Introduction
Hey there everyone.
This is my first blog, so I'm sure I'll get many things wrong in the early stages. As you can tell by the blog name, I adhere to what is commonly referred to as the "doctrines of grace". I don't like being called a Calvanist, but rather, a monergist or Sovereigntist. I am Southern Baptist by heritage, but don't fit in well with most SB's as my stances on several issues are at odds with the majority of SB's (at least those with whom I'm familiar). Those stances include (1) seperation of church and state, (2) sovereignty of God in His election of the saints, (3) God's approval of alcohol, (4) the need for the elimination of the invitation in worship services, (5) the need for return to an elder style of church leadership, and several others. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to post comments regarding any of the above-mentioned issues or your own. I will note, however, that I am not a Theologian, just an avid student of scripture.
Peace and grace to all,
GR
This is my first blog, so I'm sure I'll get many things wrong in the early stages. As you can tell by the blog name, I adhere to what is commonly referred to as the "doctrines of grace". I don't like being called a Calvanist, but rather, a monergist or Sovereigntist. I am Southern Baptist by heritage, but don't fit in well with most SB's as my stances on several issues are at odds with the majority of SB's (at least those with whom I'm familiar). Those stances include (1) seperation of church and state, (2) sovereignty of God in His election of the saints, (3) God's approval of alcohol, (4) the need for the elimination of the invitation in worship services, (5) the need for return to an elder style of church leadership, and several others. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to post comments regarding any of the above-mentioned issues or your own. I will note, however, that I am not a Theologian, just an avid student of scripture.
Peace and grace to all,
GR
posted by posttinebraelux | 10:59 AM
12 Comments:
Posttinebraelux,
I see you live in Howe. Been there a few times to help and pickup food for the Angel Food Outreach Ministry.
If you want to hear some good Preaching and great Fellowship send me a e-mail with your phone number. It took us a few years before we found this church.
A Brother in CHRIST
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like a great invitation, but I play bass at our church and my wife plays piano - kind of difficult to get away. My email is: reynolds.gr@gmail.com.
Take care brother,
GR
Posttinebraelux,
Take a look at this Blog,
http://corinthbaptistchurch.blogspot.com/
Where do you Fellowship?
Your Brother in CHRIST
FBC Tom Bean. I know I'm a thorn in the flesh of most there, but I haven't felt at peace about leaving yet.
Posttinebraelux,
BEEN THERE and DONE THAT!!
We were in a church for three years, trying to encourage people to get into the WORD. I felt like I was become the Sandpaper. We are now worshiping at the church I shared the Web site with you.
E-mail me your phone number.
A Brother in CHRIST
SANDPAPER,
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Source: Early in the Morning
Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 4:1-23
Working Together
So we labored in the work; and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.
It was not until the year 539 B.C. that the Persian king Cyrus decreed that Jews and other captives could return to their homelands after a long Babylonian captivity. Wave after wave of expatriates made the journey back to a beleaguered land of promise. While yet captive, however, the news came to Nehemiah that the wall of Jerusalem had never been repaired since its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar. Brigands and robbers could attack the city at will. Nehemiah was distressed and became terribly burdened for his home town. He secured the necessary papers from Artaxerxes, the Persian king at that time, to return to his homeland and rebuild the wall around Jerusalem.
In 444 B.C. Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem and soon afterwards went by night on an inspection tour of the city walls. He elicited help to rebuild the ruined fortification both from residents and returnees. Volunteers quickly came to his side, but so did villains. Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite heard that Nehemiah had come to rebuild the walls and "it grieved them exceedingly that there was a man come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel" (Nehemiah 2:10).
At first Sanballat and Tobiah had only scorned the idea that these feeble Jews would fortify their city. But now they had become seriously alarmed. A conspiracy was formed of the Arabians, Ammonites, and Philistines of Ashdod. The enemies of Nehemiah were ready to attack Jerusalem before the fortifications could be completed.
