Keep Standing on the Word, Ray!
| Posted On: 07/05/08 10:58:17 AM |
Age 37, TX |
Ray,
The genuine concern being expressed about the WoF'ers attempting to make merchandise of your good name is absolutely spot-on accurate. In the Lord you know that you must publicly distance yourself from their aberrant/heretical anti-christ teachings WHILE you faithfully proclaim the pure and eternal gospel of grace.
As you know Ray, the WoF'ers with whom you will share the stage are ravenous wolves who are mercilessly rending Christ's little flock and they have turned the house of God into a den of thieves.
Yet it's into this very real spiritual deception and darkness the pure and eternal gospel of Jesus Christ MUST BE PROCLAIMED.
The One True and Living God of the Holy Bible and His REAL CHRIST - not the false christ of health, wealth, and prosperity that's idolized by the WoF'ers - is more than able to snatch His own from the clutches of the enemy, and it has pleased Him to do this by the foolishness of the preaching of the cross.
Ray, put on the full armor of God and boldly preach Christ crucified, dead, buried, and resurrected on the third day and make it clear WHICH CHRIST you are preaching and the rest lies, as always, in the everlasting hands of the absolutely sovereign God of all creation.
May those who are called by the name of the Lord of Glory NEVER be found standing in opposition to the faithful proclamation of His Eternal Gospel of grace!
In Him,
CD
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Ray Is right
| Posted On: 07/05/08 09:34:13 AM |
Age 57, VA |
I remember when two Mormon missionaries came to Easter services at the Baptist Church I was attending at the time. The chairman of the deacons said to me, well, at least they'll be hearing the true gospel here this morning.
I believe Ray is like Daniel walking into the lion's den. We should continue to pray for his ministry. Remember, Paul went into pagan Athens where he declared Jesus amid a pantheon of idols, and Rome and he preached the gospel in synagogues wherever he went and was stoned for his trouble.
The question I would ask myself as a minister, would I accept an invitation to preach at a prosperity-preaching church. The answer is yes, absolutely.
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The Issue
| Posted On: 07/05/08 09:00:50 AM |
Age 53, NH |
Just to point back to the central issue: No one is questioning Ray's message, however, the issue is Ray is publicly yoked on the Internet with these unregenerate men in violation of 2 Cor. 6:14-18 thereby giving the impression that he is in agreement with them. If I was asked to speak there I would tell them: "I will come speak provided I not be censured at all; and, because I do not agree with your version of Christianity, I do not want my name associated with yours in the promotion of the event."
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Way to go Ray!!
| Posted On: 07/05/08 07:17:25 AM |
Age 58, AR |
Ray, I think it's a good idea to visit false doctrinal churches, but only if you're invited, not to ask them if you can come share. John McArthur says they aren't churches just because they gather together in his name. Only God's children are the church, so these are false Christians listening to false doctrine, and let the teachers be accursed. When they hear the truth proclaimed, which is what you will do, I know, they are admonished by God to turn from their wicked way, to Christ. As long as you don't shake your head in aggreement with them as they proclaim their false doctrine, like I do at work sometimes, laughing when an "associate" makes a dirogatory comment. I am at work with non-Christians and I need to proclaim the truth with my words and my life. We work everyday with the lost, just as we were, and we pray we will be a witness for Christ, and I pray you will be as well, Ray. I have been invited by my Lord to be there, and I believe you will be very discerning as I well know you are. Love you brother!!
Brenda
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Ray Comfort and Word Faith Heretics
| Posted On: 07/05/08 12:19:17 AM |
Age 42, NY |
God’s mercy and salvation is for everyone, not just those we think deserve Him. If only those that deserved His love got it, we’d all be headed for hell. Jonah never does grasp this. He continues to whine about his own condition but feels no pity or mercy for the Ninevites. I think you would benefit from reading the story of Jonah and the Ninevites.
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Salvation is God's business
| Posted On: 07/04/08 10:34:33 AM |
Age 40, MO |
I have been a Ray Comfort fan ever since I was flipping channels and it landed on TBN (which I am NOT a fan of) but stopped there because of what I heard in the seconds that the clicker landed on that channel. I had been struggling with the '4 spiritual laws and ask Jesus into your heart' type of evangelism. His 'law then grace' approach just made exact sense! I was cautious because it was on TBN and Kirk Cameron being a part of it. Sorry, I only knew him as Hollywood actor who had a conversion...but lot's of Hollywood profess to be Christians. I bought an Evidence Bible and God began to reveal Himself to me. He is not a genie in a bottle you ask into your heart to give you good gifts! He is the One and only True Living God who is Holy and Just and I will have to give an account of my life to Him one day. God showed me I was in no way going to make it because of me...it would be because of Him. And He would do everything with no self righteous works from me!
I give this testimony because I believe Ray Comfort absolutely has been gifted by God to preach the gospel to every creature! Why would going to a church where people are NOT hearing the truth be a problem? Why is Ray going and showing them their true state of being guilty and needing TRUE redemption a bad thing? It is God who does the regenerating!!
I understand that his picture on the platform with these heretics will send a message to those who don't know Ray Comfort's testimony/ministry, but if God is working in them He will show them the difference between the sheep and the goats. "My sheep hear my voice and follow me." If the unregenerate lump Ray with the goats- that's to be expected! Ray would have no reputation with those anyway! Just like I was leery because of his association with Kirk Cameron on TBN, the Truth of God's Word overwhelmed me that really, these two servants were only doing their reasonable service in witnessing and God used them to His Glory in my life so I could be a trophy of grace to Him!!
