Vol. 5, No. b August1994

Woodmont Hills and Marked and Withdrawn From By Trinity Lane Church of Christ

The letter printed below was On April 10, 1994, the Wood we have advanced the cause of mailed out to congregations in and mont Hills Church of Christ had Satan. around Nashville by the Trinity a joint worship service with six Consequently, we cannot rec Lane Church of Christ: 1079 Trinity denominational groups: Wood ognize Woodmont Hills Church of Lane, Nashville, TN 37216, Ph: mont Christian Church, Wood Christ as a faithful congregation (615) 228-0206. I wish to hold up mont Baptist, Calvary United and we will not support or their hands and brethren every Methodist, Covenant Presbyter endorse their efforts to advance where need to let them know they ian, Saint Paul Southern this agenda. It must be noted appreciate their efforts. Give them Methodist and Trinity Presbyter that Woodmont Hills mailed out a call or drop them a note - gmr ian. At the worship service, the Jubilee newsletter for 1994. Rubel Shelly in his sermon, At Trinity Lane, we feel that sup embraced the entire group as porting the Jubilee either mone June 5, 1994 and said that all of tarily, encouraging one's mem them should come together as bers to attend, or speaking at a Dear Brethren: the army ofGod. Rubel then took lecture, is ultimately an endorse the position that what makes us ment of the actions of Woodmont After much prayer and Christians and enables us to Hills. thought, the elders and ministers have fellowship is faith in the Ifthis is not the case, then we at the Trinity Lane Church of resurrection. would like to know how congre Christ have determined that it is I believe the telling sign of gations can support Jubilee with necessary to identify Woodmont the agenda of Rubel Shelly and Woodmont Hills as sponsors and Hills Church of Christ as having the Woodmont Hills Church of at the same time oppose their departed from the faith. There Christ is seen in his statement: actions? John wrote: "If anyone have been many disturbing "The devil cannot like what's comes to you and does not bring trends developing over the years happening tonight." In essence, this doctrine, do not receive him in our brotherhood and many Rubel was saying that when the into your house nor greet him; for have been churches of Christ object to he who greets him shares in his "quietly" disturbed. There are denominationalism, infant bap evil deeds" (II John 10-11). times, however, when instead of tism, instrumental music, neglect It should also be noted that being quiet, we need to be bold of the Lord's Supper, human many of the listed speakers for and make a strong stand for the creeds, doctrine ofsalvation with Jubilee this year have also been truth. We feel that the time has out baptism etc., and thereby come for such a stand in refuse to fellowship those (Continued on page 4) Nashville. involved in these practices, then TRINITY LANE WITHDRAWS Seek The Old Paths - August 1994

pleased with him? Why then do we think we can be pleasing before the Lord if we only do half what he tells us to do?

"Mark Them EXAMPLES OF MARKING Which Cause Division" Is it the responsibility of the faithful of God to actually mark Ed Casteel those who are teaching error? I have already mentioned Hymenaeus and Philetus that Paul was certainly The true Lord's prayer, as found raise the question what are we, the marking in II Timothy 2:17. Was in John 17, was for the church church of the Lord, to do concerning Paul not marking Alexander the cop to be united. "Neitherpray I for those who are teaching false and persmith who did him much evil (II these alone, hut for them also which damnable doctrines. Does the Bible Tim 2:14)? Was Paul not marking shall believe on me through their say anything concerning what the the man who was living with his word; That they all may be one; as faithful are to do? Indeed it does. father's wife (I Cor. 5:ltD? Was Paul thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, not telling the church to mark the that they also may be one in us: that MARKTHEM one or ones that were walking disor the world may believe that thou hast derly and not after the tradition sent me. And the glory which thou The word "mark" says we are to which they had received (II Thess. gavest me I have given them; that keep our eyes open and be on the 3:6)? Was Paul not marking the they may be one, even as we are one: lookout for those who are trying to Juidizing teachers who were teach I in them, and thou in me, that they