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Volume 7, Issue 3 Publication of the Global Independent Baptist Fellowship. July 2007 THE ANSWER “…We must consider that we shall be as a City upon a Hill. The eyes of all people are TO NATIONAL upon us; so that if we shall deal falsely with NEEDS our God in this work we have undertaken, By Kevin Folger, and so cause Him to withdraw His present GIBF Moderator help from us, we shall be made a story and a As America celebrates her byword through the world...Beloved there is 231st birthday, those of us who now set before us life, and good, death and love the Lord and want to live by His standards of righteous- ness feel a little overwhelmed because of several conditions. evil, in that we are commanded this day to First, we are a nation at war in the Middle East (and lit- love the Lord our God, to love one another, erally around the world) as we fight against global terror- to walk in His ways and to keep His ism. Beyond that we are at war politically. There is politi- cal infighting between Democrats and Republicans, and we Commandments and His Ordinances and His can feel the tension. They seem to fight about everything laws and the articles of our covenant with from petty to major issues such as the War on Terror. I am Him, that we may live and be multiplied and not at all pleased with either position on the war. Personally, I feel that most of the Democratic leader- that the Lord our God may bless...Therefore ship wants to have our troops out of Iraq today, which let us choose life, that we and our seed may would only further complicate matters. While we all live by obeying His voice and cleaving to want our men and women home safe on American soil again, without some stability in Iraq, doing that would Him, for He is our life and our prosperity.” cause us to be unsafe here at home. If we cut and run, — John Winthrop Americans will be saying to the world that we are willing (1588-1649) to enter into a battle but we don’t have the resolve to fin- ish the job. Muslim extremists around the world will be quick to pick up on our weakness and lack of resolve. On the other side of the aisle, we have too many weak-kneed Republicans who have lost their resolve to The Heritage Pulpit fight for America and her moral values. The average American hears on the nightly news how things are not changing in Iraq, that there are more attacks, that the “THE RIGHT MEDICINE FOR AMERICA” insurgency is growing, and more troops are dying. All A message by Lee Roberson (1909-2007) ...continued on page 2

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach our sickness is not more to any people” – Proverbs 14:34. laws, more police, more WHAT JEFFERSON LEARNED My dear friends, America is sick! She is sin-sick! We penitentiaries, more educa- see it everywhere – in every state, every city, every village tion, more jobs, or more inno- FROM THE BOOK OF JIHAD and town. It is revealed in the actions of Washington, D.C., vative social aid organizations. By Ted Sampley (U.S. Veteran Dispatch) in the Congress, and in all government offices. The conduct But there is a right medicine! of our nation reveals the sickness – a nation turned to sexu- “The Right Medicine for America” – I got the title for Democrat Keith Ellison al perversion, robbery, murder, and on and on. In our this message from a newspaper article I read while preaching is now officially the first nation’s capital itself, there were 383 murders in one year! in Hartford, Connecticut. The article talked about two phar- Muslim United States con- America is sick! maceutical organizations and about some new medicines. As gressman. True to his pledge, Broken homes are everywhere. Half of America’s mar- I thought about those things, it spoke to my heart. Our nation he placed his hand on the riages end in divorce. In the past thirty years there have been is sick, gravely sick. Where is the right medicine? What is Quran, the Muslim book of 47 million divorces! During the same time, 18 million the right medicine? What do we need in this sin-sick coun- jihad, and pledged his alle- babies have been murdered by abortion. The Associated try of ours, and what will do us the most good in this hour? giance to the United States Press reported 80,000 cases of child abuse in one year in during his ceremonial swear- Georgia alone! Georgia State officials stated these children We need the “righteousness” medicine of the ing-in. Capitol Hill staff said were beaten, raped, starved, and burned, and went on to men- Word of God! Ellison's swearing-in photo tion many other things that had happened to these 80,000 I hold in my hands the world’s greatest Book. I am told opportunity drew more children in one state! America is sick! that in the Public Library of New York City there are more media than they had ever Between 3,500 and 4,000 churches close their doors than one hundred million volumes. But this Book, this seen in the history of the U.S. every year. We have fewer churches now than we had twen- Bible, is worth more than them all! House. Ellison represents ty years ago. Seven thousand Southern Baptist churches did The Bible is God’s eternal Word. Here, in this volume, the 5th Congressional not have one single baptism during a recent year. Yes! – I are the right answers for all our ills, whether on Wall Street, District of Minnesota. said 7,000! Those churches had services, buildings, pastors, New York, in Washington, D.C., or in Possum Trot, The Quran that Ellison used was no ordinary book. and people; but no one baptized. In that same year over 400 Tennessee. Second Timothy 3 tells us, “All scripture is given It once belonged to Thomas Jefferson, third president of churches filed bankruptcy. America is sick! by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for the United States and one of America's founding fathers. The sickness is also revealed in our country’s education- reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that Ellison borrowed it from the Rare Book Section of the al program. In our schools, the Bible and prayer are out the man of God may be perfect…” Library of Congress. It was one of the 6,500 Jefferson Licentiousness and sexual freedom are in. Since I retired in 1983, I have preached in hundreds of books archived in the library. Listen to this: the Children’s Defense Fund reports that churches – an average of 118 meetings each year. I have Ellison, who was born in Detroit and converted to during every 24-hour period in the U.S. 437 teens are arrest- found that most people have never read the Bible through. Islam while in college, said he chose to use Jefferson's ed for drunk driving; 1,206 unwed teens have abortions; In Michigan, a man came down the aisle in tears. He said Quran because it showed that “a visionary like Jefferson” 1,365 unwed teens give birth; 11,512 teens drop out of he had been the pastor of a certain church for nine years. “I believed that wisdom could be gleaned from many sources. school; 3,288 teens run away from home; and 135,000 have never read the Bible from cover to cover,” he confessed. There is no doubt Ellison was right about Jefferson teenagers carry guns to school. America is sick! He named books in the Bible he had never read and said, “I believing wisdom could be “gleaned” from the Muslim Floods will not cure us. Famines, fires, wars and eco- read my text, prepare my sermon and preach it, and that is all.” Quran. At the time Jefferson owned the book, he needed nomic depressions fail to awaken us. The right medicine for ...continued on page 6 ...continued on page 7 ### ### Happy Fourth of July 1 G L O B A L BAPTIST TIMES

