Hello

[Jo Freddie]

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FAIRY TALES?! Why you insolent, godless, slanderous devil... Show me one, ONE scripture backing up your lies.

Numbers 22:30 And the ass said unto Balaam, [Am] not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since [I was] thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.

Do you mean strictly related by blood, or do you want me to include the ones related by marriage as well? While I'm at it, why don't I disclose my tax information and campaign donation history to you as well?

OK, I will word it differently is there anyone in a position of authority in your church that you are NOT related to?

[New Creation (Recalcitrant)]

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Hmmm I always thought Oak Ridge was in Tennesse and not West Virginia.

Oak Ridge is definitely in Tennessee- I live here.

Welcome friend, tell me, how long has the truth of Jesus been boiling in your veins?

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was saved and baptized at the tender age of eight years old and I've been shouting His praises ever since.

[New Creation (Recalcitrant)]

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Yes I have hard of that collection of fairy tales, and I know of the detrimental effect it has had on so many peoples lives!

FAIRY TALES?! Why you insolent, godless, slanderous devil... Show me one, ONE scripture backing up your lies.

Just how many members of your biological family (as opposed to what you may call your spiritual family) hold or have held positions of authority in your church?

Do you mean strictly related by blood, or do you want me to include the ones related by marriage as well? While I'm at it, why don't I disclose my tax information and campaign donation history to you as well?

[James Hutchins]

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Hmmm I always thought Oak Ridge was in Tennesse and not West Virginia.

Welcome friend, tell me, how long has the truth of Jesus been boiling in your veins?

[Jo Freddie]

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No, Jo. My church is founded on the principles of the Bible. Perhaps you've heard of it?

Yes I have hard of that collection of fairy tales, and I know of the detrimental effect it has had on so many peoples lives!

I spoke to the Pastor about becoming a deacon soon after my father went on to be with Jesus, and he gave the okay at the next board meeting

just how many members of your biological family (as opposed to what you may call your spiritual family) hold or have held positions of authority in your church?

which I, as a board member, had no influence on of course.

[New Creation (Recalcitrant)]

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How is he supposed to know why you believe in Jesus?

You could just as easily be believing in Him because of what you had for breakfast.

I meant the part about no one coming to the Father but by Jesus. He, being an ex-Jew, knows about that.

So your church is founded on the principals of nepotism?

No, Jo. My church is founded on the principles of the Bible. Perhaps you've heard of it? I spoke to the Pastor about becoming a deacon soon after my father went on to be with Jesus, and he gave the okay at the next board meeting which I, as a board member, had no influence on of course.

[Jo Freddie]

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I'm a deacon and board member of an Oak Ridge Baptist Church, the church I was born into and raised in. My dad, who recently went home to be with the Lord, was a deacon as well and I'm proud to fill the position he left.

So your church is founded on the principals of nepotism?

[Cranky Old Man]

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And I believe in Jesus Christ because he's the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father but through him. You, of all people, should know that.

How is he supposed to know why you believe in Jesus?

You could just as easily be believing in Him because of what you had for breakfast.

[New Creation (Recalcitrant)]

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Thanks for the welcome.

My favorite scripture is 2 John 1:9-11

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

And I believe in Jesus Christ because he's the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father but through him. You, of all people, should know that.

[InHisGlory]

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Welcome to these glorious forums!

What is your favorite scripture and why do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

[New Creation (Recalcitrant)]

Hello everyone,

My user name is "New Creation" and I'm just that in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen? I browsed the main website for a while, until I found the forum- and even more of the anointed Word.

I'm a God-fearing conservative from Tennessee, right on the buckle of the Bible Belt. I'm a third year analyst with an investment banking firm, married with two sons.

I'm a deacon and board member of an Oak Ridge Baptist Church, the church I was born into and raised in. My dad, who recently went home to be with the Lord, was a deacon as well and I'm proud to fill the position he left.

I hope to get to know you all.

Yours in Christ,

New Creation