Jon Alfaro's immature output is typical of the types of things that caused the strife and problems in the past. I would hope that someone who considers himself a minister and called to represent the Gospel would find a way to do so and drop the childishness.
I was called away ("work") and am only partially caught up on the blizzard of posts on this thread. I've seen some real healthy and profitable contributions by folks like Pressing On. I've also just begun reading Robin Johnston's new book, "Howard Goss - A Pentecostal Life." Johnston offers what I think would be helpful ways to move a discussion forward.
There is still a HUGE amount of material and ground that could be covered with a respectful dialog - and we don't have to be "starchy." We can have fun, be playful and even tease one another at times.
A great post, Bro! And since you've plugged Johnston's newest book, why not posting a link?
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Y'all know I don't have a problem smacking everybody and their dog. You just might not like it when I do it even evenhandedly.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV