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1 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Norrie | 10132 | ||
I think the problem is that you cannot take 100percent of what anybody says, you have to look thru for the good and reject the bad. Some people look for bad in everything. I know I used to listen exclusively to Ken Copeland for years, never heard him say anything wrong and I had many tapes, got his magazine, been to several believers conventions, then somebody showed me what CRI said he said. Well, if he said what CRI said he said, that was wrong, but I never heard him say anything like that and believe me, I listened! After that tho, I quit listening to him and everybody on TV, so I'm not getting fed near like I used to, sometimes I feel like I'm starving spiritually because I don't know who to trust anymore. Then I read this off of Kent Hovind's site: When I hear that someone is in disagreement with me I do what I think the Bible teaches one should do. I contact them directly if possible to try to sort it out. For example: After many people called me to say that Hank Hanegraaff, the "Bible answer man" of Christian Research Institute, www.equip.org, had made disparaging remarks about me on his national radio program, I called to try to speak with Hank to see what the problem was. I was not allowed to speak with Hank but his PR man talked with me for nearly an hour. Recently a friend of mine contacted CRI to see what their complains were. He got a letter back with the following complaints they have with my beliefs with my response in []: CRI writes: He [Dr. Hovind] Believes in: Bibles codes (to use the bible-encoded message to predict the future.) [This is silly! I defy anyone show anywhere where I have taught this.] The King James Version only is a Christian bible. [Also not true. I do use KJV and discuss problems with other versions, but many fine Christians use other versions. Someone using the very liberal RSV led me to Christ. I would rather see someone read any version instead of Playboy magazine.] Comes close to say that young earth as an acid test to see if you are a Christian or not. [This is ridiculous! Many fine Christians believe the earth is billions of years old. I don't think they have studied the subject well enough to see that putting death before sin creates a serious theological problem, but I have never said this was an acid test to be a Christian. Hank's PR man is a Hugh Ross follower so this may be the source of the problem. We have a series of videos with me debating Hugh Ross if you want more on this.] That the ucp bar code contains 666. [In my seminar I show that the guard bars used at the beginning, middle and end of the UPC codes is the exact same pattern used for the number 6. I don't know what the mark of the beast is or will be but it seems to me (and to many others) that the UPC code is indeed a part of the prophecy in Rev. 13 and 14.] Cont. |
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2 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Norrie | 10133 | ||
Some people today are buying things by scanning their hands. [I have said in my seminar that I have had 3 people tell me they have seen this happen. I have never seen this nor claimed that I have.] Gospel in the stars (i.e. The gospel in the stars theory attempts to disconnect or redeem, the constellation and the stars from their pagan association to reveal their original meaning. [In response to a question asked of me after a seminar I present the information about the zodiac as one option. Many have suggested this in the past. Dr. D. James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Ministries has a great book on this topic. I do not know if there is anything to it or not, nor do I teach it dogmatically. It is an interesting field of research. That is all I think about it. If Hank disagrees that is fine but he does not need to accuse me of doing something wrong, or attempt to discredit my ministry, for even mentioning it. Good students of scripture can study various topics and decide for themselves without me or Hank telling them what they can or cannot study.] Pyramid methodology (that the great pyramid was built by divine inspiration, and its measurements and inner rooms can be used as a Prophetic time line, each inch representing the foretelling biblical events past and future. The great pyramid is called the bible in stone, revealing the divine plan of the ages. [In response to a question asked of me after a seminar I present the information about the pyramid as one option. Many fine Christians (and some cults) have suggested this in the past. I do not know, nor do I teach dogmatically, anything they accuse me of here.] Believes in the Bermuda triangle. [same answer as No.7] On web site, He practices not filing federal and state income taxes. [Read the answer on my web site for yourself. I love my country and believe everyone should obey the law and pay all taxes they owe. I file every form and pay every tax I am required to. If Hank is implying that I am breaking the law he should show me where I am wrong not give me a back handed slap like this.] Hank has spoken evil of me several times on his program, yet never once has he called me to verify the truth or given me a chance to defend myself. He owes me that much according to scripture. Hank has done much good for the cause of Christ and I wish him well but he has handled this situation improperly in my opinion. He needs to read the "E" in his own web site acrostic. "CRI is committed to the maxim; "In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, and in all things charity." The topics he blasts me for are not "essentials" nor is he right in his thinking about me. In Christ, Kent Hovind |
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3 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 10165 | ||
Dear Norrie, I apologize, and you are absolutely right- you cannot discredit a particular source unless what they have actually stated or presented is clearly in error of God's Word and that is confirmed by a few witnesses and not just one witness. In fact, sometimes this type of "slander" is absolutely baseless and not true, circulated only for the reason of tearing down a selected person or ministry- thus accomplishing the devil's work and spreading doubt, mistrust, etc. I felt the same way about Tommy Tenny, I read his book "The God Chasers" and got on his e-mail list, but someone told me that he believes in "Oneness" instead of in the Trinity, and my view of him and his ministry totally changed. If we have 'slandered' Chick Publications and if you are a member/subscriber of their flyer "The Battle Cry" and order their tracts, then there is absolutely no reason why you cannot continue to order their tracts and continue to use them! However, they have many materials that are 'confrontational' at best that argue a particular viewpoint based on what may or may not be 'sound' ground (or footing) for a particular viewpoint. Examples? If you go to their website, you will find all kinds of materials that are pro-KJV Onlyism, anti-Catholic, anti-Mason, etc, etc. What I meant to say about Chick Publications is that you must not base certain beliefs on their conclusions only; I suggest trying other sources first, seeking a sound and sober understanding of a topic before consulting Chick Publications. Thank you Norrie, and I apologize if I have created more 'doubt' for you about who you can trust in the realm of Christian resources. Blessings, Nolan |
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4 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Norrie | 10169 | ||
Well, I have to admit that sometimes Chick does come on a bit strong, but then maybe some people need that in order to be reached. Not everybody is at the same place spiritually and some may need a rude awakening. There is no man who is 100percent right on all issues is all I'm saying. Just like CRI saying Copeland was wrong, what they said he said was wrong, but maybe I should have ASKED Copeland ministries themselves instead of taking their word because look what they did to Hovind. I've just kinda got scared to listen to anybody any more because they may be wrong and that's no way to be either. Even at your church, you may not 100percent agree w/everything they say. You just have to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you. I know one thing tho, w/o someone to help me understand the scriptures, I'd have a hard time on my own-it's a good thing there are people who actually study the Bible and it's background and can fill you in on situations that were going on at the time because I'd have no clue otherwise in many situations. :) This place drives me crazy not being about to use certain symbols like percent and and-wahhhh!!!! |
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5 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 10179 | ||
Yes Norrie, We must be 'one of those people' who actually study the Bible and know it, inside and out! :) 2 Tim. 3:16 "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" Blessings, Nolan! |
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