Bro. Jones,
I think the concentration should be on what Jesus stated when he began His ministry and stood up in the temple and quoted from the 61st book of Isaiah in Luke 4:18-19:

18″The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,[j]
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”

So while I understand you and your apologetic brothers are hot on the tails of the heretics. I hope you all are as zealous in helping others and validating you doctrinal stances by living lives that also exemplify the very doctrine you are so zealous in defending. You seem well versed in the analysis of doctrinal issues which I want to say are important, but more importantly I believe is the execution of the Gospel in lifestyle. While you may say much about Pastor Jenkins doctrinally, of which none I agree with. I doubt if you can question his integrity as a man. Sometimes the best doctrine is the one lived. Hmmmm…that seemed to be one of the points Jesus was attempting to make don’t you think. Now I could be wrong, but I don’t think so.

P.S. Oh yeah and it seems to me that when the Pharisees and the Scribes could not find any fault with the life Jesus lived they always question him on doctrinal positions…Just food for thought

Hi Anonymous

(Is anybody going to point out the fact that he is not willing to reveal himself?),

Thanks for your comments. I find them most thoughtful, even if somewhat off the mark. I will try to address them point-by-point and will try to do it as briefly as possible for you and the folks who may wish to read them.

1. You suggest the concentration should be elsewhere. Unfortunately, we are instructed in scripture (see “Why This Site Is Here) to address doctrine that denies the essentials of the faith. Certainly Jesus came to do exactly what He quoted from Isaiah. What’s your point? His purpose was to demonstrate Himself as the Messiah. Ours is not.

2. I do believe I live a life that is consistent with the doctrines I so zealously defend. Do I screw up? Certainly. But read the most recent article on Hypocrisy. Believe me, I am not out to condemn people or take a microscope to go faultfinding. Rather I am out to warn you and others about the false teachers, or as Paul calls them – wolves.

3. An interesting phrase – execution of the Gospel in lifestyle. Unfortunately, the people I have been calling attention to attempt to redefine the Gospel. So the question is: Which gospel are you talking about? The gospel of wealth, health, and prosperity or the gospel of Christ working through me, in whom I can do all things including suffer for Him (1 Peter 2:19-23)? The two are not the same. The issue of doctrine must be resolved first. Can I speak reality into existence?

4. I’m unclear what you disagree with. Do you disagree with his doctrine or do you disagree with what I am saying his positions are. If you disagree with his doctrine, that is a good thing. If you disagree with what I am saying, I suggest you talk to him and those who have listened to what he has said in the past. The facts, whether you agree with them or not, are as follows:

a. He has taught that Jesus had to suffer in hell for our sins. This is a fact. You don’t have to agree with the statement. Agreement changes nothing. This is what he has taught and what he has tried to defend with me.

b. He invited a Oneness Pentecostal to preach during Sunday service. This is a fact. The man’s name is Charles Ellis. This is a fact. It happened two years ago. He is Oneness. This is a fact. There is really nothing there for you to agree or disagree about.

c. John is inviting a pastor from another church who has invited a Oneness Pentecostal to speak to the congregation he is responsible for. This is a fact. There is nothing in this fact to agree or disagree about.

5.You doubt that I can question John’s integrity as a man. Well, if he knows that Jesus did not suffer in hell and he insists on teaching it anyway (take a look at the first article about doctrine in which John says “It depends on what the word ‘paradise’ means”) then I certainly can doubt his integrity, even as Paul, James, Peter, and Jude doubt the integrity of ones who would knowingly teach error.

One of the ways these guys stay in business so long is because of wrong-headed attempts to equate Jesus to some limp-wristed willow-boy. You should also consider His activities when he cleared out the Temple. Or perhaps you could look at His behavior toward the Scribes and the Pharisees. He was anything but gentle and didn’t hesitate to point out their errors. And look at His attitude toward those who fed the poor, comforted the sick, etc, etc but didn’t know Him. The Jesus these guys worship suffered in hell for our sins rather than on the cross. That is not the Jesus of the Bible. It is not the gospel of the Bible. And none of this requires your agreement to be true.

Melvin Jones

Bro. Jones,

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(I haven’t included the first one thousand words. They were the same ol same ol’ and are pretty well summed up in this, his last paragraph)

My main reason for getting into this discourse with you is I feel that someone should state the facts as we see them as a sheep of FBCG and discuss them on those points. I’m not into getting all mad at you because you have attacked the Pastor and First Lady (Although I did at first :-), more importantly I think it is important to just state that I am a sheep of FBCG and I disagree with your viewpoints of Pastor’s teaching and you have stated your points I think it is only fair that there be a counterpoint. As Galatians 6 tells us, if a brother be overtaken in fault, you who are spiritual come to him with the spirit of gentleness lest you also be tempted. I think you are in fault in your view of Pastor Jenkins’s ministry and I hope I have come to you in the spirit of gentleness and attempted to address what I believe is misguided attempt to discredit a godly man under the banner of defending the Gospel. God bless!!

Melvin’s note: If John is teaching that Jesus suffered in hell for our sins (another gospel) then the Bible speaks differently of him. (Galatians 1:8)

Why are you doing this? If you have left FBCG, then why do you care! Let God deal with that, God will reveal everything in time.
I never intended to come across this site. I typed in org instead of com. I wish I hadn’t done that!!

