Why Do We (Still) Use the KJV:
1.) We believe the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments are verbally inspired of God and inerrant in the original writings. God breathed out every word (2 Timothy 3:16.)
2.) We believe God has preserved His Word. God kept the inerrant,…
I normally don’t put personal prayer requests out here bc I don’t know some of you but pray if you would for my wife who is having an MRI now bc of swelling on the brain seen on a CT. She had an episode last week and the other tests ruled out virus and infection.
I’m thankful for the Jesus Movement of the 60’s and 70’s as that was how my parents heard the gospel and were saved.
My dad read men like Hal Lindsay and they went to Jesus Music concerts & ended up receiving Christ studying Romans in a Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group.
Their…
“Calvinism or Arminianism?”
When asked if I'm a "Calvinist" or "Arminian" the answer is "neither, I'm a biblicist."
Scripture clearly shows the truth that God desires the salvation of everyone (I Timothy 2:1-6, Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Peter 3:9), died for all (I John 2:2, Hebrews…
Glory! Just led a man dying from brain cancer to the Lord. He was given 2 days to live on Friday and by grace today had a moment of clarity to ask his brother to have me come share how he could be saved. He heard the gospel and received Jesus!!
@ERLC
@caseybhough
Does the writer here believe in the virgin birth?
Jesus didn’t come from Joseph’s line in Matthew but rather Mary in Luke.
Yes, through David but then it’s Nathan down to the seed of a woman.
Distinction was never racial anyway but covenantal with the sign of circumcision.
““Moderation is not the cure for the liquor problem. Moderation is the cause of the liquor problem. Becoming an alcoholic does not begin with the last drink, it always begins with the first. Just leave it alone.”
~Adrian Rogers
Just closing the night praising the Lord for the miracle He worked with my dad! He had very little chance of making it with sepsis throughout his body after a ruptured appendix and being on a ventilator and coding twice, but God!
After 50+ days and rehab he went home today and…
“I'm an independent Baptist. "Independent" is not a noun naming the thing I joined. It is an adjective indicating that I didn't join anything.”
~R.B. Ouellette
Just have to praise the Lord here! While on a layover in Toronto and brushing up for SLC session an Indian gentleman next to me in a restaurant saw the title of my session and started asking me questions about the Bible.
He said just today he was lamenting as a Hindu that his…
13 years ago I first came as a 26 year old to candidate at Tabernacle! To God be the glory for all He has done. Next week officially marks the start of my 14th year!
I would tell my 26 year old self:
1.) Don’t spend all day at the office in a suit and tie. Drop the noose and…
To God be the glory!
This is the best I’ve seen my dad in a month!! He was 6 days with a ruptured appendix and fully septic. The surgeon said it’s the worst case he’s seen in 30 years and he’s never seen anyone survive.
Thankful for His healing coming through on a Sunday.…
I reject any teaching that makes the KJV the first and final perfect Bible.
While not intentioned it practically makes English speaking people linguistically superior and all other languages inferior and not as important to God and His Word.
Such a teaching impugns God’s…
Loving people
Declaring the gospel
Making much of Jesus
Preaching and teaching God’s Word faithfully and contextually
is the only way to grow a church and see people come to Christ.
Please pray for my dad. He had an appendix burst last Saturday and it went undiagnosed until this past Thursday (twice the ER thought it was Covid.) They found out it had burst the other day and did surgery and all was looking good until today where he’s septic and has abscesses.…
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word preserved for us today.
The Bible is our final authority, fully sufficient for faith and practice.
On “Let Us Prey”:
***Scroll on if you’re not interested
If you are, let me be clear:
Covering for child predators isn’t old paths; it’s the way of the ungodly.
No ministry reputation or family unit is worth saving at the expense of the safety of children or college…
Pray if you would as we travel through the night to Nebraska. My mother in law was found with a broken C2, C6 neck and back at the bottom of the stairs and is paralyzed. I won’t go into the details or issues but I pray she recovers and we can help minister.
Wednesday Musings on Movements (and my own—Independent Baptist.)
I’m thankful for the independent Baptist movement as that was how my family was mentored and began to grow in the Lord.
Periodicals like the Sword of the Lord, writings by John R. Rice and Curtis Huston taught…
5 more saved tonight—in about 20 years of preaching this is the most outpouring and response I’ve seen in two back to back services! Praise the Lord bc I had nothing to do with it.
