Apologizing For Bible Truth ?

The Baptist Bible Trumpet ^ | Nov 2001 | Steven Mays

[Church Lady]

Apologizing for Bible Truth?

A few weeks ago Jerry Falwell apologized for the comments he made while he was being interviewed by Pat Robertson. What did Jerry Falwell say that was so awful?

Based on the response he's received you would have thought that he blasphemed God, or denied the virgin birth, or burned the American flag publicly. After all, Pat Robertson, Cal Thomas, Rush Limbaugh, even President Bush vehemently condemned what he said. Whatever he said must have really been awful because he came out quickly and apologized. What did he say? He said that the sins and wickedness of people in our nation are causing God to remove His hand of protection from our nation. He specifically mentioned homosexuals, lesbians, feminists, abortion and a few other sins. This "horrible" statement brought the wrath of so-called "Christian" leaders, not to mention the White House, down upon him. That's it folks.

Since he has retracted his statement and apologized for it, I want to go on record today as saying, "The sins and wickedness of people in America are causing God to remove His hand of protection from our nation. Specifically, I believe several national sins such as the homosexual and lesbian lifestyle, the home wrecking, God-denying, feminist movement, the millions of abortions performed annually, as well as the compromising, worldly churches are causing God to remove His hand of protection from our nation."

I was taught to believe that righteousness exalts a nation and sin brings reproach to any nation. Therefore I do not expect to make any apologies for the statements I have just made.

If George Washington were alive today I don't think he would be apologizing for Jerry's statements. He once said, "Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and Citizens."

I don't think Thomas Jefferson would be apologizing. He once said, "Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble For my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever."

I wrote last month that our nation's political leaders are just a reflection of our nation's pulpits' leaders. Mr. Falwell's apology just proves my point. Politicians as a rule don't seem to have a backbone, but neither do most preachers.

Remember the words of Isaiah 5:20, "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" We won't apologize for God's Truth and then expect God to bless America. Mr. Falwell, you had it right-you had no business apologizing.

Pastor Steven E. Mays - Trumpet Editor

[Lurking Libertarian]

Do Jews believe that they are sinless

Not hardly.

and deserving of salvation because of their own works?

Depends on how many good works vs. how many sins, and on what has been done to repent of, and make restitution for, those sins.

.....seems that is what the temple sacrifices were all about!

Forgiveness is available without blood sacrifice; see, e.g.,Hosea 6:5-6.

God bless.

[RnMomof7]

Geeeeee I do 2 fingers.....can ya tell? :>)

[rolling_stone]

You missed my point, what kind of God would require people to worship him? The people are then slaves to their god. They must bow to him? Why? Is it because he created the hevens and earth and its people? What kind of Supreme Being requires blind faith and worship? Is this a compassionate and caring god or an egomaniac?

Saddam Hussein requires obedience and usually gets it not because of his great deeds but of fear of the penalty for not doing so. Why would an all powerful god punish people for not worshiping him? Is that not a dictator who dictates what one must do and not do?

[rolling_stone]

Does not Romans 21 contradict your statement?

21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.

They may believe(d) in a god , but it may have been a god of sun or stars or whatever, but it wasn't Christ. If that is so that they believed in a creator and would be saved, the same should aply to all other religions, since they believe in a creator.......or is it a mater of luck, choose door(religion) #1 #2 or #3, choose wrong and you are damned forever? Doesn't sound too just to me.

[marcde]

The genius with proof of evolution, that you'll not share! Piss'n in the wind again I see, enlighten me, what specifics in the Bible demand apologies? I'm sure you are once again above my intellect.

[editor-surveyor]

"The Bible does not state anywhere, that God smashes airplanes loaded with innocent women and children into the side of the World Trade Center..."

Neither did Jerry Falwell.

What he said is that God has lifted his protecting hand from this country, and current events have certainly proven him correct in that assertion.

God's word tells us that soon, events like these will seem minor in comparison to what it will be like when Lucifer is allowed free hand with this world.

[editor-surveyor]

"The Bible does not state anywhere, that God smashes airplanes loaded with innocent women and children into the side of the World Trade Center..."

Neither did Jerry Falwell.

What he said is that God has lifted his protecting hand from this country, and current events have certainly proven him correct in that assertion.

God's word tells us that soon, events like these will seem minor in comparison to what it will be like when Lucifer is allowed free hand with this world.

[svcw]

HUH! What is it that you mean? Are you saying that the Bible is wrong? misdirected? What?

[He Rides A White Horse]

ping

[editor-surveyor]

" But, it does concern me that he endorses the likes of Benny Hinn."

DITTO !!!

[Poser]

So let me get this straight.

God stops protecting innocent people from crazy Muslim Arabs because there are some queers?

Jerry Fallwell and Pat Robertson are both idiots. Your support speaks volumes.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Jerry Fallwell and Pat Robertson are both idiots. Your support speaks volumes.,/i>

Complete oversimplification. But you knew that already.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Off.

[Stone Mountain]

You do not Have to believe in Christ...but those that refuse now will be held accountable for that refusal, and will someday bow before the Lord of Heaven and Earth...but it will be too late... So then you DO have to believe in Christ...

[Poser]

Not oversimplification. They are idiots. The whole idea that God lets crazed Muslim Arabs kill thousands of people because God doesn't like queers is so stupid that only an idiot would find it reasonable.

If God isn't dead, he isn't paying much attention to us.

[He Rides A White Horse]

You do not Have to believe in Christ...

'Free Will' ping...they complain about their greatest gift.

[He Rides A White Horse]

If God isn't dead, he isn't paying much attention to us.

It's always been the other way around.

[He Rides A White Horse]

I used to step off of the curb into the street when my parents told me not to, as well.

Bump.

[Poser]

If God isn't dead, he isn't paying much attention to us.
"It's always been the other way around."

Alright, I'll give it a shot:
If God is dead, he is paying much attention to us
If God isn't paying much attention to us, God isn't dead

Nope. I'm afraid it doesn't make much sense that way.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Alright, I'll give it a shot:

Try, "When we don't pay attention to God, we die".