scores of government leaders and even former presidents THE ANSWER TO NATIONAL NEEDS TIMES openly encourage the enemy with treasonous denuncia- continued from page 1… tions of our Commander-in-chief and our military in the EDITORIAL field! Anyone who knows America at all must agree that this is causing Americans to grow increasingly opposed to this is not the same country it was two or three genera- this war. The Republican leadership is trying to distance HOW LONG FOR tions ago. More often than not I find I want to strangle themselves from our President. Someone needs to stand THE AMERICA some folks -- which is the point I am addressing. up and say, “Right is right;” and we must stay to finish Present-day circumstances beg this question: “What what we have started instead of trying to find out which WE KNOW? will America be like in the next two or three generations?” way the political wind is blowing. Anybody can second- (if our Lord hasn't come by then, which I pray He will have!) guess whether it was right to invade Iraq and topple the By David H. Lydick What kind of America will our grandchildren know? Saddam regime, but it’s too late to change that now. I If no spiritual revival comes to America and we are agree with the President that you cannot put a “time line” To me, one of the most troubling questions for in the last days of the Church Age winding down to our on the issue. Only God knows all the answers. believers is the one Jesus poses in the last part of Luke Lord's return, then things will continue to degenerate at Second, no one wants to bring God and His Word 18:8: “When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith home as well as in other parts of the world. Elected U.S. into the public square anymore. Although we may have a on the earth?” The Saviour is speaking to spiritual con- officials and national leaders will “wax worse and National Day of Prayer, as a nation we have so distanced ditions during the Last Days. worse.” Subversives like Harry Reid or Dennis ourselves from God by our living and thinking that I I understand our Lord’s question is not referring to Kucinich (or worse, God help us) will be elected presi- seem to hear God saying, “Okay, go ahead and see if you saving faith, for the Bible is clear that believers “which dent. Even now a dependence/socialism mind-set per- can handle things on your own.” Well, we have, and it is are alive and remain shall be caught up together” with vades our society and we have an unbridled influx of not a pretty picture. the dead in Christ who are raised first (I Thess. 4:16-17). new immigrants already so-conditioned. Left-leaning Sodomites and sexual deviates are growing in promi- There will be saved folk on the earth when the grand politicos cater to and promote the mind-set. (It seems nence and political power. We permit millions of babies “Meeting in the Air” takes place. I plan to be among time is not on the side of conservatism.) Bit by bit, in the womb to be killed each year. We also allow some them. And because I identify with those that remain, the activist judges are rewriting our Constitution. Laws sup- of our most defenseless people, the sick and elderly, to be question disturbs me. pressing free speech and Christian expression are being killed on the whim of a family member. The U.S. Senate The condition our Saviour is surely speaking to is proposed and passed. Customary is the politician who and House of Representatives are considering legislation that of living by faith. I think Him to be saying, “When cares more for power than he/she does for principle. having to do with so-called “hate crimes.” If passed and I return, will I find my disciples serving me with an opti- All that being so, some generation will experience made into law, it could mean jail time for those of us who mism -- a vigor and a joy -- that reflects a strong faith an America entirely void of its heritage of freedom. And preach the Bible – calling homosexuality sin. Crying out in what I can do through them regardless of their circum- for believers who have known that heritage, the day it against moral perversion may make you guilty of spread- stances; or in the midst of continually degenerating con- ends will bring a great challenge to their spiritual zeal, ing “hate” against these protected deviates. The Supreme ditions, will they have ‘given up,’ merely ‘doing what let alone to their active service for the Lord. Court did uphold the President’s ban on late-term abor- they’re supposed to do’ with a hopeless, defeated atti- Contemplating an enslaved America makes me tude?” It certainly is conceivable that a widespread tions, and immediately those in national leadership began appreciate the broken heart of Jeremiah who knew what saying we need to do something to protect a mother’s spiritual funk will affect believers living amid pre-tribu- Judah had been and could be, while living amid what she lation conditions. The conditions will not be pleasant. “right to choose.” I do not believe God is pleased with was. And in his place and time the prophet had trouble mothers who offer up their children on the altar of the Consider how ungodly things may be as the stage is maintaining a right spirit. He wept routinely. He strug- set for antichrist's takeover. As we celebrate our nation’s god of convenience and pleasure. gled with Jehovah sending pagans to judge and destroy So, what is the answer as we look at our nation and birthday and her great heritage, a “spin-off ” question might the nation in possession of the truth. help us appreciate the Christian despondency likely to be her 231 years of history? I believe an answer is sweep- So, “what shall we do” if we are the generation ing legislation that changes our laws back to a state of common at that time: “When the Son of Man returneth, which lives through the end of the “American shall He find liberty in America?” Having known the lib- morality. But, you see, to pass laws without first chang- Experiment” into a reconfigured society of some sort? ing the moral thinking of a nation accomplishes little to erties and related privileges we enjoy in this country, imag- (The very thought of it puts a sick knot in my stomach!) ine (if you even can) an America without them. Imagine, nothing. While average Americans are not in step with In any circumstance, the Word of God is our guide and the homosexual crowd, they have been conditioned to too, trying to maintain a yielded, visionary spirit amid such comfort. (“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my accept perversion as a normal alternative, and, in turn, circumstances. In an American context, put yourself in words shall not pass away.” – Matt. 24:35) There is a long they will not stand up and oppose it as wrong. Likewise, the place of Daniel and his three Hebrew friends. list of Bible heroes who endured heart-rending cultural most Americans don’t agree with killing babies in the Current political and social conditions in our coun- trials while maintaining an “excellent spirit,” and who, in womb, but they’ve been taught to think it’s not right to try are already troubling, to say the least. Historically, turn, God used for good. Joseph, Daniel, Nehemiah, morally stand in opposition to anything. they are incredible. It is shocking, while in the midst of Esther, and the Apostles Paul and John come to mind. The real answer is for local, Bible-believing, Bible- the war we are engaged in, with an enemy so dastardly Even Jeremiah came to understand and accept the burden preaching Baptist churches of Jesus Christ to realize the and so opposite to everything we are as a nation, that he bore. We ought to learn from those heroes. We problem is not the world, it is us. The truth is most of our ought to draw assurance that, come what may, God is God and “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms churches are in need of a real Heaven-sent revival. of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever I realize we are never going to win the entire world and ever.” to Christ, and it isn’t biblical to think or speak that way. The final chapter in world history is already written What is realistic is for individual churches (which know and revealed. We may not know the details altogether, God and love Him) to realize just how far we have moved but we know the outcome. Righteousness does prevail! away from Him and to seek His face and forgiveness. We often quote II Chronicles 7:14, making a national appli- David H. Lydick, Editor When John the Beloved saw the terrible events of The Revelation unfold, as shocking as it all must have been, he cation, because in Solomon’s day it dealt with the nation. Published five times per year by the still had the zeal to say, “Amen. Even so, come.” God help Today, however, the primary application is not to the Global Independent Baptist Fellowship Christian Americans in the Last Days to be found with nation, but to the church. God said, “If my people.” You such a spirit as that season arrives. are not God’s people unless you have a relationship with Him by way of the new birth. It really comes down to us, Please address all correspondence to: – — the people of God being right with God. 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NEEDS AND I want to share some exciting news from two of our The prophet Jeremiah said “...his compassions fail not. newest GIBM missionaries: Brothers Fran Aquilino and They are new every morning: great is thy faithful- REWARDS Christian Guzman. Reports like these, of God’s provision ness“ – Lam.3:22-23; and was he ever right! God has for and use of His ambassadors, are for which we work truly been faithful to our family during these past two By Robert Lewis, and rejoice. months and we know that He will continue to be so. GIBM Exec. Asst. Director I have just returned from my trip to the Philippines. We are now living in Tennessee, and by the grace of What a blessing it was to meet fellow believers God things are going great. On March 3, we finished halfway around the world. For eight days I was packing and moved to the Johnson City area. We had flooded with great fellowship, home-cooked meals, no problems on the road. The Lord provided a beau- My wife and I are on the road again. We are in New and much love from the Filipino brethren. Pastor tiful house in a quiet neighborhood for us to rent England. I preached at a Missions Conference Rolando Lariosa escorted me to different homes and a meeting place for our services. Our home Wednesday, May 23 through Sunday, May 27 at and places. He truly went out of his way to be a address is 104 Lois Drive, Gray, TN 37615. We have Blackstone Valley Baptist Church in Cumberland, Rhode great blessing to me. While I was there, the Lord been living here for a month. allowed me to meet pastors, preach in their church- Island. Our son, R. D. Lewis, is the pastor. The church So far we have had an average of ten people per serv- es, and see the work of their ministries. had an increase of about forty percent in missions giving ice. On March 18 during our Sunday night service, when the faith-promise cards were tallied on Sunday The main focus of my trip was to meet Marivel. At the Lord brought in twenty people, with five first-time night. Praise the Lord! We have several more meetings the GIBF National Meeting in Michigan, Bro. visitors. On March 25, we had our first Sunday morn- here in the beautiful Northeast during the next few Mario Monette introduced her to me. She has been ing service with eleven present and another eleven weeks. teaching in Christian schools and serving others in that night. I am doing my best to go doo -knocking On behalf of our GIBM-endorsed missionaries and the Philippines for the past 15 years. I am very every day for at least two hours. the Service Office staff, I am asking pastors to pray about thankful to my Lord to have met someone that has a Twelve have made professions of faith in Christ. participating in the September GIBM Service Office servant’s heart and a love for the ministry. Lord Amen! Please pray they will start coming to church Offering which will be received at the September GIBF willing, we plan to be married this August in faithfully and become grounded in the Word. God Meeting in Indianapolis. The GIBM family is now up to Philadelphia and then go to the GIBM deputation willing, we will have baptisms very soon. twenty missionary families and we will add two more in school in Lewisville, Texas. September. We do not charge the missionaries for any Please pray for our work. The Jehovah's Witnesses, Pastors, would you please keep us in your prayers help that we provide them – this includes bookkeeping, Mormons, Pentecostals, Methodists, Seventh-Day and consider having us present our ministry in your banking, and insurance options. We do not intend to ever Adventists, Southern Baptists (who sometimes are just church? Thank you. charge them for the services we provide. as bad as Pentecostals), and Free Will Baptists all have The Service Office has been run on a works reaching the Hispanics in this area. Pray that shoestring budget since its beginning. It is God will give us a special anointing to preach His Word With love and much our hope that many of you will see the ben- in the power of the Holy Spirit so that we can reach thankfulness in our efits we are providing both to missionaries these confused souls with the Truth. Although twelve Lord Jesus Christ, and to their sending / supporting churches have made professions of faith, many more still need to so you will include the Service Office in Bro. Fran Aquilino hear. Pray we will be able to reach them as well. your missionary budget. Our goal is an offering of $10,000 this year. More details Reaching Hispanics in the U.S., on that in the next issue. Missionary Evangelist Christian Guzman

THE HEARTLAND young men and women called to the ministry and attending Heartland Baptist Bible College and BBC REPORT Southwest Baptist Church, what is the greatest contribu- Developing a tion I/we can make to our beloved U.S.A.? Third Annual National Vision Honestly, if we had a national platform and a voice that made it to the Larry King Live show and the pletho- GIBM Deputation School By Pastor ra of talk show venues, I’m not sure but what our time For GIBM Missionaries and Sam Davison, would be better spent doing what we are doing. And Missionary Candidates President what are we doing? We are trying to prepare men and (Others welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.) women to know God and His Word. We are endeavoring I wasn’t there in 1971 to teach them how to teach the Bible and preach the when Lynchburg Baptist College began in Lynchburg, Word of God and to establish New Testament Baptist Virginia, under the leadership of the late Jerry Falwell. churches that are unashamedly Baptist and fundamental. Wednesday-Friday, The college began with 4 teachers and 154 students. We are endeavoring to instill vision and desire into our My guess is that the atmosphere of zeal and enthusi- students to go into communities, cities, and other lands August 29-31, 2007 asm was much the same as the summer of 1998, when to carry out the clearly defined commission Jesus gave Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College became Heartland to His church. Whether or not such works ever put us on Location: Baptist Bible College. From what I gather, the goals a national platform is not our primary concern. No Liberty Baptist Church national spotlight or platform is worth doctrinal and and purposes would have been very similar. In those 602 Manco Road days the expectations which the leadership had of stu- ecclesiastical compromise. If such compromise is nec- dents and the standards set on campus would have essary to get a national voice, then greater compromise Lewisville, TX 75067 been nearly identical to those of Heartland Baptist will be required to keep it. Bible College. My goal (and it is certainly not mine alone) is for Topics: Through the years what we know as Liberty Heartland Baptist Bible College to be what it was Practical Aspects of Missionary Work intended to be from the beginning. The only changes we University became something totally different than Business Aspects of Missionary Work what it was envisioned to be at the beginning. Jerry should make are changes that make the school better: Falwell was nothing, if not a man of incredible vision. more effectiveness, more efficiency, and more godli- The Ministry of the Missionary However, that vision led him from being openly funda- ness. In doing so we can make a contribution to Missionary Family Relationships mentalist and independent Baptist to identifying with America that may never be recognized nor acknowl- Integrity in the Ministry New Evangelicals, Southern Baptists, and others from edged by the media of the popular culture. But then, the approval of heaven is our greatest desire in the first whom he at one time would have separated to avoid Speakers: ecclesiastical compromise. The May 26, 2007 WORLD place. magazine noted that in recent years Falwell stated he A huge thanks and praise to God is in order for all Dr. Dick Webster was not a fundamentalist and that “diverse strains of who love and support Heartland Baptist Bible College. Dr. Robert Lewis Bible-upholding Christian theology are present now The $650,000 offering commitment at the Heartland Dr. Kenneth Walters among the faculty.” Graduation Preaching Conference now stands at over Mrs. Chris Walters $651,000. Please pray for the Heartland singing groups I do not doubt for a minute that Jerry Falwell loved Prof. Keith Hainline God and loved America. He dreamed of a university of and VBS team as they travel this summer; and pray for 50,000 students that would go out from Lynchburg and a great beginning for the 2007-08 school year. confront our culture and our world with a worldview shaped by, as he so often said, Judeo-Christian ethics. – — Personally, I appreciate the fact that every pro-abortion, pro-sodomite, and anti-family organization in America Call (972) 353-8392 (too numerous to name), hated Jerry Falwell. The man for more information. had courage to take on the social issues. All of this makes me reflect and ask the question: As a pastor, a preacher of the gospel, a worker among

