tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.comments2022-11-08T15:02:17.618+00:00The Sound of an AlarmRev Brian McClunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comBlogger729125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-18377485874093033902015-05-19T23:40:12.771+01:002015-05-19T23:40:12.771+01:00I am so glad at last that you found what Jesus Chr...I am so glad at last that you found what Jesus Christ says about persecution of His followers in Matthew Chapter 5. For up to now all we hear/read on the media from so-called followers (more likely just fans) has been grumblings. If persecution makes us sad there is something seriously wrong with our faith. If we are being persecuted we Blessed among men. The worst thing a persecutor can do is kill us, but that sends us straight to the Bosom of our Lord in Heaven. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-57182731523451629012015-05-08T19:27:42.365+01:002015-05-08T19:27:42.365+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Kirknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-44616177790669777222015-05-08T08:25:02.489+01:002015-05-08T08:25:02.489+01:00presumptive regeneration naturally flows from infa...presumptive regeneration naturally flows from infant baptism. this is one reason of many why infant baptism is wrong and believers baptism is right.arthur twyndalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-11254952554612961112015-05-07T14:50:01.093+01:002015-05-07T14:50:01.093+01:00It is a good thing these errors were pointed out s...It is a good thing these errors were pointed out so they could be corrected; accusing Mr. Beeke of all sorts of ulterior motives was not appropriate. Mistakes get made when books are written and printed. Sometimes people don't express themselves as clearly as they ought; sometimes typographical errors are made in the editing. Could any of us withstand people going through all our written- and spoken- words, word by word, comma by comma? Especially those, it would appear, who are expressly looking for error.<br /><br />Of course people have a responsibility to be careful about what they say and especially about what they write, but as Christians we should also give our brothers and sisters the benefit of the doubt.<br /><br />I admit that I put the best spin on the comment on Peter, because I hold to the view that in that verse Christ is referring to Peter's confession and because I don't, for one minute, think Mr. Beeke is an undercover agent for Rome. I also admit that, taken at face value, the wording was too vague and too brief when dealing with what is- as you said- a highly controverted passage. But equally, the tenor of your raising this problem was not helpful.<br /><br />You also have mentioned a few times the comment's complete lack of mention of the interpretation that Christ could be the rock referred to. However, the comment is a comment on this particular verse. Clearly the editors of the Study Bible do not hold to the view that this particular verse is teaching that particular position (Christ being the rock of the church). As both Matthew Henry and Matthew Poole say, that Christ is the rock of the church is beyond question true. But whilst it is a true doctrine, it isn't necessarily the doctrine taught in this particular verse. Study Bibles do not allow for much comment on each verse and the editors clearly thought it best to mention only what they believe the verse to teach. One may argue that, again, with such a disputed verse it is better to be safe than sorry. But it is unfair to criticise the editors for not including a reading of the verse which they- and many other esteemed Reformed divines- reject as the teaching of this particular verse.<br />(Continued.)<br /><br />Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-82282225477990243762015-05-07T03:36:25.058+01:002015-05-07T03:36:25.058+01:00michael barrett is the old testament editor of the...michael barrett is the old testament editor of the reformation heritage kjv study bible. he is a member of YOUR denomination. what are you going to do about it? why are you standing idly by while a member of YOUR denomination has taken part in this nefarious enterprise known as the reformation heritage kJ study bible? when will you be calling for his public repentance and recantation? when will you release the hounds on michael barrett?<br />tony tigernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-16969306842444692862015-05-06T21:30:12.222+01:002015-05-06T21:30:12.222+01:00I agree entirely with what you teach on this matte...I agree entirely with what you teach on this matter. However, many do believe (in the Reformed camp, that is) what Calvin taught in this regard. Calvin's teachings in his Institutes teach that children are saved because their parents are believers. I did touch on this in another post on your site, someplace, very recently.<br />I have Calvin's institutes, somewhere, I must look it up where he says this.<br />As you must know, Spurgeon and others taught on the "presumption of Election", so is it any wonder, that some/many in the Reformed camp, as you call it, believe that children don't need to be "converted"? These folk believe that the Reformation is a finished work! But, I hope we believe it won't be finished until the Lord comes back???<br /><br />Colin Ford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-84922576435528661472015-05-05T14:12:06.445+01:002015-05-05T14:12:06.445+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07364343890425359365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-5456489674014591562015-04-21T00:33:22.415+01:002015-04-21T00:33:22.415+01:00Andrew