Worshipping with Hillsong, Elevation, or Bethel music
Dressing like a pop star
Using the ESV, MEV, or NLT
is not the secret sauce of growing a church and seeing people come to Christ.
I know dying churches that do all of the above.
🙌🙌 One of my all time favorites to watch before Sunday (twitter sized clip)! Dr. Curtis Hutson was a great example of having the right stand and spirit. He sang this shortly before he went home to be with the Lord from cancer. He's definitely on the winning side!
checked back on here to see the ire at pointing out the obvious.
Reformed Theology may tip toe through it all day long with gobbledygook jargon but they do not believe God wants everyone to be saved. They don’t.
We’re told Satan walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he…
It not ok for a married man and father to contact and flirt with a single young lady on private messages.
It’s predatory grooming behavior and be sure your sin will find you out.
“When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living so wicked year after year.
Faithful till death said our loving Master,
A few more days to labor and wait;
Toils of the road will then seem as…
Please stop saying “old-time religion” is alive and well and start declaring Jesus is alive and well.
Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name (including old time religion) under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Please stop defending the accuracy of the KJV with the amount of letters in a particular word.
Please stop defending the accuracy of the KJV by attacking Greek and Hebrew dictionaries.
Please stop defending the accuracy of the KJV with secret meanings of English words.…
Love and respect this man of God!
Looking forward to having him at TBC on June 9th.
Such an inspiration of faithfulness and perseverance
From Mrs. Ouellette: “One of our amazing assistant pastor’s at our church did this clip from Rene’s sermon last night. Thank you…
Prayer: My wife tested for Covid yesterday (second round)..I didn’t test but just fought something off. Pray for my dad in his 70’s and mom who have it as well (mom second round.) My wife is having it rough today with her brain issues she’s struggled with.
Whether it was at the Wilds, Arise, Teen Extreme, Shawnee, Mid-Atlantic Teen Retreat, or Joshua Camps I’ve seen pics of thousands of teens hearing God’s Word preached. It’s time to rejoice Christ is preached!
If you’re taking potshots, read Philippians 1, repent, and rejoice.
Proverbs 20:1 “Wine 🍷is a mocker, strong drink 🥃 is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
God says social use is misuse. A mark of wisdom is what someone does with alcohol. At best, it’s warned against and not wise. At worst, it’s what will make a fool out of…
"The sign that you are Spirit-filled is not the ability to speak in a tongue you have never learned, but the ability to control the tongue you do have" ~Adrian Rogers 🔥🔥🔥
63 cars today without a parking spot. One saved in service, one in Kids Church. Largest attendance we’ve had since I’ve been here. To God be the glory! Parking lot and next building here we come! Looking forward to baptisms and service tonight
One of the most ridiculous interviews I watched.
It even starts with some good old independent Baptist bashing.
Locke is just looking for the next attention grabbing move.
Birds of a feather here. Benny is a false teacher and so is Greg Locke.
The guy left his wife for…
Several saved tonight including my neighbor and her sister with a Catholic background!!
We didn’t expect many so we met in our smaller sanctuary but wow! Such a blessed night
Those using the term “old paths” should consider the next phrase in Jeremiah 6:16- “where is the GOOD way.”
There’s an “old way which the wicked have trodden (Job 22:15)” while there’s a “new thing” God will do (Isaiah 43:19.)
The emphasis isn’t how OLD, but how GOOD it is.
Glory! Zwquar just knocked on our door looking for work. It’s his 16th birthday and I had some work then shared the gospel. He had never heard that Jesus died and rose again and had no clue about the meaning of Easter! He received Christ and is smiling down the street! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@RickWarren
No sir. You are incorrect.
They weren’t kicked out because they already all left in 1991 to form the liberal Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. In 2002 they officially joined the BWA after the positions were clearly stated in the BF&M.
I remember my…
There was a time when if someone waffled like Trump did last night about abortion, social conservatives and Christian voters would have been up in arms and voted for someone else.
He blamed elections being lost on being too pro-life and said Desantis’s heartbeat bill position…
Praying for and thankful for Dr. R.B. Ouellette today.
