Tulsa Report Day 2

Originally Posted by RevBuddy

Steadfast...is the above your only Gospel? I agree with you about a steady erosion of traditional holiness standards. And, in a measure, that is also disturbing to me. However, this perceived erosion has caused me to examine my PERSONAL convictions to ensure I am not simply following traditionism.

For some time now, I have decided to teach and preach - now don't be shocked - what is IN the Bible. Not what I WANT or WISH was IN the Bible! So, I minister to individuals and churches from His Word. I teach specifics and principles, but I do not teach against things that are not in the Word. Neither do I subtract from His Word - preaching His Word without fear or favorj - I keep a clean conscience by staying within His Word and Statutes.

Does any of this make sense?

"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.