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Originally Posted by Steadfast
"Is the above your only gospel?"
I find the quesiton humorous and a telling hint that you obviously have no clue about my ministry. The Church I lead testifies about the balance and doctrinal purity I try to maintain in my congregation.
But, rather than defend what I am and what my ministry is built around I'll just let some of those on here who have been to my Church 'qualify' it for you.
Using your own post I could well twist your words to surmise that "If it's not spelled out in the Bible then you have no business preaching about it." To this I could respond in kind and say, "Is that your only gospel?" because, if so, then that would put us in a hard spot as it pertains to such things as crack cocaine, child pornography, internet sex chat rooms and many other things.
The difference? I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt that your 'gospel' is bigger and more balanced than what you can list in one post.
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Don't be so combative...you're misinterpreting my posts...I must do a better job of explaining myself...
However, I do believe that I must exercise care in preaching and teaching, first the Gospel of Jesus Christ and then, the clear principles and specifics given to us by the Apostle Paul.
Believe me, I am not trying to escape preaching a tenet of the Bible, but you and I do differ on my ministerial responsibilities...and again, I am not trying to interpret your posts negative...I really am not.
If you mean that by only preaching what is in the Bible, I am not preaching His Word fully, then help me - tell me what I must be preaching that I'm not.
By the way, you're absolutely right - I don't know you or your ministry or your church...I'm just having a conversation with you about these issues...