For as long as I had my HotRod I heard that preachers should not have "race cars". Since I have sold my "hotrod" I bought a Harley. Now, I hear that preachers should not ride Harleys.
When I asked, I was informed that it is okay for preachers to have boats, numerous rod and reals, baits, etc etc--to have guns, bows, pay ungodly amounts for corn, leases, etc for hunting--to have cows, chickens--even show chickens--to sum it up I discovered that it is okay for preachers to have most any hobby except for "HotRods" and "Harleys".
Since I have such intellectual brothers I thought I would ask you the million dollar question:
Should preachers ride harleys?
Sincerely not--hehe
LLL
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
What Constitutes Legal Marriage?
Two young people ( male and female) decide they love one another and begin living together:both are church members. They are approached and instructed that they must get married, move into separate houses, or they will be excluded from fellowship.
Two elderly people (male and female), after a few years of marriage decide that for financial reasons they will get a divorce. They are both church members and continue living as husband and wife after their secret signing. They are not approached, even after their deed has been made known. The church understands that for "financial" reasons they "had" to do what they did. Their rationalization is that marriage is between two people and their vows to one another, and that man's law calls for licenses etc etc.
I will leave it right there my brothers..you fill in the blanks
Two elderly people (male and female), after a few years of marriage decide that for financial reasons they will get a divorce. They are both church members and continue living as husband and wife after their secret signing. They are not approached, even after their deed has been made known. The church understands that for "financial" reasons they "had" to do what they did. Their rationalization is that marriage is between two people and their vows to one another, and that man's law calls for licenses etc etc.
I will leave it right there my brothers..you fill in the blanks
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
NKJV
So I finally took a moment to research the NKJV. It did not take long to realize that of all the different versions available today, the NKJV is as dangerous if not worse than all other. The NKJV presents itself as being "Equivilent" to the KJV. The scholars who worked on this project sought to ride the "shirt tail" of the KJV. In their own preface they go to great lengths to present both as one in the same.
While the translators claim that the "Textus Receptus" was the "BASIC" text used in translation, they also admit that many other Greek Texts were considered. While reading some key scriptures in the NKJV I found some differences that I, as a KJV advocate, would rather the original translation over the new, and while some may think that their are no "smoking guns" in which one must be alerted over, in fact, the "weapons of mass destruction are there".
Here is the danger of the NKJV.
1. They claim to be an equivalent to the KJV (If they thought so highly of the KJV, why did they see a need to change it?)
2. They claim to use the "Textus Recptus" in thier translation, while in the next sentence admit that other Greek Texts were used. (They used other texts when the "True" text did not agree with their theology/)
3. They created the NKJV translation with footnotes. These footnotes reveal differences in other Greek Texts. When other Greek Texts disagreed with the Textus Receptus they alerted people to that fact.
a. In their own words the scholars stated that they felt that it was better for them to leave it up to the average reader as to what text they would accept, therefore they used footnotes.
(So basically if I read the NKJV and don't agree with what it says, and I find in the footnotes that another Greek Text omitted that particular part--by the guidance of the scholars of the NKJV, I have the freedom to "choose" which one I like best.)
The NKJV by far is the most dangerous of all versions in that it seeks to deceive people into thinking that it is an "Equivalent" of the KJV, when in fact it is a version that promotes the "Average Reader" to make their own decisions as to what is God's Word and what is not.
Bro. Joey Grappe
Missionary Jena Louisiana
While the translators claim that the "Textus Receptus" was the "BASIC" text used in translation, they also admit that many other Greek Texts were considered. While reading some key scriptures in the NKJV I found some differences that I, as a KJV advocate, would rather the original translation over the new, and while some may think that their are no "smoking guns" in which one must be alerted over, in fact, the "weapons of mass destruction are there".
Here is the danger of the NKJV.
1. They claim to be an equivalent to the KJV (If they thought so highly of the KJV, why did they see a need to change it?)
2. They claim to use the "Textus Recptus" in thier translation, while in the next sentence admit that other Greek Texts were used. (They used other texts when the "True" text did not agree with their theology/)
3. They created the NKJV translation with footnotes. These footnotes reveal differences in other Greek Texts. When other Greek Texts disagreed with the Textus Receptus they alerted people to that fact.
a. In their own words the scholars stated that they felt that it was better for them to leave it up to the average reader as to what text they would accept, therefore they used footnotes.