divide the body of Christ, and who ing that the Gentiles must be cir may be made perfect in one; and that are enticing other brethren into sin cumcised and keep the law to be the world may know that thou hast ning by placing temptation to do saved (study the book of Galatians)? sent me, and hast loved them, as wrong in their way. Roy H. Lanier, Was John, the apostle of love, not thou hast loved me" (John 17:20-23). Sr. wrote in the Gospel Advocate marking the anti-Christ teachers Unity can only be maintained Annual Lesson Commentary, "it is who taught Christ did not come in when we follow the injunction of the like one is in a tower watching the the flesh (I John 4:2,3)? Was not apostle Paul as found in I Corinthi movement ofan enemy. His constant John marking, "that woman ans 1:10. "Now I beseech you, watching is "marking" the enemy, Jezebel, which calleth herself a brethren, by the name of our Lord according to the use of the word" prophetess, to teach and to seduce my Christ, that ye all speak the (12/24/50). While the word mark servants to commit fornication, and same thing, and that there be no does not of necessity include the idea to eat things sacrificed unto idols" divisions among you; but that ye be of publishing the false teacher, the (Rev. 2:20)? perfectly joined together in the same interest which we have for the puri My brethren, to mark a false mind and in the same judgment." ty of the church will cause the faith teacher is not only good for the well We will speak the same thing only ful to do so. being ofthe church, but we also have when we speak as of the oracles of Paul knew the words of the command ofthe Lord to do so, as God (I Peter 4:11). We will speak the Hymenaeus and Philetus doth eat well as examples where it was done same things only when we, like like a canker (II Tim. 2:17), so he in the scripture. Paul, speak the whole counsel of God marked them and exposed them, (Acts 20:27). that others might not follow in their STANDARD TO USE Division existed in the day of way. When one or more are found to Paul, and exists as well today be teaching doctrine contrary to that The standard to use to deter because people are failing to speak which has been received of the Lord, mine who is to be marked are all the same thing. One says baptism is it is the duty of him who first learns those who are causing division and essential to salvation, another says it to warn others lest they should occasions of stumbling contrary to it is not. One says instrumental entice others to follow his pernicious the doctrine of the apostles. When music is acceptable in worship, ways (II Peter 2:2). We cannot Paul wrote the church at Thessaloni- another says it is not. One says ignore error and hope the false cia he observed some who were not orphan children may bo helped from teachers will soon be quiet. Paul working at all. Of these individuals the church treasurer, another says says we must not only refuse to have Paul says, "Now we command you, they may not. One says we can fel fellowship with him, but we also are brethren, in the name of our Lord lowship the denominations, another to "reprove" him (Eph. 5:11). If we Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw your says we may not. On and on we just cease to have fellowship with selves from every brother that could go. If we all would simply him, and never rebuke him, we have walketh disorderly, and not after the speak the same thing, and I believe only fulfilled half of what the Lord tradition which he received of us" (II we can do just that, then we would commanded us. If Naaman had Thess. 3:6). Further in the text we have perfect harmony and unity. dipped half the times the Lord told read, "if any man obey not our word The thrust of our study is to him to dip, would the Lord be by this epistle, note that man August 1994 - Seek The Old Paths

(emphasis mine, E.C.), and have no teachers to teach no other doctrine (I standard to use to determine if one company with him, that he may Tim. 1:3,4). We are only to preach is preaching the truth or not. If one ashamed"(II Thess. 3:14). what the apostles preached. Paul is not, then Paul, by inspiration said, When Paul leR Timothy at Eph- said, "the things that thou hast "mark them." esus there were some who were heard of me among many witnesses, teaching different doctrines, and giv the same commit thou to faithful AVOID THEM ing heed to endless fables. Paul men, who shall be able to teach oth desires Timothy to remain there ers also" (II Tim. 2:2). The false teacher, who with that he could charge these false The doctrine of Christ is the their good words and fair speeches