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Faith Baptist Church in Belleville, Illinois. world. A recent government study stated over 20,000 Getting to Know Our vision and mission is to reach those in innocent people were murdered by terrorists, worldwide, God’s Servants uniform with the gospel of Christ by helping last year. THE TIMES INTERVIEW: to plant churches near military communities The Bible is clear that God ordained capital punish- anywhere in the world, by assisting local ment when He established human government, beginning Colonel Tyler Ryberg (ret.) churches to establish “Military Service with Noah in Genesis 9:5-6. God said, “Whoso sheddeth Centers for Christ” near military bases, and by man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the When it comes to patriotism, helping to organize veteran’s homes and hospi- image of God made he man.” The very sanctity of life is no one “puts their life where their tal ministries which will reach our aging veter- at stake. Only God gives life and takes it. Likewise in mouth is” like the American sol- ans. We also have a very active war zone min- Romans 13:1-6, God ordains rulers and nations “to exe- dier. Thank God for the red, white, istry that evangelizes and disciples those on cute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” God calls the rulers and blue; but thank God, too, for ships and in combat zones around the world. who protect us “ministers of righteousness” and gives the olive drab (or camel), white, Our website, www.wmbmissions.com, gives a them “the sword” to protect the innocent from evil men and blue – the different branches of complete history and details of all our min- who are trying to hurt, maim, or kill. Therefore, as a our U.S. military. There’d be no istries to the military. nation, we are performing God’s ordained will in the “Old Glory” flying without them! “Global War on Terrorism” by taking the life of blood- I first met Marine Colonel J. Tyler Ryberg when he TIMES: With all the ungodliness (not to mention the thirsty jihadi killers whose aim is to annihilate all people was still an active-duty officer. An Air Force man in my “political correctness”) plaguing our country these whose God is not Allah or whose prophet is not church at the time, Trevyr DuPont, led his class of officer days, what are the challenges and/or opportunities a Mohammed. candidates to have Colonel Ryberg (then stationed at the young Christian man or woman would face if they Many believe that jihadi terrorists started this war on Pentagon, as I recall) come to Omaha to address and were considering a career in the U.S. military? Is 9/11 when they murdered 2,997 innocent people. That is charge them during their parade grounds commissioning there a place for serving God in politics and/or the not the case. Twenty-three years ago in October 1983, a service. I was honored to conduct the invocation. The military today? lone terrorist, under orders from Yasser Arafat, killed 214 colonel and I weren’t able to be introduced until after the RYBERG: I believe that God calls Christian men into Marines and Sailors in Beirut, Lebanon. Our country has ceremony, but I prayed a “to-the-heart” kind of prayer. public office and into the military to be ambassadors for been fighting terrorism as a national security strategy since During the course of my appeal to the Lord Jesus for a Christ, especially in a time of war. Christians are needed that day. There is also a misconception that this is “The biblically-right breed of military servants for the sake of in public office and in uniform to defend the biblical War in Iraq.” This phrase is not found in Department of God and country, I remember hearing, several times, a truth of the conservative, constitutional Judeo-Christian Defense terminology. This phrase was coined by the liber- very loud “amen” from the featured speaker sitting on the culture that our founding fathers desired. We need godly al media to dismay, discourage, and convince mainstream stage behind me. I knew then his address would be servant-leaders if our nation is to remain “one nation America to think that we should not be fighting the Al good. It was! under God” (the God of the Bible!) Qaeda terrorists in Iraq. We must fight them there as well Ever since, I have had a great respect and apprecia- There are many temptations for those in public as in all nations that harbor them. This is a very difficult tion for Brother Tyler Ryberg. He is my brother spiritu- office and uniform to conform to and compromise with mode of warfare because it is not a war of nation against ally, and he is my brother philosophically – both in eccle- those who undermine biblical truth and practice. I would nation. It is a spiritual war of “evil ideologies” in which siastical and national/political matters. I thank God for caution those who want to join the military for reasons evil men who love death (according to Osama bin Laden) him and for the untold numbers of his caliber who have other than to be “salt and light” and a witness for our are killing innocent people who love life. served our country throughout its history. As Americans, Lord. They usually fall prey to those who are worldly, or The antiwar apologists, backed by a liberal media, we have “a goodly heritage.” Each Fourth of July all U.S. fall into a trap called “careerism” -- seeking rank and pro- are supporting jihadi terrorists by causing Americans to citizens celebrate that heritage, but it is defended and motion opportunities over their calling to serve God. If lose the will to fight and win this war. Politicians who prolonged every day by those who wear the uniforms of one is truly called by God into public office or the mili- desire to set a timeline for pulling our troops out of the our military. God bless ‘em! How fitting then, in the tary, our Lord will provide the wherewithal and the pro- Middle East are handing our enemies a provisional sur- July issue of the Baptist Times, to interview one of them. fessional prowess to accomplish His will in those realms render. America must understand that peace is not an of service. Christians in uniform have great opportunities option to bloodthirsty killers. One cannot negotiate with BAPTIST TIMES: Thank you, Bro. Ryberg, for tak- to answer questions so often asked in a time of war: terrorists who love death, who want to “nuke” Israel off ing time for this interview; but thank you most of all “Who am I? Why am I here? What happens when I die?” the map, and who want to kill everyone whose God is not for your service to our country and, in that way, to our I still believe there are no atheists in a foxhole! Allah. Lord. As you know, I pastor in a military community, Our nation under President Bush as Commander-in- and over my years here I have gained great respect TIMES: In what ways were you able to serve your chief has a current national security strategy of “preemp- (which continually grows) for the men and women and Lord while at the same time serving your country? tive strike.” That simply means we hit the enemies of our their families who sacrifice so much for our liberties – RYBERG: I was able to God and nation before they hit us. This is a key strategy liberties that so many Americans seem to take for serve my Lord and as we prepare to head off nuclear strikes by evil nations granted. Saviour through eleven such as Iran and North Korea. We are living in a time COLONEL TYLER RYBERG: Thank you, Pastor different fundamental, when the most dangerous people on earth possess the Lydick, for the wonderful privilege to participate in an independent Baptist most dangerous weapons. We must fight this war pre- interview for the Baptist Times. I also thank you for min- churches which were emptively or we will lose. istering to the hearts of those in uniform there near located near bases I personally believe that the Global War on Terrorism Omaha these many years at Midlands Bible Baptist where I was stationed has ushered in World War III, and this war will not end Church. Our service members need solid, fundamental, during my years in the until God Himself intervenes. No one in the entire world independent, soul-winning Baptist churches like yours to Marine Corps. Whether has stepped forward to give an answer or a strategy on meet their many spiritual needs. cleaning the church, how America or any other nation can win a war against playing piano, leading evil men who use terrorist attacks any place at any time TIMES: Tell us a little about yourself and your fami- music, working with the single service members, or to kill innocent people. Our highest ranking military offi- ly – where you were raised, where/when you were teaching and preaching the Word of God, Cathy and I cer in the United States, General Peter Pace, stated, “This saved, an overview of your military career, and the loved serving our Lord in our local church. My two war cannot be won militarily, let alone by Americans.” ministry to which God has now called you. favorite times of the week were soul-winning visitation Therefore we cannot win this war on terrorism with RYBERG: I was born in Houston, Texas, and was glori- and teaching my Sunday school class. “sword or spear,” and we must realize that “the battle is ously saved at Highland Lakes Baptist Youth Camp when I would always do my best to appropriately witness the Lord’s,” as a young I was 13 years old. God providentially brought me into at work and to invite my fellow Marines to church. I shepherd boy once said the Marine Corps officer program my sophomore year in quickly became the “Holy Joe,” and was often called over 3,000 years ago (see I college, and I was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the “overly religious” because I believed the Bible literally. Sam 17:47). We are help- Marines on 25 May 1976. Cathy, my dear wife, and I met My “call sign” as a Marine pilot was “Reverend.” I lessly dependent on the in church in 1978 while I was completing flight training would hold Bible studies while deployed. Many were Lord of Hosts to come in Milton, Florida. We were married nearly 29 years ago, saved and discipled throughout my career. Over the years alongside and defeat our in August 1978. Cathy and I especially enjoyed working with young serv- enemy for us. If God During my time in the Marine Corps, I flew over ice members. They were always ready for someone to would so choose, He can 2,600 hours in the AH-1 “Cobra” attack helicopter gun- love, lead, and feed them! turn the hearts of evil men ship. I served a combat tour in 1982-83 in Beirut, to stop their killing. We Lebanon, was a Commanding Officer in the First Marine TIMES: Because of your service and expertise, and should also remember that Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan, and served in the amid the ongoing war, I know our readers are interest- the greatest theme of all Bible prophecy is the Second Pentagon, writing national security and military strate- ed in your insight regarding the present wartime situ- Coming of Christ. Our Saviour, the greatest Soldier that gies for the President of the United States. I had been ation – the initiation of the Iraq War, the anti-war ever lived, will destroy His enemies (and ours) individu- praying for 22 years for God to call me into full-time apologists in public, political, and press circles, the ally or nationally as the Lord of Lords and King of Kings ministry; and in September of 1998, God reached down future due those and other conditions, and whatever (Psalm 9:17; Rev. 19:11-21). from heaven and called me to get out of the Marine Corps else you would like to say concerning the War on and follow Him into full-time ministry. Terror. What is your “take” on these issues? TIMES: Have you had any personal contact with I finished my 27 1/2 year career at Scott Air Force RYBERG: War is ethically and morally justifiable in the President Bush or other notable national or military Base, located near St. Louis, MO. After my retirement, eyes of God. Our nation is presently fighting a biblical- leaders? What is your assessment of their spiritual my pastor, R. Scott Baker, and I founded Worldwide ly “Just War” against Islamic jihadi terrorists who are, on understanding of current affairs and of their part in Military Baptist Missions, a local church ministry of a daily basis, killing innocent people all around the those affairs?

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RYBERG: I worked for the Commandant of the Marine for printing our New Testaments which have been very A FATHER’S PRAYER Corps and the Joint Chiefs of Staff while stationed at the effective on bases, ships and in the war zones. Lord will- Pentagon. I was on a council that consisted of a team of ing, this summer we would like to place an order for By Gen. Douglas MacArthur officers who wrote national and military security strate- 200,000 tracts and 25,000 New Testaments. We are so gies for the president. I would often quote scriptures to very thankful for the churches who are graciously help- Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough provide senior-level officers and diplomats with biblical ing to support this effort. to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face him- principles for what our nation should do in times of crises I would like your readers to know that we minister to self when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbend- and war. anyone in uniform by sending them a letter of encourage- ing in honest defeat, humble and gentle in victory. I have never had any personal contact with President ment and a package of wonderful resources which Build me a son whose wishbone will not be where his Bush, but I email him on a regular basis to let him know include evangelization and discipleship materials. If you backbone should be; a son who will know Thee and that I am praying for him. I offer him know a military serviceman to whom to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge. biblical answers to current issues we can minister, please send us his or Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, confronting him such as the ungodly her name, mailing address, and infor- but under the stress and spur of difficulties and chal- “Hate Crimes Bill,” the unbiblical mation on whether the person is saved lenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here “Road Map to Peace” with the PLO, or unsaved. We have specific packages let him learn compassion for those who fail. and issues concerning Israel and the for the unsaved, for the saved, and also Build me a son whose heart will be clear, whose goal Global War on Terrorism. I do for those who are apt to teach a Bible will be high; a son who will master himself before he believe that President Bush knows Study while deployed with their unit seeks to master other men; one who will learn to laugh, that we are in a war that only God overseas or on a ship. We can get pack- yet never forget how to weep; one who will reach into the can win. He knows that it is a spiri- ages to a war zone in 8-10 days. future, yet never forget the past. tual war, and publicly states that we Finally, I want to thank you and those And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough are fighting Islamic jihadi terrorists. in the GIBF for your vision of evangel- of a sense of humor so that he may always be serious, yet I pray regularly that he would be izing and discipling our country and never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so able to convincingly articulate the the world. I absolutely love being with that he may always vision of fighting and winning this all the wonderful preachers and godly remember the sim- war, doing so with compelling men who I have met at the Heartland plicity of true power so as to win the hearts and BBC Church Planters Conference and greatness, the open minds of our American populace. the Global Independent Baptist mind of true wis- He needs our prayers (I Tim. 2:1-4). If we really knew Fellowship Meetings. I’m looking forward to our next dom, the meekness what he knows, most of us could not bear it. We only meeting. of true strength. know what the media reports, but our president has the Then, I, his facts about what the enemies’ capabilities are in front of TIMES: Thank you again, Colonel Ryberg. We father, will dare to him every day. If God does not soon intervene, President praise God for the “few good men” (more than a few, whisper, “I have Bush realizes our nation may soon be headed into a we are convinced!) like you who serve both our not lived in vain.” nuclear confrontation before his term is up. Saviour and our country. In 2006 I did have the privilege to preach to Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Joe Wilson in – — Columbia, South Carolina. Both were able to hear about the greatness of God in war and about biblical perspec- tives of fighting a just war on terrorism. I will tell you, there wasn’t an ounce of political correctness in the ser- mon. Congressman Wilson was very appreciative of the message and Senator Graham simply acknowledged my presence (smiling).