I take the leaven in Matt 13 to be a pictu...Andrew<br /><br />I take the leaven in Matt 13 to be a picture of false teaching spreading through that which professes to be the kingdom of God!<br /><br />Just to be clear- Is that a yes or a no, with respect to Lewis and the doctrine of a substitutionary atonement?<br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-32983104445069206432015-04-21T00:26:32.230+01:002015-04-21T00:26:32.230+01:00Anonymous
Anything that attacks the person of Jes...Anonymous<br /><br />Anything that attacks the person of Jesus Christ and presents Him as a sinner is blasphemous.<br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-64501269879349123152015-04-21T00:24:33.583+01:002015-04-21T00:24:33.583+01:00Aleksander
For your premise to stand, after the w...Aleksander<br /><br />For your premise to stand, after the words "the seventh day" you have had to add "of the week". These extra words are not in Exodus 20:10. <br /><br />As regards Matthew 24:20, were there not Jews in Israel in AD70 who kept the Old Testament sabbath and to whom these words applied? This has no bearing upon the Christian Sabbath. <br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-89679510076915888142015-04-21T00:14:35.299+01:002015-04-21T00:14:35.299+01:00Colin
I don't think I mentioned the word &quo...Colin<br /><br />I don't think I mentioned the word "popery" in the whole article. <br /><br />If you read about the history of the the Order of Salvation you will find that my comment about it not being fully developed is suggested/taught by others. <br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-18930232328576693332015-04-21T00:10:16.401+01:002015-04-21T00:10:16.401+01:00Andrew
You seem a little sore. I think it is wort...Andrew<br /><br />You seem a little sore. I think it is worth remembering that these errors would have been left to circulate in the Study Bible, if they hadn't been pointed out. It has been in circulation for six months and not a cheep out of anyone about the errors. <br /><br />What about those so far left uncorrected?<br /><br />My quotation from Pink also mentioned the operation of the Spirit, did I question that in the study Bible as well? The issue was solely about the moral change on man's nature. <br /><br />I would say doctrinal error is serious error. Maybe you do not!<br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-74003256861640774362015-04-20T23:57:37.408+01:002015-04-20T23:57:37.408+01:00Bill
You don't seem to have followed what I h...Bill<br /><br />You don't seem to have followed what I have said. I have said that there is no comparison between alcohol in the Bible and the alcohol of today. <br /><br />Therefore you can't use what Scripture may have said about alcohol in Bible times to justify drinking today. When Scriptures that we are to abhor evil and flee from it I believe we should do that. <br /><br />Booze is such an evil. That is taking a high view of Scripture. <br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-74529008976726872002015-04-18T18:56:18.789+01:002015-04-18T18:56:18.789+01:00Jesus Christ Superstar is not blasphemous....as fo...Jesus Christ Superstar is not blasphemous....as for some of the other remarks the possibility that Jesus may in fact have been married or had a child is still very real...just because at certain times in history his siblings have been ignored etc does nit mean literal interpretations should always be taken....nor does it lessen the teachings he gave whether or not you completely believe that Mary his mother was a virgin....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-43284643270646287412015-04-18T14:45:06.139+01:002015-04-18T14:45:06.139+01:00So what you are effectively saying is that this mo...So what you are effectively saying is that this move back to the "wider sense" in the KJV RHSB is a subtle (or perhaps not so subtle?)move back to Popery?<br />Calvin was a Reformer, but previously an RC priest so some of his teachings must have still not been "fully developed" as you say?<br />Somewhere in Calvin's institutes (so I believe) there is a teaching that children that are born to believers and baptised are saved? <br /><br />Colin FordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-20214881457386044602015-04-17T14:16:05.734+01:002015-04-17T14:16:05.734+01:00You said: "It is worth noting that the comman...You said: "It is worth noting that the commandment does not say the seventh day 'of the week' as the Seventh- day Adventists seek to make out. It simply re-establishes the principle of six days of labour and one day of rest and worship" but ommited "But the seventh day [is] the sabbath of the LORD thy God..." (Exodus 20:10) proving that the Sabbath is on the 7th day of the week not any day man choses. It is a specific day. Speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 (long after His death) Jesus said: "But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day." Matthew 24:20 (KJV) Thus He showed that the Sanbath observance remained and wasn't changed. The idea of the Lord's day being Sunday is simply disproved by the words of Jesus who said: "For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day." Matthew 12:8 (KJV). So the Lord's day is the Sabbath - the seventh day (Exodus 20:10). "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." Matthew 5:17 (KJV). "To fulfil" means to carry it into full efect, to do it:<br /><br />14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?