Thinking About Separation and Unity (Part 1: Personal Separation)

I have been thinking a lot about biblical separation and unity lately. I think it might help to put into words my thoughts and see what folks in the blogosphere think.
There are two main areas of biblical separation: “Personal” separation and “Pastoral” (Ecclesiastical) separation. Both Personal and Pastoral separation have “practical” aspects that must be [...]

What we have here is a failure to communicate!

I have in my possession a booklet entitled “The King James Bible Companion” that boldly claims “OVER 500 ARCHAIC WORDS DEFINED” (This statement alone is grounds for an updated version of God’s word…but let’s move on). It also claims, “If you have a King James Bible, this book needs to be inside it.” I appreciate [...]

NO! Your Other Right!

One time my wife and I were traveling to a store that I had never been to. I was driving, so my wife was giving me directions on how to get there. As we approached an intersection I asked, “Which way?” She glanced up and said, “Turn right.” As I began to steer the car [...]

A Note on Sermon Preparation

I want to take a moment and speak to something very important to my ministry:

Torturing Missionaries

We have all heard of the persecution of Christians in others lands. I have heard many sermons that told the suspenseful trials of missionaries abroad. Some have no doubt been tortured. Being a pastor here in the USA I know nothing of the trials and persecutions that missionaries face. However, I fear that I have [...]

Playing Peek a Boo with Inerrancy

When my kids were very young we used to play a game called “peek a boo”. You’ve probably heard of it or played it yourself. If you haven’t, the rules are pretty simple. You take the baby’s hands and cover their eyes. Then you pretend that you can’t see the baby and say something like, [...]

Cut It Out!

My uncle had a woodworking shop and he taught me a few things about how to use the equipment. One time he had me help him to make some rocking horses for his grandchildren. He gave me a pattern of the seat and told me to make several pieces from it. I paid attention and [...]

The Day I Lost My Fastball

Back when I was a staunch KJVOnlyist I had a few “fastball phrases” that I would throw at my “new translation” adversaries. One of those phrases was, “The word of God should not be copyrighted!” It was the fastball that I threw to get the third strike. Surely everyone would agree that you shouldn’t make [...]

Zero Percent So Far

Zero percent. Oh-for-eight. No one has been able to answer my question so far. I am sure they are out there, but I have not found them yet. I have asked this question of 8 people who use the King James Version: Two laymen who are King James Only (KJVO); one pastor that teaches and [...]