When Nehemiah heard the news of this conspiracy, he made proper response. Nehemiah 4:9 says, "Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them." Nehemiah immediately turned to God in prayer but just as immediately made preparations to defend himself. This is the delicate balance between faith and works which is needed in each of our lives. With a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other the workmen continued to rebuild the walls. They would both watch and pray. The end result was summed up in Nehemiah's words, “So we labored in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared” (Nehemiah 4:21). With each one doing his part, the task was finished in record time to the glory of the Lord.
The story could have been much different if, for example, those who worked complained that those who watched were not doing their fair share. Nehemiah's workmen had to recognize they were all laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), as we must today if we are going to accomplish anything for God.
The following parable illustrates this principle. A carpenter's tools were having a conference. Brother Hammer was presiding, but the others informed him that he'd have to leave because he was too noisy. “All right,” he said, “I'll go, but Brother Plane must withdraw too. There's no depth to his work. It's always on the surface.” Brother Plane responded, “Well, Brother Rule will also have to go. He's constantly measuring people as if he were the only one who's right.” Brother Rule complained about Brother Sandpaper, saying, “He's always rubbing people the wrong way.” In the midst of the discussion the Carpenter of Nazareth entered. He went to His workbench to make a pulpit from which He would preach the gospel. He used the hammer, the plane, the rule and the sandpaper. All were important in their own way.
If Christians criticize one another, insult one another, and refuse to work together for God, the task of gleaning the whitened harvest fields will never be completed for His glory. Though differences remain between believers, let us always recognize who the true enemy really is. It is Satan. Each of us possesses different gifts and abilities, but none of us is unimportant in the work of the Lord. Let’s defeat our common enemy this day.
The church you worship with now, it is a reformed church?
PTL
PTL,
Beliefs
To be succinct, we believe in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible!
Our church officially holds to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message, although we have no specific disagreement with the 2000 version.
Our church is a Southern Baptist Church, and has a relationship with the Fannin Baptist Association, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention.
Our pastor and some members hold to the Reformed, or Calvinistic tradition, some members hold to the Arminian tradition. (But we get along, and don't fuss over it!)
The pastor and most members read from the New International Version of the Bible, while referring to the KJV, NASB, HCSB, and others as well.
# posted by Jeff Richard Young @ 12:08 AM
Oh, fussing is ok, as long as it is good-hearted and loving in nature. It is when Christians become hatemongers that there are serious issues.
God bless brother,
PTL
Dear PTL,
I have been reading your posts on Dr. Reynolds' blog with great delight. I admire your patience in dealing with him, and especially your calls for civility of tone among brothers in such discussions.
You and your dear wife surely must be a blessing as the Sovereign Grace Outpost in FBC Tom Bean. If there is ever an opportunity or need for you to worship with some Reformation-minded brothers, you are invited to our church, which IHN already mentioned. We are not a reformed church, but we have a few Reformed members among our number, and I am studying like crazy trying to learn and preach according to the truth.
I would love to fellowship with you sometime in real life, and will be very glad if you e-mail, call, or stop by. All my contact info is on the church web site, I think: www.corinthbaptist.net
Love in Christ,
Jeff
Jeff,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write. It is a very gracious invitation and I'm sure I would enjoy the fellowship. My wife and I have several obligations at our church - I'm a SS teacher and play bass, she plays piano for the services, but if the opportunity arises, we will certainly enjoy jetting up your way. Have a blessed weekend brother.
PTL
posttinebraelux,
Jeremy Green (sbc pastor) has commented on this Blog and this will show why most Bloggers have stayed away from posting on Brad and Jeremy's Blog. Brad did the same thing on Wade's and Tom's Blog.
http://www.joethorn.net/2006/06/26/drinking-with-jesus/
They both like to stir thing up and that is not what JEJUS wants us to do.
A Brother in CHRIST
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