Matthew 18:15-18 Private or Public Procedure? Holger Neubauer

It seems there is an ever growing segment among the situation from other brethren, came to Antioch the church that seems to view Jesus' instruction in and withstood Peter "to the face because he was to be Matthew 18:15-18 as a pattern of procedure for blamed" (Gal. 2:11). As Paul withstood Peter, verse 14 every sin committed, whether the sin be public or pri says he did this "before them all." Paul did not go to vate. This misunderstanding has led some to believe Peter privately first. Paul met Peter publicly because that any public statement that is not doctrinally cor Peter was guilty of a public sin. Paul simply acted in rect, must be first privately corrected before one may, harmony with the nature of the sin Peter committed. with God's approval, review the errant teaching in a Did the apostle Paul do wrong when he exposed public forum. This further has led brethren to the con the division in the church at Corinth in I Corinthians clusion, that although a brother may have been guilty 1:11? Remember, Paul had only heard that such was of marring the truth of our Lord, since those correcting the case from the house of Chloe. According to the rea the brother did not first privately instruct him on the soning of some, Paul must have been dead wrong. The matter, two sins have been committed and the scales truth ofthe matter is that Paul corrected another pub have been somehow balanced. Many are echoing the lic problem. Our Lord himself reviewed the specific sentiment, "I do not agree with the false teaching but doctrines of the Pharisees and Scribes without first neither do I agree with the way some have handled going to each Pharisee and scribe individually (Matt. this matter." Then, almost invariably, those who had 23). the courage to correct the false teaching are looked on The sentiment that demands all sin to be handled with greater disdain than those guilty of preaching in the same manner would, in reality, forbid a correc another gospel. This simply ought not be. tion of any false teaching. If the one doing the false Jesus said, "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass teaching must be met privately before exposure to his against thee, go and tell him his fault between theeand false teaching is made public, then, does not every him alone" (Matt. 18:15). Clearly, Jesus spoke about a Christian have an obligation to first go privately to all case where one brother had sinned against another those that hold a particular false teaching before an brother in a private setting. This matter could be exposure of that teaching is made? Must a Christian taken care of privately because no one else knew of the go to every brother that believes false doctrine con matter. Jesus demanded the confession of sin to the cerning "divorce and remarriage" before he says that one sinned against in Luke 17:3, where he said, "Ifthy such a doctrine is false? Ifit is wrong to expose a false brother trespass against thee, rebuke him: and if he teacher before he is met privately, would it not be repent forgive him." Since confession of wrong was to wrong to expose a particular teaching without going to be made to the one who was sinned against, and Jesus each individual who holds to that teaching? Ifnot, why spoke about keeping the matter "between theeand him not? This sentiment is simply not consistent and if log alone," it follows that Jesus spoke of a situation of ically followed to its implied end, would lead the whole which no one else was aware. If others were aware of church into apostasy. the situation, Jesus would have demanded confession Private sins should be corrected privately, but of faults to those that knew ofthe sin. Then, when oth public false teaching is not a private matter. I would to ers were made aware of the sin, Jesus demanded con God, that all the brethren would see this point. But fession to be made to "them" (Matt. 18:17). Jesus while some brethren are studying this issue, let those taught, that when a private sin had been committed, it who know the truth never be afraid to unsheathe the ought to be handled privately. sword of the Spirit when false doctrine is openly and However, this simply is not parallel to a public sin. publicly espoused, and with the spirit of Jesus, call all In Galatians 2, Peter had publicly been carried away men to true service