tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post205356245741834987..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: A Lesson from HistoryBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-73128860032608249012007-03-16T18:13:00.000-05:002007-03-16T18:13:00.000-05:00Jim,Actually, Jesus was neither a drunkard nor a s...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Actually, Jesus was neither a drunkard nor a sinner. Are you suggesting otherwise, friend??? God bless!!!<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/>JeremyJeremy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905768244404899040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-21734956807746118582007-03-15T11:48:00.000-05:002007-03-15T11:48:00.000-05:00Matt,I think that your comments concerning alcohol...Matt,<BR/><BR/>I think that your comments concerning alcoholic beverages are right on. Truly, you are a man willing to stand on the Word of God even when others attempt to glamorize, encourage, justify, or even champion the cause of consuming alcoholic drinks. God bless!!!<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/>JLGJeremy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905768244404899040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-61047041633642300272007-03-15T09:05:00.000-05:002007-03-15T09:05:00.000-05:00jim,are you saying that drinking wine brought her ...jim,<BR/><BR/>are you saying that drinking wine brought her to salvation? <BR/><BR/>i guess we all need to go out to the local bar or to the local hang out and drink a six pack with the good ole boys? maybe this will lead them to Jesus?<BR/><BR/><BR/>now, if you are saying to go and be with them without drinking and without condemning them, to drink a pepsi while they drink thier beer...then, volfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-46903313487949335302007-03-12T15:32:00.000-05:002007-03-12T15:32:00.000-05:00btwBen and I share a common upbringing...he does n...btw<BR/><BR/>Ben and I share a common upbringing...he does not know this but sadly it is true.<BR/><BR/>JRMJack Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103122833733271927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-80105162691949800462007-03-12T15:31:00.000-05:002007-03-12T15:31:00.000-05:00dwm iiiYou know bro....we have to be careful not t...dwm iii<BR/><BR/>You know bro....we have to be careful not to vilify don't we. I have read some posts on Ben's blog that were brilliant and edifying. There is no doubt that he is one of the brightest and intelligent minds in the SBC. Paige Patterson has said as much about him in recent days as was conveyed to me by one who was discussing this issue with Paige. If I were to get into a war of wordsJack Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103122833733271927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-1684947743907794072007-03-12T14:26:00.000-05:002007-03-12T14:26:00.000-05:00Bro. Robin,Thanks, I thought no one had heard me.J...Bro. Robin,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, I thought no one had heard me.<BR/><BR/>Jack Maddox, <BR/><BR/>As to Ben's character. I can personally say that he challenged me to know the scriptures better when we roomed together for a semester. He also was gracious to me and my friend in giving us some comforts that others did not have. And, he saved us from living in Johnston dorm, which if anyone has lived dwm IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789864109455705598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-10656486013890271722007-03-12T08:05:00.000-05:002007-03-12T08:05:00.000-05:00Matt: As soon as I get some. My granddaughter liv...Matt: As soon as I get some. My granddaughter lives in Alaska. She just got home from the hospital yesterday and has been rather busy getting settled into the routine of nursing and diapering. LOL. I would suspect she will have some photos up today and when she does, you can bet I'll have them on my blog asap.<BR/><BR/>God is so good to me. I'm so glad I had children. They have gifted me Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-68328399336285734532007-03-12T08:00:00.000-05:002007-03-12T08:00:00.000-05:00Selahv,I should have said that I read Les' blog an...Selahv,<BR/><BR/>I should have said that I read Les' blog and the article he linked to at Art's blog.Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-19532786228470280622007-03-12T07:58:00.000-05:002007-03-12T07:58:00.000-05:00Selahv,I read Art's blog last night. There are so...Selahv,<BR/><BR/>I read Art's blog last night. There are some good words there. I hope everyone else had a great Lord's day as well.<BR/><BR/>The pictures and stories on your blog are sweet. I have a little girl about Haylee Jae's age. When do we get to see pictures of that brand new great grandbaby?Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-73042627230297362592007-03-12T07:53:00.000-05:002007-03-12T07:53:00.000-05:00Debbie,Hoorah! I have managed to earn one of the ...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>Hoorah! I have managed to earn one of the famous Debbie sighs. Thanks for finding me worthy :-)Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-45870310591939462252007-03-12T01:48:00.000-05:002007-03-12T01:48:00.000-05:00Les Puryear has a blessing for all to read when yo...Les Puryear has a blessing for all to read when you awake tomorrow morning. And I have some sweet pictures for you to view if you'd like to take a peek. Blessings to all... selahVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-3238195907313778402007-03-12T00:34:00.000-05:002007-03-12T00:34:00.000-05:00Matt: *sighMatt: *sighDebbie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748664558802779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-44172640875114949032007-03-12T00:12:00.000-05:002007-03-12T00:12:00.000-05:00Debbie,It's been a great Lord's Day, but I'm off t...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>It's been a great Lord's Day, but I'm off to bed. If you will be so kind as to point out the rule changes, I'll check back in the morning and make any necessary apologies.Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-15643472344083561792007-03-12T00:02:00.000-05:002007-03-12T00:02:00.000-05:00Debbie,My apologies, but I don't get it. How am I...