Dottie Rambo's Funeral

[1Corinth2v4]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

That admin note was for you and others who wish to post in the same manner. It wasn't for me because I'm not that low of a person.

First you insult me by calling me classless, then you insult me by calling me low.

I see admin chooses favoritism by not intervening, in regards to your insults.

I forgive you though.....the biblical Christians were also insulted because their faith.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

Her and her husband started in the United Pentecostal Church in the 1950's and 1960's.

Then they moved on.

Was she saved?

Yes she was saved...

[Sam]

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Sam

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?

No. I think people were remarkable restrained in responding to him. If I typed what I was really thinking I would have to ban myself and repent.

I was hoping everyone would just ignore that poster's tasteless post and it would die but I do understand it is hard to ignore such a lack of decency.

Like you I don't know who the poster is but I am willing to bet they are not a member of Mensa.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by CC1

No. I think people were remarkable restrained in responding to him. If I typed what I was really thinking I would have to ban myself and repent.

I was hoping everyone would just ignore that poster's tasteless post and it would die but I do understand it is hard to ignore such a lack of decency.

Like you I don't know who the poster is but I am willing to bet they are not a member of Mensa.

Well, we need to realize that there are some who call themselves Apostolic who believe that being "trinitarian" means a person is lost or that not wearing certain clothing styles means a person is lost. Maybe this poster is one of those. He or she should be entitled to his/her belief system as it relates to people like Dottie Rambo. She obviously did not look like one of the wives of the UPC officials at General Conference and she did sing on television and in trinity churches.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Sam

Well, we need to realize that there are some who call themselves Apostolic who believe that being "trinitarian" means a person is lost or that not wearing certain clothing styles means a person is lost. Maybe this poster is one of those. He or she should be entitled to his/her belief system as it relates to people like Dottie Rambo. She obviously did not look like one of the wives of the UPC officials at General Conference and she did sing on television and in trinity churches.

I was in and around the UPC for the last almost 49 years so I am well aware that 98% of them think trinitarians are going to hell.

We are not talking about doctrine here. We are talking about class, sensitivitiy, timing, and common sense. There is a time and a place for theologoical debate re salvation. This thread was not one of them.

[jezebelslayer]

Originally Posted by Sam

I really don't know who this poster is and what he or she believes, but, maybe he/she was not familiar with Dottie Rambo or her music over the years. Don't you think we reacted a little strongly to those questions?

I just want to thank you for your kind heart. It is encouraging to me to see someone that really take the time to consider that this person was truely asking an innocent question. If not, then God will deal with them ... does this forum have to do the judging in such a harsh fashion? Again thank you sir for being so kind hearted.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by jezebelslayer

I just want to thank you for your kind heart. It is encouraging to me to see someone that really take the time to consider that this person was truely asking an innocent question. If not, then God will deal with them ... does this forum have to do the judging in such a harsh fashion? Again thank you sir for being so kind hearted.

There is a time and a place for everything. Asking that type of question in the shadow of her passing was not seemly, IMHO.

If that is 'judging' forgive me, but folks often put "you're judging" on people who are actually trying to set boundaries of propriety.

When I look at the pen on my desk, and call it "blue," I am not judging it harshly...it IS blue.

As we don't have a heaven or hell to put anyone in, we all are merely saying it is best to leave one's final destination with the One who knows all things.

To say so is not "judging in a harsh manner..."

It is fact.

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

Was she saved? Wasn't she a trinitarian?

Your comments are the prime example of the spirit of a Pharisee! I was raised in UPC and was actually an evangelist for a number of years and a member for 36 years. There are some wonderful people in the UPC, but there are far too many of your kind. Self-righteous, hypocritical, Pharisee! You preach long sleeves, long skirts, long hair on women... That's your righteousness and your lousy description of holiness... However, what you really need is to put that long, judgmental tongue on the altar and allow the Lord to trim it up and get control of it. I was raised in the oneness movement and preached it for many years, but today I too am a "Trinitarian". You don't even understand what that word means. It doesn't mean three Gods. The Word is clear that there is only ONE LORD! However, He is eternally existent in three essences. I know that I will be banished from this site because of the things that I'm saying, but I'll say them regardless, because they're the truth. Salvation is not in your man-made formulas, works and religion, but it's in the Cross of Christ PERIOD! It's all about His Grace and your faith!