(So basically if I read the NKJV and don't agree with what it says, and I find in the footnotes that another Greek Text omitted that particular part--by the guidance of the scholars of the NKJV, I have the freedom to "choose" which one I like best.)
The NKJV by far is the most dangerous of all versions in that it seeks to deceive people into thinking that it is an "Equivalent" of the KJV, when in fact it is a version that promotes the "Average Reader" to make their own decisions as to what is God's Word and what is not.
Bro. Joey Grappe
Missionary Jena Louisiana
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Heartaches In The Ministry
I used to listen to pastors speak of all they encountered while pastoring. All of them spoke of how it was a privilege to preach the gospel, and that, they desired to do nothing else but preach. They would speak of all of the joys they had in their ministry, but they also spoke about the heartaches that they often suffered. I was a young preacher at the time and could not understand what heartaches could be associated with pastoring a church.
After ten years in the ministry I now understand what they meant by heartaches in the ministry. As pastor of a New Testament church you pray for the members daily, you prepare lessons from God's Word that they might be edified, you provide for them in times of need a shoulder to cry on, and are always ready to listen to them. Pastors have a genuine love for the members of the church they pastor, a compassion, a heart of sympathy and empathy.
In a former pastorate I was given a letter by a member. This member was one whom I respected a great deal, one of those members that pastors love to have because they could teach and be a help in the ministry. The letter ripped my heart out, and while I tried to find some amount of truth within its content, all I found was criticism.
My first reaction was sadness, then anger,and then, well my emotions were as a roller coaster with no end. The letter attacked me as a person, as a pastor, my family, my hobbies, likes and dislikes. I found that I was not respected as a pastor or a person. I made it a priority to read the letter daily. I felt that there was something within its pages that could give evidence as to why this person felt as they did.
After a while I realized that the letter was the result of sin. The writer admitted that they were in a spiritual slump, and while the slump was blamed on me it was evident that things present in their life at that time had prompted the letter. Many times when we are hurting, or when we do not understand something, we lash out at others. And while my heart ached I realized that the writer did not need my reproving or rebuking, but my prayers.
The Bible teaches that LOVE covers a multitude of sins. 1 Corinthians 13 reveals what love does. Nothing bad comes from love. Was the letter a result of love? No, but preachers just because we are not loved by church members as much as we feel we should be, we should never stop loving them. We are supposed to be the spiritually mature one. Therefore let all God called preachers, when we face heartaches in the ministry, let us allow the love of Jesus to be spread abroad in our hearts. Let us never, no matter what we face in the ministry, stop loving, caring, praying for or preparing lessons from God's Word, for the edification of our brethren.
Though heartaches may come in the work of the Lord, there is no greater work. I cannot think of anything else I would rather do, save preachng the gospel of Jesus Christ and pastoring God's churches.
After ten years in the ministry I now understand what they meant by heartaches in the ministry. As pastor of a New Testament church you pray for the members daily, you prepare lessons from God's Word that they might be edified, you provide for them in times of need a shoulder to cry on, and are always ready to listen to them. Pastors have a genuine love for the members of the church they pastor, a compassion, a heart of sympathy and empathy.
In a former pastorate I was given a letter by a member. This member was one whom I respected a great deal, one of those members that pastors love to have because they could teach and be a help in the ministry. The letter ripped my heart out, and while I tried to find some amount of truth within its content, all I found was criticism.
My first reaction was sadness, then anger,and then, well my emotions were as a roller coaster with no end. The letter attacked me as a person, as a pastor, my family, my hobbies, likes and dislikes. I found that I was not respected as a pastor or a person. I made it a priority to read the letter daily. I felt that there was something within its pages that could give evidence as to why this person felt as they did.
After a while I realized that the letter was the result of sin. The writer admitted that they were in a spiritual slump, and while the slump was blamed on me it was evident that things present in their life at that time had prompted the letter. Many times when we are hurting, or when we do not understand something, we lash out at others. And while my heart ached I realized that the writer did not need my reproving or rebuking, but my prayers.
The Bible teaches that LOVE covers a multitude of sins. 1 Corinthians 13 reveals what love does. Nothing bad comes from love. Was the letter a result of love? No, but preachers just because we are not loved by church members as much as we feel we should be, we should never stop loving them. We are supposed to be the spiritually mature one. Therefore let all God called preachers, when we face heartaches in the ministry, let us allow the love of Jesus to be spread abroad in our hearts. Let us never, no matter what we face in the ministry, stop loving, caring, praying for or preparing lessons from God's Word, for the edification of our brethren.
