Hello all, my name is Jakob.

I was previously on another "Christian" forum, which was overrun with Catholics eventually, atheists, agnostics, hindu's, and people that started speaking heresy of God not being perfect, and that the Bible is wrong.
I am sure you all can understand why I would leave such a forum.

I realize that online community postings such as forums are a large part of my joy in speaking, learning, and sharing Christ so I decided to not again go to a forum simply labeled as "Christian" and have people of all sorts of denominations be about (not that there's anything wrong with that), but rather come to a forum where I can gather together with like minded believers who will not call me a heretic for believing in the five solas.

That being said, I would like to introduce myself to you all.
My name is Jakob (with a 'K'), I am sixteen years old (seventeen in a few weeks), I grew up in a church and in a Christian family although I became a regenerated Christian some point in January. For God's benefit, my time spent growing up in church taught me a lot of doctrine which has been of profound use to me since my conversion and I have seen been consumed with theology, church doctrine, apologetics, commentaries, systematic theology books, and things of the sort.

I am a highly reformed 4.5 Calvinist, siding with Pastor Mark Driscoll on the idea of a limited-unlimited atonement speaking that Christ's death was sufficient for all, but it is only efficient for God's chosen, prordained, justified, glorified, reconciled, ill deserving, elect sinners.
As I mentioned before I believe in all five solas tenaciously and happily and will defend them Biblically where I can.
I am currently under mentorship and training to be a pastor. I am going to be attending Boyce Reformed Theological Baptist College in 2010 to obtain a major in Biblical and Theological studies and later a minor in expository preaching and pastoral ministries/leadership.
I will from that point, Lord willing, attend Southern University to obtain my Mdiv, and then plant a church wherever God calls me to, and from that point, strive to make disciples preaching a true Gospel not lacking anything as so many due today.

My favorite pastors both alive and dead are Mark Driscoll, John Piper, John Calvin, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, I like some of John MacArthur although I am seeing we have quite a few disagreements regarding verses.

I just moved to Missouri after having been born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin my entire life and I will be attending college next year as I said earlier.

I am six-foot-three and I weigh approximately 240lb. I played football in high school, I was home schooled for my high school and Jr. high education which afforded me opportunity for a quicker graduation. Because I am not eighteen yet I will be attending community college this year to get my prerequisites done faster.

My denomination is almost essentially impossible to pin point so I remain as a non-denominational reformed Christian. I take concepts from baptist, presbyterian, and Lutheran theology primarily. If I had to choose a denomination I would be presbyterian but there are a few issues regarding them I do not personally agree with, such as their infant baptism idea. If you believe that, that is perfectly okay, that is your prerogative, I simply just do not see baptism in the same way as you do.

On that note, I was recently baptized as a born again Christian on June 24th so praise be to God regarding that.

I do not know much more what I can say about myself. I am not legalistic in any way of the sort, I hate division and I am a sinner seeking humility by the grace of God.

I'll just post a link to a picture of me so you can get a better idea of me, what I look like, and possibly who I am.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6099703_n.jpg
If you notice I have Calvin on the cover, that is my commentary on Romans.

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Jakob (But you can call me Jake if you like)
Pastor in Training
Reformed Baptist
Missouri

Welcome big fellow. God Bless.

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Alan Hughes
PCA
Lake Zurich, Illinois

If you think I'm a Hyper-Calvinist, God planned that thought before the foundation of the Earth. If you try to tell me that God only planned some things and not all things, then your problem is with God not me.

Welcome on board

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Jon
London, UK
Ex-Redeemer PCA, Manhattan
(Now All Souls' Langham Place, London)

start the countdown from now and the time he becomes a consistent 5 pointer

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"Bible knowledge without repentance, will be but a torch to light men to hell. -Thomas Watson
United Through Christ
Ricky Heeb
Grace Reformed Church (RCUS) Lancaster, CA

to the PB

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Martin - Reformed
Husband to the most godly, honorable and loyal wife Line
Searching for a Church
Webpage www.5solas.dk
Free Online Reformed Seminary - http://www.tnars.net
Soli Deo Gloria

For all technical purposes, I am a five pointer.
I just do not Scripturally find that Christ's death was only efficacious (I think is the word) for the elect.
Briefly said:
Sufficient for all
Efficient for the elect.

