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Excellent and insightful biography of this rather shocking minister, Pastor Melissa Scott, who is on religious paid television!! She's sure different I guess you could say! Thanks for making this information available. You have done a public service and cleared up some question marks about pastor Melissa Scott.

there is no question about it!!!!!!!!!!
me lissa is the one.....

JESUS came to heal the sick, preach deliverance and set the captives free.

Be glad you won't judge yourself on the last day!
i have seen both on tv, and i would have to say that any of Their detractors should consider that they too will be under the microscope on the last day.

no one is righteous, not one.
You should be glad these Persons were not afraid to step out of delusions and make an effort to please God.

if it faults you're looking for, you may find them, and step into a pit cuz you're looking for trash and miss the precious.

i dare anyone, myself included to prove that all their thoughts words and deeds are any more holy than anyone elses..
That said, appreciate the truth that is presented and forgive the rest... if that were your Job, how would you do at it?
Do you think Her life is/was easy?

By the way, why try to judge or punish them? if they have any of that coming, Let God do it, lest you be punished for making a mistake at doing HIS Job.

And, how would you like it if you had a similar pack of hounds after you?
Now that You've read this you may not claim ignorance..

probly, it's time for you to pray like your life depends on it; because actually, it does... thats why you are reading this now, its no accident.

APPARENTLY YOU ARE VERY IGNORANT OF BIBLICAL SCRIPTURE AND MUST BE A MEMBER OF HER CHRUCH. PAUL AND THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS AGGRESSIVELY CONTENDED FOR THE FAITH AGAINST WOLVES IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, FALSE APOSTLES AND CHRIST'S WHO COME AMONG THE SHEEP TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS JUDGED AND WROTE AGAINST THEIR FALSE DOCTRINES AND AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS WHO TRIED TO DESTROY FLOCK. THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS KNEW THAT THEY WERE SATAN'S HENCHMEN TO DECEIVE THOSE WHO ARE IGNORANT OF BIBLICAL SCRIPTURE. THESE TEACHERS TWIST SCRIPTURE TO FIT THEIR OWN PERVERTED DOCTRINES. MELISSA SCOTT AND GENE SCOTT ARE BOTH ADULTERERS AND THEREBY EXCLUDED FROM MINISTRY. THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS AND I MEAN SUCH SAINTS AS BISHOP OF ROME CLEMENT 170AD WHO KNEW THE APOSTLES AND DISCIPLES OF CHRIST WOULD HAVE EXCOMMUNICATED THE LIKES OF GENE AND MELISSA SCOTT. GENE SCOTT WHO SWEARS AND IS FULL OF RAGE AND ANGER DOES NOT HAVE THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT. WHAT THESE FALSE TEACHERS WILL DO OVER TIME IS TO ISOLATE THOSE UNDER THEM FROM THE FELLOWSHIP OF OTHER BELIEVERS AND DENOMINATIONS, NO ACCOUTABILITY FOR THEIR TEACHINGS AND ACTIONS AND WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD THIER PEOPLE INTO ERROR AND ETERNAL DESTRUCTION. WHERE IS THEIR STATEMENT OF BELIEF? WHERE IS THEIR ACCOUNTABILITY? DO NOT DONATE FUNDS TO ANY ORGANIZATION UNLESS THEY WILL GIVE YOU THIER FINANCIAL STATEMENT SO THAT YOU CAN DETERMINE HOW THESE FUNDS ARE BEING USED! WHERE IS MELLISSA SCOTT'S EDUCATION AND WHAT DENOMINATION IS THE OVERSIGHT FOR HER CHURCH?

You make some good points in your post. However, I don't believe anyone impresses God by attempting to be self righteous. Intentionally or not.
I also wish that more people, especially those who are serious and dedicated Bible readers of any faith who wish to live according to the will of God to the best of their ability would spend equal time reading the writings of the early church. Who knows, the Catholic population might just have a strong growth spurt. Besides as you already know it's excellent beneficial reading.
But what I wanted to share with you, is an error you made.