I am so sad to see this friendly fire because I get lots of good information from these bloggers who are gifted by God to be watch dogs for the sheep and keep silly women from being taken captive like me. (Although, He will not lose one!) I would LOVE to see Ray Comfort on Rob Bell's platform!! God will save who He will!! He told us to preach His Word and He will be faithful. If we believe in the doctrines of grace and a truly Sovereign God over all men, let's all do our reasonable service to God after what He has done for us and preach the real good news. Something we ALL agree is not happening in American Cultural Christianity today!
In Him ALONE,
Cindy Holcomb
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Ray, You Have To Warn, Not Just Preach the Gospel
| Posted On: 07/04/08 08:17:57 AM |
Age 41, WI |
Ray,
If you don't warn people that these men you're appearing with around the country like Kenneth Copeland and Jesse Duplantis are false teachers, you leave souls sitting under this deception. These aren't just health/wealth teachers, these men are teaching heresy about the very nature of Christ. Go and preach the Gospel to these people who believe they are already saved and have "Jesus". But you can't stop there. You have never warned these people when you preach at these places that they are sitting under liars and false teachers. Would you leave a newborn baby on its own to discern what to eat? You certainly wouldn't feed a baby poison. So even if someone was converted through your preaching, they're going to be feeding on toxic teaching from these men at the conference. Your presence there gives credence and credibility to men who are lying about Christ, who don't believe he was eternally existent and who reject his equality with the Father and the son. That's blasphemy. Having your photo up there with theirs on their conference website sends a dangerous message that what they are teaching is A-OK. You need to reconsider, Ray, and listen to the Christian friends who have been warning you about this.
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Areopagus Americanity?
| Posted On: 07/03/08 10:31:32 PM |
Age 55, FL |
If Paul can preach to the learned Greeks at the Areopagus, who can fault you for going into a building full of lost people, some of whom think they are Christians. No "friendly fire" here, Ray. Go for it, and may God bless your effort with fruit to eternal life. Its safe to say that I'm not the only one out here praying for you.
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But...
| Posted On: 07/03/08 09:23:06 PM |
Age 43, AL |
Ray is one of the greatest evangelists of our time. His message is dead-on biblical, simple and very clear. But Ray, one must ask where will these folks be in a year from now if left under the false discipleship of these false teachers. Additionally, if you leave the conference with no more enemies than when you you arrived, were you actually effective? What would be "The Way of THE Master?" God Bless.
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Keep Going!
| Posted On: 07/03/08 09:09:42 PM |
Age 16, IL |
Hey Ray, you're doing a great job. I wish there was more people like you. I'm doing my best to inform the public about the truth about global warming. Unfortunately, few want to listen but I know God will use your compassion to reach the lost. Keep up the good work of the Lord Brother!!!
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Pastor Aarn
| Posted On: 07/03/08 08:17:52 PM |
Age 34, TX |
Ray,
Your ministry has absolutely revolutionized my life and NEVER would have heard it without Kirk preaching on TBN. I can't fathom a reason why any christian would have a problem with that. Please keep doing what you are doing and Preach the Gospel.
Thank You
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Rufus
| Posted On: 07/03/08 06:15:45 PM |
Age 55, NE |
Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. They are lost. They will not hear the gospel unless you take it to them. I believe that the Christians in Jerusalem were angry with Paul for taking the gospel to the gentiles, as well. You are doing the right thing, Ray. May God bless your efforts.
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Yes, yes, yes
| Posted On: 07/03/08 05:52:44 PM |
Age 28, WA |
That's right Ray Comfort. I know that I became a true Christian after I heard the true gospel. That just makes good sense. But before that I had become a false convert following a false gospel. Why don't more people see how simple that is.
- Ryan Dary
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Serve God as He commands
| Posted On: 07/03/08 04:57:46 PM |
Age 54, OR |
Ray,
This is all up to the Lord. I know there are some who would not speak in, say, Robert Schuller's church and I believe this is out of obedience to God.
However, I also believe you are in His will as you do what you do. We have the Word of God. We have His Holy Spirit. May souls be saved. May we obey what He calls us to.
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You are doing the right thing
| Posted On: 07/03/08 04:37:04 PM |
Age 49, MT |
The lost are in every church, and the Gospel needs to be preached at every opportunity. How odd that you would be criticized for preaching in a church that has a different doctrine than you. Are we supposed to avoid those with whom we disagree? Interestingly, while of course there may be "false converts" and incorrect doctrine, we may also find that some those whom we have demonized, criticized, and labled heretics might turn out to be beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord. Let's stand for the holy truth, but love one another too.
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Appearing on stage with false teachers
| Posted On: 07/03/08 04:36:48 PM |
Age 56, NEW ZEALAND |
Ray,
I am most discouraged by you going to that conference amongst all those wolves and false teachers. Unless you are going there to correct them, to rebuke and reprove them before the whole world, you are giving your tacit approval to their damnable heretical teachings. Please reconsider what you are doing. Joyce Meyer is coming to Christchurch this month and most will be deceived by her word of faith/prosperity false gospel teachings. Sad! Praise God that HE saves some in spite of false teachers that have riddled the church worldwide.
Douglas Johnson
Christchurch
New Zealand
"Truth is so obscure in these days and falsehood is so established that unless you love the truth you can never know it." ~ Blaise Pascal
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