tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.comments2014-04-26T18:02:19.873-07:00From The Blue Ridge PulpitJohn Chesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-86545660199927253602014-04-26T18:02:19.873-07:002014-04-26T18:02:19.873-07:00You should watch and listen to JP's message at...You should watch and listen to JP's message at Passion.Slimyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648233233110621165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-9732650650612804492014-02-15T18:57:50.053-08:002014-02-15T18:57:50.053-08:00JW is right above. The evidence is overwhelming &a...JW is right above. The evidence is overwhelming & irrefutable. See this facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/ErgunButchCaneryeoberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709454036342141697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-89468710104623659172014-02-15T16:49:54.492-08:002014-02-15T16:49:54.492-08:00That's not a valid distinction. I graduated fr...That's not a valid distinction. I graduated from a college technically affiliated with the state Baptist convention but everyone says it's an SBC school.yeoberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709454036342141697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-31728527126727838012014-02-02T06:23:47.866-08:002014-02-02T06:23:47.866-08:00gsethdunn...as someone who pastors here in the UK ...gsethdunn...as someone who pastors here in the UK & is fully aware of the issue even at this distance I can assure you that this problem is anything but local. <br /><br />This matter is a reproach upon the name of Christ and that makes it the business of every Christian. The damage that is being done in witnessing to Muslims is immense. Let an investigation be done by all means but let it be a short one because the evidence is overwhelming & irrefutable.Ps John Waller https://www.blogger.com/profile/01332474693492406579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-14077345145632398742014-02-01T20:02:54.933-08:002014-02-01T20:02:54.933-08:00It's a GBC collge not an SBC college, the prob...It's a GBC collge not an SBC college, the problem is more local.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-80724182580977990742014-02-01T16:50:33.668-08:002014-02-01T16:50:33.668-08:00As a Southern Baptist pastor, I really appreciate ...As a Southern Baptist pastor, I really appreciate your words. While the SBC often hides behind the autonomy of the local church, it should at least pursue the matter in a non-binding way with regard to its churches as damage has been done to the SBC as a whole. Should this boil over once again to the mainstream media, it will result in another unnecessary black eye on us allAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552661140468694615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-19380765041640690442014-02-01T16:33:58.434-08:002014-02-01T16:33:58.434-08:00I don't know who you are, but I commend your p...I don't know who you are, but I commend your post. Many might respond "the SBC consists of autonomous churches" - something that I'm sure you're already aware. That certain entities are autonomous to others and all church autonomous from one another has to cease being an excuse. No one is advocating for a coup of Brewton-Parker College. We are advocating, however, for prominent leaders in the SBC to urge those in places of authority (Brewton-Parker trustees, whatever church Caner has become a member, etc...) to do the right thing. What's at stake is our credibility in preaching the Gospel. And you're quite right - we had better act BEFORE the national press picks up this story with a vengeance. Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996350149733433163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-35135025860239963762013-09-06T07:39:47.389-07:002013-09-06T07:39:47.389-07:00No that is actually a scriptural truth, and it has...No that is actually a scriptural truth, and it has nothing to do with wanting to feel better about myself, it has to do with wanting to rightly equip other believers to think biblically about apologetics.<br /><br />Psalm 19:1-3 "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words,whose voice is not heard."<br /><br />Romans 1:18-21 "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened."<br /><br />That is the bad news, the good news is this Romans 10:5-13 "For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim)because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” <br /><br />If you repent (turn from)of your sins and place your faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross, your sins (past, present, and future)will be forgiven and you will be saved. If you persist in unbelief you will be judged according to your deeds, and one transgression is enough to separate you from God for all eternity.<br /><br />I would challenge you to click this link and truly examine your self.