ADULTERERS AND THEREBY EXCLUDED FROM MINISTRY.
It's a little hard to explain. First of all "" The Church does not ex-communicate anyone"" That is something one brings on themself, and does to themself the moment the grave sin is commited... You are giving those who don't have a strong foundation in the teachings the wrong understanding of the lesson, and possibly hurt those who are considering becoming a member of the faith.
First of all a person ex-communicates him or herself. It doesn't mean you can't attend Mass, or worship God, or even teach or share the Good News of the Gospel.
When a person commits a sin of such serious proportion, they automatically ex-communicate themself.. To ex-communicate means (one can't participate in the Eucharist. They can't receive, or serve the sacrifice until the sin is confessed, contrition is made, and the person promises to repent. REMEMBER THIS " No sin " is greater than God's Mercy " NOT ONE" And that is for all of us. Not just preachers, or Priest. And it doesn't just apply to adultery. Don't forget that all the apostles were very sinful. Some more than you or I. Some had to struggle and continually repent during their entire lives.

I support your very wise advice DO NOT DONATE FUNDS TO ANY ORGANIZATION UNLESS you have all the facts needed to determine if this is where you want to place your hard earned money. Personally I can walk out my door anytime of the day... and find the Lord in need.. in someone. And my meager 5 bucks can do more for one person down the street than a $100 or more can do for any well-to-do ministry on TV.

to anyone reading the comments in this area, please be aware that some of it is NOT what the BIBLE teaches. If one wants to bring up false teachings then, this here would be a good example of false teachings. please do not confuse what the bible calls "THE CHURCH" (this is all the people who are believers, the body) with all the religious doctrines (rules of a particular church group like catholics or church of Christ for example) that societies have created to suit their needs, this is what is known as legalism, examples in bible are pharisees and sadducee's. JESUS is the cornerstone, meaning we are to measure ourselves by him, he is the pattern to follow, all the talk about popes etc is worthless babble, read the bible and see for yourself.

The Lord has quickened Pastor Scott in a great way. Her past isn't important as it is just that: her past. No certain sin is any less or more than any other sin. Sin is sin. In Christ we are washed clean.

I think her teachings are enlightening. My Spirit is benefitting from her teachings. She is genuine.

All of you stone casters should take a good look at yourselves and repent of your judgmental attitudes.

The wolf is real and is demonic and not a person of flesh and you can see its fruit - Accuser

Usually the ones who rant and rave about "forgiveness" and "not judging" are up to evil themselves. One momment this slut is spreading her legs on camera, next she's preaching Geesus.

Do not participate in badmouthing anyone, be careful to not become a FALSE WITNESS against anyone. let he who is without sin cast the first stone. everyone is quick to jump on this "false teacher" bandwagon. but i say--THE BIBLE SAYS, you will be accountable for all the words you speak. to anyone who is struggling with this whole subject here, please read the bible and you will see that all this badmouthing here is not the way that JESUS taught. nothing has been proven here, it is all idle talk.

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Click on the above to see the pastor in her glory

Everyone who has a single derogatory thought, or thing to say, about Pastor Melissa Scott should check out their pasts. Leave Pastor Scott (who doesn't deserve this abuse) alone.

Whomever is inclined to believe this "best answer", chosen by the asker (gullible enough by no validity) is being attempted upon to be swayed to believe lies by someone who has a personal vendetta against Pastor Scott.

There will always be disgusting people, in cyberspace and otherwise, who will continue to drag on and on, someone's past, just to vent nastiness, or get negative attention.

In reference to Pastor Scott, why don't these pathetic people look in the mirror. Then, instead embellish the representation of goodness that Melissa has blossomed to become. She's an articulate linguist of superior intelligence, with a beautiful singing voice that comes from her heart. The public needs to stop criticizing her.

None of us is perfect and will never be and I hope that more and more people will forgive Melissa for what's in her past, realizing that she's probably a better person for having lived through it, now able to make educational comparisons, feeling that where she is now is so much more meaningful in her own heart and soul and in God's eyes.

Melissa is a beautiful person inside and out who has learned, and earned, her position in front of God and the people on His earth and will spread His word, with grace, dignity and intelligence, to all who are saavy enough to appreciate, and take the time to understand her messages.

Shirley

Like God says to me, to you, and to everyone else, “who are you to judge another mans servant? Before his master he stands or falls!”

