I will sit at the keyboard and warn you over and over again about the men and women you keep entrusting your souls and spiritual health to. I will continue to warn you that they don’t care about you. From their activities and the choices they seem only to care about themselves, their reputations (in the “bishopped” community) with each other, and their own glory. I’m going to keep doing it even if I start feeling and sounding a little like the main character in “Conspiracy Theory”; the one played by Mel Gibson. Kind of like this:
A case in point:
By now most of the Blacks (I will say African-American as soon as the Italian-American, French-American or Spanish-American calls themselves European-Americans , but I digress) in the audience, all six of you, are at least fleetingly familiar with Bishop Morton, Bishop Paul S. Morton from Greater St. Stephen’s Full Gospel Baptist Church. I’ve certainly seen him on The Word Network, The Church Channel, and TBN (Terribly Bad and Noxious). I’m sure you’ve seen him as well. He is usually working so hard in the anointing that he sweats profusely. And I’m betting he shaved his head so that his glistening scalp will give you a good idea of just how hard he’s working in that anointing. He’s got to be the hardest working bishop is show business.
Notice what I said earlier in this piece: he is the pastor of Greater St. Stephen’s Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church. Baptist. Not Apostolic, not Church of God in Christ, not Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ and not Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). He is the pastor of a Baptist church. But like John Jenkins, he has been spending the last ten years moving that church away from orthodoxy, Baptist or otherwise.
The first, and probably least important question is: Why is he calling himself a bishop? Baptists don’t have bishops in their hierarchy. There are deacons, and just maybe elders, but not bishop. I’m sure this self-promoter is described by all of his followers as “humble.” Yet he exalts himself by claiming the title “Bishop.” But this is relatively trivial when compared to the rest of the difficulties.
Why is his wife an elder? The Bible pretty well lays out the requirements for an elder. They are, for starters, to the HUSBAND of one wife. So unless these two are both men and are secret homosexuals, I don’t think they meet even this basic requirement. And we won’t even mention the rest of the scriptures that define the requirements for pastorship…or whatever you want to call it. Here is a short paper on the subject. I wrote it for John Jenkins at FBC Glenarden back in 1996. He proceeded to ignore it and, apparently, pursue making the church bigger.
But wait, there’s more. Morton identifies himself as Baptist. I’ll ignore the extraneous moniker “Full Gospel” for now. If he is being true to himself (Spirit filled, so to speak) and his office, he must be Trinitarian, that is, he accepts and promotes the doctrine of the Trinity, the co-equality of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in a perfect unity, three persons in one God-head. And since he is Baptist, he should see that doctrine as an essential part of Christianity. It must also mean that he would reject anyone who would teach otherwise (Romans 16:17, 18; 2 Cor 5:10; Gal 1:8; 2 Thess 3:14; Titus 1:9; 2 John 9,10 - I assume you have seen these references before), since the nature of the Godhead is such an essential part of Christian doctrine. Notice I said Christian Doctrine, not just Baptist doctrine.
But here is where it gets really interesting. Morton is scheduled to speak at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit Michigan. You remember GGT don’t you? Charlie Ellis is the pastor there and he is one of the grand poobahs for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He’s Oneness. He denies the Trinity and is in a position of great influence in an organization that denies the Trinity. Yet, Morton is going to speak at a church building conference Detroit. Take a look at the e-flyer I found at GGT’s site. And you can go there yourself to make sure I didn’t work any Paintshop magic on it. But hurry and get there. It seems to be a temporary page. I suspect that once the event happens the page will go away.
And of course, if it’s a big event, that little weasel Noel Jones is going to be there as well, taking a cut of the profits and spewing his religio-psycho-babble. I can never decide which is more fun, listening to Geordi LaForge natter on about the “warp drive, tri-dimensional fold, phased energy distortion field” or Jones screw with your minds with is own brand of babble. I guess it’s Techno-babble versus Christo-Babble.
Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t see helping men who preach a heresy increase the size of their church organization as being a particularly good (or anointed, or humble, or dynamic, or Spirit-led) thing to do. Those verses I just listed a couple of paragraphs ago say quite the opposite.
