Bible doctrine is very important! In fact if you do not have the correct Bible doctrine you could commit the sin of blasphemy. The ultimate sin of blasphemy is the final rejection of the Holy Spirit. But how does this happen from the sin of doctrinal blasphemy? We should study to show ourselves approved (2 Tim 2:15)!
1 Timothy 6:1
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. KJV
The name of God is blasphemed when we who profess the “NAME” of Christ do not do what He has asked us to do. Meaning if we take the name of Christ and call ourselves Christians and do not observe the clear teachings from the Bible then we are in error and under the deception of the enemy (Satan). However, if we call ourselves “Christians” and walk in the light, and are searching for more light, then we are justly representing the name of Christ.
How do we know what is expected of us? How do we know what Jesus Christ wants us to do? The Bible, the blessed Bible tells us so! The Bible has teachings in it that are to be followed and those teachings are called DOCTRINE. If we follow the Biblical doctrines we are honoring the name of Jesus Christ and are staying clear of pagan sinful practices of the devil.
What does true Bible doctrine lead us to? Godliness! How do we know this? Is it because some pastor says so? Is it because we were told so by our parents? Or is it because the Bible tells us so? For me, I have chosen (exercised my God given free will) to follow the Bible. Now look at the rest of the passage in 1 Tim 6:2,3.
1 Tim 6:2-3
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; KJV
In verse 3 we see that doctrine leads to GODLINESS! Following true doctrine helps us to know what decisions to make. Our decisions must be based on the Word of God! Our pastor may be nice and of a well pleasing address and loved by the people, but the fact of the matter is that not our pastor or mom and dad can save us! It is Christ and Him crucified that can save us from choosing to sin. We must yield our will-power to that which we understand from the Bible and not from some religious leader! If a man yields his obedience (decision making ability) to what the pastor says, then he or she is in a cult! Our consciences are amenable to Christ ONLY and not the pastor or church leaders! If we submit our minds to a man for religious decisions and not Christ alone, then you are 100% deceived! You are set-up to take the mark of the beast when it comes. If you are not yielding your obedience to Christ now then when the antichrist system comes and pressures you to yield obedience to that wicked system, then you are already cultured to follow man and not Christ.
John 5:43
I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name , him ye will receive. KJV
If you are following the pastor and not the Bible you are in a cult and you are lost. The Holy Spirit is to have total dominion over your faith and decisions in religious matters. If you chronically follow your pastor and not the Holy Spirit, you will never receive the gift of grace, and salvation. You will grieve away the witnessing spirit of Christ and not hear the voice of God speaking to your soul.
John 10:27-28
27 My sheep hear my voice , and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. KJV
In order for you to hear the voice of Christ, you must submit your decisions to the Word of God, which means you must study the Bible and know it and have your HEART set to fully render obedience once the Holy Spirit convicts you on an issue. This is where many people get confused. They come under conviction and then run to their pastor and ask him what they should do. These people are in danger of being lost because they do not even know what conviction is and is not. They do not realize that their pastor is there as a resource not as an authority. The pastor’s are more often than not spiritually deficient, regardless of their Bible knowledge. Wisdom is a gift of the Holy Spirit, and so is knowledge, but knowledge without the presence of the Holy Spirit is worthless. Such is the case of many pastors. There are some faithful pastors; true, but it does not matter, if you are in a relationship with Jesus Christ through the Word of God and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, you will know when a pastor is deceived or not, and even still you should not be in the habit of submitting your reason to a man!
If you always submit your decisions in spiritual matters to a pastor then you are deceived and following a cult mentality. Not to mention rejecting the Holy Spirit’s dominion in your life. It does not matter what church you are in! It is the mental attitude of making spiritual decisions based on what man has to say and not the Word of God and the deep conviction of the Holy Spirit. Many people are in the service of Jesus Christ as pastors, evangelists, teachers, etc… and many of them preach and teach wonderfully. However, “Many are called but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14).” Why are they called into service? Because they have talents that God gave them! But the bigger question remains, why are they not chosen? Because, they chose to yield their “will” to their fellow man through traditions and not the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. They will be classed with the workers of iniquity. Look what Jesus Christ has to say about it!

