All,
I wanted to post an apology to those involved in the thread, “Are Roman Catholics Christians?” Sensing some hard feelings after the conversation was finished, and desiring to know if there was any sin involved in how I conducted myself, I asked my wife to read through the thread to get her opinion on my part. After reading through it, she noted that my tone could have been more charitable and that, especially when speaking to the Lord’s people, a more gentle approach may have suited better. While I am passionate for the gospel, and desire the church to stand for the truths that many saints have spilled their blood for, I could have presented myself in a way that was gentler. While there are many who disagree with my position, I should have conducted myself in a way that Paul exhorts Timothy to behave:

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2 Timothy 2:24-25 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, (25) In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.

Please accept my sincere apologies.

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Jeff Bartel
Mechanical Engineer
Member - Trinity Reformed Church - RPCNA

"To believe in the power of man in the work of regeneration is the great heresy of Rome, and from that error has come the ruin of the Church. Conversion proceeds from the grace of God alone, and the system which ascribes it partly to man and partly to God is worse than Pelagianism" (The Reformation in England (London, 1962), Vol. 1, p. 98)

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A great treasure it is to witness a man humbled before God and his fellow man. May God continue His great work in your heart.

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For the Glory of our King,
Joe Johnson
Slave of Christ, husband, father, Preacherboy at Cornerstone Community Church, Escanaba, MI. and TMS graduate. Personal website - SoundLife.org

I do not know, and I do not say, that a person cannot believe in Revelation and in evolution, too, for a man may believe that which is infinitely wise and also that which is only asinine. ~ CHS

I am thankful for your confession and thankful that you have such a godly wife who is willing and able to bless you in your walk with Christ.

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Rev. Daniel Kok
Pastor of Grace Reformed Church (URCNA)
Leduc, Alberta CANADA

"What sort of pledge and how great is this of love towards us! Christ lives for us not for himself!"
John Calvin, Commentary on the Hebrews (7:25)

This medium itself provides many opportunities for misunderstanding and hyperbole. Most of us say things at times that we'd like to take back. Even if we wouldn't change the content, a do-over on the style or tone is often a very desirable thing. I have great admiration for those few posters who can season every word with grace, choosing every word with great care. Oh for their patience and wisdom!

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Clark Brooking
Pastor
Living Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Clarksville, MD

My Brother,
I was not part of this discussion, but I am praising God for your willingness to express humility in such a public forum, especially as a Moderator. I also thank our Father for an excellent example of the beauty of marriage as He intended.

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Sandra, Lady of the Lake
CBA, Acton ME
http://www.viewsfromthedeck.blogspot.com

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16