Sonya,

I guess the question that immediately presents itself is: why do you hate the fact you ended up at this site? If what I am saying is true, then it is something you have to deal with if you are going to be faithful to God (as opposed to being faithful to your pastor).

Again, the model we get from Scripture is not one of the saints keeping their mouths shut, somehow expecting God to mystically do something.

Given your comment, I don’t expect you to read this. But I thought I would put this out here for others who may come across the site. But I must say, you have provided an excellent example of the usual knee-jerk response; the kind of response that enables the men of whom I’m writing to continue the things they do to you.

Melvin Jones

Foremost, I am a committed faith believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ and am given to covenant membership with First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG). The leadership of this congregation is encouraging each of us, who desire a closer relationship with the God-Head, toward discipline, discipleship and duplication. Accordingly, it is our responsibility to be as “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” because the Master has sent us out as “sheep amongst wolves”.

Rev. Dr. John Kenneth Jenkins, Sr., is not a wolf in sheep’s clothing nor a pulpit pimp. He is one of Almighty Gods instruments on the road to salvation. FBCG’s worldwide ministry is causing people to re-evaluate the direction of their lives. Personally, I am honored to know Pastor Jenkins and his family. His personal trials and tribulations are real. This ministry and his sincere dedication to the Great Commission, in all nations, remains impeachable. Dr. Jenkins orchestrates glory, honor and praise to Almighty God and that’s all right with me.

Few institutions in this society remain perpetual without a price tag. Operating a worldwide ministry does not come without cost. At FBCG many of the programs which provide services to our members and the community are done without cost. Our educational programs, like any other worthy alternative, require costs of tuition, books, and various other supplementals. FBCG operates under the watchful scrutiny of those elected by its membership and various other internal and external authorities. FBCG holds periodic public financial disclosure meetings and accepts criticisms, questions and suggestions from those in attendance. For the before stated reasons, and others too numerous to mention, Rev. Dr. John Kenneth Jenkins, Sr., has my vote from here to the Cross.

During my lifetime, I’ve operated on both sides of the street. That’s right…this dissertation makes clear to you and anyone else at one time in my life I was a “big time sinner”. Thanks be to God, His mercy and His grace, I have come to accept Jesus as my personal Saviour. I am growing … everyday, by confession, prayer, supplication, reviewing the scriptures, looking in the mirror and starting all over again with the same aforementioned process. As I look back over my life, if it had not been for the Lord, on my side, this miserable wretched individual was on the fast track to hell. But thanks be to God (and I’ll stop testifying right here).

Consider this, upon self-examination, what gives you an avenue to be critical or cast judgement upon another when, in fact, you don’t have a recognized heaven or hell in which to cast the individual. It is apparent that you have gone to great lengths in establishing this web site to bring misguided focus upon certain individuals who are doing their level best to wins souls for the Kingdom. If they are wrong in their actions toward any personal benefit or gain … “vengeance is mine, says the Lord”. If you were to put as much energy into such a project perhaps you could advance the Gospel and seek to bring others into a relationship with Christ. You see John the Baptist was attempting to prepare the way for the “one” who would come after him. Rev. Dr. John Kenneth Jenkins, Sr., is akin to John the Baptist… just one “crying in the wilderness”. The issue then was Jesus and it still is today.

Finally, let’s be clear about one thing. Casting an opinion upon others should only be done in an effort to lift them up. I lift you up to Christ. Perhaps He will ask you the same question put to “Saul”…”Why are you persecuting me?” For when you persecute the “lest of these” you are persecuting the greatest of these. Inasmuch as a friend of mine referred me to this website, know this, others may read and agree or disagree with your opinion. For as you are well aware opinions are like orifices…everyone has one. Please consider using your energy to stop the real Pharaohs of this world that hold our people captive from reaching their maximum potential. I’m sure all have examined the scriptures and support their individual duty to God rather than to frivolous exhortations.

Psalm 118:8 “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”

J.T. Gatling

Brother Gatling:

I will say out front that I am a relative of Brother Jones’. I will also tell you that I do not share many of my brother’s doctrinal positions (I am a Roman Catholic minister, and he is Protestant). That being said, Please allow me to point out a couple of things about your post (old though it is, for the benefit of those who might follow me).

First, you point out that ministry costs money (and I realize I am abbreviating your thought to its most basic). Ministry *does* cost money. But so do prostitution, gambling, and many other endeavors. My brother’s point is that the pastor at FBGC puts the ability to draw a crowd (and its money) AHEAD of Truth In Preaching. As an extreme example, hosting a 50 Cent concert at the church would fill the pews. But is that really what you want the pulpit of your church used for?

Second, you ask why he feels he has a right to criticize. Well, I think you should read more deeply into his “Why This Site Is Here” posting. He has explained why he feels compelled to exposed the false doctrine and hypocrisy being preached at your church. And while I don’t agree with many things he professes as a Protestant, I DO agree that doctrinally incorrect preaching (and I agree that Trinitarian doctrine is kind of critical to being faithful to the Gospel) MUST be exposed, ESPECIALLY if the reason for tolerating it is that the preacher in question can fill up the pews (and the collection baskets)).

Nope, you’re off-base. Truth Matters. And it should matter to your pastoral staff.

God Bless You!

Chip Jones
Permanent Deacon
Diocese of Memphis in TN