Jerry Falwell

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

My dad loved to preach the Gospel at funerals.

Sure. I don't think there's ever been a funeral where my husband hasn't shared the Gospel with those attending.

Many of those who die "in the Lord" would be glad to know that the pastor did that. They want their families to be saved!

[TalkLady]

Ecclesiastes 3 1-7
1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6. A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7. A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.

I've been asked by people as to whether or not "I thought" their loved ones were lost or saved. The best answer that I can give is that their loved ones are in the hands of a just God.........And then LATER to discuss doctrine. I'm not saying don't express your opinion or THE FACTS of the Word of God, but there is time and place. I think SILENCE is and studying to be quiet and meek and GENTLENESS are way "Under-used"....

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by OGIA

I guess I should have added a disclaimer. I think the Holy Ghost has to be the director here. Witnessing in general can be done without God telling me what and how to do it. I know that much. But, in sensitive situations, as Scott said, there must be wisdom and only that God gives. Otherwise, I think much damage can be done. And, certainly, that doesn't apply just to that situation. As I've said, my situation with my wife is just as sensitive.

Well with wisdom of course. I figured that would be taken for granted.

I think most pastors are very sensitive in regard to this and careful in what they say and how they present it. If they aren't they should be and if they aren't somebody should be kind enough to take the time to tell them that wisdom, tact and kindness should dictate what they say and how they say it.

We should always be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Ghost. In EVERY situation. I definitely believe that. Of course.

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by OGIA

Put 'em in heaven, but GOD FORBID anyone put 'em in hell!!!


I can't believe people won't make a statement that someone was lost.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Only in the south , but here in AL. there was a funeral and someone went to it and cried out they are in hell.
It made the papers and media in Mobile.

[Felicity]

As far as Jerry Falwell, I've never been a big fan as far as that goes. It makes no difference to anything what I do or don't think about him of course.

I haven't read through this thread so I don't know what all has and hasn't been said about him or his spiritual condition.

But I do know that God is just and that His judgment is perfectly righteous. I'm SO glad I know that!

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by josh

What is there to dodge?

Listen, I grieve for the man...and pray for his family. How can you attack OP with such vehemence, even saying he's not a christian????

Do you believe the salvation message of the church you attend??? If so then you should lament Jerry Falwell's stance, too. He was dead set against anyone who spoke with tongues. He refuted the doctrines you claim to preach.

So, what do you really believe???? That he's in heaven?

I know that there are many here who believe Falwell is in heaven and that is consistent with what they believe. It's your attack on OP that has me puzzled.

By the way, I don't rejoice at Falwell's demise. Neither do I pretend he was a great christian leader....or saved. I am deeply saddened by that, too.

Amen brother Good Post.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Felicity

No consensus? You mean some think he's lost and some think he's saved and some don't know but ultimately God is the Judge and will make that decision. Has already, I guess, since the man is dead.

Well, what do you know eh?!

Fact is there are some that fear he may be saved and are dealing with how to reconcile it with their theology.

Did I just say that?

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

Has anyone seen Elder EPLEY?

Where O where is Bishop EPLEY when we need him the MOST?

Has he abandoned his post of duty HERE???

I was at church preaching the ONE and ONLY plan of salvation that Jerry Falwell dispised he was a lying false prophet and now he is dead.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by NLYP

Old Paths.....Definition of Christian is being Christ like.
I venture to say that Jerry Falwell in life was more of the defintion of what a true Christian is then the trash you have spoken on this thread.
IF you actually are passing judgement on JF as being a baptist and then to insinuate "wonder what he thinks now" = he is in hell.
YOU Sir are NO Christian! PERIOD!

And you Sir are a Baptist I guess you CANNOT believe the Apostolic message and believe Falwell is a Christian.