<br /><br />http://www.livingwaters.com/helps/HellsBestKeptSecret.pdf <br /><br /><br />John Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-28679638168395659342013-09-05T20:32:53.379-07:002013-09-05T20:32:53.379-07:00"Everyone, even the most hard-bitten atheist ... "Everyone, even the most hard-bitten atheist knows the God of the Bible exists"<br /> no that's a complete and blatent lie, you just want to insult people so you feel good about your selfwakawakwakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15264808613704582683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-37536294005392020762013-04-23T10:17:06.836-07:002013-04-23T10:17:06.836-07:00Thanks Pastor John, very helpful and encouraging t...Thanks Pastor John, very helpful and encouraging to keep evangelizing our lost Catholic friends. Thank you for your time to keep us sharpened in the truth of God's word.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095525668348559159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-58371969223306144032013-04-15T08:30:05.973-07:002013-04-15T08:30:05.973-07:00I am actually working on a post about whay I read ...I am actually working on a post about whay I read bad books/watch bead shows but didn't bother to watch the lat two episodes of the "bible" Check out Chris Rosbraugh at pirate Christian Radio, he has a lot on this. John Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-65764993671369560612013-04-12T10:08:15.410-07:002013-04-12T10:08:15.410-07:00Thanks John. Are you going to review the remainder...Thanks John. Are you going to review the remainder of the episodes, or do you have a link to someone who has done so? Thanks Again!Creightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465919312625586196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-63609969991722576942013-03-26T08:42:40.633-07:002013-03-26T08:42:40.633-07:00I appreciate your comments, and I know that I can ...I appreciate your comments, and I know that I can be a little black and white at times. But I would also say I think that John Piper has started to run with a theologically dangerous crowd and it bears thinking about.<br /><br />I would say that what you never see in the Gospels is Jesus sharing a platform with false teachers. Jesus Culture is analogous to the pharisees not the tax collectors. If Piper or anyone else brings the gospel to the stage at a Phish show or Lolapalooza (or the gospel tent at Bonaroo) I am all for it. <br /><br />And his message at Passion wasn't a go and sin no more kind of message. I love John Piper, but as he has invited Rick Warren to the DG conference, become increasingly more friendly to mysticism, participated in lectio divina sessions (as at Passion 2013) and most recently had Tope Koleoso deliver a message at the DG conference that suggested unless you are charismatic you can't truly be reformed there seems to be a pattern building that bears careful examination. John Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-21658426489032826492013-03-25T20:45:38.506-07:002013-03-25T20:45:38.506-07:00I think I've read through your blogs and tend ...I think I've read through your blogs and tend to agree with you on doctrinal issues, but I disagree on your interpretation of John Piper's actions. I very much doubt that John Piper endorses every speaker of events he attends and it is not charitable to him to really expect this. John Piper tends to take an approach that he goes to where the audience are at and then speaks truth to them, so if lots of young people are at an event he turns up and challenges them to get excited about the truth rather than the fantasy faith that is often being taught.<br />Jesus also took an approach of hanging out with people from the wrong side of town and he was challenged by the Pharisees for it because they liked to keep themselves pure and aloof from the crowds. Let's be careful that we don't end up on the side of the Pharisees. Having said that, Jesus did say, "Go and sin no more", and it would be helpful to hear John Piper challenging some of the people he's mixing with to change their ways.Windy_Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818380510096652550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-75302662900550550202013-03-25T11:04:05.359-07:002013-03-25T11:04:05.359-07:00I think you are on the right track on your blog, I...I think you are on the right track on your blog, I will be praying for you and your church.John Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-17114585881716822722013-03-25T07:08:08.353-07:002013-03-25T07:08:08.353-07:00Thanks for posting this ... I am leading a home gr...Thanks for posting this ... I am leading a home group that will discuss some of these very things on Wednesday and you've pointed out some additional points. My initial thoughts are at http://kiteline.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/a-berean-ntermission/.