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Oncken: Real Grace Only in Christ a n n e r “Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it m ay be displayed because o f the truth ” (Ps. 60:4). i/olume V II, Number 5 SOUTH POINT, OHIO, MAY 15, 1986 Whole Number 89 Oncken: Church Succession In The Pioneer Baptist Of Europe Great Commission I By Mark W. Fenison and Author Unknown Robert P. Myers Eatonville, Washington Germany. Industralists have longed to emulate its economic growth rate. In some Baptist circles the words Politicians have found it to be the "church succession" or "mother enigma of this century. Its modern church" are dirty words. Sometimes theology has spawned a liberalism those that believe in such are called, which still grips the churches. Yet its "chain rattlers" or "Romanists," etc. greatest son was the father of the Indeed, it has been pointed out Reformation. Or was Luther really that some of our "great" Baptists its greatest son? Very high in Ger­ and "great" Baptist historians deny many's gospel ranks must come that such a position can be "proven" Johann Gerhard Oncken. Prior to from secular history. Nevertheless, it 1834, Baptists as we know them must be remembered that the final were virtually non-existent on the authority is "inspired" men not great continent of Europe (the Menonites "uninspired" men. It is a "Thus saith excepted). In that year Oncken was the Lord" that determines the baptized. He became the pastor of validity of any position. Great men Robert Myers the first Baptist church in Hamburg. may make "great" mistakes. Secular Baptist ranks today that oppose the Writing in 1866, members of that history may be an "authority" to the view that will be expounded in this church in Hamburg could say: church in Rome but not to Bible be­ article. It is hoped that they may be "Through the wonderful work of lievers. charitably persuaded otherwise. (Continued on page five) There are some very fine men in (Continued on page seven) Women Preachers And Real Grace Deacons In Baptist Only In Christ Churches By Rosco Brong bearing fruit, as also in you, from the By Jarrel E. Huffman present exceptions, ordained men to (1908 - 1985) day ye heard of and got to know the Duncan, Oklahoma fill the office of deacon. The First grace of God in truth" (Col. 1:3-6, London Confession (1646) states: ". .the gospel which is present for improved translation). (Continued from April Issue) (Continued on page two) you, as also in all the world, and is Taking the phrase "in truth" as II. THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN describing "the grace of God," our AS DEACONS The First Marriage By Milburn Cockrell ■ (Preached on the Berea Baptist Broadcast November 24, 1985) "Therefore shall a man leave his the Bible marriage as God intended father and his mother, and shall it to be. cleave unto his wife: and they shall Evolutionists would have us to be­ be one flesh" (Gen. 2:24). lieve that marriage is a product of In our modern world there is a evolution. They say there was a time great cry to "get back to the basics." millions of years ago that men and I, for one, wish to join in this cry. women ran together in hordes and I believe that it is time that we got lived promiscuously without any back to the basics when it comes to permanent mating of husband and marriage. Most of the sermons and wife. Those of us who believe the books now being put forth deals Bible do not even take seriously Rosco Brong with the "exception" clause. I plan such fictious theories. Jarrel E. Huffman to deal with this in a later message. GOD MADE MALE AND FEMALE text suggests: first, a real or genuine Baptists have always, except for But today I want to set forth from (Continued on page three) (Continued on page six) Page 2 THE BEREA BAPTIST BANNER May 15,1986 THE BEREA BAPTIST BANNER to " (15 times), "serve" (10 times), Lord's servants in general, ordination Some, however, take the position ftMbwfn CockroN, Editor and "m inister" (7 times). In five is not under consideration. that verse 11 speaks of women THE BEREA BAPTIST BANNER (UPS 546470) Is published other instances it is translated in a What, then, does Romans 16:1 deacons, and not of the wives of the monthly lor $3.00 per year by the authority of the Berea Baptist similar way. mean? Was Phebe an ordained dea­ deacons. Church, P. O. Box 552, South Point. Ohio 45680-0552. Second- The noun form, diakonia, appears class postage paid at South Point, Ohio. conness? Or was she merely a servant The Authorized Version indicates POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE BEREA BAPTIST 34 times, and is translated "m in­ of the church in the general sense? that this verse follows and elaborates BANNER, P. O. Box 552, South Point. Ohio 456800552. istry" (16 times), "m inistration" First, there is no proof that Phebe or on the men in verses 8-10. That is, PUBLICATION POLICIES: All matter for publication should be sent to the editor. All manuscripts are to be typed and double (6 times), "ministering" (3 times), any other woman was officially or­ they (the men ordained as deacons) spaced. All such material becomes the property of BBS and will and similar ways 9 more times. dained by the apostles or churches to must have wives of the same general not be returned unless requested by the writer. We reserve the The basic meaning of all of these rlgl)t to edit and condense aU materials sent to us for publication. act in the office of a deacon deportment. Most Baptists, as far as The publication of an article does not necessarily mean the words is "to serve" or "to minister (diakonia). The passages in I Tim­ this writer knows, have through the editor is in complete agreement with the writer, nor does it mean unto." Scholars are in agreement othy 3 and Titus 1 limit the ordina­ ages agreed with this interpretation. he endorses all this person may have written on other subjects. thus far in the discussion. COPYING PRIVILEGES: Unless otherwise stated any article tion to men. Second, we do not deny Others say, however, that verse 11 published in this paper may be copied by other publications, pro­ One Baptist pastor of the present that Phebe was a servant of the speaks of women, whereas, verses 8- vided they give proper credit line stating that such was copied said this of women being ordained as church at Cenchrea. Perhaps she had from this publication, and the date of publication: provided that 10 speaks o f men. These claim that such materials are not published for profit. It we are not on an ex­ deacons: "While ordaining women a special task in dealing with the this verse authorizes churches to or­ change list with the publication copying, it is requested that a was commonplace in the early older and younger women, as some dain women to the ministry or dea­ copy of the issue containing the article be sent to our address. All church and even through the 1800's, copyrighted materials may not be copied without written consent. suggest. But this does not mean that conship. The argument is stated thus- PUBLISHED MONTHLY with paid circulation in most states in the practice has not been very she was formally ordained to the ly: "The words must their are in the U. S. A. and some foreign countries. popular the past one hundred years." deaconship. 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They charge us $.25 mize the work and importance of But is this the correct translation tor each "change of address." Please save us this expense and Acts 2:17,18 speaks of the "dau­ and meaning in the verse? First, to the post office time. ghters prophesying." Acts 18:26 women in the Lord's work. But the BUNDLES TO ONE ADDRESS: These are sent for $2 per paper Bible always gives leadership posi­ insist that Paul here allows what he for a year. An example: 10 papers for one yeer $20,20 papers for speaks of Aquila and Priscilla ex­ has before disallowed, namely, tions to men. Exceptions to this rule a year $40.00. pounding the Word of God privately women speaking in the public as­ LOCATION OF PUBLISHING CHURCH: Our church Is located in Scripture are just that—excep­ on county road 1 about two miles down liver from South Point, to Apollos. Acts 21:9 speaks of Phil­ sembly (I Cor. 14:34; I Tim. 2:11, tions, and are not the rule. In fact, Ohio, m a community called Sheridan. 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