Now I guess you could suppose that Morton is going to the conference to speak on the truth of the Trinity and to try to turn these men from their fatal error. But according to the e-flyer, he is only going to speak on how to make their churches bigger, not more accurate. He’s going to tell them how to increase the number of Oneness proponents.
So what’s important with these people? Numbers, plain and simple. And in churches like these, the number of people equates to money. And money equals power and influence. Now they get to prance around in their Bishop shirts and hats and call each other by various elevated titles.
So tell me again where God is in all of this?
Here, let me summarize for those of you who have trouble following an argument:
1. Over the last ten years, Morton has moved the church he pastors from a fairly orthodox Baptist church to a church that depends on subjective experiences to define itself.
2. Over the last ten or more years Morton has moved to the church to the point they can associate with people who deny the essentials of Christianity. (If this isn’t important, then there should be no problem with associating with joining in ministry with Mormons [polytheists at best], Christian Scientists, and Unitarian folks. They all deny the Trinity, but apparently that’s not important.)
3. Morton is now working to help non-Christian organizations (Those who deny the essentials of the Gospel) to prosper in direct disobedience to the commands in 2 John 9 and 10.
4. Subjective experience has become the common link between Morton and the leaders he deals with.
5. Over the last ten to twelve years Morton has moved further and further into error, placing an unbiblical experience over and above clear doctrinal issues.
6. The primary consideration in his actions seems to be only a consideration of what will increase his wealth and power. Spiritual maturity does not seem to be a factor for consideration.
Remember what I said about judging wether or not you are being pimped. This joker fits the mold almost down the line.
By the way, any of you people from First Baptist Church of Glenarden, who stuck with this article long enough to get here should be told (as I am doing) that your pastor, John Kenneth Jenkins affiliated your church with the Full Gospel Baptist Convention (the organization Mr. Morton created and is in the process of dragging a group of folks in to heresy with) several years ago. But apparently he never had the ‘nads to tell the congregation about it and the deacons never had the ‘nads to resist the action. In fact, some of the deacons (I beleive Deacon Lawrence Lee was one of the attendees, though I could be wrong about that) attended at least one of the conventions with him. So much for contending for the faith.
As I was searching the net about pulpit pimps I came across your article and I’d just like to leave a short comment on Bishop Morton. I live in Houston, TX but I grew up in New Orleans and was a member of BISHOP Morton’s since the age of 12. we WERE traditional Baptist but something was missing. I don’t know what your beliefs are but I can say, for myself, that the Lord orcestrated this Full Gospel movement. There may be things that God has to deal with YOU about still. I believe that it’s time for a CHRISTian Revolution. The fact that He still carries the Baptist name is because he still believes that the Baptist religion is a good foundation but God has built upon that with His Holiness. The only thing that I’m concerned with are the Elders under him. Now, I know him personally, but I don’t know all of those under him the same way so, our relationship verses these others their “protection” over him may not be in agreement, but for the most part I know him to be a man of God. I do believe however that he has such great visibility that others will use that for their own personal gain. You have to be careful who you fellowship with. Someone has to stand up and expose the Real false prophets “profits” even though you all have about the same status. Look at the National (now International) Church Fellowship’s web site for we are ready to uncover and face the atrosities that happens every week in the nation’s churches. The Word of God says “without holiness no man shall see God. Once again I have to believe that Paul Morton is really a man of God but he has to guard himself agaist those who are trying to use him for their own selfish gains.
In fact I think I’ll do some research on YOU. You may be one of the ones that the devil in using to confuse the body of Christ. Like I said before, “It’s Time for a CHRISTian Revolution!!!” and no one is exempt!
Charles,
If researching a complete nobody like me makes you happy, knock yourself out.
More to follow on your first comment. Thanks for the comments, by the way.
