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I WISH I’D DONE THAT

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By Ken Blue

 

 

 

 

 

My little boy came running in to show me a bug he’d found.
I was too busy with my own affairs just to turn around.
I wish I’d done that.

Another son came rushing home to tell of the game and score
But I was busy with my own things just like the times before.
I wish I’d done that.

I put my little girl in bed, she said, “daddy, let us pray.”
I said, “It’s getting late sweetheart, tomorrow’s a busy day.”
I wish I’d done that.

I spent five years in Bible College, working both day and night.
I had little time for wife or children; or to hold them tight.
I wish I’d done that.

My beloved mother said to me, “I love you,” every day.
I did not respond in kind to her, and now she’s gone away.
I wish I’d done that.

There are many pilgrims struggling along on life’s rocky road.
I could have shared a helpful hand, lightening their heavy load.
I wish I’d done that.

A man asked me of salvation and what it was all about.
“I must rush to a meeting; I’ll find someone to help you out.”
I wish I’d done that.

Its judgment time for me now, I find much wood, stubble, and hay.
The opportunities that I had are burned and drift away.
I wish I’d done that.

And now I say, to friends and family as we approach the line,
I love you, and I wanted to tell you while there was still time.
I’m glad I did that.

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HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO THE “ALTAR.”

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THE ALTAR OR LETTING GOD “ALTER” YOU.

By Ken Blue

A police officer, who was a member of our church, told the following story. He said, when he pulled someone over, or was called to a domestic disturbance, many times it was necessary to arrest someone or write a ticket. The guilty would weep, and plead, and promise not to do it again. However, before the week was over he was arresting them again. He assured me that these people were serious, and meant it when making their promises; they simply lacked the character and commitment to follow their promise.

Some Christians are like that. They make promises to God at the “altar,” which they forget before the next invitation. They mean it when they say it, but the commitment is not life changing. If we spent more time in private prayer, we might not feel compelled to go to the “altar” quite so often.

There are many ways to get people to the altar, if that is your objective. Usually this can be done through a series of questions. 1. How many of you feel your need to read more Scripture? 2. How many of you need to pray more? 3. How many feel your need to love the Lord more? 4. How many of you need to witness more? 5. How many feel your need to love your husband or wife more? 6. How many of you want the power of God in your life? 7. How many of you want God to use you? I know I do.

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As you can see, the questions are unlimited, and every believer will answer yes. The problem is, none of us will ever arrive at a place where there isn’t a need to say yes to these questions. Thus we keep running to the altar at every invitation.

Why not settle these questions in your private prayer time as you read the Bible, and develop from the inside out? If you are serious, you ought to get it settled. If you aren’t, no amount of trips to the “altar” will; and you’ll be getting another notice before the week is over.

This does not mean that churches should not give people an opportunity to respond to the sermon. It means your questions should not be a form of manipulation to see how many you can get to respond to you. People grow from the inside out. It is not the “altar” you need. You need to let God “alter” you.

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20/20 NEWS CLASSIFIES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCHES AS A CULT

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 We have no idea how much editing tape was left on the floor, but enough was said that ought to give every church in America a “heads up.” Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated or covered up by pastors and churches. Proper education and a willingness to deal with it are imperative.

Sexual misconduct is as old as time. The Old Testament and the New record accounts of it and give instructions how it is to be dealt with, according to that dispensation. The issue that was missing and misleading in the news account was that sexual sins are found in every religion and every walk of life. This is not a justification, but an attempt to put the subject in proper prospective. Regardless, the public will believe whatever spin is put on it.

We must understand the times in which we live and realize that pastors can no longer be fools in the pulpit or say everything that comes to mind. The Lord warned us, “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matthew 12:37. I agree, too many pastors are on a “power trip,” and assume they are infallible and above the law of the land. A pastor would be wise to have the insurance company come in and make a list of things the church can do to protect itself against predators and lawsuits. Have this information put in writing and keep it on file.

Some of the things Pastor Murphy and I did were to make sure every door has a window in it. Cameras with sound that are motion activated were installed. Every action is recorded on a computer hard drive. Also, make sure you always have two adults working together in every classroom. Never spank someone else’s child. In addition, Brother Murphy has a background check done on every person who works with minors. Also, men should never counsel the opposite sex alone.