TIMES: What can independent, separatist Baptist churches, preachers, and church members do to bet- ter support and minister to our country’s military and their families? Have we been negligent in any way? RYBERG: Some of us, individually and mutually as a church, may be negligent in the realm of prayer for our men and women in uniform, especially as a nation at war. First and foremost, we need to realize that we are in a “shooting war,” and those in uniform are dying every day. We should specifically pray that our soldiers hear or read the gospel before they perish in a war zone. We must also uphold the family mem- bers of those serving during this time of war. It is very demanding for families to be without their loved ones for a year or longer. We are also commanded to pray for our president as the Commander-in-chief of our mili- tary forces as we fight the enemies of our God and coun- try (I Tim. 2:1-4). Secondly, we need to pray that God would move our enemies’ hearts toward Him. Our duty as a Christian is to love our enemies by praying they would be saved and acknowledge the triune God of the Bible (Psalm 33:12). If God’s grace could bring wicked King Manasseh to sal- vation, He can do it for Osama bin Laden and others who are as wicked as Manasseh was! Finally, we should remember that God brought war upon Israel when they forgot Him. He may be doing the same with our nation today. The cure is found through national repentance (II Chron. 7:14), the Great Commandment (Mark 12:29-31), and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).

TIMES: Please feel free to make known any prayer requests, needs, or availabilities of the special ministry God has now led you into. Are there any specific things you care to address in closing? RYBERG: We are currently in need of funds to print our very popular tracts used for evangelizing the troops, and

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THE RIGHT MEDICINE FOR AMERICA I sang two songs. When I finished, he walked out of the pray for preachers, some two hundred I’d guess, again by continued from page 1… room, was gone a little while, and then walked back in with name! I never heard anything like it! Next he prayed for a sheet of paper in his hand. He said, “I like it. I will take some of his enemies, some who were fighting him. The Word of God is what our nation needs and what you. I can do something for you. I will give you lessons.” Fifteen minutes went by; then twenty, then twenty-five each individual (including preachers) needs. It is the right He said he had only done this once before, but he wanted to minutes. I was still by his side getting ready to pray. He was medicine to cure our ills. train me and put me in the big stuff – I mean BIG stuff! He still pouring out his heart, talking to God. He went on call- Many folks are like the boy in Memphis, Tennessee, mentioned names of those I knew about in that day who I ing people by name to the Lord. Then he stopped and said, who came up to me and said, “Brother Roberson, will you would be working with. He said he would give me five les- “Oh, Brother Roberson, excuse me, please. I forgot you sign my Bible?” I took the beautiful new Bible from his sons each week and get me a job in Nashville to pay my were here. Now, will you pray?” hand, opened it and signed my name. When I handed it back expenses and so on. He held out a contract in his hand that I said, “Dr. Rice, excuse me, I don’t feel like praying.” I said to him, “Now, son, be sure to read this Book.” He he wanted me to sign. And I didn’t. You know why? He had already covered all immediately responded, “Oh, I don’t read the Bible. I have I was excited about what he had said – about taking les- the ground and I had simply prayed with him. a whole wall full of new Bibles, all different versions. I just sons from this great teacher and what was ahead, about the John Rice taught me something about prayer. He didn’t collect them.” money I would be making and all (remember, I was living on have to, but that was his custom, to pray for definite people I know a lot of folks like him. They have a Bible but $75 per month). I took the pen in hand and was ready to by name every day. don’t read it. Get back to the Bible – get back into the Bible! sign. Then I read what was written on the contract: an agree- Listen, though: that is work! When we are too busy to Years ago I was visiting a lady in Chattanooga. She was ment to let this man arrange all my meetings and engage- pray, we are too busy! up in years. When I came to the end of my visit I said, “I ments for singing. Doing the work of God also means returning to wor- would like to read some verses from your Bible and have I said, “Sir, what does that mean?” ship. Even great men, good men need this. prayer with you.” She got up, went over and opened the bot- He replied, “It means just what it says. You will sing I am a bit disturbed that some preachers are slack in tom drawer of a dresser, took out a box and got out her when I say sing, and you will do what I say or tell you to do. going to church. Incredibly, some can take a vacation and brand-new Bible and then said, “I take care of my Bible; I We’ll keep this rule in effect for a year while I’m training skip church altogether, or they take a trip overseas and don’t don’t want it to get dirty or torn, so I put it away.” When I you. Just sign the paper.” go to church. opened it, it seemed to me she had “taken care” of it all right Well, I told him then that I was the pastor of a little Don’t ever neglect God’s house. It is a medicine for – taken care not to read it! country church, and that I preached every Sunday morning, your soul. Go Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Believe the Word; obey the Word; defend the Word Sunday night and Wednesday night; that I led singing in all Wednesday night. “Three to Thrive” is my motto. Every against critics; and preach the Word; but be sure to read the of the services, and that I sang all the solos. believer should be a church member, and every church mem- Word! It is medicine to the soul. He said, “Well, give it up. Turn your back on all that. You ber should attend all church services faithfully. Sunday school teachers – you who teach the Word of do what I say and I’ll guarantee you big money – thousands a What would happen if the President of the United States God, particularly those who teach children – what power and year, maybe as much as $150,000 a year! Just sign the paper.” went on television at 7:00 every morning, read a whole chap- influence you have! The Word of God instills righteousness. All of the sudden I realized that God had called me to ter from the Bible, and then offered a prayer (covering about I was led to Christ by a lady Sunday school teacher when I preach; He had called me to a ministry. So, I said, “Sir, I fifteen minutes), and then closed by saying, “I am urging the was fourteen. She taught a big class of roughneck boys and appreciate your kindness, but I cannot sign that paper ‘cause people of my nation to be in church every Sunday morning, she began every class by giving the Bible way of salvation. I plan to keep preaching.” Then I handed that contract back every Sunday night, and attend prayer meeting every I got saved under that Bible teaching. to him. Wednesday night?” You might think, “Why, the President Teachers, keep at it night and day. Know the Word of I can still see that hot-headed Italian as he took that can’t do that!” Yes, he can. He can command his time. God. Teach its truths to your class. Build your class on the paper, looked at it and said, “You mean you won’t take what I predict that we could settle ninety percent of all our Word of God. Don’t give up! I’m offering you? Remember, you are only the second man problems in this country if, as a nation, we would just put The Word of God is the medicine this nation needs! to whom I’ve ever made this offer.” God first. A return to worship in the house of God is the “I’m sorry,” I said, “but I can’t sign it.” right medicine for America. Secondly, we need the “righteousness” medicine He took that paper, tore it into little shreds, dropped it Another crucial element in the work of God means a of the will of God. on the floor and began to curse me. I walked out, got in my return to compassion – a concern for others around us. There America needs to know the will of God and surrender old Chevrolet and drove up Church Street, right in the cen- is no greater concern than a concern for the souls of men. to the will of God. I believe God has a will for every man, ter of Nashville, the happiest man in the world – happy I am here today because of a Sunday school teacher woman, and child. But even Christians, including preachers, because I had said “yes” to the Lord and to His will. And I named Mrs. Daisy Hawes who led me to Christ. You are too often ignore the will of God. have never had to fight that battle again! here because someone led you to Jesus. Not one person can Just today I read a two-page letter written by a graduate Listen to me now – you do what I did. You surrender say, “No one helped me; I got saved all by myself.” No, God of our school. He had preached twenty years and was a suc- your life to the Lord’s will and you will never regret it. Such uses people. Someone gave you a Bible or a gospel tract, or cessful pastor when he got caught up with a woman in his surrender makes a lot of other decisions easy. Drunkenness you heard the gospel preached on radio or television. We are church and gave up the ministry. Now he is miserable. He is not the will of God. Immorality is not the will of God. all here because someone cared. By the compassion of some comes back to see his family once in a while, but he is so Carelessness is not His will. Rebellion is not His will. saint of God, we came to Christ. unhappy out of the will of God. God has a will for us indi- Indifference is not in God’s will. You don’t even have to Highland Park ran thirty-five buses, but we began the vidually and as a nation. We suffer for it when we get out of think about it. God’s will leads in the paths of righteousness! ministry with just one bus. A man named M.J. Parker came that will. These days so many men jump up and want to quit. I to church. He got saved and I baptized him and his wife. He I was pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church for forty suppose I get at least one phone call every week, maybe began working in the church and came to me and said, “Let’s years and six months; then I felt led of God to retire from more, from preachers ready to quit the ministry because buy a bus. Let’s try it” (no one in Chattanooga had ever tried pastoring. I simply knew it was God’s will. I offered my res- things aren’t going right – as “right” as they think they using buses). So, we bought a bus. Brother Parker had a ignation at almost 74 years of age. I told the church that God should. Stay in God’s will. Wait on the Lord. Let His will full-time job with National Linen Company, but said he had led me. be done! would give as much time to the bus route as he could. Soon You must stay in the will of God no matter what people The right medicine is to surrender to the will of the Lord. he filled up that old bus. We bought a second bus, then a say or do, and no matter what your family thinks. God’s will third, and on and on until we owned thirty-five of ‘em. All brings peace and happiness and usefulness. Lastly, we need the “righteousness” medicine of those buses came into the church parking lot packed-out It seems we tell more falsehoods in church than any- the work of God. every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. where else. We sing “Have Thine Own Way, Lord,” but half I have spoken of the medicine of the Word of God and Dr. Clarence Sexton came in and worked with us after of the crowd doesn’t mean it. Many don’t tithe, they rarely the will of God. Now I speak to the work of God – doing Brother Parker passed away. For five years Brother Sexton come to church, don’t pray, and don’t read the Bible. what God says and wills for you to do. did an amazing work. Thousands were saved through the Don’t sing a lie! Mean it when you sing, “Have Thine Doing the work of God means to return to prayer. bus ministry he led – the bus ministry that M.J. Parker had a Own Way, Lord!” In your church, in your Sunday school Prayer is work. passion and vision for. class, in your youth department, do you want the will of God The devil fights you when you go to pray. He disturbs Oh, that we had more men and women like that – com- to be done? I pray you do. It is the medicine we need! and distracts you. He does all he can to keep you from pray- passionate and sold out to God! Brother Parker didn’t finish I was called to preach at the age of eighteen, then start- ing. But you overcome Satan and determine to pray and the third grade in school, but he became a mighty soul-win- ed to pastor churches first in Memphis, Tennessee, then at seek the face of God – to wait on Him in prayer. Prayer can ner because of his concern and compassion for souls. Greenbrier, Tennessee. At Greenbrier, I was paid $75 per change your trying days into triumphant days! Begin your The Word of God, the will of God, and the work of God month. The church built me a little room on the back of the every day with prayer. is the right medicine for America! Oh, that we might grasp building – built out of secondhand lumber. There was no I cannot forget, when I mention prayer, Dr. John R. the difference that medicine can make in these days. running water, no bathroom. I lived three years in that bare Rice. Oh, how he prayed! I will be ninety years old in November. Before God room in that little country church on the outside of town. I We were together in a meeting in Monroe, Louisiana. I takes me Home, I want to do all I can for my Lord and for had no cooking facilities. I would visit my church folks at preached Monday morning and he preached Monday night. people all around me. I want to use every opportunity to noontime every day! I had finished school at the University Tuesday morning I got up at 6 AM, went out and got my point people to the Lamb of God. of Louisville, my hometown, and had also been to the breakfast and came back to the room. A knock came at my If you are lost, come to Jesus and receive Him now as Southern Baptist Seminary. And here I was in this little door about 6:45. There stood Dr. Rice, holding that red your personal Saviour. If you want the Lord to use your life room for a home. Scofield Bible he always carried. He said, “Brother to make a difference in the lives of others, just come and sur- I had studied a lot of music and had been singing all my Roberson, may I come in? Could we pray together?” render your life to Him. Whatever others may do, tell God life. I got a job at WSM in Nashville, where I sang every “Yes sirree,” I said. you want His will done in your life. week and got paid for it! I also sang for WSIX in He came in, sat down, and we read four or five chapters Apply the medicine. Come back to the Word of God; Springfield, Tennessee. I liked it. I got to thinking that I from the Bible. Then he said, “Let’s pray. I’ll pray first and come back to the will of God; and come back to the work of might be able to do something with this line of work. then you pray.” God. I went to the Nashville Conservatory and saw the man I got down by his side and he began to pray for his wife, in charge. I told him that I wanted him to hear me sing; I told his children and grandchildren, and every employee of the – — him what I was doing on the radio. Sword of the Lord – calling all by name. Then he began to

