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Recent content by rexboykin

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    Once saved

    Don't forget the transfiguration experience in which Moses is present with Jesus, Peter, James and John on the mountain. He represents 'the law' as the prophet represents the rest of the 'Old Covenant' or testament. Moses did not enter the 'promised land' living but he is 'with' God, even...
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    Once saved

    The KEY issue of 2 Pt. 2:19-22 is "the latter end is worse ... than the beginning ..." There are two 'states' under discussion. The first state is the one prior to conversion, the second is the state subsequent to conversion. Contrasting these states, Peter says the last state (the one...
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    Once saved

    I'm convinced that the 'doctrine' of 'once saved always saved' originated from the Father of lies. There are too many warnings about falling away, going astray, leaving the way, etc. in the Scriptures for an honest heart to easily dismiss. This insidious teaching encourages one to trample...
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    How do you baptise in a house church?

    It IS all about Jesus. And I will agree that many have emphasized, over-emphasized and yes, under-emphasized virtually any and everything JESUS said to justify their personal or inherited belief system. The Master said, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." The Master also said...
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    Paid preachers

    I agree that the term Apostle and our concept of missionary are essentially the same. A detailed study of Christ's apostles reveals many unique and distinctive features in contrast to your 'rank-and-file' missionaries or virtually any other historical person 'deemed' an 'Apostle' by men.
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    Paid preachers

    Timothy could be considered an 'a'postle, but DID NOT have the qualifications to be an Apostle, as was Paul. There were only 14 Apostles, not counting Jesus and Barnabas (referred to as apostles, but certainly not in the sense of the original 12, Mathais and the last one, Saul-Paul). The role...
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    Paid preachers

    You make a good point. While Titus and Timothy were never 'called' evangelists, they did the work of an evangelist. Paul even told Timothy to do the work of an evangelist and to discharge all of the duties and responsibilities associated with that job. Same is true for Titus. I also...
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    How do you baptise in a house church?

    I'm sorry, but this is just too weak. The Eunuch was on a 'desert' road when he asked to be baptized ... "and WHEN they came to some water ..." John baptized where there was 'much water' The word baptize means to dip or immerse. Baptism is a symbol (Rom 6) of a burial. One doesn't just lay...
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    How do you baptise in a house church?

    I have witnessed and 'performed' many 'baptisms' in a 'house church.' This was accomplished in swimming pools, 'borrowed' baptisteries (various local church buildings), bathtubs, lakes, oceans and even in a deep freezer filled with water and the top removed (North Hampton, England) where there...
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    Paid preachers

    "The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you." Titus 1:5 Paul (Apostle) and Barnabas (apostle/evangelist) also appointed shepherds in their ministry. Apostles are 'evangelists who are sent out'...
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    Paid preachers

    Correct observation, and excellent question. 'The' church (community of called out ones) is to follow the apostolic instructions. There will be 'communities of disciples' who omit or alter some or all biblical instructions in various ways including the one in question. Patient instruction...
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    Paid preachers

    To whom were the 'pastoral epistles' written? (the evangelist). The qualifications for pastors and deacons were given in a letter to the evangelist. Appoint and ordain are essentially the same thing. Paul said, 'don't be hasty in the laying on of hands' which implies official ordination, in...
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    Paid preachers

    The widows in deed are to be financially supported by the community of disciples, no one ever asks about that? It is distressing when one is excluded from dialog due to gender. Propriety in the general assembly may have certain limitations but this forum should exclude these limitations...
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    Paid preachers

    The 'practice' I'm referring to is Paul's instruction to give some pastor's 'double honor.' This 'honor' implies some form of 'support.' Don't muzzle the oxen as they are treading out the grain. Allow them to be nourished as they work. A spiritual shepherd is loyal to the Master and never to...
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    Paid preachers

    I care little if I am judged by anyone or any human court, I cannot even judge myself. It is the Lord Jesus Christ who makes the only significant judgment of my motives, heart and position. I'm merely His least servant and that by His grace alone. Praise His Majesty! I do believe when the...
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