I actually reverted from five point to 4.5 point and it is going to be best said by Mark himself here: Mars Hill Church | Christ on the Cross | Unlimited Limited Atonement

And for the record, I'd like to thank you all for being so welcoming and kind to me.

Welcome to the board.

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soli Deo gloria!
~Nicholas~ Ordained Pastor
Member, Fulton PCA; GPTS Student
Christians are like snow covered dung; it is the purity of the covering which the Father sees. -Luther-
There is nothing more ugly than a Christian orthodoxy without understanding or without compassion.
-Francis Schaeffer-

Welcome!

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Toni Cunningham, Wife of Bill (Theognome)
Parkwoods OPC, Overland Park KS

"Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace." ~ Alexander Pope

Welcome Jakob to the PB

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Stuart
Elder, Lambeg Baptist, Northern Ireland, UK

In Him the fulness of the Godhead dwells in bodily form and in Him you are complete (Col 2.9-10)

The Christian is a person who makes it easy for others to believe in God. (RM M'Cheyne)

Oh another question.
I want to post.. But these forums are so specific and overwhelming I don't quite know exactly where I should start.
Any suggestions?

Welcome to the PB, Jakob with a 'K'! You're on the right forum now.

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Norm
IA PCA

In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:4-5

Just ask any question that you would really like some to get some thoughtful help on and you will be surprised at the assistance offered.

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Bob, elder, RBC Louisville. 1689 LBCF

"... Of such also, or of those who make a credible profession of being such, all those particular churches consist, which constitute our Lord's visible kingdom. ... Consequently, all the subjects of His government must have spiritual dispositions, , and yield spiritual obedience- obedience proceeding from an enlightened understanding, an awakened conscience, and a renewed heart."- Abraham Booth 1788

Welcome to the PB!

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Yvonne
Reformed Presbyterian
Currently seeking a Church

"A man's most glorious actions will at last be found to be but glorious sins, if he hath made himself, and not the glory of God, the end of those actions." -T. Brooks

Welcome.

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Brian Eschen
Ruling Elder, PCA
Pleasanton, California

How angry do you get when someone calls you Jacob?

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Ben Maas. . . . .Facebook
In college, attending First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Ada, OH, and
Belle Center Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA), Belle Center, OH
When at home, attending Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC), Mansfield, OH

“Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.”
-Jonathan Edwards-

I actually get really irritated when that happens.
You have no idea, on facebook it says Jakob and people go "Jacob" and I will sometimes say, "really? I don't know this Jacob fellow."

I mean seriously? Especially online.
"Hi, I'm Jakob."
"Hi Jacob."
"wat."

iSigh

Hi Jakob, welcome to the Puritan Board.

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Josiah Lovett
Member of
Trinity OPC
Bothell WA
Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Westminster Standards

Greetings! As far as where to post, each forum has a quick description at the top giving more detail than the title alone, and just lurking/reading a little while will help you sort it out. After you have more posts, several new fora will appear as well.

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Anna
Wife of Tim/Marrow Man
Louisville, KY
Member of Midlane Park Presbyterian (Associate Reformed Presbyterian)

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Wayne Sparkman, Th.M.
Director, PCA Historical Center, St. Louis, MO
Blogs: The Continuing Story and PCA History Blog

Hi, Jakob. Welcome to Missouri and to the PB crew!

Theognome

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Bill Cunningham
Covenant Reformed Church, URC
Kansas City
There are three kinds of people- those who can count, and those who can't.

Jake, choose the best forum for your question and, if they disagree, one of the mods will move it someplace a bit more appropriate. No prison time.

(Well, they put Theognome in prison for a bit but he'd been here longer and caused more trouble)

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Michael Tremmel
attending Christ Reformed Baptist Church
Hales Corners, WI.

Isaiah 46:5-11

I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Ps.16:8 ESV

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. 1 Cor.15:10a ESV

Praecepta docent, exempla movent (precepts teach, but examples move)

Welcome to the Board Jakob.