He’s one of the men in my life and ministry I admire most and consider him a preaching mentor from afar.
I remember first hearing him at a Sword conference we attended as a kid when we were AOG and his fire and fervor from…
I know some of you may think I’m showing off, but you deserve to treat yourself. I can’t express the happiness I’m feeling right now. White was the only color they had, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve just purchased these four plastic chairs, and can’t wait until Summer...
The word “leader” is found 3x in scripture, all in the OT.
The word, “servant” is found 502x in scripture and it’s the de facto NT description of those who lead.
The way up is down.
Be in prayer as now my mom is also getting checked out in the ER from being swollen and sore. She can hardly walk as her knee is causing so much pain from the stress and sleeping by his side. The nurses were worried for her so they admitted her as well. My dad is still on the…
Started 13th year as lead pastor at TBC today ! 12 years ago we didn’t even own the land we’re at today and I was only staff member with around 75 in attendance. I’ve watched the Lord do some amazing things in this rural county 40 min east of Raleigh! To…
Over 2k attended our 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza with 25k eggs dropped. 80+ made professions of faith. So glad we have 25+ decision cards to follow up on as well with discipleship. To God be the glory!
Just want to take time to praise the Lord on here for my dad’s recovery!! There were many times we almost lost him (40 days). He was sepsis and on a ventilator (induced coma) after a misdiagnosed ruptured appendix as a digestive covid (6 days). He’s been in anaphylactic shock…
9 years ago today, a church took a risk on a 26 year old. They were meeting in their school and talking about closing. The day after I was voted in, 21 acres became available across the street. Many souls saved and 2 building programs later if there’s anything good, it’s all Him!
Let me get to the core of “deliverance ministry”.
Demon possession and oppression are both very real, but so are charlatans and false teachers. Beware of both.
In 2014, we had two demon possessed women attend services. One snarled about the words in red and walked out after…
“One of, if not THE, greatest college football coaches in history was replaced within 48 hours. Pastor friends....never trade where you are irreplaceable (at home) for where you are replaceable (your role at the church).”
~Rob Pochek
@G3Conference
Scripture clearly shows the truth that God desires the salvation of everyone (I Timothy 2:1-6, Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Peter 3:9), died for all (I John 2:2, Hebrews 2:9), and draws all to salvation (John 1:9, 12:32.)
John 3:16 and Revelation 22:17 both declare a "whosoever will"…
Pray for my mom as her sister recently passed away after a second suicide attempt. She was on a ventilator for a few days. My uncle took his life as well many years ago and that side of the family has cut off anything to do with Christianity- except my mom. I have good memories…
Demonizing a group is a good way to lose your kids to that group when they grow up and learn they weren’t as bad as you made them out to be.
Point out positives with the negatives and remind them that people can be sincere yet sincerely wrong— including you and me.
I’d appreciate prayer for my mom who has Covid. My dad was vaccinated so he didn’t get it. Thankful she got the bamlanivimab infusion yesterday but it was pretty rough right after it. Asking for healing and soon recovery!!
Over 90 saved today at gospel stations and movie presentation. Noel Pender was anointed so we had him do all 8 of them. Many adults saved and all followed up with info from each. 2 baptism services planned 2morrow! All glory to God and thankful 1000+ came on a rainy and cold day
4–5k attended today with 10 gospel services and 3 egg drops (25k eggs)
80 personally dealt with one on one at the gospel stations and illusionist show (Chase Williams)
over 100 saved in the group wide presentations in English and Spanish!
It felt like a mission trip brought to…
Pray if you would for my mom and family. My aunt (her sister) attempted suicide last night--my uncle also killed himself a few years ago. These are my wealthy but unsaved relatives in CN with no hope. I've been praying for my aunt and 3 cousins for years. New England needs Jesus!
According to a 2014 Pew Research Center survey 2.5% of the US adult population (4 million) and many more around the world identify as independent Baptist.
What is an independent Baptist and why do we continue to identify as such? Here are a few thoughts:
1.) We’re…
Continue to pray for my dad.
They’re taking him now to drain the two abscesses and with the placement are concerned about puncturing the liver.
He’s still in the induced coma but woke up once when my mom told him that she loved him and he reached for her.
His vital signs are…
73k was raised today for a parking lot expansion to prepare for future sanctuary going where the cars are on the grass in the pic! To God be the glory!!