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WHAT JEFFERSON LEARNED FROM “Give Me Liberty to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have THE BOOK OF JIHAD been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held continued from page 1… Or Give Me Death!” the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but to know everything possible about Muslims because he Patrick Henry, Virginia House of Burgesses it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and was about to advocate war against the Islamic “Barbary” reassembled in Richmond, March 23, 1775. humble supplication? What terms shall we find which states of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Tripoli. have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech Ellison's use of Jefferson's Quran as a prop illumi- No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriot- you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done every- nates a subject once well-known in the history of the ism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen thing that could be done to avert the storm which is now United States, but, which today, is mostly forgotten - the who have just addressed the House. But different men coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; Muslim pirate slavers over many centuries enslaved mil- often see the same subject in different lights; and, there- we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves lions of Africans and tens of thousands of Christian fore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those before the throne, and have implored its interposition to Europeans and Americans in the Islamic “Barbary” states. gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a charac- arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Over the course of ten centuries, Muslim pirates ter very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my senti- Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our cruised the African and Mediterranean coastline pillag- ments freely and without reserve. remonstrances have produced additional violence and ing villages and seizing slaves. The taking of slaves in This is no time for ceremony. The questing before insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we pre-dawn raids on unsuspecting coastal villages had a the House is one of awful moment to this country. For have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the high casualty rate. It was typical of Muslim raiders to kill my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a ques- throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the off as many of the “non-Muslim” older men and women tion of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no as possible so the preferred “booty” of only young magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free-- if we women and children could be collected. debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges Young non-Muslim women were targeted because of at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we for which we have been so long contending--if we mean their value as concubines in Islamic markets. Islamic law hold to God and our country. not basely to abandon the noble provides for the sexual interests of Muslim men by allow- Should I keep back my opinions struggle in which we have been ing them to take as many as four wives at one time and to at such a time, through fear of so long engaged, and which we have as many concubines as their fortunes allow. giving offense, I should consider have pledged ourselves never to Boys, as young as nine or ten years old, were often myself as guilty of treason abandon until the glorious object mutilated to create eunuchs who would bring higher towards my country, and of an act of our contest shall be obtained-- prices in the slave markets of the Middle East. Muslim of disloyalty toward the Majesty we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we slave traders created “eunuch stations” along major of Heaven, which I revere above must fight! An appeal to arms African slave routes so the necessary surgery could be all earthly kings. and to the God of Hosts is all that performed. It was estimated that only a small number of Mr. President, it is natural to is left us! the boys subjected to the mutilation survived after the man to indulge in the illusions of They tell us, sir, that we are surgery. hope. We are apt to shut our eyes weak; unable to cope with so for- When American colonists rebelled against British against a painful truth, and listen midable an adversary. But when rule in 1776, American merchant ships lost Royal Navy to the song of that siren till she shall we be stronger? Will it be protection. With no American Navy for protection, transforms us into beasts. Is this the next week, or the next year? American ships were attacked and their Christian crews the part of wise men, engaged in Will it be when we are totally dis- enslaved by Muslim pirates operating under the control a great and arduous struggle for armed, and when a British guard of the “Dey of Algiers” – an Islamist warlord ruling liberty? Are we disposed to be of shall be stationed in every house? Algeria. the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, hav- Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Because American commerce in the Mediterranean ing ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by was being destroyed by the pirates, the Continental their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive Congress agreed in 1784 to negotiate treaties with the of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us four Barbary States. Congress appointed a special com- truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it. hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a prop- mission consisting of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, er use of those means which the God of nature hath and Benjamin Franklin, to oversee the negotiations. and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in Lacking the ability to protect its merchant ships in judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that the Mediterranean, the new American government tried the past, I wish to know what there has been in the con- which we possess, are invincible by any force which our to appease the Muslim slavers by agreeing to pay tribute duct of the British ministry for the last ten years to jus- enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not and ransoms in order to retrieve seized American ships tify those hopes with which gentlemen have been fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides and buy the freedom of enslaved sailors. pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up Adams argued in favor of paying tribute as the insidious smile with which our petition has been lately friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not cheapest way to get American commerce in the received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the Mediterranean moving again. Jefferson was opposed. feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were He believed there would be no end to the demands for Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our peti- base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from tribute and wanted matters settled “through the medium tion comports with those warlike preparations which the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and of war.” He proposed a league of trading nations to force cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be an end to Muslim piracy. armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable-- In 1786, Jefferson, then the American ambassador to Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. France, and Adams, then the American ambassador to that force must be called in to win back our love? Let It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen Britain, met in London with Sidi Haji Abdul Rahman us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war Adja, the Dey of Algiers’ ambassador to Britain. The of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the Americans wanted to negotiate a peace treaty based on kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this mar- north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding Congress' vote to appease. During the meeting Jefferson tial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submis- arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand and Adams asked the Dey's ambassador why Muslims sion? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What held so much hostility towards America, a nation with for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as which they had no previous contacts. the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? In a later meeting with the American Congress, the armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course two future presidents reported that Ambassador Sidi Haji they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give Abdul Rahman Adja had answered that Islam “was bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British me death! founded on the laws of their prophet, that it was written ministry have been so long forging. And what have we in their Quran that all nations who should not have – — acknowledged their authority were sinners, that it was their right and duty to make war upon them wherever they could be found, and to make slaves of all they could take as prisoners, and that every Musselman (Muslim) Jefferson pressed the issue by deploying American the Marine Hymn line, “From the halls of Montezuma to who should be slain in battle was sure to go to Paradise.” Marines and many of America's best warships to the the shores of Tripoli, we will fight our country’s battles For the following 15 years, the American govern- Muslim Barbary Coast. The USS Constitution, USS on the land as on the sea.” ment paid the Muslims millions of dollars for the safe Constellation, USS Philadelphia, USS Chesapeake, USS It wasn’t until 1815 that the problem was fully settled passage of American ships or the return of American Argus, USS Syren, and USS Intrepid all saw action. by the total defeat of all the Muslim slave trading pirates. hostages. The payments in ransom and tribute amounted In 1805, American Marines marched across the Jefferson had been right. The “medium of war” was the to 20 percent of United States government annual rev- dessert from Egypt into Tripolitania, forcing the surren- only way to put an end to the Muslim problem. enues in 1800. der of Tripoli and the freeing of all American slaves. The new Muslim congressman, Mr. Ellison, was Not long after Jefferson's inauguration as president During the Jefferson administration, the Muslim right about Thomas Jefferson. He was a “visionary,” wise in 1801, he dispatched a group of frigates to defend Barbary States, crumbling as a result of intense American enough to read and learn about the enemy from their American interests in the Mediterranean, and informed naval bombardment and on shore raids by Marines, final- own Quran. Congress. Declaring that America was going to spend ly officially agreed to abandon slavery and piracy. “millions for defense but not one cent for tribute,” Jefferson's victory over the Muslims lives on today in – —

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AN “EFFECTUAL DOOR” OPENED ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO IN ETHIOPIA CONVENE IN MISSOURI An edited report by Rex Switzer A report by the editor