I’m so thankful for that, because if it wasn’t that way I’d be condemned for sure.

I’m so thankful that I stand before God with this assurance of justice.

And so likewise I too have learned to have the eyes to see that there is a great thing happening in and through Melissa Scott.

I personally think it’s nothing short of miraculous!


…..Randy W

THE BIBLE SAYS (the word), GOD brings us from glory to glory, meaning he pulls us out of the dirty pit we are in (our sin, no one is without sin) and he makes us clean and more like Christ day by day (a process), as long as, we are willing and make an effort to take a step forward each day. THE LORD forgives us for our past sin, THE BIBLE SAYS, He remembers it no more. when we humbly come before HIM and confess our sins and invite him into our lives, to be our lord and savior, then he will never forget us nor forsake us. read the bible and see for yourself.

THIS WOMEN IS A ANTI-CATHOLIC. SEE HIDES BEHIND A ATTRACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT SHELL SHE IS A TRUE BIGOT. I AM NOT CATHOLIC BUT WE CAN NOT LET HER SAY THIS. "THE CHURCH" THAT COULD ONLY MEAN ONE THING. THAT CATHOLICS ARE LIKE THE POPES OF THE PAST. WHICH IS NOT TRUE. "THE CHURCH" IS STRONG AND HAS A RICH HISTORY. AND LAST TIME I CHECKED ALL CHRISTIANS WHERE ONCE CATHOLIC AND BEFORE THAT WE WHERE ALL JEWS. SO REALLY WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. ARE CATHOLICS JUST OUR WHIPPING BOYS.

There is no biblical nor historical basis for your argument.

I heard that she was the Whore of Babylon and that she adheres to strict Dake-Bonoist teachings.

How interesting... and what a surprise.. as most people had, or still have no clue... that every single Christian was a Catholic until.. what was it... 15th, 16th century.. and the murderous.. adulterous affairs of King Henry.. all because the Poper wouldn't grant him a Divorce. Most people have no idea that the English King... was.. a devout Catholic.. and even after the King led a new persecution of the Church, and the Protestant reform began, that the King still had his sons raised in the teachings of the Church. Basic history.

Nonsense. It is a lie to claim that before the 16th century every single Christian was a Catholic. You don't know your history, just the lies the Catholic church has been spreading. There have always been various Christian groups separate from the Catholic church.
Why do you think the Catholic has spend so much time killing those from rival Christian groups? Obviously because they didn't like having any competition.

Yes, the catholics have been the biggest denomination, but they certainly have never been the only "christian" church. (and I dont even consider these Mary-worshipping idolaters to be true Christians, but anyway...)

Google the words "Apostolic History Outline" There's a free pdf available that breaks down some of this, if you care to know the real truth.

I would suggest it's you who does not know history, but as they say ignorance is Bliss... and you are in a fantastic state of it.

You deserve to be allowed to stay there.

by your words it is obvious you have NOT read the bible. by your fruit you will be known.

i hope that no one young in the faith, or one who has not read the bible will get distracted by idle talk. for some good useful reading please read ecclesiastes in the bible.

Do you think Catholics should be indignant and shocked about the bias against them with their history. Do you really believe that the POpe is infallable in the details of the Catholic Church as the Catholics proclaim. Why is that bigoted when it is the inconvienient truth.

I recently started watching Pastor Melissa Scott on TV. In watching her broadcast, however, two things bother me. One is the absence of prayer - I have never heard anyone in that church pray - and prayer, among other things is a declaration of dependance upon God. The other thing is the apparent arrogance that one hears between the lines (a lot of claims of self accomplishments and special revelations that others probably don't think about.) The doctrine seems somewhat sound, but the attitudes are scarey. Keep an eye on what this church and Melissa does. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Prior to today's internet searching, I had no idea of her past. If in fact she has been converted to Christ, then the past is the past and it is truly under Christ's sacrifice. If not, that will soon be evident as well. - Andy