Though heartaches may come in the work of the Lord, there is no greater work. I cannot think of anything else I would rather do, save preachng the gospel of Jesus Christ and pastoring God's churches.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Blowed Head Gasket
Man it was fast it was fast it was faaaaast.
It was fast right up to the point where it began to melt the copper head gaskets.
Why why why?????
Because there was a loose nut behind the steering wheel.
FYI--when you add timing and subtract fuel the engine runs lean--this makes the engine produce more power and the car goes faster. This type of tune, however, is a 1/4 mile tune. While using a tune such as this on fuel injected engines DO NOT RUN THE CAR AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE PAST A 1/4 MILE OR IT WILL--IT WILL--IT WILL DISINTEGRATE THE ENGINE
Ps. I will never make this mistake again
It was fast right up to the point where it began to melt the copper head gaskets.
Why why why?????
Because there was a loose nut behind the steering wheel.
FYI--when you add timing and subtract fuel the engine runs lean--this makes the engine produce more power and the car goes faster. This type of tune, however, is a 1/4 mile tune. While using a tune such as this on fuel injected engines DO NOT RUN THE CAR AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE PAST A 1/4 MILE OR IT WILL--IT WILL--IT WILL DISINTEGRATE THE ENGINE
Ps. I will never make this mistake again
Saturday, February 6, 2010
IT IS COMING
One more month until the Trick Flow Ford Mustang rumbles the ground at Twin City Dragway. I am ready to put 565 horses to the ground in a low 11 second run. Chevy boys beware!!!!
Let Me Explain!
Okay my Brothers,
My thoughts on the last blog had nothing to do with "associations".
My thoughts were concerning individual New Testament churches (who are soveriegn and can do what ever they want) and individual members of New Testament churches taking part in the activities of false religions.
I know, please define a false religion--Any organization that does not have the authority Jesus gave His church.
How do you know? By the doctrines they teach. (Bro. James there very well may be a true New Testament church out there that do not call themselves "Baptist") Good luck finding one. Even in non-denominational religions that teach Bible salvation do not teach "church authority"
I do not take part in Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecost, Church of Christ, Church of God, Assembly of God, Nazarene, Latter Day Saints, Jehovah Witness, any Baptists who are not of like order and faith (doctrinally--nothing to do with missions and associational works), Non-Denominational or any other religion that was started by a man, or woman.
I don't pray with them I pray for them. To pray with them is to accept their beliefs.
ie. I was once invited to the football stadium. All the religions in the parish were coming together to pray for the salvation of the youth. I did not go. Some, maybe even some of you, said that I did not care about the youth. They wanted to know why I did not join the effort. My answer to them was this--If all religions assemble to pray for the salvation of the youth, all believing in different ways to be saved, WHO is God going to listen to?
My friends God does not here the prayers of those who ask Him to save by works, baptism, or any other means outside of grace through faith.
To attend this prayer service would be an admittance that each religion represented were just in my eyes and in the eyes of God.
When we as a church or as an individual go to the organized functions of false religions we are consenting to their teachings.
Just as Peter in Galatians, we proclaim by our actions-we implicate that we accept the religion--its teachings and practices.
Okay everyone wants to hear it from me so here it is---M B S F
There is nothing wrong with the MBSF inviting "ALL" "WHOSOEVER" to their Bible studies and any other function they may have.
The MBSF must not, however, compromise teachings to keep from offending other religions (not referring to the doctrinal statement of the ABA.
First teach them how to be saved, teach them of Baptism and church membership also after they are saved.
Of course their are many other lessons for them, things to help them cope with things etc etc.
The MBSF, although they invite all, they should never attend the organized functions of another religion.
When asked why a door is opened to teach them why, and witness to them about Jesus.
This was my thought in my post. The taking part in the organized functions of false religions. As members of the Lord's New Testament church we are to be a witness of truth. We are not to compromise with false teachings. Sadly, this is what has happened with many. Our desire to have fun and be a part of a "Christian" group has caused us to compromise and conform. Churches are conforming, church members are conforming, and God's men are conforming.
My Brethren, in all honesty of heart ask yourself the following question.
When I assemble myself together with a religious group, in a worship setting, or in a manner in which all perceive that a group of "Christians" are gathering together in oneness and harmony; what do my actions say?