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John Komenda
Symphony Bible Church
Conservative Baptist
Buffalo, New York

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear. Is.65:24 ESV

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Benjamin P. Glaser, M. Div, Licentiate, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Member Fairmount ARP Church
Pittsburgh, PA

Deo Vindice

Welcome, Jakob with a 'k'...

From CarolINE (not Carolyn)

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Caroline
OPC
Schenectady, NY
Blog: The Unlikely Calvinist

Brother,

You are and have much to be thankful for,I love to hear what God is doing in young folks like yourself,and hearing this is encouraging to me as a new dad, you are a blessing to us here! and I will enjoy reading your posts and watching you life in Christ grow even deeper!

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Brian
Grace Bible Church;E.Bridgewater
East Bridgewater MA
http://www.gracebiblehome.org

Is this Jakob Ganschow?

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Michael P Doyle
Waukesha WI
Member of http://www.cornerstone-pca.com/
Attending http://www.lampseminary.org/

Mr Doyle!
It is me!
Oh my goodness! I can't believe you're on here!
Of all the people in the WORLD I run into YOU on a forum!?!?!

Hello Jakob,

I am proud to see you taking the initiative in your life. How are the folks and are you getting situated in KC?

It is great to see you on here. You will find many helpful men and women with a passion for Christ here. I hope you are blessed by this forum.

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Albert, The Republic of the Philippines
Pasig United Covenant Reformed Church (a Reformed church plant)
United Covenant Reformed Churches in the Philippines (UCRCP)
Three Forms of Unity and Westminster Confession of Faith

Psalm 27:1a (AV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
“Perseverance is the badge of true saints. The Christian life is not a beginning only in the ways of God, but also a continuance in the same as long as life lasts.” -

I am glad to see you on here, Mr. Doyle!
We are all doing great here in KC. It truly is in God's plan that we be here for His purpose and I can truly see how it has influenced me and my life and in the college I am going to be attending.

And I thank you. Your presence is going to be a blessing in my life.

Just a public proclamation to you all. Jake is wonderful, upstanding young man. One of the most polite and gentle spirits I have met ever in a 16 year old. His parents and I met at my very first church and we have all stayed friends.They moved away about a few months ago.

I hope you all can welcome this bright and Christ loving young man. It is a bloessing to have you here Jake.

to the board. I am probably considered one of the most least Calvinistic here (because I like new Calvinism (Driscoll) and don't give much thought to the RPW) here but on other forums I am considered the most Calvinistic

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Doug
Baptist
Hemet, Ca
Old Time Radio Podcast

I know how you feel about being considered the most Calvinistic elsewhere.
Good to meet you.

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Lance G. Marshall
Pastor
Georgetown, Indiana

Jakob: Actually, five pointers believe Christ's atonement was sufficient for all but efficacious for the elect only. If it were efficacious for all, all would be saved. So, you may actually be a full five pointer after all.

I know what you mean about names. I feel cheated when people turn Glenn into “Glen,” cheating me out of the second “n.” And, the latter is just visually deficient.

Stick around here and you’ll learn a little theology. Welcome.

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Glenn Ferrell
Pastor, Sovereign Redeemer Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Boise, Idaho

http://sovereignredeemer.org

http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_de...formationidaho


Nec Tamen Consumebatur


The duty of magistrates...extends to both tables of the law, ... those laws are absurd which disregard the rights of God, and consult only for men. - Calvin, Institutes, IV:20:9

Actually, apparently I have been five point all along.
Kind of.. interesting. Haha

yo

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~ Charles Stephen Barribeau ~
Christ Presbyterian Church , OPC (They sing alot of Psalms!)
Original Westminster Standards (I need to study more...)
The Puritans were best! Also... I NEED TO READ MORE!!!
Philipians1:29(KJV) For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Janesville, Wisconsin (In the fellowship of Bob Vigneault and Matt+Megan Meisberger)

Welcome to the PB! It is encouraging to see such a passion for the Word of God in a young man of your age.

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Andrea
Presbyterian, attending Baptist church
Perugia, Italy
Owner: federiformata.it

"Quos et vocavit nos non solum ex Iudæis sed etiam ex gentibus" (Rom. 9.24)

Welcome to the PB family, young man.

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Jim
1689 LBCF
Independent Bible Church
North Texas, USA