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THE MISUNDERSTOOD TRANSITION

December 11, 2010 by Ken Blue

This book by Dr. Ken Blue explains the much misunderstood transition ministry of John the Baptist, Jesus and the Twelve Apostles up to the call of the Apostle Paul. Dr. Blue shows the step by step progression found in the four gospel and early Acts. The KEY to the kingdom of Heaven is revealed and explained. Irrefutable proof is provided that there was a vast difference in the Gospel of the transition and the gospel revealed to Paul.

You may order it at https://www.opendoorbaptist.com/Bookstore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=75 or email me at [email protected].
$3.50 plus shipping.

Ken Blue

Pastor Ken Blue was born in Boswell, Ark. In 1955 he accepted Christ as his Savior. He and his wife Joyce were married in 1955. They have 5 children. He graduated from Midwestern Baptist Bible College in 1969 and started the Open Door Baptist Church in Lynnwood, Wa. where he pastored for 39 years. Because of health issues (ALS) he was forced to resign as pastor. It is his desire to continue to be used of God to help pastors and believers through this ministry.

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ARE CHRISTIANS KINGS AND PRIEST?

January 2, 2010 by Ken Blue

CHRISTIAN KINGS

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“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.” Exodus 19:5-6.

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” 1 Peter 2:9.

There are a few Baptist and a great many among the Charismatic crowd, who believe Christians are kings and priest. Of course, kings have subjects and priest have those for whom they offer sacrifices. We are yet to discover the subjects or the sacrifice.

The key to this misapplication of Scripture is a dispensational one. This always results when we fail to interpret Scripture with Scripture or follow the context rule. Peter is not writing to the church comprised of Jews and Gentiles. He is writing to the Jews of the dispersion. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” 1 Peter 1:1. His writings are classified among the Jewish epistles.

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Members of the church, the body of Christ in this dispensation, are not the subjects of Peter’s letter. These are Jews who heard the gospel of the kingdom, received John’s baptism, and had repented of their sins. They were waiting for the soon appearance of the King to establish His kingdom in Israel. They were subjects of, and recipients of the Kingdom of Heaven ministry. Thus they were destined to realize the designation of Exodus 19:5- 6 and 1 Peter 2:9.

Ken Blue

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BOOK: Preparing for the Ministry

October 30, 2008 by Ken Blue

In this book, Pastor Ken Blue answers countless questions for young Ted Byler about the ministry. Now you too are able to glean from the forty years of experience Pastor Blue shares with Ted. Some of the questions dealt with:

How to choose a Bible College
How to assist
Should you assist or start your own church
The first things you should know
How to develop leaders
Where to expect problems
Preparing for the Ministry

The book may also be used in the class room and there are also forty-two questions for the student to answer.

Order it today from: Open Door Baptist Church Bookstore!

Ken Blue

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BOOK: How To Assist Your Pastor

October 30, 2008 by Ken Blue

Why is it so many assistant pastors fail in the ministry? Thirty five years of pastoring by Dr. Ken Blue has given him keen insight to what is lacking and what is needed to succeed in the ministry. In this book, Dr. Blue has gleaned information from both the Old and New Testaments and has skillfully and interestingly pointed out why assistants fail in their ministry. This book should be read by every person who serves in the local church. 47 pages an excerpt: History and Experience prove the impossibility of extending one’s influence beyond one’s personal reach without the help of others. And the key word in that sentence is “others.”

A pastor can only do the work of one man. He may fell that he is doing the work of others, and in fact, he may be doing the work that others should be doing, but he is still doing the work of one man. I am reminded of the frustration executive, who went to his boss and said, “I want a raise for I am doing the work of ten men.” His boss said, “Tell me who the ten men are and I will fire them.” The only way a pastor can hope to get more done is with capable, loyal leaders working for and with him. Order today.

Ken Blue

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