Very good comment from Andy above on the absence of prayer and the underlying arrogance of current leader of that church. I have never heard or seen her before, but a few minutes of watching the show left me troubled spiritually. I, too, sensed a level of haughtiness and pride similar to what was found in Jezebel from biblical scriptures. At first I was angry, but more than anger, I felt and still feel deeply saddened by what seems to be a false teacher. I looked on the website to read some of her late husband's teachings and the one article I skimmed through, defamed the decency and honor of our Saviour Jesus Christ. How can a church truly have an intimate relationship with God without prayer? People, please be aware and be not deceived!

first of all about prayer, you just show how ignorant you are of the bible.

jesus says pray in private and you will be answerd in private. do not pray like the pharasis in public to be seen of men.

that is another reason i never goto churches because of there disreguard of the holy bible. and fill the walls of there church with things to do to make the sheep happy. and do not teach gods word. they what to sing and make it a entertainment show.

so far i havent read in the bible that you go to a church made by man on sunday and do a schedule made by man to get to heaven

and who is the person that had sutch faith that jesus felt the power go out of him, mary magdilen the whore.

those who have no sin throw the first stone.

please read THE BIBLE concerning jezebel and question what is written here. Scott who is a teacher of the word knows the word probably better than anyone. but, I say question all that is written here and read THE BIBLE from front to back and then see for yourself whether it matches up. i challenge you to!

"Spot On"-Andy. As a long time Spirit filled Christian. . . I get a very 'strange' vibe from her. My first imperssion of her was (I'm sorry to say) that she has a influencial sexual side that is still very present in her life. This is before I even knew her history.
You are correct in saying that 'time will tell.' I truly hope that I am wrong about her.
She rarely mentions Jesus or prays. But, what you do get is 'chain preaching' on the history of some part of the Bible ie. the church of Smyrna, original greek, past present perfect tense. . . but only in bits and pieces. She jumps around in her message so one never feels settled or confortable. "having the form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." Rick

She always mentions Jesus.

scott is a teacher of the bible, she is teaching at a college level, thus, it may be difficult for some to understand or follow, if you're still young in the word, just read the bible more and eventually you'll catch up.

to all reading here, question whether a true "spirit-filled christian" (meaning filled with the HOLY SPIRIT/GOD living within you) would ever talk like this. Question this, read THE BIBLE and see for yourself.

Prayer is between you and god, not for a showy demonstration of faith. Read Matthew 6:6

thank you for this post--matthew 6., a good example that the things people say should be tested by the word. to anyone reading here, please read it for yourselves. www.biblegateway.com, just because you see some doing something in your experiences doesn't mean it is accurate, always test it by the word/THE BIBLE!

Hey Andy, why don't you get up on the air/internet and do better? In fact why don't you go to Pastor Scott's church in person, and possibly meet with Her? Then how will it go?
if you think this through, you can save travel costs and just Pray for understanding.. and i'll bet you will write a retraction
question is: how long will you endure this stain on your soul?
if only you knew how much is costs you to own the stain of judgment!
real easy to fix it; totally Pray for Her and for understanding, and keep at it until you have penetrated your doubts and fears .. until you can actually receive God's answer.

that may be done in an hour or the whole rest of your life.. thats the part which is up to you!

While we were yet sinners Christ died for fr the ungodly. He forgives and makes us new and clean in H

~Shalom~

I have a quesion as to why you try to prove scripture with Arabic instead of Hebrew and Aramaic; Hebrew being the oldest dual language system being mathematically and musically exact would provide the MOST intrinsic value of comment.

TOrah Scholars do carefukky examine the particulates which The Creator Of The Universe brought to a place of agreement to establish The Order Of Life.

Sincerely,ateedaz@inorbit.com

~Shalom~

I have a quesion as to why you try to prove scripture with Arabic instead of Hebrew and Aramaic; Hebrew being the oldest dual language system being mathematically and musically exact would provide the MOST intrinsic value of comment.

TOrah Scholars do carefully examine the particulates which The Creator Of The Universe brought to a place of agreement to establish The Order Of Life.

Sincerely,ateedaz@inorbit.com

Pastwhore Melissa Scott is simply a cruel hoax being played on the gullible, as was her pimp, EuGene Scott.