Melvin
Mr. Jones,
I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. May the peace and grace of God consume you and may His face shine upon you. First I’d like to say that I’m a member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden. I have been a member for about nine years. I’d like to applaud you for the passion you have regarding the truth of God’s word. I think it’s commendable and should be duplicated in every church. You have every right to hold accountable every word that comes out of any leader’s mouth concerning the word of God. I believe God placed this gift in certain people in order that His word may not be defiled or twisted. I pray that God gives you the wisdom, revelation, as well as His power to correctly divide the word of God.
Though the work you do is in good faith, I do feel that your wording may be a tad strong. Specifically the name calling and the judgement of motives. The Bible says we are to build up one another in love. Even when we see each other doing wrong, there is a way to go about it. I believe the arguments you make are sincere and correct. Though I myself have never heard Pastor Jenkins mention Christ suffering in hell (I do have a bad memory :)), I will pay close attention from here on out. Also, I’m not sure that we should get into any arguments about the titles of certain positions in the church. I think one could reserve that as an “in house debate” meaning that there isn’t a strong consensus among orthodox Christian churches concerning a certain practice. Mind you I said practice and not doctrine. We all should be on one accord concerning essential Christian doctrine.
I’ve long since diverted my attention away from Juanita Bynum and T.D. Jakes because of my skepticism concerning their motives and messages. I’ve also heard of Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland’s misgivings. I’ve even questioned some of what my own Pastor teaches. Yet, I know that I must study the Bible for myself coupled with prayer and even fasting to get what God wants me to understand. I believe there is no church that exists that does not have at least one thing that is out of line with scripture. This is not to make an excuse for false teaching. But it’s an indication and further evidence that man is not perfect. Since man is not perfect, neither can a physical church be perfect. The BEST thing I can do for the leader of my church is to pray for him. I by myself cannot change his heart, only God can. So I must appeal to God on my Pastor’s behalf which is what we all should do. If we are seeking after truth and love our Pastor enough to desire him to speak truth. I believe it’s God’s will for a leader and his church to preach the truth. God said that if we ask anything according to His will, He will do it. So my faith is in God that He can protect my Pastor from outside forces that pull Him away from the essentials of Christianity. I must admit that the bulk of what is taught at First Baptist is scripturally sound.
You must understand that we are not battling against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers in high places. Those very forces may be distracting Pastor Jenkins in order to divide the church. I can see where his alliance with questionable leaders, if gone unchecked and unabated, can lead to a division if he decides to take on their false teachings as his own. Anything divided cannot stand. That says to me the devil is in the details. So if we look at the overall implications, we see that there are greater forces at work here. FBCG is a great church collectively, it’s one of the more dynamic and active churches I’ve been involved in. But I can’t help make it better by leaving. I must stay and do what I can through prayer and living the example God called me to live. The Bible says the prayers of a righteous man accomplishes great things. Don’t get me wrong, if we start worshipping chickens and snakes, I’m out. But seriously, I feel that the church overall is healthy and well-balanced…..for now. This is my humble opinion. I’m not high enough in the ranks or not close enough to those in power to understand completely what goes on behind the scenes. I guess it’s the consequence of going to such a large church. So I guess I need to get better in being more involved in the details than just sitting by so-to-speak.
My heart is troubled that you were prompted to leave. I do pray that God nourishes you with His peace, love, and presence in order that you may speak in love and gentleness concerning the errors of the church. May God keep you all the days of your life and my He richly grant to you the destiny that He has called you to reach.
I see now from some of your comments and those of your associates like Pastor John, that you do not believe that the Lord calls women as pastors. If you use the “women keep silence in the church’s” scripture as your confirmation for this view, then not only can women not be called to be pastors, but women can not have any job in the church that requires her not only to teach, but to even speak. You are doing an admirable job with this website and you seem to be a man of good common sense. In that regard, I ask of you one question. Considering that well over 95 percent of the pulpit pimps are male, whom do you suppose does the Lord have in the wings to replace them with? Other male pulpit pimps? I don’t think so. The women “pulpit pimps” of today are only there because their husbands have groomed them to “co-pastor.” I suggest that both you and pastor John get yourselves a good concordance or Hebrew dictionary and re-read Psalm 68:11. This scripture is an endtimes prophetic word as to who would be the ones who would “publish the good news” or in other words “preach.” The “great host” or “company” that the Lord has in reserve in the last days are a great host of women. This scripture also lines up with the prophet Joel and Peter in Acts 2. The Holy Spirit is to be poured out on ALL flesh in the last days. Two thousand years have passed and women have not been used. The Lord was saving the BEST wine for last. Check it out!!!!
