A Couple More Thoughts

I have a couple more thoughts that I think the world should know. So, I will blog them.

Thought #1

Shortly after Terry's post hit in mid-June, the gcmwarning.com (the web site is down and I'm wondering why) people contacted him and asked if they could put that post on their web site. Out of a desire to keep peace with our Evergreen friends in leadership, Terry asked them not to. They respected his wishes.

It is to be noted that since Terry's blog is public, they could have copied it and put it on their site without permission. They did not. And, we admire and thank them for that honorable act.

Thought #2

The word division used in Titus 3:10 is the Greek word for heretic. It's hairetikos. In fact, the King James Version of Titus 3:10 uses that word. So, if you aren't going to use a more literal version, you had better double check the original Greek (which you can find at crosswalk.com by finding your verse and scrolling to "KJV with Strong's numbers"...it's very handy.)

Thought #3

Titus 3:10 is right out of the GCM playbook and was the go-to verse used to excommunicate many members of GCM churches in the 70"s and 80's.

So, I will leave you with that verse from the KJV.

A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject.
Titus 3:10

And, from the NIV.

Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.
Titus 3:10