Wary of this church I have fallen into.

[He giveth more grace]

Too many red flags with what they believe.

There is a flag on the play. - off center! I'm scared of them. Edited August 23, 2011 by Monarchy

[Blien]

I agree with onelight..

[appy]

I agree with one light, there are a lot of red flags. their interpretation of this passage in their statement of beliefs sounds like they have read it to mean that it is ok to pick and choose bits and pieces they feel agrees with their philosophies instead of what God intended. Just my opinion, but I’d steer clear of this church.

I know a lot of people like the king James but you know, we don’t speak that same dialect and a lot of words used in it take on a whole nother meaning in todays dialect and language. And it sounds like this church has taken advantage of that or they are missing the mark themselves. Compare a few other versions on the exact same passage.

All of the following are from reprints during the 70's

2 Timothy 2:15

KJV

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth

modern language

Do your utmost to present yourself to God approved, a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly interpreting the message of the truth

living bible

Work hard so God can say to you “well done”. Be a good workman, one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work, know what his Word says and means

revised standard

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth

good news

Do your best to win full approval in God’s sight, as a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the message of God’s truth

[George]

Shalom Monarchy,

Are you in Chattanooga, Tennessee? If so, I can ask some pastors in the area for any recommendations of churches in the region,

God bless,

George

[He giveth more grace]

Shalom Monarchy,

Are you in Chattanooga, Tennessee? If so, I can ask some pastors in the area for any recommendations of churches in the region,

God bless,

George

Thanks, George, but I am in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

Thanks to all who have helped me with their input.

[Guest]

Thanks, George, but I am in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

Calvary Chapel Baton Rouge

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Love, Your Brother Joe

Praying~!

[He giveth more grace]

I am sorry that I left y'all hanging! I haven't been back there and the one who befriended me as not contacted me lately.

I had an acquaintance at AV Bible Believers Fellowship (avbbf.com, or something) that believed the way this church does. They were big on "Rightly Dividing the Word" and Dispensationalism but in but in an umbalanced way.

Anything that distracts from Christ, huh? That elevates against the knowledge of Christ.

Someone asked, How are you doing a post up. Well, I am between churches and I've haven't a clue what is God will concerning one, so many miss the mark.

[IslandRose]

Peter Ruckman and his followers are hyper KJV only-ers. The believe in secondary inspiration, that the KJV is THE inspired version for English speakers.

When I was a kid, Ruckman was pretty good, but he's gone WAY off the deep end. My daughter went to Pensacola Christian college, a very conservative college in it's own right, and kids from Ruckman's school used to come and cause commotion in the church services there if anything happened they didn't agree with, such as a woman singing a special, or song they considered "modern."

IMHO, they are Westboro BC lite. My way or the highway types.

[imoss]

2 Timothy 2 15 Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth. NASV

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. NIV

I know they feel the KJV to be without err... It can be misinterpreted though given todays use of the english language. I always pray for discernment & then consult multiple translations in the review of an idea that seems contrary to God and the Word of God.

by dividing scripture they are actually contradicting this very scripture by incorrectly handling the word of truth. Ironic I find it!

Bless your heart and pray for discernment & I'm certain the Lord will provide.

[He giveth more grace]

by dividing scripture they are actually contradicting this very scripture by incorrectly handling the word of truth. Ironic I find it!

Ironic, indeed!