Hi Pam,
Psalms 68:11 - The Lord gave the Word; great was the company of those that published it.
1. Where does the Holy Scriptures declare that the great company are women?
Acts 2:17 … and on My servants and on My “handmaidens” I will pour out in those days of My Spirit; and they shall “prophesy.”
Revelation 19:10 … for the testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of “prophecy.”
Joel 2:29 … And also upon the servants and upon the “handmaids” in those days will I pour
out My Spirit.
Revelation 19:10 … for the testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of “prophecy.”
2. Where does the Holy Scriptures declare that the Lord’s “handmaidens” shall be Pastors: Bishops/Elders, or Deacons?
Answers to questions 1/2: No where!
The scripture simply say’s they shall prophecy.
In the Love of Jesus Christ,
Deb
I think you better read your word a little more closely and ask the Holy Ghost to guide you. First of all when you read the word you can not get the complete revelation without the historical background as well. Those pauline epistles were written as letters of correction and encouragement to the different churches. when paul talked about the woman keeping silence it was due to the fact of women being ignorant because they weren’t exposed to the same education or the bible for that matter as the men, so order needed to be established . And secound the word refers the the soul of a man in ther gender of a woman ( my soul shall make HER boast in the Lord) that being said that could have been a word for man in a universal since. I see preachers all the time letting the soulish part of them distroy the body teaching word based on how they felt personally about different situations. come on now, you need to do your research. Who are you to box in the anointing of GOD. There were wome who Judged Isreal, and even set on the throne ( deborah, athaliah). Although athaliah didn’t walk in the will of God the men who ruled before her and afterward were as terrible as her. Paul even started a church where a woman Priscalla and Aquilla led the church. Thirdly The word says touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm, you had better watch yourself God is not the accuser of the brethern, The devil is, and you seem to be his advocate. I’ll be praying that the judgement of God doesn’t fall on you. This is the reason why unbelievers run from the church cause we have saints like you knocking eachother down, talebearing, and just being down right ungodly. The word says a house divided cannot stand. How can two walk together accept they be agreed. Come on brother we gotta do better. You are to pray for the men of God, not tare them down. The strong bare the infirmaties of the weak. The efectual fervant prayers of the righteous man availeth much. Need I go on? excuse any errors Im in a rush
Andrea,
I’m not sure I am following what you are saying. But I do get the impression that you object to me disagreeing with women being pastors/co-pastors. Rather than try to address each of your ojections, click on the link to the right called “Various Essays”. There you will see a document addressing women as pstors. The reason I an sending you there is because I address virtually all of the statements you make in your comment.
The argument presented by Pam is pretty silly though.
When Israel had corrupt preists and Levites, did God start using women? No. Besides, why wouldn’t 95% of the pimps be men? Virtually all of the pastors are men. The fact that there are so many, in no way implies that God is now going to turn to women to pastor. Given what some of these bozos and bozettes do and say, I would suggest that most of the people involved with a church headed by a pimp or pimpette are probably not saved anyway. In other words, as an example, the people who attend Ebenezer and who stood and cheered Calypso Louie (aka The Honorable Louis Farrakhan) very likely are not saved. Or course I can’t state categorically that they are not, but scripture says enough to at least insist that we doubt their salvation.
If that is the case, then there is no church there to be led. There is only a group of people playing at church and in for a big surprise when each one leaps into eternity.
Andrea, as I have said before, I do pray for John Jenkins. However, you seem to think that unity for unity’s sake is essential. We are to be united in the truth, not error. Otherwise, I should be as willing to “worship” with a Mormon, or a Jehovah’s Witness, or a member of the Unity School of Christianity. After all, we only disagree on a couple of things.
