic and a Baptist Unite in Friendship and MinistryFBC Jax Watchdoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740366031265491559noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-40382363559660741522011-11-23T10:36:35.163-05:002011-11-23T10:36:35.163-05:00Hi all, very interesting topic, but I was surprise...Hi all, very interesting topic, but I was surprised that most comments sounded like we are talking about different religions?. <br />I've been raised Catholic like 99% people in my country (since we are mostly italian). I always loved the Lord Jesus, went to mass every Sunday, and followed some traditions since it was all I knew.I respected the priest and the Pope and prayed the Holy Mary prayer but in the bottom of my heart I used to say to myself, why am I going to pray to somebody else if I can pray to Jesus directly?? or Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest ( sometimes even lie to him) when I can talk to God and ask for forgiveness from Him?. My son was baptized, had communion, etc. but God moved me to seek him in a different direction. I thank the Lord because He put that in my heart so I started a Bible Study. That's when my life changed completely! The Word of God is the only truth,authority, and God's revelation to men. First thing I felt was to blame the Catholic Church because they never teach the Word of God, they don't teach people how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, they present a distant Jesus that sometimes you feel like you don't want to bother Him with the little problems in your life, and certainly the Catholic church doesn't teach you how to walk with God daily. <br />Catholic church is not a cult, but they got so caught in tradition that they remind me sometimes to the pharisees<br />and their Law.Today I do a Bible Study with 5 women. 3 of us are former Catholic, now baptist, and 2 of us still attend catholic churches. We read the Bible together, we study and meditate in the scriptures and by doing it the 2 women understood that they shouldn't be praying to the saints or to Mary, they took away the images they had in their houses, that salvation is only through faith in Christ, and they learnt to have a personal relationship with Jesus, even though they still attend the Mass on Sundays.<br />That's real Christianity, we are all Christian, We all accept Jesus as our Savior, and give Him the first place in our lives. I feel very sorry for Catholics, because the people don't know anything else and because they don't know how to read the Bible they just receive what it is given to them. Now I'm trying to explain the Bible to my sibblings and expose them to the Word of God which is the only source of wisdom and truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-17290112813621753342009-11-30T17:01:55.688-05:002009-11-30T17:01:55.688-05:00Another "Baptist" and "Catholic&quo...Another "Baptist" and "Catholic" that "united" are Tim Tebow (member of church where Jim Smyrl is Executive Pastor) and Urban Meyer (a devout Catholic named after several Popes)<br /><br />I wonder if any of the Tebow family have confronted Coach Meyer and told him that he is living a lie and that his priest is a cult leader?<br /><br />Or maybe Smyrl was just arrogantly and embarrassingly wrong in his blog post and his sermon stating we need to confront Catholics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-53026371169932701212009-11-25T21:52:06.332-05:002009-11-25T21:52:06.332-05:00"It it were not that way, only the educated c..."It it were not that way, only the educated could be saved. <br /><br /><br />Sorry for the misunderstanding."<br /><br />Matt<br /><br />November 25, 2009 1:54 PM<br /><br />Matt read my November 24, 2009 10:23 AM post.<br /><br />I'm not saying that only the intellectual can be save.<br />Remember I for one have never attended seminary!!!<br /><br />I do not consider myself to be some great theologian!!!<br /><br />But I have a driving desire to know as much about God's Truth as I possibly can!!!<br /><br />I constantly pray to know as much as a human can possibly know about God's Bible as James admonished in his Epistle[Jam.1:5]!!! <br /><br />The point I was trying to make was if we don't get the Biblical messages from Scripture correct then we could'nt present it correctly to the learned or the unlearned such as you mentioned!!!<br /><br />There appeared to me and I may be wrong a belittling on trying to be as precise as possible in interpreting God's Word!!!