Yes, the name "Ruckman" splits churches, and splits forums. But it's not Dr. Ruckman's followers that do it; it's those who have an almost pathological hatred for him, usually because they've absorbed the lies of his enemies.

(I refer to "Dr." Ruckman because he has an earned Doctorate from Bob Jones University - - - which is not my favorite school, but he worked hard for the degree, unlike so many pastors who have "honorary" doctorates because they've sent so many of their young people to their favorite school.) I do not refer to him, or anyone else, as "Reverend." That's humanistic, man-exalting claptrap. God is no respecter of persons, to be sure, but He probably appreciates common courtesy. "Honor to whom honor is due," you might say.)

As for the "Ruckman Brigade," I was, until tonight, unaware that there were any PBI graduates here, other than myself. We are certainly not in collusion.

I disagree with Ruckman on quite a few things, but I will not give his enemies the satisfaction of naming them; and, anyway, none of them involve Bible doctrine.

I have been well and truly blessed with many fine teachers and pastors during my life. But I will simply say what I have said elsewhere: that, by the sheer, undeserved grace of God, Ruckman is the wisest, and the kindest, man I have ever met. For this, all glory goes to God, and none to the man himself - - - except insofar as he has allowed himself to be used.

Now, if this discussion has reached its logical terminus, may we talk about Jesus for awhile?