Matt 7:21-23
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. KJV

In closing, we asked the question about doctrine and blasphemy, and have now seen that blasphemy is due to the person submitting their decisions to man (pastor) and not the Bible. The result is a decision that does not follow the voice or teaching of God. Ignorance is no excuse, for if each person studied the Word of God with all their heart, then they would know EXACTLY what God wants them to do. It would not be clear; rather, it would be very, very clear their duty before God in religious decisions! There would be no confusion in religious issues. The word confusion in the Bible also means Babylon! If you are confused to your duty before God and do not have a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with HIM then you are a Babylonian, and not a Christian. To accept Jesus Christ is to be guided by HIM ONLY! It is my prayer that we all have that special connection with HIM.

Matthew

I read some of the posts on the blog and I was saddened by the response of some of the poeple to the message that OSAS (once saved always saved) is a fabrication of Satan, a false tradition. Many people are hoping in the false assurance of OSAS. The doctrine does not make sense. If God created Lucifer and Lucifer was the high ranking angel in heaven, and OSAS doctrine is true, then Lucifer is saved! Think about this foolish doctrine, if Satan was saved at some point (and he was) how then did he get lost??? Because he sinned! He was given free will and he chose to sin! When we accept Jesus Christ as our saviour we still have a "free will" and all we are doing is making a public statement that we are going to know exercise our "free will" to obey the BIBLE and not sin (including the sinful teachings of man). We have the right to excercise our will for right doing, also called
"righteousness" or we can excercise our will for wrong doing, called satanic wickedness and sin. It is a choice. The devil did not "make us do it" rather man chooses to sin or to live righteously. The choice for righteousness is the blessing that comes into our life when we profess the LORD Jesus Christ. Jesus gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit and then our "will" is freed from satanic bondage! The gift of grace (Holy Spirit) is what alows us to choose righteousness. After we receive the Holy Spirit we do not have to obey Satan and sin/wickedness. If we did then you are not saved from sin, you are still living in it! IF YOU ARE STILL LIVING IN SIN BY YIELDING YOUR WILL TO SATAN THEN WHAT ARE YOU SAVED FROM??? NOTHING!!!!! THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH!
There is hope for the people that do not understand the truth. They need to have a desire to be free from "sinful decisions and habits" that they CHOOSE on a daily basis. Only the power of the living Christ can set that person free, so that they can live an obedient life. Look at this Bible text and claim it for your life, and just believe that Jesus Christ will help you make the right choices. If you believe Jesus can change you, He will change you! If you think all you can do is live in sin, then you will live in sin and die the second death! Your mouth profession is worthless! For a true mouth profession has heart obedience. For the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks! If you say you believe in Jesus Christ, then pray and study the Bible and claim the promises of God which give us power over sin!

Romans 6:16-17

16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
KJV

Matthew

I am so glad to see a family that loves the LORD and is not deceived into the false doctrines of the Baptist church. There are many sincere believers in the Baptist communion; however, sincerity does not save anything. We must go to the Bible and see a clear "thus saith the LORD." I had the pleasure to meet this family and I believe they are walking in the light of God's word, not in the light of their own kindling through pagan traditions. If we are faithful with the light that God gives, He will bless us with more light.
It would be a blessing to review from the KJV some of the other pagan traditions that have been handed down from the ROMISH church of the dark ages. Sunday sacredness needs to be examined very carefully, and God's truth must be seen for what it is from the Bible and the Bible alone! Lets study!

Matthew

once saved always saved.we stand up for what we believe in,we dont worship bro.simpson on bended knee. its sad that you and your family has nothing better to do than make fun of men of God!jealous much bill?May i recommend a mental institution?we love bro. Simpson for what he believes!