<br /><br />It appears I mis-understood you;<br /><br />Please accept my sincere apology;<br />My Brother!!!Bro.Rod H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-31108192162725756752009-11-25T13:54:20.900-05:002009-11-25T13:54:20.900-05:00"What tickles me is that people knock being p..."What tickles me is that people knock being precise in Biblical "DOCTRINE" and then quote a verse(s)from the Bible to prove their point???"<br /><br />Brother Rod,<br /><br />How can the illiterates in Africa know the REAL Jesus? How can the illiterate Gypsies in Romania that I met know the REAL Jesus? <br /><br />How could the illiterates in China be saved where Lottie Moon was preaching? <br /><br />What they 'heard' was basic teaching. Truth. And the Holy Spirit convicted them of their sin and need for a Savior with that truth. <br /><br />I should have made my point better. These folks cannot study the Word to know if what they are taught is correct doctrine. The Holy Spirit has to convict them of truth. It is a much more simple Faith and a very basic Faith than what we are used to. <br /><br />It it were not that way, only the educated could be saved. <br /><br /><br />Sorry for the misunderstanding.<br /><br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-22369514495443839032009-11-25T13:42:44.281-05:002009-11-25T13:42:44.281-05:00"it may come as a shock to Matt and Jon but n..."it may come as a shock to Matt and Jon but not all Christians are Dispensationalists, pre-millennial or otherwise."<br /><br />I am not dipsy nor especially pre-mill. But I don't think it is a sin to be one unless you are out to make a big profit from it.<br /><br /><br />What is interesting is that most mega churches are dispensational and premill. <br /><br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-66916244414499074462009-11-25T10:07:06.187-05:002009-11-25T10:07:06.187-05:00Is Matt back?? Heck Yeah Matt is back!!!!!!!!!!!!Is Matt back?? Heck Yeah Matt is back!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-62751620406791222542009-11-25T05:35:34.412-05:002009-11-25T05:35:34.412-05:00Correct doctrine is KNOWING Jesus Christ and HE KN...Correct doctrine is KNOWING Jesus Christ and HE KNOWS YOU. An intimate relationship that transcends anything else in your life. The sheep KNOW My Voice and follow ME.<br /><br />(Matthew 7 a big wake up call for those demanding correct doctrine... whatever they mean by that)"<br /><br /><br /><br />What tickles me is that people knock being precise in Biblical "DOCTRINE" and then quote a verse(s)from the Bible to prove their point???<br /><br />How do you know that what your are quoting from the Scriptures is correct sense "DOCTRINE" does'nt appear to matter???<br /><br />How would one know if whether Matt.7 or Matt.25 is correct or incorrect seeing that precision with Bibical "DOCTRINE" can't be trusted???<br /><br />Then I guest we now must depend on everyone's subjective opinion as to what salvation is or is not!!!<br /><br />From now on if Scriptural integrity does'nt matter to some of you:::<br /><br />Then please use another source of authority you believe to be more dependable to make your point!!!Bro./Pastor Rod H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-82386597090189784772009-11-24T22:57:22.504-05:002009-11-24T22:57:22.504-05:00Old Cyrus Scofield must be smiling in his grave. ...Old Cyrus Scofield must be smiling in his grave. Dispensational theology is alive and well. However, it may come as a shock to Matt and Jon but not all Christians are Dispensationalists, pre-millennial or otherwise. So, let's agree to disagree and get back to Watchdog's discussion.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-39127294686440521782009-11-24T22:25:36.195-05:002009-11-24T22:25:36.195-05:00"Matthew 25 is a passage after the 2nd-return..."Matthew 25 is a passage after the 2nd-return, at this point the saved are secure and the lost are eternally condemned. The "hungry, naked, imprisoned" passage is a picture of the separation - eternal life and eternal separation has already been determined at this point."<br /><br />The Second Coming has not happened yet so this passaeg is quite relevant to us today. It is teaching and warning us about something...what is it?<br /><br />I do not think this is a metaphorical verse. It is real. <br /><br />‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ <br /><br />And ironically, He is referring to our brothers and sisters in Christ. How we treat them is how we treat Jesus Christ. <br /><br />The problem we have today is that many call themselves a Christian when they have no distinguishing salt elementst. So, we accept that moniker (false teaching on judging being the reason) and in the meantime, dumb down what it really means to be a believer.