Melvin
Melvin Jones
Mr. Jones
I am man about truth, and I feel you have not supported your argument well. You should consider researching what you are arguing before posting it, because it makes you look very ignorant. Also, as the sister named Andrea stated before be careful of who you talk about because God will avenge his own. This led back to my thought, thorough research to prove point will help your argument.
I will be praying for you and your spirit of dilusion. God Bless! JM
Melvin’s Note: Feelings are fine but basically useless. Show me what facts I got wrong. I put up only stuff I can back up. Again, show me what I got wrong and prove it, and I will post it here on the site. Otherwise…
otherwise what?
Melvin’s Note: Otherwise recognize that I am dealing with facts and objectively deal with the facts, not feelings.
what are your objections to Bishop Morton
Melvn’s Note: I stated them in the article. Read the article.
you stated earlier that, “Morton is now working to help non-Christian organizations (Those who deny the essentials of the Gospel) to prosper in direct disobedience to the commands in 2 John 9 and 10.”
But Jesus himself said that he did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentence. So in a pursuit to be like Jesus would’nt you think that Bishop Morton is using this opportunity to minister to the unsaved.
As I read the scripture you posted, I recognized that you do not know how to rightly divide the word of truth. Because you never gave any proof that the Bishop is preaching a contrary doctrine or has transgressed any way in that to a point that I should bid him ” God speed.” Like I stated above brother you need to do some research or get yo’ mouth OFF God’s people.
God bless, JM
truely, I believe that you are an enemy of the true church. in that you are takeing your precious time and talent to tear down and slander the men and women of God, rather than use your wisdom to reach the world of sinners and other wise hurting souls for the sake of the Name Of jesus Christ. you come of as a devil’s helper. get real, you don’t know nothing as you aught to know it. May God be merciful to your hate-filled soul. you sound very jealous of the men and women you are persecuting.
Define enemy of the church? Define slander? What is a hurting soul? How does your soul get wounded or hurt? Please educate us because we “don’t know nothing.” How does one become a devil helper and where do we go to sign up?
Mary………..”truely” I believe you need to dust off your Bible…….
mary, mary, misled and contrary,
how does deception grow?……
by refusing to expose,
the wolves in sheep’s clothes,
and condemning the ones who do as Church foes!
Nicely done Mav
mrs maverick, your little hostile poem is cute. but honestly it describes you. there is no way you can can enhance the body of Christ being mean, and slandering your fellowmen, and getting snarly when others don,t agree with the way you express your views. How many people has you uplifted,from their dunghill by tearing down other ministers name? don,t bother to reply to this comment. you are to full of selfrighteousness .
(MN: Let me make sure I understand this. You call her mean, slandering, and snarly. You say she is tearing down ministries. And you accuse of being full of self-righteousness. That all sounds pretty mean, snarly, and…why yes…selfrighteous! < strong>)
any comments?
Melvin’s Note: Yes. Read the articles.
But since you apparently refuse to go to the article and read it, let me cut and paste the summary here for you.
1. Over the last ten years, Morton has moved the church he pastors from a fairly orthodox Baptist church to a church that depends on subjective experiences to define itself.
2. Over the last ten or more years Morton has moved to the church to the point they can associate with people who deny the essentials of Christianity. (If this isn’t important, then there should be no problem with associating with joining in ministry with Mormons [polytheists at best], Christian Scientists, and Unitarian folks. They all deny the Trinity, but apparently that’s not important.)
3. Morton is now working to help non-Christian organizations (Those who deny the essentials of the Gospel) to prosper in direct disobedience to the commands in 2 John 9 and 10.
4. Subjective experience has become the common link between Morton and the leaders he deals with.
5. Over the last ten to twelve years Morton has moved further and further into error, placing an unbiblical experience over and above clear doctrinal issues.
