Hello

[Charles Perkins]

I recently found your site while researching editions of the KJV and its English precursors. I prefer the KJV, but not necessarily only the KJV. I don't trust the vast majority of the modern versions which use the Alexandrian text.

 

[kathleenmariekg]

Welcome!

I am pretty new here, myself. It's nice to meet you.

 

[Salty]

I recently found your site while researching editions of the KJV and its English precursors. I prefer the KJV, but not necessarily only the KJV. I don't trust the vast majority of the modern versions which use the Alexandrian text.

Well,some will love you - and some will not love you!

But anyways - welcome to BB - will be looking forward to your posts and great discussions.

Salty

PS and dont believe anything that JonC says about me
you know how moderators are

 

[37818]

I recently found your site while researching editions of the KJV and its English precursors. I prefer the KJV, but not necessarily only the KJV. I don't trust the vast majority of the modern versions which use the Alexandrian text.

Welcome to the BB.

You might find the textual critic Wilbur N. Pickering's work, "The Identity of the New Testament Text IV" an interesting read. You can download his book in PDF for free or buy a paper back copy off Amazon.

 

[rlvaughn]

Charles, welcome to the Baptist Board. I hope it is a blessing to you.

 

[Charles Perkins]

Welcome!

I am pretty new here, myself. It's nice to meet you.

Thanks, looking forward to some discussions

 

[Charles Perkins]

Well,some will love you - and some will not love you!

But anyways - welcome to BB - will be looking forward to your posts and great discussions.

Salty

PS and dont believe anything that JonC says about me
you know how moderators are

Good to meet you. I see your name regularly even in the short time I've been here.

 

[Charles Perkins]

Charles, welcome to the Baptist Board. I hope it is a blessing to you.

It already is a blessing as I explore some threads. I hope to participate more over the coming months.

 

[Charles Perkins]

Welcome to the BB.

You might find the textual critic Wilbur N. Pickering's work, "The Identity of the New Testament Text IV" an interesting read. You can download his book in PDF for free or buy a paper back copy off Amazon.

I'll check it out. I've read some of Pickering's stuff in the past, but this is not a title I've read.

 

[tyndale1946]

Thanks, looking forward to some discussions

Well there is plenty of that on here Charles and if you have something on your mind start one yourself... Don't be bashful, jump right in... Welcome to the family... Uh... I mean the Baptist Board!... Well we are Gods family!... Brother Glen

 

[JonC]

Welcome to the board.

 

[Charles Perkins]

As a new member, I do have a couple of concerns. Perhaps this is the place to share some of them.
1) There are very interesting topics brought up in the Baptist only forums, Are these kinds of topics discouraged in forums open to all?

2) I can't really identify as a Baptist at this time, because I'm still coming to understand what various denominations believe. I trust the Bible as the inspired word of God and as such having the final say over anything written outside of the Bible. I still want to learn about the Baptist faith though. So often these days when visiting a church the beliefs of the church are rarely discussed other than perhaps major concepts.

 

[37818]

1) There are very interesting topics brought up in the Baptist only forums, Are these kinds of topics discouraged in forums open to all?

Just as a member here any one start a like thread in a forum open to all.

So often these days when visiting a church the beliefs of the church are rarely discussed other than perhaps major concepts.

One can always ask for that church's statment of faith if they have one.
What We Believe

 

[Dave G]

Hello Charles, nice to meet you.

My name is Dave Gilbert and I've been here since July of 2018.
I also prefer the KJV, and have used it exclusively since the Lord called me by his grace in May of 1978 through the preaching of His word.
But it has been only within the past 17 years or so that I have taken to studying it, seriously, as He has commanded ( 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 2:2 ).

I see that it is through His word that we as believers can not only grow, but learn to divide it rightly...
In other words, as believers in Jesus Christ we have the privilege to learn of Him and His ways through what He has preserved for us and has given to us:

The Scriptures.


I look forward to reading your posts in the coming days.

 

[Dave G]

1) There are very interesting topics brought up in the Baptist only forums, Are these kinds of topics discouraged in forums open to all?

I'm not aware that they are, so ask away.

2) I can't really identify as a Baptist at this time, because I'm still coming to understand what various denominations believe. I trust the Bible as the inspired word of God and as such having the final say over anything written outside of the Bible. I still want to learn about the Baptist faith though. So often these days when visiting a church the beliefs of the church are rarely discussed other than perhaps major concepts.

At this point I'd say, "Study the Bible as much as possible and decide for yourself where you stand" .
Don't concentrate on specifically studying any one "faith", as to me, there is only one...

But we as believers should not define ourselves by what others pin on us as a name, we should identify with who we are:
God's children by His grace and through the faith of Jesus Christ.

For example, believers were first called "Christians" at Antioch.
That was a name that was bestowed upon them by those outside of the faith, not within it.
But before that, all that they knew was that they believed on Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins, or basically this:
1 Corinthians 15:1-7.


"Baptist" is also a name that was bestowed upon a people holding certain beliefs, by those who did not.
Today there are many different kinds of "Baptist", but that was not always the case.



May God bless you richly in your studies and in your time here.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Welcome to our band of brothers and sisters who love our Lord and seek to grow in Christlikeness each day. Enjoy your time here, but remember that no matter what you say, some will disagree. Family. Dysfunctional, but hey that's what families do

 

[kyredneck]

Welcome to the BB Charlie!

 

[Charles Perkins]

Charles, welcome to the Baptist Board. I hope it is a blessing to you.

I always love to have conversations about the words of God especially among fellow Christians. We can all learn from one another as iron sharpens iron.

 

[Charles Perkins]

Hello Charles, nice to meet you.

My name is Dave Gilbert and I've been here since July of 2018.
I also prefer the KJV, and have used it exclusively since the Lord called me by his grace in May of 1978 through the preaching of His word.
But it has been only within the past 17 years or so that I have taken to studying it, seriously, as He has commanded ( 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 2:2 ).

I see that it is through His word that we as believers can not only grow, but learn to divide it rightly...
In other words, as believers in Jesus Christ we have the privilege to learn of Him and His ways through what He has preserved for us and has given to us:

The Scriptures.


I look forward to reading your posts in the coming days.

I've been enjoying your comments and hope to continue future conversations. There is always something new in God's word that we can drink in and share. With a diverse crowd their will be disagreements though I hope they are good natured and filled with the Spirit.

 

[Charles Perkins]

Welcome to our band of brothers and sisters who love our Lord and seek to grow in Christlikeness each day. Enjoy your time here, but remember that no matter what you say, some will disagree. Family. Dysfunctional, but hey that's what families do

Iron sharpens iron. It is good to have disagreement as it can focus us on the things we know and help us to resolve the things we are not so clear on. I will always rely on God's word first regardless of the source of information and trust always that the Spirit of God will guide me.