<br />15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it to be so] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. Matthew 3:14, 15<br /><br />Here we se that "fulfil all righteousness" doesn't mean to do away with righteousness but do it. Blessings!<br /> Aleksandar Popovskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636462481790486175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-88284054010042234122015-04-17T01:52:43.179+01:002015-04-17T01:52:43.179+01:00Leaven is used to speak of the kingdom of God too....Leaven is used to speak of the kingdom of God too. If your point still stands, then the good aspects of Lewis's work should permeate the whole.<br /><br />Or, given the seeming denials of gospel fundamentals that I mentioned above (and which you've chosen not to address), if your point still stands, does that mean your blog is sufficiently leavened for it to be denounced and avoided?<br /><br />I'm not sure of the extent to which you intend to consider thoughtfully (and without prejudice) what Lewis is doing in <i>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</i>. Aslan's death and resurrection have been much discussed over the years.<br /><br />Two considerations will suffice here. Firstly, Lewis viewed the Narniad as a "supposal" with symbolic elements rather than an "allegory". In other words, not everything in the books represents or corresponds exactly to our world, but instead the books pose the question, "Let us suppose there was another world and the Son of God enacted a redemption in that world; what might that look like?"<br /><br />Secondly, to use a distinction made by Samuel Alexander which intrigued Lewis, the primary intention with these books was to "Enjoy" rather than to "Contemplate" Christianity. The inner workings of Aslan's sacrificial death are not defined but only hinted at in the <i>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</i>. As one writer points out, the children only know that the event is "grave, painful, and terribly significant, but they do not try to understand it".<br /><br />Lewis's desire here is not dispassionately to dissect or to answer innumerable "how" questions about atonement. Instead the design is that the vicarious suffering of Christ might be known in a different sense -- *tasted*, experienced, in an evocative way, which it is that special property of stories to elicit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035928778761336152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-16679433445675322062015-04-17T00:28:14.000+01:002015-04-17T00:28:14.000+01:00The more I read about these errors the more shocke...The more I read about these errors the more shocked I get. Especially on the drinking alcohol post in KJV study bible. I have also been shocked by reading Ministers on Facebook approving this study bible and basically condeming the ones who oppose this book even to the point of expressing their comments and I quote ". - in many areas of life the negative element is a minority - hence the need to shout so loud to be heard and so long to be listened to. Contrast this with the peaceful but sure work of the Spirit (Isaiah 42:2-3). ". Another quote- " I wonder if some of the critics, will show the same grace and withdraw their comments and judgement, and make a public apology for their presuming evil intent in the publishers!!" the reply to the above quote was -" there is always hope- but I doubt it. What has happened to these Free Pres ministers . I am a member of a free church and the minister of that church is included in one of these quotes , uses NIV says it's easier to understand but not in the pulpit I was told. At the moment I am praying for Pastor Ovadal, Ivan Foster and yourself that God in his mercy will open their eyes to the heresies in the KJ.V study bible. (Of which I purchased) then started checking out Dr Beeke ! well I could be here all night talking about his ref500 associates but you are all more intelligent than I am .i am just a pensioner who stayed in the Free Church because I loved their stand and the KJV version. The strictness, the morals.May God bless us all in this battle for the truth. We may be in the minority but God is on the throne and will help us through. Ps thank you for accepting my request for future emails xx LmmsrLmmsrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-39930280825869276452015-04-16T11:33:22.019+01:002015-04-16T11:33:22.019+01:00Well done for responding in a more measured way th...Well done for responding in a more measured way than the Rev. Ivan Foster has. This is admirable.<br /><br />Some points to note:<br /><br />-- Your highlighting of doctrinal areas for concern was not the issue many of us had with your blog posts. Rather it was the manner in which this was done -- frenzied scaremongering, suggestions of compliance in Romanist conspiracy, assuming the worst of brothers in Christ, no acknowledgment of what is good or admirable in this publication, etc.