ofour heavenly Father. with the "dissimulation" and forbade the Gentiles from P.O. Box 1405 full fellowship in Christ. Paul, being made aware of Forest Park, GA 30051 Seek The Old Paths - August 1994 deceive the hearts of the simple, Christ into complete and open fel them, then when will the time be when properly marked because of lowship with the denominations of right? How much longer are we their false doctrine, is to be avoided. the world? When do we start to going to wait before we fulfill the Remember, Paul said to Titus, "A apply this principle to those who are command of the Lord? How many man that is a heretic after the first using women to lead prayers, lead more churches must be destroyed? and second admonition reject; know singing, and teach classes in the How many more souls must be lost ing that he that is such is subverted, presence of men? When do we start to damnable and fatal error? and sinneth. being condemned of to apply this principle to men who When we begin to follow this himself"

to bring the church of Christ into On June 9, 1994, two letters TRINITY LANE fellowship with denominations were sent out in response to Trinity WITHDRAWS... without agreement over doctrinal Lane's letter dated June 5, 1994. iContinued from page I) issues. In light of these current One is from Woodmont Hills where developments we are asking con Rubel Shelly preaches and the involved in joint programs of gregations to voice their objection other is from the Madison Church worship with various denomina to Jubilee in its present format. of Christ who is a major supporter tions. Do congregations in It is our prayer that churches of Jubilee. The letters read as fol Nashville really believe that it is will not compromise with doctri lows: wise to encourage their members nal error but will instead be to hear lectures from speakers courageous and stand for what is June 9, 1994 that are promoting radical and right. We hope that this letter unscriptural changes in the will be received in the same spir Elders and Ministers church? Paul wrote: "Now I urge it in which it was written. Trinity Lane Church of Christ you, brethren, note those who 1079 Trinity Lane cause divisions and offenses, con In Christian Love, Nashville. TN 37216 trary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them" Signed: Dear Brothers: (Rom. 16:17). We know that there are many J. I. Case, Elder Yesterday we received your churches in Nashville and the Richard Vines, Elder letter of June 5. It contains mis surrounding areas that have sup Thomas Snow, Minister information, factual error, and ported Jubilee in the past. How Richard Smith, Associate Minis wrong judgments about motive. ever, Jubilee has changed and ter We believe your distribution now it is a tool ofthose who want of such a letter throughout August 1994 - Seek The Old Paths churches in the area is inappro beginning. Next year, in 1995, we trine. If such were the case, we priate to both the letter and spir are committed to being a co-spon would have to speak to the pope it of the Word of God. Jesus said sor of JUBILEE with the Green privately before we could examine that issues among brothers were Ridge Church of Christ. We con Catholic doctrine publicly. Regard to be addressed in a way far dif sider JUBILEE to be a spiritual ing those who cause division, ferent from the method you have feast - and a church rallying Rom. 16:17 tells us what to do - chosen. "If another member of point - of major proportions. mark and avoid! Who will heed the church sins against you, go It is no surprise that from the warning? Please read the and point out the fault when the time to time someone on the pro Guest Editorial on page 2 written two of you are alone. If the mem gram will stir controversy or one by brother Ed Casteei and also ber listens to you, you have of our co-sponsoring congrega brother Holger Neubauer's article regained that one. But if you are tions may be in the news. Please on the same on page 3) not listened to. take one or two recognize that this is to be others along with you, so that expected in any area-wide every word may be confirmed by endeavor involving a wide range A REVIEW OF THE the evidence of two or three wit of congregations, speakers, and 9TH ANNUAL nesses. If the member refuses to viewpoints. Madison is in no "SEEK THE OLD PATHS" listen to them, tell it to the position to censor or stifle the LECTURESHIP WILL APPEAR church; and if the offender speakers. IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE refused to listen even to the Taken as a whole, JUBILEE church, let such a one be to you is thought to be of enormous ben as a Gentile and a tax collector" efit to individual Christians as 10THANNUAL (Matthew 18:15-18). Your letter well as the cause ofChrist in this begins where the Bible method area. You are urged to attend - to UPPER OHIO ends; the Bible method has sev talk it up - and to invite your VALLEY eral intervening steps that you friends. have omitted. LECTURESHIP If you wish to speak to Rubel In Christian love, September 29.30 - October 1,2,1994 and/or us about any matter of concern, we are willing to The Elders and Ministers ofthe Theme... arrange such a meeting that will Madison Church ofChrist The Bible Doctrine honor Christ's instructions. We OfFinal Things will not hold an exchange with Signed: Tom Balthrop, Bill Ben you through correspondence, nett, Dale Bishop, Joe Corley, J. Church ofChrist although we will distribute this D. Elliott, Bob Hudson, Russ 560 Lovers Lane letter to churches who have Kersten, Charles Link, Bob Steubenville, OH 43952 received your earlier one. McElhiney, Ken Rice, Glendle (614-264-6218 We would like to discuss your Slate, Ray Wilson, Steve Flatt, concerns within a biblical frame Dan Dozier, Norman Slate, Nick work and therefore look forward Boone, Jerry Sherrill, Frank CONTRIBUTORS to setting up a private meeting at Scott, Bill Hunter, Tory Tredway. Faye Dilgard 50 your earliest convenience. Jerry Newcomb 20 Anonymous 100 Sincerely yours, (Notice the quick response Bethlehem from Woodmont Hills and Madi Church ofChrist 100 Signed: Roy Newsom son. They refuse to deal with the Duanc R. Burger 15 for the elders error involved. Though Madison Stella Harris 25 does not even attempt to deal with Seibles Rd. scripture, Woodmont Hills uses Church ofChrist 300 Matt. 18:15-18 and grossly misus Danville Church ofChrist 150 es it. This is a common ploy of Tom & Martha Bowen 25 June 9, 1994 John David Wright 10 those in error. They desire to Mike Swanson 15 Dear Fellow Christian: spread their error publicly but want Bob Erwin 20 those who refute it to come to Anonymous 5 In just a few weeks, we will them privately! This scripture Geneva Lancaster 10 be enjoying the sixth JUBILEE, speaks of a personal offense Verona Church ofChrist 50 an event that the Madison between brethren. It is not talking Stanley Davis 20 Church has endorsed from the about the refutation of false doc Lottie Renfroe 5 6 Seek The Old Paths - August 1994

to quote an article written by Steve (The following letteris from the West Sparta Church of Christ, 100 Hampton Flatt, preacher for the Madison Dr., Sparta, TN 38583, ph: (615) 836-3790. It also concerns the Nashville Church of Christ in Nashville, in Jubilee.) which he describes the beginning and purpose of the Nashville Dear Brethren: Jubilee: We, the elders at West Sparta Church of Christ, have decided to "Three and one-half take a public stand against the Nashville Jubilee and the numerous years ago, the idea was false teachers who regularly speak on this program. We are taking the borne. I was having coffee following steps: with J. D. Elliott and Bobby 1. We are making a statement in our weekly church bulletin (The McElhiney, two wonderful West Sparta Messenger) renouncing the false teachers who shepherds at Madison...And speak year after year on Jubilee, and we are admonishing our then came the idea. Why members here not to attend or otherwise support these men. doesn't Nashville, with 2. We are having the local preacher here (Randy Kea) bring a les scores of thousands of Chris- son (June 5th) documenting and exposing the false doctrines tians living in this area, held and propagated by Jubilee speakers. have a grand celebration of 3. We are sending this letter and a copy of brother Kea's sermon to Christian living every year? congregations in the area encouraging them to publicly ... The idea went before the renounce and oppose the false teachers appearing on the pro ministers and elders at gram at the Nashville Jubilee. If you are interested in a tape of Madison where it was met brother Kea's sermon, you may contact the church office. with unbounded enthusi We are taking these steps in obedienceto teachings. asm. But what about a The following passages obligate this type of action from sound brethren name? We wanted some everywhere: Matthew 7:15-16; Acts 20:29-31; Ephesians 4:14-15; 5:11; thing happy, upbeat, and I John 4:1; Philippians 1:17;Titus 1:9-11; Romans 16:17-18; II Corinthi with a