The church must ensure that it has an adequate insurance policy to protect the church and staff. Pastors must be aware that there are people who cannot win the lottery; these people are searching for a way to extort money from a church. So do everything you can to protect your church members and yourself. Remember, accusations brought to you of sexual abuse of a minor, must be reported to the police. You should keep records of the accusation and the process that follows. Contact your insurance lawyer immediately and protect your members and yourself.

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESS AT THE DOOR

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FALSE PROPHECIES OF THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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Sunday afternoon an “angle of light” (Jehovah’s Witness) showed up at my door. He was a young man about age twenty. He was good looking, well dressed, and displayed perfect manners. He informed me that he was in the neighborhood inviting people of all faiths to join an inter-fellowship rally in the near future.

I assured him that I knew enough about his religion that I would not be attending. Nothing I said fazed him, and he was cautious to discuss any matter. I told him he was smart, “even a fish will not get caught if he keeps his mouth shut.” My advice is, never let these people in your house, and don’t get into a conversation with them unless you know what you are doing. Many of the Jehovah’s Witnesses are unaware of the many false prophecies of their false prophets. We give a few here:

  1. “The battle of the great day of God Almighty ended in 1914 A.D. with the complete overthrow of earth’s present rulership.” (The Time Is At Hand, pg 101).
  2. “Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and other faithful prophets of old have been resurrected and living on earth since 1925.” (Millions Now Living Will Never Die. pp. 89, 90).
  3. “1940 showed the end of religion had come and with its end the complete downfall of Satan’s entire organization.” (Religion, pg. 336).
  4. The 1941 Watchtower publication entitled Children was an effective tool used in the remaining months before Armageddon. (The Watchtower, Sept. 15, 1941, pg. 288).
  5. Six thousand years of human history ended in the fall of 1975 and the 1000 year reign of Jesus Christ (the Millennium) started (Life Everlasting in The Freedom Of The Sons Of God, pp. 29,30).
  6. 1874 was the exact date of our Lord’s return (The Time Is At Hand, pg. 170).
  7. “Jehovah will put all false prophets to shame by not fulfilling the false predictions of such self-assuming prophets.” (Paradise Restored to Mankind-By Theocracy, pp. 353, 354).

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These are but a fraction of the false prophecies and false doctrines of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“ But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” 2 Corinthians 11:12-15.

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WHY NO BAPTIST CAN OBEY THE “GREAT COMMISSION.”

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WHAT THE GREAT COMMISSION IS NOT
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By Ken Blue

“Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:16-20.

If I have one Baptist friend left out there in “blog land,” this article will probably be the end of that relationship. I don’t write these to make enemies; I have enough of them. I need any friend I might have. However, there are some subjects that must be confronted and dealt with scripturally.

Although I have chosen Matthew 28 as the “great commission,” we must be honest and admit that it is no greater than Mark 16. “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16:15-18. (See also Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8).

What is the truth about this commission?

  1. They were given to the eleven disciples.
  2. They were to make disciples throughout the world.
  3. They were to observe whatsoever He had commanded them.
  4. Signs would be evident in their ministry.
    • They would cast out devils.
    • They would speak in new tongues. (Not unknown tongues).
    • They would handle snakes.
    • No deadly poison will hurt them.
    • They will be able to lay hands on the sick and the sick will recover.
  5. The following was also given to His seventy disciples. “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19.

Now if anyone would like to go through the four gospels and see what Jesus had commanded His disciples, and then show that they are doing those things, we will eat this page. In fact, the only thing Baptist are doing, found in the great commission, is going and baptizing. They do not teach what He had taught His disciples, they cannot do one of the miracles promised them. and they don’t have the power to blow fuzz off a peanut. The same goes for every Charismatic impostor.

Finally, if these fulfilled their commission, why was Paul saved, commissioned, and called “the Apostle to the Gentiles?” Who were the eleven to preach to? what was the content of their gospel? Why was Paul the writer of the church epistles, and why would he say he was not sent to baptize, when the command in Matthew 28 is the heart of that commission?

It’s ok to speak up and explain to us how you do, or do not obey the great commissions. The world is waiting.

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