6. The primary consideration in his actions seems to be only a consideration of what will increase his wealth and power. Spiritual maturity does not seem to be a factor for consideration.
when i first read your article. i was eager to respond concerning your belief on Oneness and these Bishops. but the Holy Spirit encoraged me. (MY SHEEP KNOW MY VOICE AND A STRANGER, THEY WILL NOT FOLLOW. UPON THIS ROCK I’LL BUILD MY CHURCH AND THE gates of hell SHALL NOT PREVAIL…..). Your approach isnt Jesus’ way, scripture quoter! not to expose you too much, but you are just another person with a computer thats filled with alot of zeal and knowledge but not enough love. Your letter killeth but the SPIRIT gives live! If you spent as much time on your knees as you do on the computer, just maybe your life would be alot better! God bless you!
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When are you going to start your church?
(Melvin’s Note: One.)
What does one mean Melvin? I was replying to Rev_AK comment because I remember a while back he was talking about his church. I am a new anonymous.
(MN: My apologies. I read it as another pointless comment by Anonymous-WF. Again, my apologies.)
I pastored in the Assemblies of God, in Charlestown In, for 3 years. I had been with the A/G for ten years, being a youth Pastor, worship leader, Associate Pastor, and many other job duties. I resigned my credentials in November due to some growing doctrinal differences with the A/G, such as allowing women to be senior Pastors, and INSISTING that people speak in tongues.
I also feel that many in that denomination have allowed heresy of TBN to infiltrate their churches. Like many other folks with bad doctrine, they are genuinely good people, just wrong. I have applied to be ordained in the General Baptist Fellowship, and I am currently awaiting ordination. I am currently working as an evangelist/guest speaker, and I am preaching this Sunday in a small church in a small town called Marengo IN.
I have really changed as far as being dogmatic about denomiations, (I wish there weren’t any) but I feel that I need to be affiliated with an organization. (Is that enough personal info for you?) By the way, I am so passionate about this website becuase I held many of the views that I now argue against. (I am NOT a “flip-flopper”) In 2003, I really dedicated my life to studying the Word of God, and I was man enough to admit that i was wrong about some things. I suggest that to everyone who comes across this site, don’t go by what a “pimp” or denomination tells you, read His Word!!!
acts2:38 christian, I thank you for summing up this person so well. Maybe he means well,and desire to tear satan’s kingdom down. but his comments are more of what satan want going on amomg us in the church. preaching the truth with the power of the Holy Ghost, will do more to help the church than the slandering he is doing in the name of Exposing wolves in sheep Clothing. he proable haven’t spoken to Bishop about his reservations about the manner in which he ministers.
(MN: Mary, it’s easy enough to breeze in, thoughtlessly throw out the accusation of “Slander!” and breeze back out feeling good about defending your mand of gawd. It’s a little more difficult to back such charges up. Slander is publicly stating something that is not true. What, of that which has been said, is not true. Please note that all information I post is from the subjects’ own web sites. IT’s information they are eager to get out there. Are these men and women slandering themselves? Again, it’s not just the how of his “ministry.” It’s the what as well. He associates with doctrinal pimps, he preaches poorly, etc., etc. What is it I have said that is not true. )
By the way, my computer doesn’t have any zeal. It has electricity, but no zeal.
lol @ scripture quoter. Mr. Acts 2:38 - you would do well to take the attitude toward scripture that Paul does in 2 Tim. 3:14-17 and the Psalmist of psalm 119 does….and Jesus does in Matthew 4. The final arbiter of what is and isn’t true is what scripture teaches - not what you experience.
That’s standard around here. Its always the pot calling the kettle black. (is the term politically correct anymore?)
Yeah, I guess quoting scripture in it’s correct context is a bad thing. Shame on you Melvin!
BlackCalvinist, I see you all over the web. I guess not really. Lampmode and Reformedblacks.
