tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post8032531144643524214..comments2023-11-02T09:15:14.899-04:00Comments on Shellfish: A.R.E. You Reclaiming the [insert letter here] Word?Cetaceanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09053214636263576330noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-60297788902051702302010-03-31T13:18:52.873-04:002010-03-31T13:18:52.873-04:00FWIW, Kelly Fryer and A.R.E. are featured in the l...FWIW, Kelly Fryer and A.R.E. are featured in the latest edition of The Lutheran. As a result, Scallop is all the more encouraged to continue reclaimation efforts via The Word alone -- and that's not the word according to KF. <br /><br />Semper Ref.Scallopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-84967791934251289252010-03-12T10:59:52.306-04:002010-03-12T10:59:52.306-04:00Hey Eric,
Good Scripture posts. Perhaps one that ...Hey Eric,<br /><br />Good Scripture posts. Perhaps one that is most relevant to this discussion is the one in which Paul makes it clear in 1 Corinthians 6 that one should not even eat with someone who calls himself a brother but supports sexual immorality. Their support of such things destroys the fellowship and makes them to the OHCAC as an unbeliever who needs to repent and be reintroduced to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-48269499909013075082010-03-12T10:22:56.283-04:002010-03-12T10:22:56.283-04:00Eric,
I'm sorry, I thought you were still in t...Eric,<br />I'm sorry, I thought you were still in the ELCA. I saw a recent post of yours from this month that I'm copying from here:<br />"BTW, I am a member of the ELCA, WordAlone, CORE and will be in NALC. Does that make me an acrobat? Not from where I stand."<br />I would not have guessed from that you had left.<br /><br />I was not trying to criticize your congregation. Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-28863554940614472632010-03-12T02:53:02.088-04:002010-03-12T02:53:02.088-04:00My congregation left the Evangelical Lutheran Chur...My congregation left the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). We followed every step as outlined in the Constitution. We discussed the need to make a decision for over three years after five years of the “Journey Together Faithfully”. Therefore, please never use the expression “cut and run” with those who have reached this painful Eric Swenssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400445871547886836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-16245049198157433532010-03-11T14:31:16.898-04:002010-03-11T14:31:16.898-04:00Eric,
I seem to recall having seen those books onc...Eric,<br />I seem to recall having seen those books once or twice..I don't remember Paul cutting and running, and I seem to remember Luther had to be thrown out before he stopped working from inside. I also remember a time in recent history when Lutherans gave in to self-righteousness and anger and the Missouri Synod split; I don't recall that as a proud moment for us. Maybe you're Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-27771696295805345072010-03-11T13:19:20.069-04:002010-03-11T13:19:20.069-04:00Rev Jake needs to hit the books. The Bible(see Pau...Rev Jake needs to hit the books. The Bible(see Paul, esp.)and Lutheran history.Eric Swenssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400445871547886836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-58226168366025154672010-03-11T11:13:47.665-04:002010-03-11T11:13:47.665-04:00I have little respect for Ms. Fryer. Not because ...I have little respect for Ms. Fryer. Not because of her beliefs, but because she left the ELCA. Our Lutheran tradition of protesting and working to reform the church we're a part of is one of our greatest traditions, and it is a testament to our ability (and struggle) to testify, disagree, and still love one another. The people who run off (or threaten to) to make their own exclusive clubsJakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-76492509395035183892010-03-09T22:59:54.675-04:002010-03-09T22:59:54.675-04:00Eric asked:
Is it really "reaching people&quo...Eric asked:<br />Is it really "reaching people" if you have a message that isn't true?<br /><br />Oh, yeah, it is "reaching people" alright ... as in reaching out and clutching someone with false hope. (Remember those ordination vows?) <br /><br />Reminds me of the folks who say about winsome-ly false teachers: "But, they're so sincere about what they believe.&Scallopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-64144428233108411702010-03-09T22:59:17.346-04:002010-03-09T22:59:17.346-04:00Eric asked:
Is it really "reaching people&quo...Eric asked:<br />Is it really "reaching people" if you have a message that isn't true?<br /><br />Oh, yeah, it is "reaching people" alright ... as in reaching out and clutching someone with false hope. (Remember those ordination vows?) <br /><br />Reminds me of the folks who say about winsome-ly false teachers: "But, they're so sincere about what they believe.&Scallopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-75000667577413082362010-03-09T04:05:43.575-04:002010-03-09T04:05:43.575-04:00Is it really "reaching people" if you ha...Is it really "reaching people" if you have a message that isn't true?<br /><br />I waited 24 hours to reply to this. I don't wish to pick a fight or repeat myself (again). I was shocked to read how people like myself have been painted. I am glad I decided to leave the ELCA. Fryer's words above only proves what I thought. These are irreconcilable differences.<br /><br />I Eric Swenssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400445871547886836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-66067269104346499402010-03-07T04:54:14.252-04:002010-03-07T04:54:14.252-04:00Inquiring Shellfish-watchers want to know: Why is ...Inquiring Shellfish-watchers want to know: Why is it necessary to reclaim something one hasn't lost?<br /><br />Scallop pleads for a bit o' the 8th (commandment)... Being both orthodox and evangelical is not an oxymoron, except perhaps in ... well, in the spirit of the 8th, I'd best just leave it at that.Scallopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-41277624514369685752010-03-06T23:24:48.486-04:002010-03-06T23:24:48.486-04:00Amen to Kelly! I am glad someone is reaching the ...Amen to Kelly! I am glad someone is reaching the masses. Someone needs to help reclaim those who have "lost" their way from the church because they see it as nothing more than hypocritic haters of others!Stevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12449722.post-88948117512809813712010-03-06T22:53:07.904-04:002010-03-06T22:53:07.904-04:00Kelly Fryer may not have any gigs yet for 2010, bu...Kelly Fryer may not have any gigs yet for 2010, but she made a tour through Florida this fall. She was hosted at ELCA congregations in the Jacksonville and Orlando areas. Her "victory tour" as I call it was promoted heavily on Florida-Bahamas Synod website. I consider it a giant middle-finger from the synod to all traditionalists in the synod.David Charltonnoreply@blogger.com