The joyous welcome received by the missionary New Testament Church Planting, a ministry direct- team of Gene Worley, Frank Auterson, Tura Mako (an ed by Bro. Bob Perryman and Pastor Randall Moody TORNADO LEVELS TOWN AND Ethiopian product of former missionary Don Brown), through Wilson Creek Baptist Church, Brookline, CHURCH IN KANSAS and Rex Switzer was in sharp contrast to the great pover- Missouri, will hold its second annual N.T. Church An edited report by Scott Buller ty and suffering they found in the Dimma Sudanese Planting Conference October 2-4, 2007. The conference Refugee Camp. The camp is located a rugged two and a will convene at the Brookline church which is located On May 4th an F-5 tornado hit Greensburg, Kansas, half day journey from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. near Springfield. The special guest preacher will be Bro. a small town about 100 miles west of Wichita. As storm Eager children clothed in rags or less crowded John Bishop of Heber Springs, Arkansas. Other preach- sirens sounded at 9:45 P.M., Pastor and Mrs. Wes Carlton around us. Although they understood little or no English, ers and church planters will be called from the floor. of Bible Baptist Church in Greensburg crouched in their soon they were singing songs like “Hallelu, Hallelu,” The conference is designed to involve both pastors small bedroom closet on the north side of town. The “Deep and Wide,” “Rolled Away,” and “Jesus Loves Me.” and church planters in focusing on the spiritual needs of storm funnel approximately 1 3/4 miles wide slammed During forty hours of Bible classes, the adults listened the United States. Details can be obtained by contacting through the city, leveling it almost entirely. The devasta- with rapped attention. Teaching sessions covered basic the church: (417) 883-2468; [email protected] tion was immense. Twelve citizens were killed. The Bible doctrines, Baptist distinctives, and practical Carltons emerged from their closet to find their home severely damaged. Another church family’s home was totally destroyed; but all lives were spared. The church’s building in the northwest part of town was also destroyed – it imploded, leaving its debris crushed, lying in the basement. The church, a place that the winds of compromise could not altar, found God’s wind too much to stand against. The church, established 35 years ago, is now waiting a year before rebuilding to see what the rest of the town will do. The community of 1200 may not continue to exist; nearly half have perma- nently moved away already. In the meantime, the church folk of Greensburg are meeting with the Calvary Baptist Christian living. More than 340 adults, teens, and chil- Church in Pratt, a town about 30 miles east. dren attended the Sunday preaching service. To all the churches and those who have sent money, The Dimma Camp is home to about 5,000 Sudanese, KANSAS CHURCH MOVES INTO prayed, and shown compassion, Bro. Carlton and the churches in both Greensburg and Pratt say, “Thank you forced from their country by violent attacks from Islamic NEW BUILDING terrorists. For more than fifteen years, these people have for all you have done.” Any additional help can be sent lived away from their homeland in desperate conditions. An edited report by Pastor in care of Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 182, Pratt, KS They receive little help from international aid agencies so Stephen Henderson 67124; (620) 672-0417. they live in constant hunger; however, their greatest Harvest Baptist Church of Manhattan, Kansas, and hunger is for the Word of God. Pastor Stephen Henderson moved into their new build- In 2004, Bro. Gene Worley met three men from this ing for the first service there on April 22nd. That day the camp. He was able to witness to them and disciple them SPECIAL EVENTS IN NEBRASKA attendance was 145 for a church which had just marked for a short time. Shortly thereafter, a group of twenty A report by the editor its 3-Year Anniversary. Sudanese men approached him about conducting training During the previous three weeks, church members and Bible studies. They urged him and other independent June 3, 2007, marked the 29th Anniversary Services had gathered in the new building for prayer, asking the Baptist missionaries to come to the camp and teach them for Midlands Bible Baptist Church of Bellevue, Lord’s help with the move. On Sunday night following the Word of God. Though the trip and conditions were Nebraska. David H. Lydick planted the church and has the move, they met back over at the old building for one very difficult, the missionaries recognized the great open remained the pastor throughout her history. Special last time of prayer. The purpose was to thank the Lord for door, and prayed for God to allow passage through it. guests for the occasion included The Assurance Trio His abundant blessings in that place, and to beg Him to At the conclusion of the training time, while prepar- from Heartland Baptist Bible College in Oklahoma City, continue to bless as they serve Him in the new building. ing to leave, we expressed regret at our inability to do and Dr. Howard Sears of Middletown, Ohio. Through the many tears shed, it was a sweet time of more to relieve the physical suffering of the people. To start the celebration, on Friday, June 1, the church prayer! Later during the evening service, an additional Their response humbled and encouraged us when their hosted the Missouri Valley Concord of Independent time of testimonies was enjoyed as folks recounted all the leader, James, said, “You could not have done more, Baptists – a regional pastors’ fellowship which meets Lord had done during the last three years. because you have taught us the Word of God.” each month. Those who preached at the MVCIB Pray for these young believers as they seek to learn Meeting included Pastor Tim Ruegg, Seward, Nebraska, God’s Word and establish Bible-believing Baptist church- Pastor Mitch Holmes, Anita, Iowa, and Pastor Dwight es. Pray for this team of missionaries that we will be able Scott, Kansas City, Missouri. The featured evening to do more to preach, teach and minister to the men, preacher was Dr. Sears. The Assurance Trio provided women and children of this extremely needy community. special music. Soon many of the refugees will be returning to uncertain The following Tuesday afternoon, June 5, several conditions in southern Sudan. They have asked us to church members together with The Assurance Trio team continue our ministry among them there. from Heartland BBC stood in honor along the procession route of a funeral for a Bellevue soldier killed in action in Iraq – Army SSgt. William Bailey III. As the church com- OCTOBER MEN’S RETREAT memorated her 29th year, she did so in debt to one (and PLANNED NEAR OMAHA others like him) who for her freedom gave his life at 29. A report by the editor The annual High Plains Baptist Men’s Retreat will gather again this year, October 4-6, near Ashland, Nebraska. Featured speakers are Bro. Dave Hardy of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Pastor Dick Webster of Lewisville, Texas. Glory Bound Quartet from Heartland Baptist Bible College is also scheduled to attend. The Retreat site is a remote, self-contained campground facility about 15 miles SW of Omaha. All that men need to bring is bedding, towels, and toiletries. For Retreat fees and other details, contact HPBMR, % 2407 Chandler Road East, Bellevue, NE 68005; (402) 731-5932; [email protected].

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The Preacher's Study that time of the year again. Having a meeting the same amount when they are purchased. Love offerings are to time each year is probably a good idea, but the impor- be in addition to the guest speaker’s expenses, and they with Bro Dave Hardy tance of the meeting must dwarf the idea of just going should be separate so as to avoid taxes. How much through the motions because it is that time. should the love offering be? Most speakers, in faith, APPRECIATING Give the guest speaker as much information as possi- leave that to the host pastor. Let me offer a few thoughts. ble to prepare him for the event, written out so as to have If your speaker is qualified to speak in a church your THE PLACE OF it for reference. Check with him about any personal time size, his offering should compare to your weekly gain AN EVANGELIST he and/or his family may need. Remember, he ministers (salary, housing, insurance, etc.). He has all the same at such meetings almost every week and he needs person- expenses you have. Also, keep in mind that he has can- al work time as well as some leisure. He should be glad cellations, which means no income that week. Any vaca- In the last issue I attempt- to make visits with you, but do not expect him to make tion or time off he may take means the same. Consider ed to address some of the door-to-door calls all day and then be fresh at night. Door- how your budget would be affected if your church with- needs, concerns, and expecta- to-door work should have been done before the meeting, held four to six weeks pay each year. It is true that some tions pastors have when hosting saving specific calls for the week of the services. evangelists have monthly support or have book sales, etc. a guest speaker. Although the things mentioned applied Provide good accommodations for your guest (not in for additional income. One of my evangelist friends sells to any guest speaker, the evangelist was the one primari- someone’s home if at all possible). “Good” means, first tapes of his sermons and he puts all the profit into a fund ly in view. This article deals with the same subject, but of all, clean. It also means large enough so that luggage for his next car. Over ninety percent of the miles on an from that guest speaker or evangelist’s point of view. It is can be out of the way with room for study and/or office evangelist’s vehicle accumulate going to his meetings, certainly fair for a pastor to have expectations, but it is work. Don’t make the mistake of thinking, Well, it is only and the vehicle’s depreciation is actually a travel expense. absolutely unfair not to recognize that the evangelist has for a few days. It may be fine for you, but not for him. For sake of illustration and realizing the risk of being some, too. I will be as objective as possible; but remem- Lodging facilities are an evangelist’s home, week after misunderstood, I am going to use a personal example. ber, I have thirty years experience as a pastor and only week after week. Think about it. It may cost a little more, My wife and I were in about forty churches last year and four “on the road.” but you are only paying for one week out of his year. I preached more times than I did my last year as a pastor. The evangelist or guest speaker should expect the Be considerate in the area of meals, and particularly Our income from traveling was about one third of my church to be as prepared as possible for the scheduled dietary needs. After awhile most restaurant food tastes the pastoral salary and benefits. (Let me quickly say that meeting. That means the pastor, first of all, must have a same. There are times I would almost kill for a bologna some churches were very generous; I only give this com- great desire in his own heart to have a successful meeting. and mustard or peanut butter sandwich. Ask your guest to parison for perspective.) I intentionally go to new or Such a desire should be strong enough that it is evident to be candid with you. Most men on the road will not want smaller churches and fully anticipate all I have just his people. Meetings should be scheduled far enough in more to eat or expensive foods. They will probably want described. However, I cannot help wondering how others advance to avoid competing with holidays and/or local less, and often, more simple meals. Some would rather who travel full time survive – especially those younger events, and the church membership should have ample not eat three meals a day. It is also important to know if who still have young children. I have a wonderful pastor notice in order to avoid personal scheduling conflicts. eating those meals is better before or after the service. and home church to stand behind me as well as a host of As the date draws closer, there should be special Another concern is travel expenses and love offer- pastor friends I could call if needed. My heart’s desire is prayer meetings and constant reminders from Sunday ings. Expenses are everything that comes out of the that an evangelist will pour out his very soul to spiritual- school teachers, church staff, and pastor. Extensive visi- speaker’s pocket related to your meeting. That includes ly benefit the pastor and church where he ministers; and tation efforts should be given to make sure the communi- travel to and from your church (gas, meals, and motels if that he, in turn, will receive generous offerings to meet ty is informed. Some method should be employed to driving) and lodging and meals while there. When he is his needs and speed him on his way. encourage church folk to bring friends to the meeting. flying in, it helps to purchase plane tickets in advance so Too many meetings seem to take place because it is just as to get the best price. Be thoughtful to send that – —

