The incredible unbelievability of GRACE

It's funny - quite funny - that people who (to my knowledge) have only mild appreciation of Christianity want to slam a pastor like Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in the Seattle area. Hot Air has had two entries up just recently, and it makes me JOYOUS that a man of God who pulls no punches is in the forefront of right-leaning new media.

I would earnestly suggest that, to get an idea of where Mark is coming from, you might want to listen to "How Sharp the Edge? Christ, Controversy and Cutting Words." Secondly, I earnestly recommend his Religion Saves series. This is a man who loves God, and is not afraid to preach the Word in fullness and in truth!

I confess that I am imperfect and that my walk with God is not what it ought to be... But when dogs, pigs and wolves come up against me, I will mock, rebuke and shoot them with no apologies and to the best of my knowledge and ability. Just like Mark, my Pastor, Hank, is a wonderful blessing and encouragement to me to take a stand on the Rock of God's Word.

My commitment: I refuse to be bound by the expectations and restrictions of sinful humans - God and His Word alone constrain me. If you think I'm in error, you'd better rebuke me as a fellow Christian and remember the words of Paul in Galatians 6:

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

I know that I, and others I admire, are not always right - but I'm tired of backing down and being "diplomatic" when I contend for the faith in the true God who offers the only way to true freedom and joy and eternal peace.

If you are a Christian and disagree with my opinions and actions, PROVE to me that you are my brother or sister. Validate that relationship, and show your humility and gentleness.

Prove that you are a Christian before you rebuke me... Or be prepared to be mocked like a lying dog or shot like heretical wolf.