Dear Hilary,

The trash you speak of that comes from our mouth is the Word of God. We let the Bible speak for itself, and provide the truth for those who are willing and ready to hear it. So yes, there are people out there who are seeking the truth, who will receive it with an obedient spirit and are willing to obey it.

We know what Mr. Simpson believes, as we have been to his church and listened to him preach a good many times. We have heard from his own mouth what he believes, so the facts we have given are completely straight.

You say we are the ones who are believing a false doctrine. May I ask what this false doctrine is that you insist we are believing? If you honestly believe us to be wrong, you are welcome to come over to our house and visit us, Hilary, to have a Bible discussion with us and show us from the Scriptures where we are wrong.

Are 'preachers' so exalted that they cannot be rebuked or admonished when they turn from the narrow way? Mr. Simpson is preaching and teaching doctrines contrary to the Word of God, and is leading many down the broad way which leadeth to destruction. Is the truth really slanderous?

You see, Hilary, we also once believed in the false doctrines that are being taught at New Life and many other churches. It wasn't until we began studying God's Word on our own that the truth began to dawn on us. We must read the Bible with an open mind and an obedient spirit, and be willing to change if our doctrines don't line up with what Jesus taught.

Why are you ashamed to call us family, Hilary? Are you ashamed to have family members who are striving to obey Jesus Christ?

Looking unto Jesus,
~ Lacy

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24 KJV)

Okay.. You are a lier.. Bro.Simpson does not belive that way and you are totally wack. Bro Simpson believes that when you get saved , you are wholly and fully saved, not "half" saved.. You are a lier and you need to get your facts strait. Your the one who believes a false doctrine and you need to watch out when your slandering Preachers because the Lord will judge you.

I'm ashamed to call you my family.

I cant believe there are people that actually believes the trash that comes from your mouth.


If anyone wants to know what Bro.Simpson believes go to his church and listen to him preach.

After visiting New Life Baptist Church (formerly Calvary Baptist church) in Culpeper, VA last night, the only difference that we could see was the face behind the pulpit. Unfortunately, the same unBiblical doctrines that Shifflett taught are still being taught there. The new pastor believes that once a person is saved, he is now split and the one person now become two. . . one-half sinner and one-half eternally secure. The Bible says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." James 1:8

According to Simpson's double-minded doctrine, Shifflett is only half guilty, (his sinner part of course) and no different from every member of "Calvary Baptist Church" whose other half is saved and eternally secure, so they think. The Bible teaches that a house divided cannot stand!



The main message coming from the pulpit is to follow the pastor, no questions asked ... at least not in "his" church. New Life Baptist's theme song, same as Calvary's theme songs:

The false teaching at our church is in the past, we have a new Man of God, a new name for our church and we are moving forward, so remove the article about our old pastor, so it will not be a hindrance to our new pastor.

I just want to say "thank you" for posting the music on your web pages. I've downloaded several of the files to play on my mp3 player. I'm a missionary, and was looking for some praise music to use for my personal devotions. It can be difficult living in a country where your heart language isn't spoken, and there is no church service in English. And obviously there is no Christian radio station. It was a blessing to stumble onto your web site and find the mp3's. If you are curious how I arrived at your site, I'd Googled the word "psaltery" as I've been learning to play the instrument. I first came to Lacy's page, A Godly Maiden, and followed the links. - CM

Listen to what Richard Wurmbrand, a believer who spent 14 years in a Communist prison in Romania said at the end of a sermon he preached in a church in America (his English is not perfect and this is transcribed verbatim):  “I know what you expect now. Usually at the end of the sermons American preachers say ‘Now every head bowed every eye closed nobody looking around. If you lift your hands or come forward if you decide for Christ.’ And I asked the American preachers ‘Why must every head be bowed and why must eyes be closed and nobody look around’. And he told me they would not come forward if somebody would look at them. Well, if they don’t wish to come forward let them remain seated.