Amen Brother!
Melissa Scott is a money-hungry joke
who has no real value except to,
possibly, herself. She has bastardized
the good work done by the late Dr. Scott.
God bless his soul and all uf us!

one must look at the mirror before you criticize another; are you a loser? and criticizing Melissa Scott for being so God-damn sexy and charismatic?! Are you jealous?! ...that you don't have it?! If you do have it then sorry . but the truth is that no one really has anything because well I don't believe in individuality I believe though that Love DOES exist. I'm such a loser for even writing this but I love you guys too much so let me put this god damn 5 digit code in and press the fuckin submit button Ciao and have a fuckin great life. Normal people have a great life; Christians with sticks up your asses and have a deep fear of Hell(like I uses to), have a FUCKin great life. Hasta Lavista See?! Pastor Melissa Scott is NOT the only one that can speak more than one language!!!

to anyone reading here, read THE BIBLE and then compare this and what she says to THE BIBLE, then, know for yourselves, it doesn't matter what the former scott said, either way the question is this: Was it the word of GOD being taught? if so, then, it doesn't matter who shared it.

Can we be civil if not Christian in our responses? Your response shows nastiness and vulgarity.

A very wise person once gave this advice. If it be of God, you will not be able to stand against it. If it be of man, you will not have to try much to destroy it. PMS described her past as what it was. Her currently aired shows are mostly good. But, I'm waiting for her to preach a sermon on 1 Timothy chapter 3. I bet I could get old waiting on that.

1 tim 3 is not a passage that most teach about anyway.

God is entering in and closing this cruel ungodly ministery.
Gene and Melissa Scott and the pastor's henchman make a mockery of the word of God and clergy everywhere. They blaspheme from the pulpit, and abuse God's children. Pastor Melissa Scott is haughty, mean spirited and onerous in her single minded pursuit of the almighty dollar. Blessed be those who slave for the unworthy siren who bewitched Dr. Gene Scott. Her aired programs prey on the less able gullible followers. She is a vexatious hoax and boil on the perfect body of Christ. The holy spirit is moving to dry up her money stream.

Nope.I'm afraid you are wrong. You also sound angry and vindictive. If you by any chance voted for George Bush then you have everything understood about Christianity backwards.

Wow, I am amazed that anyone would spend more than two minutes listening to her Babel. It does not surprise that she was a Porn star. She is a false teacher in every sense! She could not put a complete message together if it was written for her.
I pray for anyone who is at the church or watching her on T.V. because she will surely lead them to damnation. I thought I had seen it all. How does teach John 3:16 with giving to the church.

Mellisa is so very far ahead of most of the people making negative comments. She is probably to sharp for most of you to follow. You forgave Bill Clinton, you are about to elect his liar wife Hillory, so that tells me something about the low IQ in general of our nation. Mellisa is obviously very sharp and makes a lot of since to me, you have to listen, you guys are used to the real liars and cheats like Benny the Hen, Jimmy drunken Swaggort,and all the others, Mellisa is the real deal, the one you should be listening to. People like you all are the same type that would have hung Christ on the cross, was he wrong, yet thy condemned him. Shame shame you poor shameless ignorant rat finks.

to anyone reading this, please READ THE BIBLE and then question what is being said on this site.

to anyone reading here, even the BIBLE says that anyone who stands up for the word will be persecuted, anyone, people will come and try to pervert everything good. just look around. distraction is a tool to get people focused on the wrong things, the things that don't even matter. stay focused, READ THE WORD and see for yourself and learn about the things that do matter.

Pastor Melissa Scott is a lying cheat and con artist of the worst kind. To quote someone else, at least charlatan Gene Scott was an honest crook. Now Melissa Barbie Bridges is going to solicit profits for her preached sermons on tape and CD.
It'll just mean more money for the IRS to seize in her phoney
church front.

You can lay a crooked stick down next to a straight stick and
tell the difference. Melissa Scott, LAUC pastor and heiress to Dr. Gene Scott's ill begotten fortune, is a crooked stick.