<br /><br />-- You paint Dr. Beeke's reference to justification by faith alone as a "diversionary tactic" as you did not raise the issue. Yet one of your posts reacting to this issue quotes A.W. Pink mentioning "faith alone". The matter of <i>sola fide</i> is not irrelevant when criticisms of the wording in the RHKJVSB are introduced as the possible "incorporation of false teaching, even Roman Catholic teaching, into this Study Bible regarding the important truth of Justification".<br /><br />-- The emendations to be made in future editions have merited a public announcement because they have been so vociferously criticised. To persist in referring to these as serious errors, as though these were instances of persistent and nefarious promulgation of false teaching, is overwrought and seems like an attempt at self-justification (ironically). Dr. Beeke's public statement should lay to rest allegations of Romish machinations, not used as an opportunity to perpetuate them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035928778761336152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-37645403509561038132015-04-16T01:29:51.231+01:002015-04-16T01:29:51.231+01:00Holding a high view of Scripture means taking scri...Holding a high view of Scripture means taking scripture as it is without adding or detracting from it. You should never try to impose your own personal opinions/beliefs on scripture to make it fit your personal scheme. Let scripture speak for itself even if you cannot understand it or even agree with it. If you personally believe that any alcoholic beverage is a sin for you, then dont drink it! However you cannot impose that as scriptural on others who dont hold the same scruple as you do. When you legislate where God has not you are anti-nomian and legalisitc. You have refused the sufficiency of God's law and replaced it with your own. Roman Catholics do it with their priests. They forbid them to marry and think they are being "more holy" because they have gone further than scripture requires. Scripture says marriage is honorable! They taken a low view of scripture and replaced truth with opinion. They are saying it is not good enough as it is. I am just asking that you hold up the integrity of scripture no matter what your own opinions are. billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-54954724354950028762015-04-16T00:39:26.809+01:002015-04-16T00:39:26.809+01:00Andrew
In saying a little leaven leaventh the who...Andrew<br /><br />In saying a little leaven leaventh the whole lump I was just referring to the general principle. That is why I didn't quote any Scripture reference. My point still stands!<br /><br />In taking one of your subtleties and nuances - was Lewis expressing a belief in the doctrine of substitutionary penal atonement when he depicts the Aslan surrendering himself to the witch Jadis, as a substitute for the life of Edmund Pevensie, in The Chronicles of Narnia?<br /><br />Does the witch represent God here?<br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-28121573392194622672015-04-16T00:16:37.940+01:002015-04-16T00:16:37.940+01:00Herman
If it comes to standing against license to...Herman<br /><br />If it comes to standing against license to drink booze which you and others demand I'll happily stand there.<br /><br />What exactly are you saying about the Red Sea crossing? Do you not believed they crossed the Red Sea?<br /><br />As for the foundation of the church that is going to changed to be more scriptural!<br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-26771078645811756472015-04-16T00:09:04.491+01:002015-04-16T00:09:04.491+01:00Bill
Can you explain a little further your point ...Bill<br /><br />Can you explain a little further your point about a high view of Scripture. What is a high view and what is a low view? <br /><br /><b>Brian McClung</b>Rev Brian McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440585427738798222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-46132595006230163442015-04-15T15:41:49.142+01:002015-04-15T15:41:49.142+01:00Dear Brother,
I want to than...Dear Brother,<br /> <br />I want to thank you for your faithful warnings over the errors that abound in the Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible project. Personally I rejoice in such a warning being given and my prayer is that God will bless your witness. <br /><br />In these days of forsaking of the old paths, and the selling of the inheritance God has given to our fathers it is GOOD to hear the clear sound of the old truth, now so despised. <br /><br />The Scriptures best sum up the whole matter, <br />Isaiah 56:10 KJV<br />[10] His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.<br /><br />Matthew Henry commented, <br />"And why are the dogs set to guard the sheep if they cannot bark to waken the shepherd and frighten the wolf?"<br /><br />A simple Question, and one that needs an answer! <br /><br /><br />Richard Monteithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494879303411564036.post-436687951935193312015-04-12T14:46:45.573+01:002015-04-12T14:46:45.573+01:00I heard this sermon from your denomination a few w...I heard this sermon from your denomination a few weeks back which takes a different view (that the wine Jesus drank was alcoholic), but comes to the same conclusion of total abstinence <br /><br /><br />Should a Christian Drink Alcohol? <br /><br /><br />1/25/2015 (SUN) | Bible: Ephesians 5:18 <br /><br /><br />Speaker:<br />Rev. David McMillan<br />Armagh Free Presbyterian Church<br /><br />Search on sermonaudiodotcomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com