Singing only hymns
Dressing like a Wal-Street business executive
Being KJV Only or Only using the KJV
is not the secret sauce of growing a church and seeing people come to Christ.
I know of dying churches that do all of the above.
Info for preachers this Sunday:
HAMAS was a word formed as an acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (Islamic Resistance Movement.). In Arabic حماس means “zeal, strength or bravery” so when people started using the English acronym Hamas connected to the Arabic meaning.…
So thankful my dad is back to being healthy and even walking some(slowly) after 50 days in hospital and 20 days of rebab. It’s a miracle he’s still here after sepsis and anaphylactic shock
@PastorMark
Respectfully, there is no such thing as a Jezebel spirit. That’s the stuff Greg Locke & the demon chasers
say. It’s a made up term.
Is there a Delilah spirit? Manasseh spirit? Ahab spirit? Did the conference planners have an Ahab spirit as they invited a Jezebel spirit.
How far…
4 services today! 6 saved we personally followed up with.
10 AM was highest attended service since I’ve been here.
We added another baptism (10) and preaching service tonight with 3 preachers going preaching through the Book, Blood, and Blessed Hope—providential as it was…
Last night during the Refuel service we delved into the reasons behind the continued use of the KJV and explored its enduring significance. Here are a few points highlighted:
1. Textual Reliability: The KJV was translated from established and respected manuscripts (OT Masoretic…
numero siete!
No, we aren’t trying to start a baseball team, we don’t need a TV, we know how it happens, and yes we’re trying to grow the church one Shakour at a time. I remember Tom Farrell after we just had
#6
say well, you have to make it to seven now don’t you?? After 3…
Jesus > old time religion
Jesus ≠ old time religion
old time religion = a “gospel” song written in 1873 with zero gospel references.
It’s not good enough for me.
😀 Don’t get mad, just retire this phrase and song please. It’s not biblical.
No, Furtick, God didn't "break the law for love."
Jesus fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17)
He kept the Law (Hebrews 4:15)
He satisfied the demands of the Law (Romans 8:3-4)
He established the Law (Romans 3:31)
Lots of clips I've seen but people actually watch this guy.
5 adults saved & followed up with
3 services so far—one to go!
largest attendance since I’ve been here
Getting geared up for a family service with Chase Williams
Jesus was punished (penalized/ penal) in our place (substitutionary), and satisfied the demands of justice so God could justly forgive our sins making us at one with God (atonement).
See Isa. 53, Rom. 3:23-26, 2 Cor. 5:21, Gal. 3:10, 13; I Pet. 2:24; I Pet. 3:18.
“So many are inclined to condemn or endorse the Asbury Revival. I'll leave that to others. The revival about which I am most concerned is the one that is needed in my own heart.”
~
@RickFinley2
Wow!! A lady I dealt with back in ‘14 who manifested demonic possession and didn’t want to leave her familiar spirit when he was bound got saved today! We were praying while she was dealt with and she came out with the biggest smile on her face and in her right mind!! Glory!!
Getting it done with one tweet:
I’m not Reformed or Protestant but glad for the stand Luther and others made for the 5 solas.
I don’t celebrate Halloween but don’t care if you do. It’s called liberty.
I’m for the solas, candy, and non demonic fun costumes.
“Why the SBC Vote on Women Pastors Matters to an Independent Baptist”
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The vote yesterday (9,437 votes for 1,212 against) to uphold the decision to disfellowship Saddleback for women pastors should be recognized and applauded by independent Baptists. Roughly 90% (if you…
“The Rest of the Story”
Thoughts on modern translations based on a question posed by
@NCravatt
:
“Do modern versions declare the Gospel?
Do modern versions declare Jesus is Lord?”
Yes, modern versions contain the gospel and confess that Jesus is Lord.
Someone can…
Of the known 5,800+ Greek New Testament manuscripts, there are more than 2.6 million pages. That equates to one mile of New Testament manuscripts (and 2.5 miles for the entire Bible), compared with an average four feet of manuscript by the average classical writer. Combining both…
old fashioned creek baptism this afternoon on Recovery Sunday! Several baptized on the spot where the owner’s father overdosed years ago on heroin. She shared the testimony by the creek today and it was powerful.