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>My apologies, but I don't get it. How am I changing rules?Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-32180141478833887972007-03-11T23:56:00.000-05:002007-03-11T23:56:00.000-05:00Matt: You seem to be doing what you just finished ...Matt: You seem to be doing what you just finished castigating others for. My, my how the rules change.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748664558802779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-29163050976309185092007-03-11T23:53:00.000-05:002007-03-11T23:53:00.000-05:00Tim G: That is one retired M and whoever else you ...Tim G: That is one retired M and whoever else you speak to which does not qualify as many or all SB's. It would not matter however. Paige Patterson was wrong, very wrong. If helping someone who suffered injustice is "needing to grow up", then count me in that crowd. May I never grow up then.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748664558802779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-71792845405129300012007-03-11T22:31:00.000-05:002007-03-11T22:31:00.000-05:00By the way, that link about the beer drinking golf...By the way, that link about the beer drinking golf partners can be found <A HREF="http://kerussocharis.blogspot.com/2006/06/conversion-to-christ-over-glass-of_14.html" REL="nofollow">here</A><BR/><BR/><BR/>“I have never tasted beer. But I play golf every Friday with some wonderful men from my church that enjoy a glass of beer after the round.”<BR/><BR/>It may be true that Wade has never tasted Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-30343249760224398072007-03-11T22:13:00.000-05:002007-03-11T22:13:00.000-05:00Jack,I hope others are seeing this as clearly as y...Jack,<BR/><BR/>I hope others are seeing this as clearly as you are.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tim Rogers,<BR/><BR/>Speaking of that secular court system, When Wade was busy telling us how narrow minded we are for being against the consumption of alcoholic beverages, he did tell us that some of the friends he golfs with each Friday often kick back a few beers in the club house between rounds of golf. Wade Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4084941571439229822007-03-11T22:06:00.000-05:002007-03-11T22:06:00.000-05:00woopssoon to be pluckedjrmwoops<BR/><BR/>soon to be plucked<BR/><BR/>jrmJack Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103122833733271927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-21498452543324165882007-03-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-03-11T22:05:00.000-05:00Timyou and your m friend are dead on! I have said ...Tim<BR/><BR/>you and your m friend are dead on! I have said several times that the so called original issues that stirred all this up, i.e. baptism policies with the IMB BOT...ppl issues etc., are no longer the focus. This is about character assassination and waging a war of personnel vendetta against PP and others who support him. There is far more behind this and the truth will come to light. Jack Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103122833733271927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-84803516905974771042007-03-11T22:02:00.000-05:002007-03-11T22:02:00.000-05:00Tim Guthrie,I think the duplicity is becoming more...Tim Guthrie,<BR/><BR/>I think the duplicity is becoming more obvious to people all the time. <BR/><BR/>The more this group tries to explain away Scripture in their relentless pursuit of Dr. Patterson, the more they are digging their own political grave amongst Baptists who cherish God's Word.Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-14007661802955023092007-03-11T21:58:00.000-05:002007-03-11T21:58:00.000-05:00Tim,I am honored, but I am in a different league t...Tim,<BR/><BR/>I am honored, but I am in a different league than my PHD brother-in-law. I am, however, in much agreement with Bart, but we both held those views long before we were ever related to each other. <BR/><BR/>To answer your question from my perspective, I think they filed this case in federal court rather than pushing the EEOC case so that they could claim that the court will only rule Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-63939075519232143672007-03-11T21:49:00.000-05:002007-03-11T21:49:00.000-05:00Hey guys,Your comments and responses in defense of...Hey guys,<BR/>Your comments and responses in defense of PP and pointing out the garbage and double standard of others are right on. A retired M in our church asked me this morning when would the blog world grow up? I asked for a more detailed explanation and the response was priceless: "when will people who say they love and respect and stand for the Word of God stop butchering it with their Winning Truth w/Tim Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09038540943011433268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-2939391873347736572007-03-11T21:28:00.000-05:002007-03-11T21:28:00.000-05:00Brother Matt,With Brother Bart on a mission team I...Brother Matt,<BR/><BR/>With Brother Bart on a mission team I will direct my comments to you. I am sure seeing that you married sisters, according to some, you are in lock step agreement with everything.:>)<BR/><BR/>Has anyone noticed that calling on the secular courts to answer this question we are placing religious liberty into the hands of the secular government? We are asking the secular Tim Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02909751217844312917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-82512700531727107292007-03-11T21:12:00.000-05:002007-03-11T21:12:00.000-05:00Debbie,If Dr. Patterson's silence speaks volumes t...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>If Dr. Patterson's silence speaks volumes to you, please tell us, what is it telling you?<BR/><BR/>The Klouda issue is not the only thing Dr. Patterson is silent on. Dr. Patterson has his own subject heading at Ben's blog, and we all know those posts are not meant to flatter Ben's former mentor.<BR/><BR/>Your own pastor's blog has also had some posts which start with short Matt Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035601113330072618noreply@blogger.com