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-88588692985887603332013-03-20T15:14:44.324-07:002013-03-20T15:14:44.324-07:00YAY!! I am so encouraged to read your review. It ...YAY!! I am so encouraged to read your review. It has been VERY disheartening to feel like I am the only one who picked up on the outright heresy presented in this min-series. <br />A Bible that leans toward Catholic-New Age-Humanism is NO LONGER THE BIBLE!<br />Thank you for your honesty and prudence.<br />A fellow sinner saved by grace.<br />My review: http://ioncewasblindbutnowimsaved.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436251636713735752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-73640168727033263292013-02-25T14:08:30.301-08:002013-02-25T14:08:30.301-08:00How is it misleading if the link is right there? ...How is it misleading if the link is right there? Did the BGEA not remove mormonism from its list of Cults? Has Billy Graham not embraced other non-believing works righteousness systems (like the Roman Catholic church) as Christian? Should we not heed the warning that once sound teachers can drift into gross error? John Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341967044389760858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-78760456428815188762013-02-19T03:39:07.113-08:002013-02-19T03:39:07.113-08:00Well said! And as you very tactfully pointed out t...Well said! And as you very tactfully pointed out the "lady" said she was a pastor. It is my opinion that enough people have demeaned the name of Christ enough. I had a lady tell me "I don't want to call myself a Christian any more!"Himselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356410838022449007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-22559573020852612322013-02-10T07:44:17.718-08:002013-02-10T07:44:17.718-08:00" I am equally sure that if you asked Billy G..." I am equally sure that if you asked Billy Graham in 1968 if he would ever say that Mormons are Christians..." <br /><br />This give a very misleading impression and for anyone who does not read the facts on the linked article, provides fuel for false gossip.<br /><br />Better that we stick to our own sins which require confession and repentance.<br />http://spurgeonwarquotes.wordpress.com/MikeSnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462825086786614647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-46133487084390237752013-01-22T11:58:52.432-08:002013-01-22T11:58:52.432-08:00Thanks for this thoughtful essay emphasizing the n...Thanks for this thoughtful essay emphasizing the necessity for believers to witness the Gospel to others with whom we come in contact. While we ought to be at least conversant on the subject of sports, it seems that many professing Christians are more enthusiastic and concerned about their favorite teams than they are about witnessing the Gospel to their lost loved ones, friends, and neighbors. I want to do better in this area. Can you recommend a good tract to give out to others? I am currently using a printed version of the on-line tract at this link:<br />http://www.angelfire.com/va/sovereigngrace/where.htmlJohn Rodenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374696793904363248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-78287423997705096602013-01-22T11:53:29.407-08:002013-01-22T11:53:29.407-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Rodenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374696793904363248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-74323362458715614442013-01-11T08:43:27.184-08:002013-01-11T08:43:27.184-08:00Good thoughts, brother. Something to keep in mind...Good thoughts, brother. Something to keep in mind in our own ministries.Shaun Marksburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181166499490318238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-62263159743049353452012-12-25T10:51:24.218-08:002012-12-25T10:51:24.218-08:00Excellent message, brother! The incarnation of God...Excellent message, brother! The incarnation of God the Son (John 1:1, 14) is inseparable from the purpose for which He came into this sin-cursed world (Matthew 1:21, 1 Timothy 1:15, Galatians 4:4-5, Galatians 3:13). We rejoice with you today in the virgin birth, perfect life, and substitutionary atoning sacrifice of our risen, exalted, glorified, and enthroned Lord Jesus Christ!John Rodenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374696793904363248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981102779428475616.post-21687630925057715982012-10-19T18:25:10.410-07:002012-10-19T18:25:10.410-07:00It seems like divorce is more accepted these days ...It seems like divorce is more accepted these days in Christendom. I remember when Amy Grant and Sandy Patty were divorced, that they were not played much on Christian radio. Now divorces are ok and justified. Lisa Whelchel recently got a divorce and probably will face no rebuke for her action. D'Sousza as you point out shows no regard for what is commanded in Scripture. How sad that on top of divorce, he was engaged to someone else! How can the other person trust him when it could happen to her?David Sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804681049455464859noreply@blogger.com