21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
KJV
Sorry, I misspoke in the summary. I said the eventual result would be two in Heaven. Should have said that there is a chance of that. So it's a definite one in hell and one (unless he backslides!) in Heaven, or a definite one in Heaven (if you are correct in believing that one is really saved) and possibly another one in Heaven.
Sorry. Clearer now?
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Uh, no. I assume you know the two people well enough to know if they are believers or not. One is a tongue-talking, fruit-bearing, Bible-believing, Apostolic believer. The other one is, say, a cussing, God-hating, hard drinking unbeliever.
And you are in a position to prevent the death of one of these two people, of your choice.
We have already conceded that one who is attacked for the sake of the Gospel should not defend themselves.
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Originally Posted by keith4him
Serious situation with a former saint (was asked to leave this week) threatening myself and various members of the church. He just called me and threatened to kick my #bad word# when he sees me, this is a real bad situation that has ramifications for myself, my family and our church.
Please Pray
Pastor Keith McCann
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Originally Posted by Jeanie
Yeah, I just got back from the gym and Keith called me to tell me that this happened-I didnt know he posted anything about it.
Yes pray for us! I am home alone right now, and he knows where we live, but I do believe that God will protect me.
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Originally Posted by keith4him
Just wanted to update everyone:
I am looking into having a Security Guard at our services for the next couple of weeks
We will be filing a restraining order against him. Hopefully this will deter him from any further activity.
Also the good news is that I have a County Sheriff Deputy who lives across the street and I have informed him of this threat.
Of course the first line is prayer and fighting on our knees, but also it is my responsiblity that I keep saints and my family safe.
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Originally Posted by keith4him
Of course we are praying, but here are the steps we are taking
Notifying all local law enforcement
Changing Locks on the Church (they had keys)
Doing a Restraining Order
Hiring a Security Guard for Sunday Services
Notified the Sheriff who lives across from me on my street
Instituting a partner policy, no leader is to be alone at the church, we operate two by two now on
Pulled out my Glock 17, now loaded and is in an safe yet, accessable place
Thanks to all for the wisdom and spirit behind your posts, this is something they don't teach in Seminary.
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