<br /><br /><br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-22204314615462344182009-11-24T22:17:10.011-05:002009-11-24T22:17:10.011-05:00Correct doctrine is KNOWING Jesus Christ and HE KN...Correct doctrine is KNOWING Jesus Christ and HE KNOWS YOU. An intimate relationship that transcends anything else in your life. The sheep KNOW My Voice and follow ME.<br /><br />(Matthew 7 a big wake up call for those demanding correct doctrine... whatever they mean by that)<br /><br />If one truly "knows" Jesus Christ (not 'about' Him) then they KNOW they are saved by Grace alone with faith alone. The saved illiterate peasant can tell you that. <br /><br />Salvation is a supernatural act. Salvation is not from a few words you say when you go forward. Anyone can do that.<br /><br />But once saved, there is a hunger the thrist to seek the Kingdom.<br /><br />There is always going to be a false dicthonomy between faith and works. <br /><br />The truly saved cannot help but do good works. It is the Holy Spirit working within that compels them.<br /><br />But let's describe good works. We may be shocked at what people say. It would be interesting to hear what folks here think are 'good works'. <br /><br />The unsaved can do good works, too. But they are meaningless when it comes to salvation. They are part of the common grace we live under. And nothing is sadder than a person who does good works who is not saved.<br /><br />But those who claim they are saved and live like the world are in terrible danger. And many are in our churches. Some are in charge.<br /><br />And Jim, I agree that Matthew 25 is very important. I would say that Matthew 5-25 gives us a clear contrast between what a truly saved person is like and what a false religious leader is like. We would do well to study that, meditate upon it. The salt elements of a follower of Christ are in Matthew 5.<br /><br />You won't be saved by doing good works but you can't truly be saved if you are never compelled by the Holy Spirit to live that way. There are no "carnal" Christians. <br /><br />Most of us have gone many years without ever encountering a truly Born Again, sold out to Jesus Christ, transformed person in our churches. So, we simply do not know what a real Christian is like consistently over a long period of time. It is shocking when you finally meet one. They look and act like what most think are losers. They are never puffed up with knowledge. He or she might be a cook or a maintanence man. Never went to seminary but they KNOW Jesus Christ. They look and act like Matthew 5.<br /><br />Ministry is now a career, the function of elder has become a position of influence and many are proud instead of humble servants that love to tears. Instead they are eager to exert their power and practice church discipline on those who dare to question them. <br /><br />How do I know this? A counterfeit can spot other counterfeits real fast.<br /><br /><br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-58263232139504600612009-11-24T21:36:00.894-05:002009-11-24T21:36:00.894-05:00Jim,
Matthew 25 is a passage after the 2nd-r...Jim,<br /><br /> Matthew 25 is a passage after the 2nd-return, at this point the saved are secure and the lost are eternally condemned. The "hungry, naked, imprisoned" passage is a picture of the separation - eternal life and eternal separation has already been determined at this point.<br /> You are right that James is one of the earliest NT books written, but still under the authorship of the Holy Spirit who also carried along Paul and the Gospel writers. All, the full council of the Word, speak to grace saving, and works naturally following.<br /> I disagree with ML's assessment of it's "straw" nature.<br /><br />JonJon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-13015914962731423262009-11-24T20:58:31.393-05:002009-11-24T20:58:31.393-05:00Jon, Wow! You are so wise. Let me get this strai...Jon, Wow! You are so wise. Let me get this straight: the judgment mentioned in Matthew 25 has nothing to do with salvation. OK, now I'm more confused. I thought the only thing that could separate one from the ultimate presence of God was his/her salvation. The folks mentioned in Matthew 25:46a appear to be separated from God...,"post second return" authorship, or not. James, probably written before Matthew or Romans, is most assuredly about "salvation," but Grace is not a concept James employs. Rather, James challenged those who used all the words and ceremonies connected with salvation, but did not practice salvation. Sounds contemporarily familiar.