feeling of praise. ans 11:13-15; Revelation 2:2; Jude 3; and II John 9-11. We take these After dozens of suggestions, steps out of concern and love for the souls of men and women and love 'Jubilee' seemed to fit. Next for the truth. came the question of over sight. The Madison elders In Christian love, were happy to supervise the The Elders ofWest Sparta first Jubilee and to have Bo Young that responsibility every Walt Holman third year. Invitations were Don Pearson extended to the Antioch and Kenneth Broyles Woodmont Hills congrega tions to provide leadership Following, is a copy of brother Kea's sermon. responsibility on the same rotating basis." The first Jubilee was held in July 1989 and each summer since. It needs to be made clear I am not opposed to church cooperation and WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE Christians gathering together from different places to worship and NASHVILLE JUBILEE? praise the Lord and study His word. What I am opposing and exposing in Randy Kea this presentation is the false doc trine embraced and taught by the Sermon Text: "And have no fel INTRODUCTION AND various speakers on the Jubilee pro lowship with the unfruitful works of EXPLANATION gram. I am also opposing any darkness but rather reprove them" endorsement of such men by mem (Eph. 5:1). The elders have asked me to bers of the church who lend their "Reprove" defined: Convict, speak about the Nashville Jubilee. I support with their time, money, refute, confute, generally with a sug am putting the substance of this ser presence and participation at the gestion of the shame of the person mon in written form and handing it Nashville Jubilee. convicted, by conviction to bring to out to the congregation in order to light, to expose, find fault with, cor make sure everyone understands THE SPEAKERS: rect, reprehend severely, chide, what I am saying and also provide a WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO admonish, to call to account, to show source for future study of these mat THEYTEACH AND STAND FOR one his fault, demand an explana ters. I invite your careful attention tion, to chasten (Thayer's Greek Lex to the following material: The following men will be or icon, pp.202-203) Origin of Jubliee - I would like have been speakers for the Nashville August 1994 - Seek The Old Paths

Jubilee. I here document what these bulletin, 10-31-90). "Our salvation at Woodmont Hills, 2- 7-88). men believe and teach by quoting arises entirely and only from grace... BIBLE - In discussing the Old their own words. After each quote I not by one act of duty, not by one Testament law and its abrogation will cite the scriptures that expose deed of obedience, not by one right (end), the Hebrew writer says, "He and refute the doctrines and philoso eous thing we do. It is entirely of (Jesus) taketh away the first (testa phies set forth by these men. Please grace through faith" ("A Christian ment), that he may establish the sec let it be known that this is an expose Antinomy" at Jubilee 1991, "Room at ond" (the New Testament) (Heb. of false doctrine, not a personal the Cross"). 10:9-10). Bible writers are sure attack on these men. In fact, I know BIBLE - "Save yourselves" (Acts (Rom. 7:4; Gal. 3:16-28; Col. 2:14). none of them personally. I pray that 2:40); "Work out your own salvation" RICK ATCHLEY - scheduled they will renounce the error. (Phil. 2:12); "Blessed are they that do speaker for Jubliee 1994. JEFF WALLING - scheduled his commandments, that they may "...Let's not limit the kingdom of speaker for Jubilee 1994. have right to the tree of life" (Rev. God to the size of our brotherhood... Comment on John 17:20-21: 22:14); "But in every nation he that this is what I heard... the only peo "The text says believers - those who feareth him, and worketh righteous ple that could go to heaven were in say 'Yes, Jesus is the Christ,' 'Yes, ness, is accepted with him" (Acts churches of Christ... I'm going to He is divine,' 'Yes, He is Lord'... 