(MN: Antoine’s back. I decided to give him a couple of postings to see if he will behave. And he has a new and improved site! )
First Baptist Church of Glenarden is a full gospel baptist church too? Dang, Satan is working overtime to get this full gospel crap all over the world. I used to like the full gospel baptist church until I actually realized the mind behind the creation of it. Now I see why the deacons at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church (in Toledo, Ohio) are so against the full gospel baptist church and the pastor there wants to hide the fact that he is a part of this “fellowship” of Morton’s. He did get ordained at a missionary baptist church, but he also was licensed and ordained an elder at Friendship full gospel baptist church here in toledo ohio. This is where state elder Duane C. Tisdale presides. When I told the members of the church this they asked me me: “what is the problem?” I asked them: “do you believe in the trinity and do you think all of what you believe in the bible is necessary to be a christian and a baptist?” They said, with confidence, “OF COURSE!” So I showed them printed out proof that the founder of the full gospel baptist church doesn’t care what a minister he fellowships with believes. I always wondered if this is the case why not go all out and fellowship with the Bahai, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and all these so called “cults” out here too? As Melvin let me finally see: to deny the trinity is to deny Christianity as a whole.
Thanks brother for the site.
Melvin, I didn’t realize you had written a full piece on Morton. I’m glad to see that you did and did it a while back.
(MN: Hey! I’ve been a busy little beaver for the lwast two years. Think of this site kind of like the soup that had the catch line “It’s in there!” IF they are big enough, visible enough, and outrageous enough, they are probably a part of Pulpit-pimps.org )
Paul Morton is the link to so much pimp mess. Almost every pimp either has a direct link to him or is linked to him by just one degree of separation.
He could not stand that the Southern Baptists would not condone what some consider tongue talking during services. Morton (not to mention no other living Christian) has no record of ever speaking in a different language as a sign to an unbeliver who spoke a language other than English and that unbeliver ACTUALLY BEING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND ANY OF THE BABBLE COMING FROM MORTON’S MOUTH. But as has already been mentioned, it’s not like Morton cares about Biblical standards or anything. Playing on tongue talking, Morton is given free reign to make up most anything that comes into his head and claim it’s from the Lawwd.
It’s not like anybody is going to “try” his claims of the spirit, with the exception of the Southern Baptists who simply told him “no”. It’s not like anybody cares that his babble is not of any actual language under the sun. And it’s not like anybody realizes that any claims of “interpretation” result in statements that fail to line up with scripture. Plus the claimed “interpretation” typically won’t even repeat statements that were used repeatedly in the supposed tongue talking.
But when it happens, everybody closes their Bibles and falls for whatever is said.
The one that 1 Corinthians 13 treats as a minor gift of the spirit that would cease has become the “major” in many circles. The apostle Paul (not to be confused with Morton) said he was putting away childish things, but nobody ever seems to realize the full scope of the chapter where he said that statement.
To IC:
I read the other day the history on the COGIC church and its founder Bishop Charles H Mason was put out of the Southern Christian Church for what I believe what you’re talking about, babbling and prophesizing. They said he gave revivals that and I’m paraphrasing, shook the devil.
I mistakenly said that Morton was formerly with the Southern Baptists, he was formerly with the National Baptist Convention. Left and started his own for things like the babbling though.
I’m sure people say that “shook the devil” nonsense about Morton’s rubbish too.
They do a lot with “the devil”. About time to stop that babbling and get Christ centered with their sermons.
But scripture does not use the words STRONG DELUSION for nothing.
I don’t think Morton cut his ties the the National Baptist Convention completely. He never intended to leave it, but just to create an extention to give others another choice. Either way both groups are corrupt.
Melvin, actually the ad phrase “It’s In There” was for Prego soups. How do I remember?? It was used as the sermon title of a classmate of mine at Rhema where she was insisting that everything we need in life is already inside us (sigh).
Of course, that was AFTER someone got up in front of the school and plagiarized Mrs. Benny Hinn’s “Holy Ghost Enema” sermon. Of all the sermons you could steal, why would ANYONE steal THAT one?? (double sigh).
To Gary V
Did the person get kicked out of school for that?
Angela, he got suspended. The only ones I knew that got kicked out were those that got pregnant (along with the boyfriends) and the class that was graduating during my first year. They got caught celebrating their graduation with a KEGGER.
Not too mysterious that we have such pimps in the pulpit to me.