You've got to be kidding me...? Who could watch this woman "preach" and not feel that there was something "off-center" about her methods and intent. Even the most unreligious among us could see through this transparent messenger and simply feel that she was sending a plea based on greed and deception. Clearly, her physical appearance is obviously a crafty disguise...the Collar of a Priest, the lack of make-up as that of a Pentacostal, the practical shoes and slacks w/jacket to draw attention away from her body, the speaking in different "tongues" to translate the Bible, yet preach constantly without a single prayer asked for or presented...And her CONSTANT reminder of the tithe and how even her most loyal subjects are not giving anywhere CLOSE to the amount SHE needs to live. Her existance on-the-air merely makes Dr. Gene Scott look more the Fool, and gives credance to his critics, that his ministry was a sham. Only thing missing on Melissa Scott's stage is a brass pole for her to spin on and collect her congregations tithes...Now that is something she's familiar with!

If you think she isn't wearing makeup, then you don't know what make-up looks like. She is clering wearing all sorts of eye makeup, as well as blush and lipstick.

I have been watching her broadcast, and she preached a whole sermon about you should always be trying to be more godly and Christian. Why do you need to see her praying? Can't you pray by yourself? She has information to share and ca talk about what the Bible originally said in Hebrew. There's use in that.

You guys seem to be condemning her for making a living and for being good-looking. Just admit that you just don't like her, and stop pretending that logic has anything to do with it.

I do have to admit that she is a terrible singer, though.

This is so weird that everyone thinks that she is trying to hide her sexuality and to look conservative and religious. The only reason I am writing here (I am as unreligious as it gets) is that while flipping through the channels and getting bored, I saw a hot, highly sexual woman, who is trying in a really pervert way to look religious. Boy, is she hot and pervert (in a good sense :)!! She has huge boobs, visible through that tight outfit, long and nice legs, very well outlined through the tight pants, uses make up in a very smart and tasty way. I had no idea who she is and what her story is, searched the name shown on the screen and it turns out she is a PORN STAR!! NICE!! I did not know that she used to be a porn star, but I really wanted to see that woman naked and hoped that she would have any naked pics, even if they were fakes! And VOILA, she has movies! People, her sexuality is so obvious and so out there, I can't believe you don't see it. Finally, so there are no misunderstandings - I am not judging her for her past, I find that really sexy and nice, and she obviously achieves her goals - I don't care about religion, but I haven't watched someone on TV so intently recently, and I even listen to her, because even the way she talks is soooo sexy. If someone can tell me some of her movies, I would be very, very thankful.

I have a therapist who might be able to help you with the obvious problems you and your crude respondant has.

You're right. Believe it or not, Melissa has large breasts, and dresses that way to cover them up!

Hey! Suck my dick!

Maybe if you had one........

You can't fault Dr. Gene Scott, his knowledge of laugauge is excellent. He may have missed the mark at times with his message, but he knew his langauge. Now, as to his wife, she is also very intellegent, and I think fun to watch. I feel bad she has a past, but who doesn't? I find her inchanting, her voice and her hair, the way she moves... God forgive me, but I think she is hot. She can have my money, if she needs it.

~Shalom~

The Pastorr does not have t BE a man; the preacher does not have to BE a man; a rabbi is a teacher NOt a preacher thogh she is NOTclaiming to BE such and indeed is not classified in this catagory. While being apparently well versed iand well read in many languages she also does express her deep convictions that Jesus Christ Is L-rd ; that we EACH mut take a look at the place from where we have been purchased/redeemed.

Not every prayer is said the same in all cultures or faith. I hear a prayer in the heartfelt songs and see it often in her ezpressions; not every church or congregation offers an altar call; this woman has mosr frequently maintained her *sinner saved by grace* stance ; this is not an admirable characteristic..it is a MIRACLE xharacteristic; we are all walking miracles to some extent.

While I do no taccept ANY teaching without a long objectivity ..I DO maintain a high degree of inspiration from this ministry from which the heartbeat of genuine repentance emmanates.

The fear of The L-rd is the beginning of wisdom

If this woman claims to know anything she isdoing so not before a blind G-d;she is full aware of the streghts of G-d and the faiabilty of man.

Likewise she finds her life and hope in the faithful intent of G-d who chooses NOT to willinglly afflict ;the mercy of G-d

He is The L-rd and does as He pleases..this is ALSO written.