old Europe because of their disagreement with the Anglican Church. The Puritans settled in the areas of Boston and Charleston, and the Pilgrims settled toward Plymouth. These two groups were radically different – Puritans being dissenters and the Pilgrims being sepa- ratists. There is no evidence that our early Baptist lead- THE FLORIDA ers were on the first ships to arrive. No Baptist churches BAPTIST existed for the first arriving Baptists to attend. It is my Bro. Lydick, COLLEGE opinion that the first real Baptist church was founded in Just a short note to tell you what a blessing the Baptist Rhode Island with Dr. John Clarke. However, these early Times is to the North Bank Bible Baptist Church and me. REPORT Baptists found the freedom here was not free. Thanks for all you do for our Lord. The Puritans had determined there was error and dis- FREEDOM IS NOT FREE ease within the Church of England. They purposed to - Pastor James Cytacki By Pastor Bruce E. Turner dissent from that error but not to be separatists from it: Central Park, Washington “We will not say, as the Separatists were wont to say at Florida Baptist College has now completed two won- their leaving of England, ‘Farewell, Babylon! Farewell, derful years of instruction. We have been blessed with Rome!’ But we will say, Farewell, dear England and all Brother Lydick, some of the greatest young people in the world (and some Christian friends there.” When you get old, you like to reminisce. I did this as not so young). The Sounds of Joy, our summer tour It would seem that leaving one’s country to worship I read through the May issue of the Times. You had a group, is vigorously about their summer schedule. They as you choose would make you a champion of religious quote from J. Vernon McGee. He is the man who taught have been blessed to have a full schedule for the summer. freedom! However, the Puritans were not champions of me more of the Bible than any other one man when I We are thrilled at the opportunity to represent the college religious freedom; they were rather brutal persecutors. attended Bible college. You also had a quote from Harold and our Lord Jesus Christ throughout this busy summer. How incredible that those who were once persecuted Sightler. In the past I had the privilege of preaching in Thank you for your prayers and support for Florida should become persecutors, but that is exactly what hap- the evening Baptist Bible Institute and Christian Day Baptist College. We are praying for new supporters and pened. The Puritans became vile persecutors of the School that he directed. Another quote was from Vance new students as we begin our third year in September. Pilgrims and in particular of the Baptists as they arrived Havner, for whom I served as chauffeur when he was On Memorial Day, Democratic presidential hopeful in New England. preaching in the Los Angeles area. John Edwards called for Americans to protest the war at B. H. Carroll said, “It might have been expected that Your interview of Jimmy Carter was excellent. My a time when everyone should have been praising the men those immigrants who made New England their asylum wife and I have met him and have stayed several nights at and women who have gone into harm’s way to keep us all from what they deemed civil tyranny and ecclesiastical the Silver State Youth Camp in Colorado. I heard Harvey free. I remember as a boy, my father would buy little persecution would have guarded against every degree of Springer preach, though I did not know him personally. sailor hats and stand all of his boys out front to salute as oppression and persecution, and persecution in that form Best wishes to you and the Times Board of Review, as the “old soldiers” would come by in parade. That of government they were about to establish among them- you “serve the Lord with gladness” (Ps 100:2). instilled in me a pride that has never wavered. selves.” History recorded that would not be the case. What a thrill this time of year brings to the heart of This difference would be notable as the colonial days - Pastor Arthur Houk every true American. The red, white, and blue waving in moved on. Our Baptist forefathers would suffer greatly. Colville, Washington the sky causes a rush of pride. Picnics in the park and According to early colonial documents, the idea of reli- other family outings remind us of the beauty of living in gious liberty was distinctly a Baptist contribution. (The a free country. However, “freedom is not free.” The Religious History of New England) Bro. Lydick members and friends of West Gate Baptist Church are An example of such suffering is recorded in the story Thank you…I read the Baptist Times. Good articles; painfully aware of that truth. In the last two years, we of Obadiah Holmes. “And as the man began to lay the no fighting or bickering – it’s great! have buried two of our finest young Christian men who strokes upon my back, I said to the people, ‘Though my died to keep us free. flesh should fail, and my spirit should fail, yet my God - Missionary Butch Krenz Many do not understand the peculiarity of a repub- would not fail.’ So it pleased the Lord to come in and so Thailand lic. We didn’t just wake up one day a free nation. to fill my heart and tongue as a vessel full, and with an In the days of colonial America there was no reli- audible voice I broke forth praying unto the Lord not to gious liberty. Ships had landed in America with two dis- lay this sin to their charge; and telling the people that now tinct groups of occupants. Both groups left England and …continued on page 12

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privacy laws. Even spouses cannot have access to each other’s personal information. Recently my wife was in the hospital. She requires By Joe Asbury kidney dialysis and had to have a procedure done in the hospital that could not be done at the dialysis center. While “. . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a PROVIDING FOR there they administered her regularly scheduled treatment. firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, “NEAR DEATH” I called the hospital the next morning to see what time they we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes would do the procedure so I could be there when they and our sacred Honor.” So much of our estate plan- brought her back to her room. When I called, they told me - July 4, 1776 (Dateline: Philadelphia, PA) ning emphasis is on planning for she had already been there and back. They had taken her death. That is certainly important very early that morning. I tell you all that to say that when “A patriot without religion in my estimation is as – having a will or living trust to I called I had to have a code number to let them know I was great a paradox as an honest man without the fear of handle the disposition of your authorized to get that information. Had I not had that num- God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations assets when you die. But what ber, they at the information desk or nurses station could not bind, can have any real ‘good will toward men?’ Can he would happen in the case of a debilitating accident, a have told me anything about my wife. To provide me with be a patriot who, by openly vicious conduct, is undermin- stroke, or some other disabling event in your life? Who any information, they could call me at my home phone or ing the very bonds of society? The Scriptures tell us would take care of your day-to-day affairs? Your next of at whatever number my wife had given them, but they ‘righteousness exalteth a nation.’” kin can take care of many responsibilities for you; howev- could not reveal anything to anyone who just called in. - Abigail Adams (1744-1818) er, they cannot do everything. One lady told me she was There are two documents to be concerned about. First not permitted to cancel a lease on her father’s apartment or is the living will. It gives instructions to not keep you alive “Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of have his mail transferred to her home, even though he had by artificial means if you are at death’s door with no hope the world, your most joyous and most venerated festival moved in with her after a debilitating stroke. She had to of recovery to normal life. There are some variations of returns on this day (July 4th)? Is it not that, in the chain get a court appointed power of attorney in order to handle what can be chosen or rejected when facing that decision, of human events, the birthday of the nation is indissol- those affairs. It cost her $4000 to get it. but the document should reflect what your will is, so doc- ubly linked with the birthday of the Saviour? That it Modern age media has informed us of some horrify- tors and family members will know exactly what to do. forms a leading event in the progress of the Gospel dis- ing family situations recently, situations we hope never to The second document is a healthcare directive. This pensation? Is it not that the Declaration of Independence find ourselves or our loved ones in. names the person who has authority to make healthcare first organized the social compact on the foundation of Not long ago the Terri Schiavo case was in the news decisions for you if you are unable to make them for your- the Redeemer's mission upon earth? That it laid the cor- for well over a year. She did not have a healthcare direc- self. This person should be the one you have the greatest nerstone of human government upon the first precepts of tive or a living will to describe exactly what her desires confidence in and who would best know what you would Christianity...?” were for the situation she faced. It was reported that her want or not want done. - John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) verbally-given desire was not to live in such a condition. These two documents are usually written up without That may very well have been the case, but look at what any fees. They may be obtained at most hospitals – at the “I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would her family had to go through for more than 15 years. I am nurse’s station or the reception desk. Most states also have have you, and the State over which you preside, in His sure at her age she never expected to find herself in the them available on their state government website. If you holy protection, that He would incline the hearts of the condition she was in; but who can know when they are go to www.(yourstate).gov (example: www.in.gov for the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedi- going to end up that way? It was an accident; and acci- state of Indiana), you can search their site and find it for ence to government, to entertain a brotherly affection and dents are no respecters of age. free. Most website documents I have found are in PDF love for one another, for their fellow citizens of the Every state has some form of living will or healthcare form, but some will be in Word format for easy printing. United States at large, and particularly for their brethren directive. It is not just for old people. Actually, anyone Any questions about the particulars of your state who have served in the field; and finally, that He would over the age of eighteen ought to have at least a simple should be referred to a local attorney who specializes in most graciously be pleased to dispose us all, to do justice, form of directive in case of an accident. healthcare or elderly law. to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, Another reason to be prepared in this way is recent humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the – — characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed reli- gion, and without an humble imitation of Whose exam- ple in these things, we can never hope to be a happy CLOSED ORDINANCES: ity. Christ declared that the gates of hell would not prevail Nation.” against His church. The church and its ordinances will - George Washington (1732-1799) A Mark of a Biblical Church remain until Christ returns. By Amy Dohmen of Norfolk After the ascension of Christ the disciples began to “My own private judgment has long been (and every Baptist Church, propagate the gospel, not only to the Jews, but also to the day's experience more and more confirms me in it), that Norfolk, Nebraska Gentiles. They were sent out of churches to start other government can not long exist without an alliance with (Heartland Baptist Bible churches. This is the biblical pattern. A man starting a religion to some extent; and that Christianity is indispen- College Student) church without proper authority produces an unscriptural sable to the true interests and solid foundations of all free church that has no authority to baptize. governments. I distinguish…between the establishment Winner of the 2007 Baptist Since the creation of the world, kind has reproduced of a particular sect, as the religion of the State, and the Times College Essay Contest kind. This is identical with churches. A church must be establishment of Christianity itself, without any prefer- planted by a New Testament church, not a man or an organ- ence of any particular form of it. I know not, indeed, how Matthew 28:18-20 states, “And Jesus came and spake ization. Being planted by another church is an imperative any deep sense of moral obligation or accountableness unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven characteristic for a church with proper authority. This is can be expected to prevail in the community without a and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, bap- why missionaries and church planters have sending church- firm persuasion of the great Christian Truths…I look tizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and es. In Acts 13:2-4, one observes the biblical pattern for with no small dismay upon the rashness and indifference of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things church planting. These verses state, “As they ministered to with which the American people seem in our day to be whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, ‘Separate me disposed to cut adrift from old principles, and to trust alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” We, as Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called themselves to the theories of every wild projector into Baptists, believe the doctrine of closed ordinances because them.’ And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their religion and politics.” it is clearly taught in the Scriptures. In these verses, Jesus’ hands on them, they sent them away. So they, being sent - Joseph Story (1779-1845) teaching leads us to the doctrine of closed ordinances. We forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from must examine the Scriptures, and observe why Christ thence they sailed to Cyprus.” Having been commissioned “Let us humbly commit our righteous cause to the wants us to adhere to this important teaching. by the church at Antioch, Paul and Barnabas had the author- great Lord of the Universe. Let us joyfully leave our con- The word “power” in verse eighteen denotes authori- ity to baptize. The reason an individual must be “re-bap- cerns in the hands of Him who raises up and puts down ty. Jesus, when He gave the Great Commission, was giv- tized” to gain church membership is because his “baptism” the empires and kingdoms of the earth as He pleases.” ing authority to His disciples. Delegating authority to the is invalid. Either he was baptized in a Protestant church, - John Hancock (1737-1793) eleven enabled them to baptize believers, inducting them whose mother was ultimately the Catholic Church, or the into the membership of the church. Jesus also instructed church that performed the baptism was not in accordance “No human society has ever been able to maintain them to observe all things he had commanded them. This with the biblical pattern of Acts 13. both order and freedom, both cohesiveness and liberty, would include both baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the two The other ordinance God commanded the church to apart from the moral precepts of the Christian Religion ordinances Jesus gave to His churches. observe is the Lord’s Supper. In I Cor. 10:16-17, Christ says, applied and accepted by all the classes. Should our In Matthew 28:20, Christ promised, “And lo, I am with “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the commun- Republic ever forget this fundamental precept of gov- you alway, even unto the end of the world.” This promise ion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it ernance, men are certain to shed their responsibilities extended beyond His disciples because they have gone on not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being for licentiousness, and this great experiment will then to glory. It is a promise of church perpetuity. Jesus is many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers surely be doomed.” always with His churches, and He never changes. Since of that one bread.” The church at Corinth is pictured in that - John Jay (1745-1829) He never changes, His Word never changes. His command “one bread,” showing the unity of the body in the Lord’s to baptize and keep the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Supper. The bread is broken and distributed, but each piece “And can the liberties of a nation be thought remains unchanged. The authority given by God to the dis- originates from the same loaf. This pictures unity. secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a ciples has been passed down to His churches, which were One problem many people have with closed commun- conviction in the minds of the people that these liber- established by Christ. This demonstrates church perpetu- ion is the misconstrued view of the church. Due to ties are the gift of God?” -Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) ...continued on page 11

