Bill
I agree. Knowing that my brother may attend anyway, I tried my best to extend myself to this man in humility. I tried to be as gracious as possible. I told him that I was NOT looking to debate him, but that I only was concerned for my brother. I stated that as a believer we are to be as Bereans ( seeing he had a link that mentioned Berea ( MP3), I thought I would run with that ), searching the scriptures daily to see
if these things are so. I mentioned our
inability to come on our own because I noted in his 1st reply to me that he had been to a SBC church and an "upwards" baskeball awards ceremony where someone had gave the standard 3 Step forumla on how to be "saved." I agreed that I had a problem with that, mentioned the doctrines of Grace, thinking that would spark a discussion, or provide us with some sign that we might have a "
point of contact" and mutual agreement on a subject. All he could come back with was more on KJV. I saw very little evidence of graciousness on his part.
Oh, he's open to my counsel, and I'll certainly give it to him!
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Originally Posted by BaptistInCrisis  Steve - you're wasting your time with this guy. Your brothers decision notwithdstanding, this pastor is not going to be reasoned with. If your brother would be open to your counsel, I would suggest another church. |