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Originally Posted by Kevin  The cause of the gospel does not need any more critics. The last thing any follower of Christ would ever want would be the cause of any discord in the name of 'true' doctrine. |
That's what some said to Martin Luther too. The Gospel doesn't need anymore critics. But how does standing up for the Gospel amongst a body of professed believers impugn it? Take a stand!
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"Unless I am convicted by scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen."
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Originally Posted by Papamarc I am new to this Board and am not sure where to ask this but I will try this forum.
I have been a member of a "Traditional" SB church for 21 years and providentially discovered the Doctrines of Grace about 3 years ago. As I have learned more and more it has filtered into my teaching more and more. I have led youth, college and adult Bible and book studies over the years. A couple of weeks ago I was informed that I would not be able to teach at church anymore because I was now being called a Calvinist and that was divisive. I have stayed at the church even though the teaching and preaching has been increasingly hard to listen to, trying not to be divisive. I have now had enough and will begin to look for a new church. Is this the wrong thing to do?? I have talked to the pastor and we are on different ends of the spectrum on this. He is a typical SBC 4 point Arminian. |
Here is some simple advice, as I have been there and seen that before. LEAVE! You're not going to be treated right and you don't belong there. If you want you can make a scene on the way out the door and post remonstrances like Martin Luther, or buy a copy of James Boice and Phillip Ryken's
The Doctrines of Grace for every person in your Sunday School as you announce your departure, and bid them bon voyage as you goto a real church that is confessionally 1646/1689 and faithful to the whole counsel of God's Word (that is if you want to remain a Baptist!)
