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Saturday, June 24, 2006

I really sympathize with Mark Roberts, who is one of my favorite bloggers. For those of you who don't read Mark's stuff, he's a PCUSA pastor who is much more conservative theologically than the majority of his denomination. It can't be easy watching your fellowship slip from its commitment to biblical principles. I appreciate the honesty and gentleness he has shown in his response to the recent changes in the PCUSA.

I can't imagine that any thinking person would always agree 100% with every decision made by their fellowship. I know I don't always agree with the decisions of the A/G. (NOTE: I said decisions, not doctrines :-)

As Christians, however, we're called to submit to one another out of love. Of course, that's infinitely more difficult for someone in Mark's position, where the changes address "hot button" issues.

It's a constant struggle for any thoughtful, sincere Christian to stand firm while showing gentleness and love, especially when it comes to disputable matters. I'm speaking on what I think is a "disputable matter" tomorrow, so I suppose I'll get some practice...and so will our church. Pray for me as I pray for Mark. :-)

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Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 09:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:34:28 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

I had several good friends at Gordon-Conwell who were PCUSA members (and future pastors and missionaries) and were profoundly troubled about their denomination. Denominations go through widely-publicised struggles when they're dealing with socially hot-button issues like ordination of homosexuals. But in many denominations, the seeds have been sown for years because of stepping back on commitments to the authority and inspiration of the Bible. Whatever quibbles we may have in the Assemblies, at least we can be confident that the foundation remains solidly built on a commitment to the Word.

Keith

Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:34:42 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Amen, brother.

Pastor Bob

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