[atlas]

George,

Sorry it took me a while to get back to you on the Greg Estep issue. I had to read all of what you wrote on the issue before I could reply.

Let me start by saying I will take by faith the tapes said what you claim they said. I believe you are an honest man and will take your word for what he says. I do not think you would misquote or missrepresent Dr. Estep on this issue,

That being said I think I will have to agree on most of what you said. He was off base on this issue, way off base. That dose not make him a non Bible believer. That makes him a false teacher on this issue. I believe Dr. Estep is a saved God called preacher. I have listened to him for years. He like Dr. Ruckman have their problems. He is also very good on most issues. On this one issue I think we should avoid this teaching at all cost. I think many may have been lead astray by Dr. Estep on this issue just as many had been lead astray by Dr. Ruckman on the when life begins issue. I do see both of these as big issues. Unlike others I will not defend a man who is very clearly wrong on a big issue like this. Nor will I attack you for bringing out this issue. I'm glad you brought this to our attention. I think it will help us avoid this false teaching.

In the 1980's Greg Estep, and his perverted teaching of: "The Doctrine of Submission", was responsible for the breakup of a Bible believing church started by three other men and myself. His unbiblical teachings divided Christian brethren, friends, and family for over 20 years now.

I do believe I should address this issue one more time. I think this is also a very important issue.

If your church split, families will not talk with each other, fellow Christians will not have fellowship with each other just because of this issue. I do not think Dr. Estep is to blame for these problems. I think carnal Christians are to blame over this lack of fellowship. Part of my own family are members of an old style independent Wesleyan Church. I do have fellowship with them. I attend Christmas and other family functions with them when I am home in North Carolina and can attend family functions. They are members of my family and I love them. I even have fellowship with my wife's Jewish family members and we agree on very little. They are now my family. I stand my ground, but I treat them with kindness and respect. They also treat me well.

So any members of a family that will not even talk to members of their family over an issue such as this has a sin problem not a Dr. Greg Estep problem. Maybe some of the " Christian brethren, friends, and family " need to repent get right with God and each other. As opposed to laying the blame on Dr. Estep. If you want any scripture on this issue let me know? I'll be glad to post it.




Atlas