I'm so sorry to be writing all of this on a thread about the late great Miss Dottie Rambo who, I believe with all of my heart, is in the presence of the Great Savior that she wrote and sang about for so many years and she's touring her brand new heavenly home at this very moment. I just get so sick of the ignorance of so many of your kind of people who think that Heaven's reserved just for you and your legalistic group who thinks that you can work your way to Heaven. Your works will not get you one foot off of the ground. It's only the works of Jesus Christ and nothing more. The way that you look or are baptized will not save you or cause you to be lost. It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith Period.

Well, I've wasted enough time and to all of the good people on here, please forgive my harsh comments. I just get sick and tired of hearing these sorts of ignorant goofs acting like they went to the Cross for the world and now they're the judge. God bless you all!

Pastor Robbie

[NW Pastor]

Originally Posted by PastorRobbieB

Your comments are the prime example of the spirit of a Pharisee! I was raised in UPC and was actually an evangelist for a number of years and a member for 36 years. There are some wonderful people in the UPC, but there are far too many of your kind. Self-righteous, hypocritical, Pharisee! You preach long sleeves, long skirts, long hair on women... That's your righteousness and your lousy description of holiness... However, what you really need is to put that long, judgmental tongue on the altar and allow the Lord to trim it up and get control of it. I was raised in the oneness movement and preached it for many years, but today I too am a "Trinitarian". You don't even understand what that word means. It doesn't mean three Gods. The Word is clear that there is only ONE LORD! However, He is eternally existent in three essences. I know that I will be banished from this site because of the things that I'm saying, but I'll say them regardless, because they're the truth. Salvation is not in your man-made formulas, works and religion, but it's in the Cross of Christ PERIOD! It's all about His Grace and your faith!

I'm so sorry to be writing all of this on a thread about the late great Miss Dottie Rambo who, I believe with all of my heart, is in the presence of the Great Savior that she wrote and sang about for so many years and she's touring her brand new heavenly home at this very moment. I just get so sick of the ignorance of so many of your kind of people who think that Heaven's reserved just for you and your legalistic group who thinks that you can work your way to Heaven. Your works will not get you one foot off of the ground. It's only the works of Jesus Christ and nothing more. The way that you look or are baptized will not save you or cause you to be lost. It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith Period.

Well, I've wasted enough time and to all of the good people on here, please forgive my harsh comments. I just get sick and tired of hearing these sorts of ignorant goofs acting like they went to the Cross for the world and now they're the judge. God bless you all!

Pastor Robbie

Glad you got all that off your chest. You feel better?

A couple of points, as it is late and I am ready for bed.

1. Paul thought long hair on women was pretty important. He included it it the same chapter as the communion. Do you think communion is pretty important?

2. There are legalists, true. However, faith and works are inseparable. Both exist as a function of one another. Faith, regardless of how vehemently or forcefully declared, without the accompaning works, is, well, um..... it's dead, I guess. Oh, yeah. That's in the Bible too.


3. The sinner's prayer is recited by millions. Man made as far as I can tell.

4. Lastly, not to split hairs, (not a refrence to point 1) but I can't find where there is a statement that says only "It will simply be based upon whether or not you were washed in the Blood of Christ by faith" followed by a period.

There is so much more to read. 27 whole books in the NT alone (that's if we throw out all those archaic OT books) by last count. I wonder why all that is there, if your one sentence, followed by that great PERIOD, is all that is required?

I guess God is somewhat of a rambler, like some preachers. He just keeps talking about all of these totally irrelevant things like holiness, godliness, fruitfulness, baptism, tounges, following Christ, forsaking sin, having the spirit of Christ, pressing toward the mark, abstaining from fleshly lusts, blah, blah, blah, blah...... Let's just tune him out, like we do that rambling preacher. Just holler "amen" every once in a while, just to show him you are listening. Oh, wait, yelling "amen" might be construed as a work. Not necessary. Sorry, I'm rambling!

I hope you are enoying your liberty. You probably paid a high price for it. For only those who follow peace and holiness really see God.

As for Dottie, I love her songs. I sincerely hope she made it, as I hope I will.