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-33450055179367339332009-11-24T20:03:20.148-05:002009-11-24T20:03:20.148-05:00"So, Jon and others, if I say some words that..."So, Jon and others, if I say some words that communicate that I "have been saved," according to a formula in the epistle to the Romans, I am good to go, spiritually."<br /><br />Jim the confusion lies in what is the relationship of faith and works?<br /><br />The Apostle Paul and James actually compliment one another and the Epistle of James is by no means an "Epistle of straw!!!<br /><br />First let's deal with spiritual salvation.<br />The Bible is absolutely clear that salvation is by "FAITH" in the finish work of Jesus Christ and He alone.<br /><br />Paul wrote in Romans "Therefore by the deeds of Law no flesh will be justified in His(God)sight,for by the Law is the KNOWLEDGE OF SIN".<br /><br />Verses 22-25 state "Even the righteousnees of God,thru "FAITH" in Jesus Christ,to all and on all who "BELIEVE".<br />For there is no difference;For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God,being "JUSTIFIED FREELY" by "HIS GRACE (unmerited,unearned)thru the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.<br />Further Paul writes "Therefore we "CONCLUDE" that a man is "JUSTIFIED"(TO BE DECLARED IN RIGHT STANDING WITH)by "FAITH" apart(seperate)from the deeds(works)of the Law"[Rom.3:28]!!!<br /><br />In Galatians 2:16 Paul records "KNOWING" that a man/person is not justified(declare righteous)by the works of the Law but by "FAITH" in Jesus Christ,even we have "BELIEVED" in Christ Jesus,that we might be "JUSTIFIED"(Declared righteous)by "FAITH" in Christ and "NOT BY THE "WORKS" of the Law;for by the "WORKS OF THE LAW" no flesh will be "JUSTIFIED"!!!<br /><br />So Jim the Bible first establishes that one is saved or declared in right standing with God by "FAITH" in Jesus Christ apart from the their deeds/works!!!<br /><br />Now secondly James writes that true saving "FAITH" is always display or accompanied by deeds/works.<br /><br />We are saved to work,not saved by works!!!<br /><br />Works do not save one,but works indicates that one is saved!!!<br /><br />The works/deeds are the visible a display to the world that ones has been born from above or born again!<br />Jesus stated that "you will know them by their fruits".<br /><br />Again Paul writes "That if anyone is in Christ,he is a new creation,old things have pasted away,behold all things become new[2Cor.5:17]!!!<br /><br />The Apostle John in his Epistle reminds us that those who say that they know Christ and live in habitual darkness(sinfulness);they are lying and are not telling the truth[1John 1:6]!!!<br /><br />Later in 1John 3:7-10 John clearly states that those who live in habitual sin are children of the Devil;In contrast those who live by faith,live habitually righteous lives and are children of God, plain and simple!!!<br /><br />So faith and works compliment rather than conflict with one another!!!<br /><br />Conclusion Paul and James Epistle's compliment one another and there is no conflict!!!Bro./Pastor Rod H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-42719075282180359222009-11-24T19:24:00.465-05:002009-11-24T19:24:00.465-05:001) A Catholic Diocesan Priest pays social securi...1) A Catholic Diocesan Priest pays social security taxes, incom taxes, federal taxes, etc...A Professed Priest has to pay income taxes. So 3:02 Anon, your statement is not accurate. However, a Professed Priest might only make $12,000 a year, and I would certainly agree that is below a protestant pastor pay.<br /><br />2) Anon 1:51, it sounds like I pushed a botton on your "KJV is the true translation" agenda. There are other translations more accurate! And why wouldn't there be? There has been 298 years to discover tools that would improve upon the Crown's version.<br /><br />3) Jim, it doesn't matter what you "communicate" - it's a gift received by grace. "He who has the Son has life, he who does not have the son does not have life." Your Matthew 25 reference is off base, that is a post-2nd return passage - really nothing to do with salvation. James is a most excellent book that serves as a picture of proof that grace has been received. Not works for salvation, but works because of salvation.