As we start our Sunday I thought this might be a good read. You may have heard this story, or read it in Max Lucado’s book, “A Gentle Thunder.” In either case, pretend you are hearing it for the 1st time. “Some time ago I came upon a fellow on a trip who was carrying a bible. ‘Are you a believer?’ I asked him. “Yes,” he said excitedly. I have learned however that you can’t be too careful…so I probed. “Virgin birth?” I asked. “I accept it,” was his reply. “Deity of Jesus,” “Absolutely.” “Death of Christ on the cross?” “He died for all people.” Could it be that I was face to face with a Christian? Perhaps. Nonetheless, I continued my checklist.”Status of mankind?” “Sinners in need of grace.” “Definition of grace?” “God doing for mankind what mankind can’t do.” “Return of Christ?” “Imminent.” “Bible?” “Inspired.” “The church?” “The body of Christ.” I started getting excited. “Conservative or Liberal?” He was getting interested too. “Conservative.” My heart begain to beat faster. “Heritage?” “Southern Congregationalist Holy Son of God Dispensationalist Triune Convention.” That was mine too. “Branch?” “Pre-millennial, post-tribulation, noncharismatic, King James version, one-cup communion.” My eyes began to get teary. I had only one more question. “Is your pulpit wooden or fiberglass?” “Fiberglass,” he responded. I withdrew my hand and stiffened my neck. “Heretic!” I said and walked away.”
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:19:48 +0000
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