How Many "3 Steppers" Do We Have On Aff???

[Steve Epley]

I have NEVER claimed to be a 3-stepper and until being on forums and reading Fudge's book I don't remember hearing the term? However I do believe no one is saved in this dispensation without obeying Acts 2:38.
I believe ONLY in water baptism in Jesus Name the repentant have their sins remitted and have NO promise of the resurrection or catching away without the Holy Ghost baptism. I am not the least bit intimidated by the whole bunch. I could wear the hat 'no fear.' When you have the Book behind you there is nothing to fear.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by timlan2057

Good observation.

I originated the term "posse" on NFCF for this particular pack.

The term was then misused and perverted (which was certainly their right) to mean they were a group of knights in shining armor; Roy Rogers, Randolph Scott, Tell Sackett, The Lone Ranger and those guys riding in splendid glory.

Going strictly by their posting habits and styles I peeved some folks by correcting this misconception.

The "posse" was more a group of bewhiskered dry gulchers and rogue outlaws who banded together basically ganging up on newbies and "women and children" but who either just disappeared back into the gulches and ravines or who went whining to board administrators when faced with someone who could give as much or more guff back to them as what they thought they dished out.

So you're to blame for that expression...I always hated it!!

[Steve Epley]

On all the forums together FCF-NFCF-AFF I have complained to the administration ONE time. But I have had the liberals whine and cry to Adms. many times. Just to set the record straight.

[Felicity]

"Water/Spirit" was the term I always heard used in regard to those who believe you're not born again until you're baptized in Jesus name and speak in tongues.

I think some of these labels are ridiculous.

[Joseph Miller]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I However I do believe no one is saved in this dispensation without obeying Acts 2:38.
I believe ONLY in water baptism in Jesus Name the repentant have their sins remitted and have NO promise of the resurrection or catching away without the Holy Ghost baptism. I am not the least bit intimidated by the whole bunch. I could wear the hat 'no fear.' When you have the Book behind you there is nothing to fear.

That is exactly what I believe Elder.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Felicity

"Water/Spirit" was the term I always heard used in regard to those who believe you're not born again until you're baptized in Jesus name and speak in tongues.

I think some of these labels are ridiculous.

splain??????????????????????????????????????
"water & Spirit" is scriptural?

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

splain??????????????????????????????????????
"water & Spirit" is scriptural?

Just water and Spirit? No repentance? What about believing? What about initial drawing and conviction of the Holy Ghost? What about the initial preaching of the Gospel ... of the Word?

I already said that I always heard the term "Water/Spirit" term used synonymously with *3 step" doctrine. But "water/Spirit" as it's written would allude to just 2 steps.

Understand what I'm saying?

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by philjones

You mean I am no longer protected by the posse??!!!????

Oh get over it!! LOL


I am kidding!!!

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Just water and Spirit? No repentance? What about believing? What about initial drawing and conviction of the Holy Ghost? What about the initial preaching of the Gospel ... of the Word?

I already said that I always heard the term "Water/Spirit" term used synonymously with *3 step" doctrine. But "water/Spirit" as it's written would allude to just 2 steps.

Understand what I'm saying?

Repentance is a common denominator and the beginning water and Spirit both are an impossibility without repentance.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Just water and Spirit? No repentance? What about believing? What about initial drawing and conviction of the Holy Ghost? What about the initial preaching of the Gospel ... of the Word?

I already said that I always heard the term "Water/Spirit" term used synonymously with *3 step" doctrine. But "water/Spirit" as it's written would allude to just 2 steps.

Understand what I'm saying?

See...that's just what I posted this morning. The term "3 steppers" is a misnomer.