<br /><br />4) Thanks Watch Dog<br /><br />5) Anon 5:36, I think I remember you from the playground in 3rd grade. Were you the girl with pig tails who used to throw rocks at me?Jon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-42799240540762969172009-11-24T18:14:40.139-05:002009-11-24T18:14:40.139-05:00So, Jon and others, if I say some words that commu...So, Jon and others, if I say some words that communicate that I "have been saved," according to a formula in the epistle to the Romans, I am good to go, spiritually. However, if I do not say the right words, but feed the hungry, visit folks in hospitals and jails, provide clothing for those needing clothes, and do a whole host of other things for people I don't even know, because I believe that is what Jesus wants me to do, my soul is in jeopardy. Hum...think I will just trust what Jesus said (Matthew 25:31-46). By the way, how do you account for the epistle of James, especially 2:18-26. Is it just an "epistle of straw," as Martin Luther claimed, or is it as inspired as say...Paul's writings? Just wondering.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-65235487709335699022009-11-24T17:55:57.551-05:002009-11-24T17:55:57.551-05:00Jon G, I don't think so. Might need to send it...Jon G, I don't think so. Might need to send it again.FBC Jax Watchdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740366031265491559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-45440350654104555822009-11-24T17:36:46.539-05:002009-11-24T17:36:46.539-05:00Anon 1:51 and Anon 3:58,
I would imagine you are t...Anon 1:51 and Anon 3:58,<br />I would imagine you are the same person. . . Wrong, have no clue who the 1:51 blogger is or any other for that matter . . .<br /><br />Right,no one forces me to read what you blog,and for sure I have already skipped over your nonsense. . .<br /><br />Wrong, my skin is as tough as an alligator and btw, I'm a female and member of FBC who supports the<br />opinions & expressions of WD. <br /><br />You, Jon (aka the so-called Jon)are indeed a smart aleck who wants to have the last word. <br /><br />Over & Out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-49531782723785648832009-11-24T17:12:18.687-05:002009-11-24T17:12:18.687-05:00Watchdog,
did you skip my last posting of bibl...Watchdog,<br /> did you skip my last posting of bible translations and priests' tax liabilities?<br /><br />thanks for your consistency and time!<br />JonJon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-70191699429131421782009-11-24T16:16:40.007-05:002009-11-24T16:16:40.007-05:00Anon 1:51 and Anon 3:58,
I would imagine you ...Anon 1:51 and Anon 3:58,<br /><br /> I would imagine you are the same person. I thought blogging was for expression of thought and dialogue. I would imagine that no one is forcing you to read my blog entries. Just force yourself to skip over them.<br /> I just starting blogging last week - you are already tired of me? Wow - thin skin.<br /><br /><br />Jon (aka the so-called Jon)Jon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-5106577537333021682009-11-24T15:58:49.530-05:002009-11-24T15:58:49.530-05:00Agreed 1:51 PM
This PHONY know it all smart aleck,...Agreed 1:51 PM<br />This PHONY know it all smart aleck, so called first name "Jon" really is annoying - don't know where he came from but I'm tired of reading his continuous debates. He needs to follow the advice his so called kid gave him and "CHILL OUT". He's worn out his welcome on this blog from my perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-34290496131435495892009-11-24T15:02:05.926-05:002009-11-24T15:02:05.926-05:00Just as information: Catholic Priests take an Oath...Just as information: Catholic Priests take an Oath of Poverty. Their salaries are far below that of Mega Baptist Pastors and most all of them live in homes provided by the Diocese. Their salaries are so low that the IRS does not tax them. Wouldn't it be something to see Mega Baptist Pastors take the same Oath? I'm not joking check it out on the Internet its there for anyone to read!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-3637685435232611522009-11-24T13:51:49.214-05:002009-11-24T13:51:49.214-05:00Go away Jon. I told you I would not get into this ...Go away Jon. I told you I would not get into this Bible translation controversy with you. I made my statement in order to emphasize my position on the previous issue. Further comment to you and baiting me will go no further. And I don't want to trespass on WD graciousness in letting me comment, by tying up his blog. with bantering with you. I have studied this issue in depth for many years. Your smart aleck attitude is what I determined as "youth" without knowledge. So I must apologize to the "young" people reading this. It seems that a 50 yr. old is responsible for the "attitude". Jon you believe what you want, I will believe what I KNOW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-12261168159086109892009-11-24T12:43:28.387-05:002009-11-24T12:43:28.387-05:00Then Pastor Rod, we are in agreement. I really li...Then Pastor Rod, we are in agreement. I really like the way you expressed yourself there. Well written, I might need to quote you on that sometime. Well done.<br /><br />JonJon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-7837626870044303472009-11-24T10:23:01.081-05:002009-11-24T10:23:01.081-05:00"Pastor Rod, I think I agree with you...but I..."Pastor Rod, I think I agree with you...but I do want to say that from the thief on the cross to the illiterate in African tribes there are many saved people who don't know nor understand doctrine, but the have a simple belief in a God who sent His Son and that through that Son's grace alone they have been offered everlasting life. Their doctrine might be minimal, but the grace received has been maximum.<br /><br />Feedback!"<br />Jon<br /><br />November 24, 2009 8:31 AM<br /><br /><br />No Jon G.we are in total agreement.Romans 1:18-19 states "That God's wrath is against all ungodliness and unrigtheousness of men who supress God's truth by their ungodliness actions.<br />"But in verses 19-20 Paul asserts that "Because what can be known about God is plain to them,because God has made it plain to them.<br />For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people "are without excuse."<br /><br />True Doctrine can be either spoken,written or even revealed to the hearts of men such as by the evidence of God's creation.<br /><br />God is the Ultimate determiner of how He reveals His Truth to mankind!!!<br />Romans 2:2 states "But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth".<br /> <br />With that said God has chosen to present to most people His Truth in Written form.<br />And God requires that those whom He has given the Written Word of be held more accountable because they have more revealed Truth!!!<br /><br />The Bible as you know states "That to whom much has been given,to them much will be required"!!!<br /><br />How God relays His Truth to the hearts of everyone is beyond my understanding,but the greater evidence of revealed Scriptures tells us that "NO ONE" will have an excuse!!!<br /><br />And Jon as I believe you know that whatever He reveals to the hearts of those without the Bible will match what is revealed to us with the Bible!!!<br /><br />God has only One Truth to all people,whether given verbally,written or revealed to the heart...<br />And that is the central message that glorifies His Son the Lord Jesus Christ:::<br /><br />"That God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,that whomever believes in Him,will not perish,but have eternal life"[John 3:16]!!!<br /><br />Jesus said "IAM the Way,the Truth,and the Life.NO ONE comes to the Father except THRU HIM[John 14:6]!!!<br /><br />Peter stated "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved."[Acts 4:12]!!!<br /><br />Paul wrote "For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.<br />who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.[1Tim.2:5-6]!!!<br /><br />John in the Book of the Revelation wrote that John wept because "NO ONE" he thought was worthy to approach the Father's throne and take the Scroll from the Father Hand.<br />Then a heavenly elder told John "Stop weeping; behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals."[Rev.5:1-5]!!!<br /><br />Eventually Jon I am more concerned about how and what I do with God's revealed Written Word the Bible and I'll let God deal with those who don't have the benefits of the His Recorded Truth!!!<br /><br />But to belittle the importance of correct interpretation of Biblical true as Acre suggests is extremely dangerous to peoples eternal souls!!!Bro./Pastor Rod H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-23952015878695912422009-11-24T09:50:41.308-05:002009-11-24T09:50:41.308-05:00Anonymous,
I'm in my 50's...but I...Anonymous,<br /><br /> I'm in my 50's...but I'll take the compliment of being youthful.<br /><br /> You are off base in your statements though. The KJV and Darby Bible, HNV, Young's, Vulgate, and TR are all public domain without copyright laws.<br /> And some translation require 25% changes and other 50% changes -20% change does not meet copyright laws, you are actually low on that.<br /> But here is the "flip side" if you will. Many manuscripts, Hebraic and Greek nuances, and even archeology have brought new light and even better translation accuracy to NAS '77, NAS '95, NKJV and now especially the Net Bible than the 1611 KJV that still belongs to the Crown of England.<br /> I thought you might believe that only the KJV was the accurate one - and it turns out it's not! How about that?<br /><br />JonJon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534018464482294481noreply@blogger.com