To the false religions they say "Hey, we are all working to get to the same place--though we believe different it doesn't matter God accepts us all"
To the onlooking world we say, "There is not difference in any religion, all are equally the same."
AT THE END OF THE DAY
It is your decision. I do not condemn you nor do I attempt to correct you. I am only posting my beliefs that I have based on God's Word. So brothers please let us not get into an all out debate after you wrest some of my phrases from its context. I do love to see people saved. I would never be rude to anyone--not even an athiest.
I would not ridicule them or the religion in which they support. I would, however, do all I could to teach them why I believe what I believe. Lastly, let us be careful at the things in which we participate, in the quest to see souls saved. Let us not use our liberty for a cloak; not all things done in the name of Jesus have anything to do with Jesus.
Love You My Brothers--if you want to debate email me @ grappejc@att.net.
My thoughts on the last blog had nothing to do with "associations".
My thoughts were concerning individual New Testament churches (who are soveriegn and can do what ever they want) and individual members of New Testament churches taking part in the activities of false religions.
I know, please define a false religion--Any organization that does not have the authority Jesus gave His church.
How do you know? By the doctrines they teach. (Bro. James there very well may be a true New Testament church out there that do not call themselves "Baptist") Good luck finding one. Even in non-denominational religions that teach Bible salvation do not teach "church authority"
I do not take part in Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecost, Church of Christ, Church of God, Assembly of God, Nazarene, Latter Day Saints, Jehovah Witness, any Baptists who are not of like order and faith (doctrinally--nothing to do with missions and associational works), Non-Denominational or any other religion that was started by a man, or woman.
I don't pray with them I pray for them. To pray with them is to accept their beliefs.
ie. I was once invited to the football stadium. All the religions in the parish were coming together to pray for the salvation of the youth. I did not go. Some, maybe even some of you, said that I did not care about the youth. They wanted to know why I did not join the effort. My answer to them was this--If all religions assemble to pray for the salvation of the youth, all believing in different ways to be saved, WHO is God going to listen to?
My friends God does not here the prayers of those who ask Him to save by works, baptism, or any other means outside of grace through faith.
To attend this prayer service would be an admittance that each religion represented were just in my eyes and in the eyes of God.
When we as a church or as an individual go to the organized functions of false religions we are consenting to their teachings.
Just as Peter in Galatians, we proclaim by our actions-we implicate that we accept the religion--its teachings and practices.
Okay everyone wants to hear it from me so here it is---M B S F
There is nothing wrong with the MBSF inviting "ALL" "WHOSOEVER" to their Bible studies and any other function they may have.
The MBSF must not, however, compromise teachings to keep from offending other religions (not referring to the doctrinal statement of the ABA.
First teach them how to be saved, teach them of Baptism and church membership also after they are saved.
Of course their are many other lessons for them, things to help them cope with things etc etc.
The MBSF, although they invite all, they should never attend the organized functions of another religion.
When asked why a door is opened to teach them why, and witness to them about Jesus.
This was my thought in my post. The taking part in the organized functions of false religions. As members of the Lord's New Testament church we are to be a witness of truth. We are not to compromise with false teachings. Sadly, this is what has happened with many. Our desire to have fun and be a part of a "Christian" group has caused us to compromise and conform. Churches are conforming, church members are conforming, and God's men are conforming.
My Brethren, in all honesty of heart ask yourself the following question.
When I assemble myself together with a religious group, in a worship setting, or in a manner in which all perceive that a group of "Christians" are gathering together in oneness and harmony; what do my actions say?
To the false religions they say "Hey, we are all working to get to the same place--though we believe different it doesn't matter God accepts us all"
To the onlooking world we say, "There is not difference in any religion, all are equally the same."
AT THE END OF THE DAY
It is your decision. I do not condemn you nor do I attempt to correct you. I am only posting my beliefs that I have based on God's Word. So brothers please let us not get into an all out debate after you wrest some of my phrases from its context. I do love to see people saved. I would never be rude to anyone--not even an athiest.
I would not ridicule them or the religion in which they support. I would, however, do all I could to teach them why I believe what I believe. Lastly, let us be careful at the things in which we participate, in the quest to see souls saved. Let us not use our liberty for a cloak; not all things done in the name of Jesus have anything to do with Jesus.
Love You My Brothers--if you want to debate email me @ grappejc@att.net.
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