GaryV,
You have it all wrong. It was the Botulism from the bad can of Prego that made you feel like you just took an enema. Your having flashbacks and integrating it into your college experience.
Kyle
I believe this is the group that Kenneth Ulmer and Eddie Long left because they were interested in changing the direction of the convention. It was a big mess and it was a few years before Morton and Long spoke to each other. This same group installed Clarence McClendon a bishop as well.
You know I think it is an awful situation when we sit and argue with one person about the word of the Lord, when taught by Bishop Morton or Co-Pastor Deborah Morton. What is spoken and taught is not for one person to get if they do not want to get it. I think that what you allow a Pastor to teach you is what the Lord has allowed you to get from him. Bishop Morton is a wonderful Pastor, he is one of the few pastors that ask for a contract when he is a speaker at a church, doesn’t that tell you something? Watch what the devil allows to come from your mouth and your heart. Learn the way of the Lord and his teachings and don’t rely on anyone to lead you in the wrong direction. I don’t believe that Bishop Morton would lead anyone in the wrong direction because he is trying to save his soul first.
Hey Bonnie, did Paul ask for a contract?? What does the contract stipulate?? How much he gets PAID for the (supposedly) FREE Gospel?? Really, what is your point?? Tell us what’s IN the contract.
Also, can you tell us why your soul-concerned pastor allows heretics, apostates, and the worldly into his pulpit contrary to the Word of God?? Can you tell us what the Biblical justification is for allowing his wife into the pastorate in direct contradiction to the Word of God??
Is ANY of that helping his “soul”?? Or YOURS?!?!?!
Deal with the issues. Bring Scripture. Stop creating idols for yourself.
To Melvin:
Jesus Christ said two thousand years ago and it is written that the kingdom of heaven is within you. I truly in my heart see why he said it. Look at their spiritual lifestyles. Morton and a lot of them epitomize what a false prophet is. God has never called them and that is what you are saying to us. I see why He send the Comforter, to teach you, me and others not only the error of our ways but theirs so that like you always say “to get out of dodge”. Our own temples are the church. Some will receive it from the Comforter and some will not but continue to do what you do. You are helping others out there.
i thank God for you/it is good to know that God’s people are being persecuted so much/you never really see it/it is good to know/because Jesus said, “they hated me and they will hate you also/so you are fulfilling a prophecy made by the Lord himself/Hallelujah!/do you know Jesus Christ as your Savior is the question you should be asking
The bible is not to be read. It has to be revealed to you through study and prayer in order for you to understand what it means. You can read a book about Dr. King, but that doesn’t mean you knew him personally. You don’t know God by “reading” a book or through PEOPLE or PIMPS or DENOMINATION. Jealousy and watching people has caused you to miss God.
God is greater than any of you can imagine. He is higher than your thoughts. Stop looking at people and find God. How, talk to him YOURSELF in prayer. You will soon find out his greatness.Try to build a bridge between Earth and Mars, then you will understand what I mean. You can’t do it, but God can and can also “reveal” to you how to, but you don’t deal with God. Unless your sentence starts with God revealed to me (or told me) etc. etc. none of your opinions matter.
If an atheist wants to preach, get rich or speak in an unknown tongue, what difference does it make. He or she doesn’t have the keys to heaven or hell. To get into heaven, you go through Jesus Christ. Focus on him and NOT what people do or say so you won’t waste 3 or 4 years talking about garbage. You can use that time to make a contribution to the world that helps make the world a better place for everyone.
I don’t see God complaining about the devil. He doesn’t even care that the devil exists. He still created life and the world with him present. Learn from the Good Lord.
Is your name Scholar or is your real name Eckhart Tolle??? Weren’t you on Oprah??? Can I get your autograph??? Try building a house without reading a blueprint, see how it turns out, and then get back to me…
Gee Scholar……… I guess Paul and Peter and James and Jude and the Prophets didn’t have your “scholarly revelation” going for them when they warned of false teachers and commanded the church to do likewise.
In Revelation even Christ commends the church for testing false ministers. But I guess He didn’t get your memo either.
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