Jason Gastrich

Thanks to those who have expressed interest in becoming a moderator on our new discussion boards. The launch is set for June 7. We are still seeking a couple more moderators, though. I'll post a link to the forum after it launches. God bless, Jason

In other words, the ministry allows the free flow of ideas from people all across the denominational spectrum. It is not only to Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, Wesleyans, Adventists, etc. As long as you are a Christian, you are welcome. The only ones that would be excluded would be those in cult religions. so does interdenominational include people who believe replacement theologies? Here's a good rule of thumb that should answer any question. "In the essentials unity, in the non-essentials, liberty." I don't believe it's our job to major on the minors. The essentials include the essential doctrines for salvation. On these, we won't move. However, on the non-essential doctrines (even though they seem "essential" to some), like sprinkling or immersion for baptism, we don't have to believe exactly the same way; although I believe the scriptures are pretty clear about baptizo meaning to immerse in water. God bless, Jason

Hi Butero, Nice to meet you. The best way to learn about JCSM is to visit http://jcsm.org . It's very large, but the main page explains it quite well and you'll see how we are different from and alike other sites. JCSM is an interdenominational ministry. We have a detailed and sound statement of faith, though. Please tell me a bit about yourself and if you are considering moderating our new discussion board. God bless, Jason

God has been prompting me to re-launch my ministry's internet forum. Last time, it got large and was very successful, but it became a burden because I was the only moderator. So, I'm wondering if anyone might like to help me moderate the discussion board. Thanks for your prayerful consideration. If you want to make sure I quickly receive your reply, you can send it at http://jcsm.org/contact.php God bless, Jason Gastrich, Ph.D.

Arben, Have you had a chance to visit, yet? God bless, Jason

Hi Jessy, Thanks for your encouragement. Also, I'm happy to bless you with our weekly devotions and midweek message. God bless, Jason

I understand, Tah. God bless you, Jason

Thank you Elkie and Brandli. God bless you guys. Sincerely, Jason

Dear Friends, I hope you

If you answered this one I didn't notice. Just a reminder in case you missed it. Thanks, Douay Hi Douay, The word "call" in "call on the Lord" isn't a casual call. It means to trust, believe, and accept Christ as Lord and Savior. The next passage can be understood in context. It is referring to a lukewarm believer that isn't actually saved. This week's devotional message is called "The Pretend Christian." I mention one of these passages. You can read and hear the devotional on JCSM. Listen: http://jcsm.org/ADA/Devos361.mp3 Read: http://jcsm.org/Devos/Devos361.htm God bless, Jason

Hi and thanks for your question. 2 Samuel 10:18 indicates David killed 700 men in chariots. 1 Chronicles 19:18 indicates he killed 7000 men in chariots. This omission is very similar to the one in 2 Samuel 8:4. The author of 2 Samuel simply indicated the number of companies (or leaders). There were 700 companies with 100 in each. Therefore, there were 7000 men in chariots. These horsemen were also trained as footmen. Therefore, 2 Samuel 10:18 calls them horsemen and 1 Chronicles 19:18 calls them footmen. These same men were both. God bless, Jason

With all due respect, I think you are just plugging me for answers without doing any research. You could easily find information about Dan's idolatry with a Google search. Please consider doing research when you have questions, then ask them if you cannot find the answer. See this page and read the bottom 1/4 of it for some information on Dan's idolatry. Link: http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=26&letter=D Which passage in Ezekiel are you talking about? Ezekiels words had a present meaning for Israel. However, some of his words were also prophetic. If you need some Bible resources, see here: http://study.jcsm.org . The JCSM Study Center has nearly 1GB of Bible resources, literature, maps, etc. God bless, Jason

Hi and thanks for your question. In Revelation 7, Dan is purposely left out. The tribe of Dan was the first to practice idolatry and consequently judged by God as inappropriate inheritors and instruments of His grace. Manasseh was Joseph's firstborn son and grafted into this line of people by God. God bless, Jason

You're welcome and God bless, Martin. Sincerely, Jason

Thanks brother John. Sincerely, Jason