10:34-35). If we are saved by grace suggest to you not only is that not Jesus asked that we should throw only, everybody would be saved biblical, but it is in fact a violation of the calf rope around all of those who (Titus 2:11; II Cor. 6:1). the very restoration plea to which just believe in Him and pray and RUBEL SHELLEY - "Remem we are heirs... when I accept some work for the unity of all believers... ber, adultery is not a sexual word... one who has believed and repented True commitment to Jesus will The word adultery means covenant and been born again of water and cause me to be out there rubbing breaking..." (sermon at Woodmont the Spirit that does not necessarily shoulders with all believers... and Hills church on the Sermon on the mean I endorse everything he says causes me to work towards oneness Mount, 1988). or does. And let me say this clearly, I with every believer in Jesus." (Taken BIBLE - "Marriage is hon have brothers and sisters in Christ from speech at Tulsa Soul-Winning ourable in all, and the bed undefded: who may be in churches where I Workshop on Unity) but whoremongers and adulterers couldn't worship... But if grace will BIBLE - Jesus actually said, God willjudge" (Heb. 13:4). cover moral error, why are we so "Neither pray I for these alone, but RUBEL SHELLEY - "Obeying afraid to let it cover doctrinal for them also which shall believe on laws doesn't put a person into the error?..." (sermon "Don't Bother me through their word" (John 17:20- kingdom of God" (sermon at Wood Your Brother" at Richland Hills 21). We believe on Jesus THROUGH mont Hills church, 2-7-88). church in Ft Worth, Tx, 10-14-90). THE WORD OF GOD. We must BIBLE - "For the law of the BIBLE - "There shall be one fold accept what the Word of God says. Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath and one shepherd" (John 10:16); In addition, the Bible says: "Why call made me free from the law ofsin and "baptized into one body" (I Cor. ye me Lord, Lord and do not the death" (Rom. 8:2). Isaiah prophesied 12:13); "many members, yet but one things which I say?" (Luke 6:46); that the law of the Lord would go body" (I Cor. 12:20); "the church, "Not every one that sayeth unto me forth from Jerusalem (Isa. 2:1-5). In which is his body"(Eph. 1:22-23); "of I^ord, Lord, shall enter into the king Luke 24:46-49 Jesus alludes to this the same body" (Eph. 3:6); "there is dom ofheaven; but he that doeth the prophesy and applies it to the estab one body" (Eph. 4:4); "translated us will ofmy Father which is in heaven" lishment of the church and the into the kingdom of his dear Son" (Matt. 7:21); "Not by faith only..." beginning of the proclamation of the (Col. 1:13); "called in one body" (Col. (James 2:24); "Whosoever transgres- gospel of Christ which took place in 3:15). All of God's people are in the seth, and abideth not in the doctrine Acts 2 on the day of Pentecost. The one, true church (kingdom). of Christ, hath not God" (II John gospel therefore is the law of the RANDY MAYEUX - speaker 9:11). Lord that we obey in order to enter for Jubilee 1991. JEFF WALLING - "I don't go the kingdom (John 3:305; I Peter "...I really hesitate to do this on around the country preaching 1:22-25; Rom. 6:16-18; Heb. 8:8-13). tape. Turn the tape off. I have against instrumental music..." RUBEL SHELLEY - "I reject preached and believed, 1 believe (Taken from speech at Ozark Christ pattern theology... I am not looking deeply that the New Testament ian College (a Christian Church for a pattern..." (sermon, West Mem teaches that salvation is a free gift of school) at Joplin, Mo., 1987) phis, Ark, April 20-21, 1990). God period. You are saved by grace BIBLE - Jesus would have BIBLE - "Hold fast the form of alone... Now Mother Teresa hasn't preached against any act of unau sound words, which thou hast heard been baptized by immersion for the thorized worship. In fact. He did: "In of me, in faith and love which is in forgiveness of sins... but if you ask vain they do worship me, leaching Christ Jesus" (II Tim. 1:13). The me what happens to the person who for doctrines the commandments of ASV says, "Hold the pattern of loves their God, and loves Jesus men" (Matt. 15:9). sound words which thou hast heard Christ, and hasn't seen it that way... RUBEL SHELLEY, regular from me." Rubel rejects Paul. when a person follows the will of speaker for Jubilee. RUBEL SHELLEY - "I'm not God as far as they understand it God "We do not contribute one whit sure there is any sense in which the accepts that person... The church to our salvation" (Woodmont Hills law of Moses is abrogated" (sermon that says if you only go to church of Seek The Old Paths - August 1994

