[b:9b5977b452]Gregg wrote:[/b:9b5977b452]
I first heard and learned the doctrines of the reformed faith on family radio on the Open Forum program hosted by Harold Camping. Many others can give a similar testimony.

Amen, Gregg. Harold Camping's radio show was such a blessing to me over the years. Being a non-dispensationalist in a dispensational environment, his radio shows were like a breath of fresh air to me.

[b:9b5977b452]Mark wrote:[/b:9b5977b452]
Before you throw the baby out with the bath water - let me ask a question? Have you read any of his books concerning the End of the Church age? Three books total as to date.....

First, welcome to the forum.

No, I haven't read any of his books. The first I heard of any books that he wrote is the one where he predicted the date of Jesus' return. In spite of my respect and admiration for the man before this, after this I lost all interest in reading his materials. His credibility was diminished, in my eyes anyway.

I really hope that I'm wrong about what I've written in this thread. Since you're much more familiar with his current ministry and have read all his books, please tell me that I'm wrong about Harold Camping and what he's teaching now. I'm all ears.

Does he encourage Christians to leave the church and try and find one that hasn't apostacized, or does he just tell them to leave?

If they are to leave and seek out people of like faith to fellowship with, is there any organization to the meetings? Do they use the NT guidelines (elders, deacons, etc) or is there some other way he recommends them to organize themselves?

Does the Holy Spirit work in the hearts of men through the word when the gospel is proclaimed in the churches now?

This forum has a good percentage of people who are either pastors, or church elders, or people attending seminary to become one of these or perhaps a missionary. According to Harold Camping, should the pastors and elders just up and leave their churches and should the seminary students stop attending seminary and choose another occupation?

Bob

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