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Tim Felten replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

from y understanding of the subject when I was Presbyterian, infant baptism is based off several assumtions: 1) Israel is the Church. 2) Circumsion was a sign of salvation in the OT 3) Like Kandy mentioned, children are saved (this, to my knowledge,…

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Tim Felten replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

The point of salvation being the point we believed in Christ.

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Tim Felten replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

If we, as little children, were alive in Christ, then how did we get "out of Christ" only to be put back in again at the point of salvation? Ephesians 2:11-13: "Therefore, remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncirc…

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Crazyupstart replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

haha! I love your input uncle Jack! Your zeal for our Fathers kingdom and His truth is an inspiration. :)

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Jack replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

Crazy; Thanks for remembering me! The Geezer.

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Crazyupstart replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

Kandy, I don't believe this passage is speaking about the salvation of children at all. The child mentioned is just a tool Jesus was using for another parable, another opportunity to teach his disciples something. If we look at the context of the s…

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Kandy Zierenberg replied to Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s discussion 'Infant Baptism'

Matt. 18: 3 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. This tell us that little children are already saved in the kingdom of God.

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Michael W. Brewer Jr. replied to Lisa Robinson's discussion 'Salvation and Repentence'

Lisa, I've watched and listened to numerous extended sermons by Paul Washer dealing with this subject (most of his sermons on this matter are 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours long), and I don't think he is basing conversion on a feeling of change. He is asking…

November 27

Michael W. Brewer Jr. commented on Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s blog post 'Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks'

Joanne, I think we have to break loose of this I'm an individual; don't mess with my individuality mindset. We need to open our Scriptures and realize what was accomplished on the cross for us, and learn what it means to be ransomed and redeemed. I…

November 27

Michael W. Brewer Jr. commented on Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s blog post 'Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks'

Tim, Thank you. I do what I do because God has brought me here, and I desire to honor Him, my wife, my daughter, and those I love. Blessings, Michael

November 27

Tim Felten commented on Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s blog post 'Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks'

Amen (a painful one)! Excellent points, brother. Much to think about. And thank you so much for your service. It is appreciated with inexpressable words. God bless.

November 27

joanne guarnieri commented on Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s blog post 'Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks'

I hear you! How do we move forward from here? How would an ordinary person move forward from here?

November 27

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Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks

"No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD." ~Proverbs 21:30 It has been a trying couple of weeks. I've been assaulted by all manner of strange philosophies and ideologies that claim Christ as their core, and yet they seem…

November 27

Michael W. Brewer Jr. replied to Josh Newmaster's discussion 'Laptop...?'

Josh, Is there a reason you want a 17" screen? General rule is the bigger the screen the shorter the battery power. Of course there are more variants that come into play with that rule, but it is generally safe to go by. The best way to make a pro…

November 23

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Tell us about yourself

My name is Michael, and I struggle. I suppose it is just what I am best at; testing what is placed in front of me and questioning every idea handed down to me. I guess this is why I have so many scars.

I have enough scars to trace a road map from here to oblivion. I used to hate these scars, I used to love these scars, I use to hide behind these scars, and I used to use these scars as my identity. Now I simply wear them; they are mine, they each tell a story, and they each have taught me so much about Hope, Faith, and Love.

By my own stupidity, and by the stupidity of others, I find myself here; now. Older, maybe a little wiser, a little stronger, but ultimately sweetly broken at the feet of Christ, Jesus; given and surrendered.

It is here where I find the man that I am to be: friend, lover, husband, father. A student and a teacher. A man that cares about others. A man who is known by his Love.

but…

But I am not always that man. Most of the time I am not that man. So I do what I do best; I struggle. I struggle until I realize that I alone cannot win this fight. I struggle until I am broken all over again. It is then that I do what I have should have done from the beginning: give the battle to the Lord.

And He teaches me. He strengthens me. He takes me through the fire. He transforms me. And with a Love that only God can give, He Loves me despite -perhaps in spite- of my ever eternal insufficiency.

It is there in that place when I realize what I want to do most with my life. I desire simply to point the world to Christ. No matter how injured, how wounded, how broken I may be, I just always want to point the world to Christ, and to follow where ever He leads me.

How would you describe yourself theologically?

Simply; I'm a member of the Southern Baptist Convention with strong Reformed leanings. I agree with 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith and the Baptist Faith and Message.

Who is the greatest theologian in the last 2000 years? (Besides Biblical People!)

I don't know if you'd consider him a theologian, but Spurgeon is my kind of guy.

What is your web-address?

http://www.diaryofabrokenvessel.com

I'm Back!

Returned from deployment. Glad to be back!

Michael W. Brewer Jr.'s Blog

Christians, Culture, Loopholes, and a Long Couple of Weeks

"No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD." ~Proverbs 21:30

It has been a trying couple of weeks. I've been assaulted by all manner of strange philosophies and ideologies that claim Christ as their core, and yet they seem as far from Christ as possible. As one who associates with a certain subculture, I find it so frustrating to see self-professing Christians use awkwardly interpreted Scriptures to justify their actions and associations, and then stop there. A… Continue

Posted on November 27, 2009 at 6:17am — 6 Comments

"Follow Me"

As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. ~Matthew 9:9

Do you suppose that Matthew had a choice? Do you think that he could have looked at Jesus, our mighty God-Man who had bound the… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 11:07pm —

What the Lord Has Seen Me Safely Through...

"I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." ~Psalm 9:1-2

I can't help but to stand staggered in awe of the LORD. The more I've learned, and the more I learn, about what I survived I can't help but to realize that truly i… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 12:30am —

Why I've Lamented for so Long: my father and Calvary Chapel Hanford...

"For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers..."
~1 Corinthians 4:15

To my earthly father, I have been proclaimed dead. That to him we will meet and speak again only at the time of our passing into physical death. I have understood for years -before even my conversion- that my father was absent from the life of his family. I have been given no… Continue

Posted on September 27, 2009 at 8:24am — 2 Comments

International Blasphemy Day...

International Blasphemy Day. It's ridiculous, but it's coming.

In light of this event I think it can be very tempting to find ourselves (Christians) desiring to pose a counter attack o… Continue

Posted on September 25, 2009 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

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At 12:04am on December 1, 2009, Char said…: Michael, when are you going to Georgia? Are you at home now?

At 6:01pm on November 22, 2009, H said…: Hey Michael,

Saw that you're back from deployment! You must be so excited and happy. I am happy for you.

Peace, brother.

Holly

At 2:38am on October 15, 2009, Michael W. Brewer Jr. said…: I was touched and incredibly blessed by the abundant birthday greetings I received. You all are a reminder of God's mercy and grace. A reminder that there are more that care than I realize. Thank you to everyone who left comments on my behalf.

Blessings!

~Michael

At 5:56pm on October 14, 2009, H said…: Happy Birthday Michael! Hope you have a wonderful day.

At 5:53pm on October 14, 2009, xulon said…: Hey, Michael. I just noticed it was your birthday. Hope you have a great day.
Jim

At 8:37am on October 14, 2009, Kim said…: Happy Birthday Michael!

At 8:21am on October 14, 2009, Marv said…: Happy B-day MWB, Jr.

At 8:03am on October 14, 2009, Char said…: Happy Birthday Michael! You've been a good addition to our coterie, though I do wish you'd find your way to the forums a little more :)...I hope things are going well for you over there.