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ys, ys, sa 5:17 Corinthians II home. His for it el ef “Ther e or attention will go to our Heavenly Father. Heavenly our to go will attention

Christ into my heart and He immediately began to remod- to began immediately He and heart my into Christ in such a way that people will see us, but that all the all that but us, see will people that way a such in

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good, but I wanted the inside to be just as good. I asked I good. as just be to inside the wanted I but good, bered the old house. house. old the bered le sa le Bib The we are to live our life our live to are we ys

le ried a preacher a ried mar and ge, F . rom the outside I look I outside the rom ed

ever, how beautiful the house looks because they remem- they because looks house the beautiful how ever,

“freedom is not free.” not is “freedom forget, however, that that however, forget,

w as raised in a good Christian home, went to Bible col- Bible to went home, Christian good a in raised as

have said, how- said, is around the baseboards and trim. They They trim. and baseboards the around is

Thank God for our blessed freedom. But may we never we may But freedom. blessed our for God Thank

Christ to come into my heart and make it it make and heart my into come to Christ home. I home. His

beautiful the caulk the beautiful w ho about commented and house the

v gi en their life to k to life their en eep our American Constitution intact. Constitution American our eep

remember the day, 27 years ago, when I asked I when ago, years 27 day, the remember I

together and make it complete. No one has walked into walked has one No complete. it make and together

tect that Constitution. Over three thousand of them have them of thousand three Over Constitution. that tect

with the Lord. the with

make that go unnoticed by others, things that pull my life my pull that things others, by unnoticed go that make

Today, America’s finest men and women fight to pro- to fight women and men finest America’s Today,

was the same process that had taken place in my walk my in place taken had that process same the was

So it is in m in is it So v e little the is It life. y yday choices I choices yday er

gious liber gious ty” and “freedom of speech” amendment. speech” of “freedom and ty”

into a beautiful, “like new” home, I began to realize this realize to began I home, new” “like beautiful, a into

as trim and caulk could make such a huge difference. difference. huge a such make could caulk and trim as

of America. That amendment would be known as the “reli- the as known be would amendment That America. of

During the process of tur of process the During ning an old r old an ning un-down house un-down

refined look. I could not believe that something so simple so something that believe not could I look. refined

the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States United the of Constitution the to amendment first the

room that is clean and tidy.” tidy.” and clean is that room one “I need just just need “I

f inished product. It w It product. inished , polished a had It beautiful! as

ainst Baptists, helped to bring about bring to helped Baptists, ainst ag persecution the seen

dust covered everything! I remember telling my husband, my telling remember I everything! covered dust

trim had to be caulked! My spirit drooped…until I saw the saw I drooped…until spirit My caulked! be to had trim

Later, another great Baptist, James Madison, having Madison, James Baptist, great another Later,

tools w tools ere e ere verywhere, things were torn out, and dry wall dry and out, torn were things verywhere,

w were finished until my husband informed me that all the all that me informed husband my until finished were e

o tmyntb adt orcag. ” charge.’ your to laid be not may it God

and I was only in the way. I hated coming home because home coming hated I way. the in only was I and

house. It made e made It house. v e room come to come room y r gether then thought then I .

‘ Although the Lord hath made it easy to me, y me, to easy it made hath Lord the Although e y pra I t

w the door closed because the house was all torn up torn all was house the because closed door the ith

m husband put beautiful 4-inch baseboards throughout the throughout baseboards 4-inch beautiful put husband y

‘ You have struck me with roses;’ and said moreover, said and roses;’ with me struck have You

in the house. house. the in T ere days when I sat in the bedroom the in sat I when days ere w here

church came and put crown molding in the living room and room living the in molding crown put and came church

nance, as the spectators observed, I told the magistrates, the told I observed, spectators the as nance,

While the remodeling was underway we were living were we underway was remodeling the While

As our project w project our As as nearing the end the nearing as man in the in man a ,

jo yfulness in m in yfulness y hear y t y counte- y m in cheerfulness and

that the last touches are now complete. now are touches last the that

a o a a i ll, He is not Lord Lord not is He ll, f ” ll. t ng, “If Christ is not Lord Lord not is Christ “If ng,

thirty strokes. When he loosed me from the post, having post, the from me loosed he When strokes. thirty

wonder if it would ever be finished. I am thrilled to say to thrilled am I finished. be ever would it if wonder

home in every area of my life. We have all heard the say- the heard all have We life. my of area every in home

affirmed) with a three-corded whip, giving me therewith me giving whip, three-corded a with affirmed)

e ach week. The weeks turned into months and I began to began I and months into turned weeks The week. ach

the rest of m of rest the y heart is in disobedience. He wants to feel at feel to wants He disobedience. in is heart

his strength (yea, spitting in his hand three times, as many as times, three hand his in spitting (yea, strength his

they began the work. It was exciting to see the progress the see to exciting was It work. the began they

my heart, His home. He is not willing to abide there while there abide to willing not is He home. His heart, my

grievous as the spectators said, the man striking with all with striking man the said, spectators the as grievous

and the men of the church all had great experience; so experience; great had all church the of men the and

e of t par clean one just for me ask not does He that me d

b ear it, yea and in a manner felt it not although it was it although not it felt manner a in and yea it, ear

F ortunately, my husband has done home remodeling home done has husband my ortunately,

from the sawdust. The Lord spoke to my heart and remind- and heart my to spoke Lord The sawdust. the from

declare it to you, it was so easy to me that I could well could I that me to easy so was it you, to it declare

means!) The siding was peeling and broken in places. places. in broken and peeling was siding The means!)

placed a recliner, and hung plastic in the door to protect me protect to door the in plastic hung and recliner, a placed

w as so removed from me that indeed I am not able to able not am I indeed that me from removed so as

amp breakers replaced with 30-amp breakers (whatever that (whatever breakers 30-amp with replaced breakers amp

sit in.” He graciously removed the tools and sawhorses, and tools the removed graciously He in.” sit

nor can with fleshy tongue express; and the outward pain outward the and express; tongue fleshy with can nor

to be torn out and replaced. Breaker boxes had to have 20- have to had boxes Breaker replaced. and out torn be to

said, “I need need “I said, room that is clean with a chair that I can I that chair a with clean is that room one

of God’s presence as the like thereof I never had nor felt nor had never I thereof like the as presence God’s of

with up-to-date models. The kitchen cabinets and sink had sink and cabinets kitchen The models. up-to-date with

t ry your patience. My husband was very patient when I when patient very was husband My patience. your ry

s trokes fell upon me, I had such a spiritual manifestation spiritual a such had I me, upon fell trokes

c arpet put down. Original plumbing had to be replaced be to had plumbing Original down. put arpet

If you have done any remodeling you know that it can it that know you remodeling any done have you If

trust him forever who faileth me not; for in truth, as the as truth, in for not; me faileth who forever him trust

repaired. Floors had to be braced up, with new flooring and flooring new with up, braced be to had Floors repaired.

and appearance to reflect the work that He is doing in us. in doing is He that work the reflect to appearance and

I found he did not fail me, and therefore now I should I now therefore and me, fail not did he found

r needed to be gutted. Walls had huge cracks to be to cracks huge had Walls gutted. be to needed oom want our actions our of our heart is submissive to Christ, we we Christ, to submissive is heart our of

tained -- it was in desperate need of remodeling. The bath- The remodeling. of need desperate in was it -- tained

they really need a change of heart. When the inside attitude inside the When heart. of change a need really they continued from page 9… page from continued

b een rented out through the years and had not been main- been not had and years the through out rented een

t people, we are trying to change a person’s actions when actions person’s a change to trying are we people, o THE FLORIDA BAPTIST COLLEGE REPORT COLLEGE BAPTIST FLORIDA THE

with some of the original plumbing fixtures. The house had house The fixtures. plumbing original the of some with As Christians, I belie I Christians, As ve many times, when ministering when times, many ve

problem, except that the house is over seventy years old years seventy over is house the that except problem, c o s hanges to also be be also to hanges the outside. the n een

to live in the church parsonage. That should not be a big a be not should That parsonage. church the in live to

to me that the changes on the inside made me want me made inside the on changes the that me to

as not new. What What new. not as for us was the decision the was us for w as so this w this so ne w – — – The thought came thought The inside m . excitement for a clean, tidy tidy clean, a for excitement y

w here we received missions support or worked secular jobs, secular worked or support missions received we here f or the outside and my excitement increased, but not like not but increased, excitement my and outside the or

worked with small churches small with worked was going to be. My husband shared with me his vision his me with shared husband My be. to going was it’s His home. His it’s

y we have started and started have we ministr g w rew more excited about how clean and nice the house the nice and clean how about excited more rew and then, remodel your heart; if you’re saved, you’re if heart; your remodel then, and w no ill,

fine. Throughout our years of years our Throughout fine. As the parsonage remodeling progressed, every day I day every progressed, remodeling parsonage the As ect, but you will. It may not be on a house, but our Lord our but house, a on be not may It will. you but ect,

take us on full-time, which was which full-time, on us take for the inside attitude of my heart was full of iniquity. iniquity. of full was heart my of attitude inside the for You may have never been through a remodeling proj- remodeling a through been never have may You

church at that time was unable to unable was time that at church L t w astly, I have learned that the results are results the that learned have I astly, hat the outside actions of my life were full of hypocrisy, of full were life my of actions outside the hat orth the effort. effort. the orth

Oklahoma, six months ago. The ago. months six Oklahoma, desires for me to maintain my heart on a daily basis. daily a on heart my maintain to me for desires There have been times throughout my walk with the Lord the with walk my throughout times been have There

Baptist Temple in Bartlesville, in Temple Baptist ier to maintain a house than it is to overhaul it; Christ it; overhaul to is it than house a maintain to ier iniquity. and hypocrisy of full are ye within but men, ”

w orking with the Bartlesville the with orking way: way: our walk with Him. And I have learned that it is eas- is it that learned have I And Him. with walk our and unto righteous appear outwardly also ye so “Even

My husband and I began I and husband My broken, dirty, and falling apart. Matthew 23:28 says it this it says 23:28 Matthew apart. falling and dirty, broken, the process it takes to achieve it. That goes for houses for goes That it. achieve to takes it process the

m T etics, but on the inside the house would still have been have still would house the inside the on but etics, oo many Christians want the finished product without product finished the want Christians many oo

Bartlesville, Oklahoma Bartlesville, The world that passed by everyday could admire the cos- the admire could everyday by passed that world The forming me to His image than He is about my comfort. my about is He than image His to me forming

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e I nough to merely put new siding and paint on the outside. the on paint and siding new put merely to nough have also learned that He is more concerned about con- about concerned more is He that learned also have

LESSONS IN REMODELING REMODELING IN LESSONS For the church parsonage, it would not have been good been have not would it parsonage, church the For that I do not want to go through this again anytime soon! anytime again this through go to want not do I that

are passed away; behold, all things are become new. become are things all behold, away; passed are ” about me during our remodeling project. I have learned have I project. remodeling our during me about

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i any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things old creature: new a is he Christ, in be man any f T he Lord has taught me so much about Himself and Himself about much so me taught has Lord he

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