If they are not ready to endure so much that somebody should look at them how would they endure that snakes should creep upon their bellies. How will they endure to be fed with feces and with urine. How will they endure 43 years of prison for Christ. There is such a christianity of whole hearted surrender to Him. If somebody does not wish to come to heaven let him just quietly go to hell. It’s his business. So I would ask you please keep your eyes wide open. Nobody should bow his head and please everybody look around. And I will not bargain with you and I will not ask you twice. If in these conditions anyone says… then raise your hand.” from ‘Doorkeepers’ Sermon by Richard Wurmbrand

Fortunately Chuck had no bearing in changing my belief and trust in God. It did however open my eyes in a different way of looking at things. I am not against any ones beliefs so please don’t get me wrong. Currently I attend a Methodist Church, for the longest time I was going from Baptist to Baptist trying to keep my roots but the whole while missing the big picture. I have memories not only of Chuck, but of churches floating there own boat of praise. I also have seen pastors that put on the I am the pastor mightier than you act, as well as listen to sermons telling you not to leave your children an inheritance but leave it to the church. The memory that is the strongest is the one of the invitation at the end of the service. Keeping this in mind, one of my most favorite stories of the Bible was when Jesus washed their feet. To me a very humble message, which I wonder if most preachers get it. What I said about the church floating its own boat, its good to tell someone a job well done, but going out in outreach, and putting forth an effort to do God’s work is expected. Our reward is heaven. As far as the offering, which I will agree has to be said from time to time; this comes with the promise of faith. God does provide. The last thing I have found true salvation. It cannot be derived from the invitation at the end of a service, or just merely repeating words. It is a belief in ones hart, a melding of your faith in God and Jesus dying on the cross. Invitations can be so detrimental for many reasons. Some do it for attention, some do it because they are expected to, some even to make them selves look better in the eyes of the people. I truly believe that unlike baptism, a person’s first step as a Christian should be between man and God in a no pressure situation. If it is real than God takes the wheel, but only if it is real. Without trying to judge, I would assume there are a lot of people that just go on the assumption that they are saved but at the same time truly don’t understand, or even want to understand.

Kenny, I too remember Chuck. I was about 15 when I attended Faith Christian School. Don't have much nice to say about him because everything you said is totally on the mark. He was very, very, mean and didn't show much love at all. Funny, I saw him years later and he didn't remember me. Now I think it's because he blocked out how cruel he was to people in southern MD. Unlike many of the teenagers he was so mean to he didn't change my belief in God or my faith. It's taken me to realize that his way of thinking is off-the-wall. Also, a lot of young people now adults don't attend church or follow God and I think it's because of their memories. Sad. I now know that no relationship with God and tons of rules leads to rebellion. That's what we as teenagers did-rebel against God and our parents. But God is in control and He is who we should focus on. I really hope Chuck repents his ways and has a relationship with God. Maybe he will win souls in jail!

I new Chuck. About 28 years ago when I was fifteen. A church than called Faith Baptist in White Plains Maryland. He was the youth director. He was a very hateful person to what did not bennafit him. He would teas and call kids stupid, retard, make fun of there looks. He also like to play agressively play with the kids, knocking the wind out of them in fun, tripping them, squeesing them excessively hard. I know I was there. 15 years old and defending my friend from his rath. How many more innocent lives did he scar? I have not yet even seen the mention of his dealings in Maryland. I believe the pastor at the time was Pastor Ward. After my parents seen what was going on we left the church, but I wonder how much more damage he left?

Jesus Himself said...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. (John 8:7 KJV) Be Careful casting stones..they may come back your way!! Thank God that our Lord has more mercy and compassion than most people who claim to be Saved. But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags...(Isaiah 64:6 KJV) So if all our Righteousness is as Filthy Rags..ummm...hmmm....What do ANY of us have to brag about?!?!?!?!NONE of us are ANYTHING....
Be Careful!