I'm not a non believer. Because people don't like him and how he represents himself that means they're a non believer?
Man, it's crazy how some people fight to the death for this guy. He's a mega church pastor that wants to get inside your pockets. I've heard that so many times from former newspring owners. He rubs many, many people the wrong way.
It seems like I've rustled your jimmies. I've read the bible front to back and attend church 25-30 time a year, I like the traditional service, where my preacher preaches from the good book and doesn't ask us to give 10%.
Pastor Steve (my pastor) also went to seminary and does wonderful wedding and funeral eulogies. It's comforting when you lose a loved one that Pastor has some great stories and whatnot about your family member.
To each his own hoss, maybe next week Big Perry will expand his playlist to "Stairway to Heaven"
I've got a few big problems with Perry Noble, and his whole rap on tithing is high up on the list. Check out this video clip:
According to Noble, if you don't agree with tithing 10% of your total income to God then you are "stupid." Not only that, but if you don't tithe 10%, then God is going to maliciously take it out on you by making your car continuously break down, making your children sick, making you unable to keep a job, etc. If that is not the most bat shit insane thing I've ever seen then I don't know what is. The fact that anyone could consider Noble a good pastor after seeing that and attend his church blows my mind. Noble preaches that the first 10% goes to God, but what he really means is that the first 10% goes to him.
So all the Newspring "owners" have swallowed all his BS hook, line, and sinker and made him rich. So rich, in fact, that he doesn't have time to preside over weddings or funerals for church members (I'm sorry I can't keep calling them owners because that's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard). Members over there don't even know where their money is going because the church won't tell them, which should be a gigantic warning sign that something shady is going on over there.
Anyways, to each his own. If people still want to go listen to that David Koresh clone preach on Sundays that's their business. They are free to give them their money and line his pockets, but they should do so knowing that following him isn't going to get you to Heaven any quicker, at least not in my opinion.
I also completely agree with Ron and Maduro, having Dabo Swinney or our football program associated with this clown in any way is extremely embarrassing. Does Swinney really attend church at Newspring every week? I thought he regularly attended somewhere else, but I guess I was wrong. I know Noble is the one that came to practice and baptized Nuk, but I didn't realize that's where Swinney attended church. Don't misunderstand me: Swinney attending church at Newspring doesn't embarrass me (although it does make me question his intelligence a tiny bit) because folks are free to worship wherever they like, but I do find Noble being associated with our football program in any capacity extremely embarrassing and I wish the AD or someone would put a stop to it.
The most sensible post in this thread....I know nothing about PN and New Spring, but I know something about myself. I know I will never be in a position where I'm good enough to judge how anyone else lives their life.
d-tiger45 I'm sorry if I came across rustled, I really wasn't. I'm glad you have a church you feel comfortable worshipping Christ. That has been my entire point Newspring isn't for everyone.
One of my favorite pastors Preacher Bob at Concord Baptist use to always say their is a church for everyone and Concord isn't for everyone, but if you feel like it is we'd love to have you.
One thing you have to remember is Newspring was started to reach teenagers, and it grew, because teenagers started asking parents to go with them to church.
Also I've never heard Perry not preach a service that he didn't use the Bible.
Take care and have a wonderful Friday.
Tiger-gal, I'm not going to defend the rant, but the God we worship is a jealous God and that is Biblical. The God we worship also has shown angry on many occasions, that is also Biblical. They're also many examples in the Old Testimont of men who didn't find favor in the Lord, because of their offering. An example of this is Cain and Abl
Ron, it's obvious you don't like the man and that's fine, but why do you really care so much if others do?
On your point of formal education, there is no requirement from God to lead a church. The first church in Jerusalem was lead by James the brother of Jesus, he had no formal training. If you think Perry can be harsh read all the writings of James.
Secondly if you read the Bible you'll know in Paul's letters he clearly states that those who teach will held to a higher standard than those he don't. So if Perry is wrong he will be judge by Jesus on judgement day.
Also Ron if your a Christian you'll also know that you're instructed that you can only judge those in your church. If your in Newspring Church then it's okay for you to judge Perry if not then you aren't being Biblical. If you don't believe me then do a little reading tonight.
Have a wonderful day and go Tigers.
Thanks for your well thought out response. You make some valid points. A question for you--not flaming, In the last 5 years Perry Noble whether individually or as pastor of the church has settled a defamation lawsuit out of court in which the church harassed a man with alternate views, He has apologized or tried to clarify/justify dozens of times when he says or does off the wall things. My question is do you believe he is setting a Godly example of how to lead a church? I understand that no pastor is perfect, and they're all human. It just seems like Perry is in constant hot water for one thing or another. Thoughts?Sorry I hit send too early. Able, God was pleased with his offering and not with Cain's and they're many more examples in the Bible of this exact thing. Tiger-gal2 I believe in the priesthood of the believer and that means is its my sole responsibility to know and interpret the Bible. When judgement day comes I just like everyone else will stand before Jesus alone so it's up to me to understand my faith.
Tigergal2....Perry also trashed people on twitter who questioned him when he rescinded the 10 commandments. He also said you are stupid if you don't think that tithing is part of the New Testament.