Christ stuff... that church is going to be down to nothing ofdarkness, but rather reprove them." in the 1990's. Whether you like it or not that's the fact" I John 4:1: "Beloved, believe notevery spirit, buttrythespirits (sermon "The Church of the 90's Will Celebrate Genuine whether they are of God: because manyfalse prophets aregone out Diversity" at Lubbock Civic Center, Oct. 16-19,1990). into the world." BIBLE - Jesus Christ is the "author ofeternal salva Phil. 1:17: "But theother of love, knowing thatI am setforthe tion unto all them that obey him" (Heb. 5:9). "Not every defence of thegospel." one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Titus 1:9-11: "Holding fast thefaithful word as he hath been kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my taught, that hemay beablebysound doctrine both toexhort and to convince the gainsayers. For there are many unruly and vain talk Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 7:21-23). "Herebywe do ersand deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths know that we know him, ifwe keep his commandments" must 6«> stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which (I John 2:3). Note: If saved by grace alone, then all are theyought not,forfdthy lucre's sake." saved (Titus 2:11). Rom. 16:17-18: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them RANDY MAYEUX - "I don't know about you but I which cause divisions andoffences contrary tothe doctrine which ye hope Billy Graham gets some response when he preaches have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our behind the Iron Curtain. I really do... and I will tell you Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and bygood words and fair personally, you feel free to disagree, I pray that God will speeches deceive thehearts ofthesimple." bless the preaching ofBilly Graham behind the Iron Cur Jude 3: "Beloved, when Igaveall diligence towrite unto you of tain. I pray that unashamedly..." Refers to Billy Graham the common salvation, it was needful for me to write untoyou, and as a "a believer in Christ who doesn't quite understand exhort you thatye should earnestly contend forthefaith which was baptism the way we do" (Lubbock sermon, 10-90). once delivered unto the saints." BIBLE - "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not II John 9-11: "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God...ifthere come any thedoctrine of Christ, hath not God. Hethat abideth in thedoctrine unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into of Christ, he hath both the Fatherand the Son. If there come any your house, neither bid him God speed: for he that bid- unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your deth him God speed is partaker ofhis evil deeds" (II John house, neither bid him God speed: for he that biddeth him God 9-11). Enough said. speedis partaker of his evil deeds." MAX LUCADO - scheduled to speak at Jubilee in 1994. "The Bible is a love letter as opposed to a blueprint... for me, for years Christianity was a moral code. It is not Seek The Old Paths is a monthly publication of the East becoming a love affair. For years there were rules and Corinth Church of Christ and is under the oversight of its regulations, now it's a relationship" (Tulsa World, 3-12- elders. It is mailed FREE upon request. Its primary purpose and 89). goal in publicationcan be found in Jude 3; II Timothy 4:2;Titus BIBLE - "For this is the love ofGod, that we keep his 1:13;Titus 2:1;II Peter 1:12.All mail receivedmay be published commandments: and his commandments are not griev unless otherwise noted. Articles are also welcomed. Editor: Garland M. Robinson ous" (I John 5:3). Associate Editor: Jimmy Bates CONCLUSION

Why would any sound faithful member of the Lord's hh eo u «l lO co O W church want to attend an event and support it with their a Q S +j o JS time, influence and presence where such blatant and o 2 u < c fatal error is taught?? Please read and carefully consider 0. w the following passages of scripture. These scriptures are c ,o 41 1 crystal clear as to what our obligations are. 'A fc

THE CHURCH'S OBLIGATION TO STAND FOR TRUTH AND OPPOSE ERROR

Matt. 7:15-16: "Beware offalse prophets, which come toyou in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them bytheirfruits." Acts 20:29-31: "For I know this, thatafter my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of in your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by thespace of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and f-> "J m day with tears." Eph. 4:14-15: "That wehenceforth beno more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleightof men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Butspeaking the truth in love, may grow upinto him in all things, which is thehead, even Christ." Eph. 5:11: "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works