Thank you Passotor Sister Friend
Bruch HaShem! ateedaz@inorbit.com

Should Women Be Pastors and Elders?

In a social climate of complete equality in all things, the biblical teaching of only allowing men to be pastors and elders is not popular. Many feminist organizations denounce this position as antiquated and chauvinistic. In addition, many Christian churches have adopted the "politically correct" social standard and have allowed women pastors and elders in the church. But the question remains, is this biblical?
My answer to this question is, "No, women are not to be pastors and elders." Many may not like that answer, but it is, I believe, an accurate representation of the biblical standard. You make the decision after reading this paper.

First of all, women are under-appreciated and under-utilized in the church. There are many gifted women who might very well do a better job at preaching and teaching than many men. However, it isn't gifting that is the issue, but God's order and calling. What does the Bible say? We cannot come to God's word with a social agenda and make it fit our wants. Instead, we must change and adapt to what it says.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, the garden of Eden, and Adam and Eve. He put Adam in the garden and gave him the authority to name all the animals. Afterwards, God made Eve as a helper to Adam.(1) This is an important concept because Paul refers to the order of creation in his epistle to Timothy when he discusses the relationship between men and women in the church context. Let's take a look.
"But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but remain quiet. For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being quite deceived, fell into transgression" (1 Tim. 2:12-14 -- all quotes from the Bible are from the NASB). This passage has several interesting areas of discussion, but for our purpose we will focus on authority. At the very least, there is an authority structure set up by God. The woman is not to have authority over the man in the church context. But this does not extend to the political/economic world. In the Old Testament Deborah was a judge in Israel over men. Also, in the New Testament, Phoebe played an important role in the church at Cenchrea (Romans 16). There is no doubt that women supported Paul in many areas and were great helpers in the church (Act 2:17; 18:24; 21:8). But what Paul is speaking of in 1 Tim. 2 is the relationship between men and women in the church structure, not in a social or political context.
When we look further at Paul's teachings we see that the bishop/overseer is to be the husband of one wife (1 Tim. 3:2) who manages his household well and has a good reputation (1 Tim. 3:4-5, 7). Deacons must be "men of dignity"(1 Tim. 3:8). Paul then speaks of women in verse 11 and their obligation to receive instruction. Then in verse 12, Paul says "Let deacons be husbands of one wife..." Again, in Titus 1:5-7, Paul says, "For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, namely, if any man be above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward..." Notice that Paul interchanges the word 'elder' and 'overseer'.
In each case, the one who is an elder, deacon, bishop, or overseer is instructed to be male. He is the husband of one wife, responsible, able to "exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict" (Titus 1:9). We see no command for the overseers to be women. On the contrary, women are told to be "dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things" (1 Tim. 3:11). Why is it that it is the men who are singled out as the overseers? It is because of the created order of God that Paul references (Gen. 1-2; 1 Tim. 2:12-14). This is not merely a social custom that fell away with ancient Israel.
Additionally, in the Old Testament in over 700 mentions of priests, every single one was a male. There is not one instance of a female priest. This is significant because priests were ordained by God to hold a very important office of ministering the sacrifices. This was not the job of women.
Therefore, from what I see in Genesis 1-2, 1 Timothy 2, and Titus 1, the normal and proper person to hold the office of elder/pastor is to be a man.

What About Galatians 3:28?

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus," (Gal. 3:28).
This verse is often used to support the idea that women can hold the offices of elder and pastor because there is neither male nor female in Christ. The argument states that if we are all equal, then women can be pastors.
Unfortunately, those who use this verse this way have failed to read the context. Verse 23 talks about being under the Law "before faith came" and how we are brought closer to Jesus and have become sons of God by faith. We are no longer under law, but grace and we are "Abraham's offspring, heirs according to the promise," (v. 29).(2) The point of this passage is that we are all saved by God's grace according to the promise of God and that it doesn't matter who you are, Jew, Greek, slave, free, male, or female. All are saved the same way, by grace. In that, there is neither male nor female.
This verse is not talking about church structure. It is talking about salvation "in Christ." It cannot be used to support women as pastors because that isn't what it is talking about. Instead, to find out about church structure and leadership, you need to go to those passages that talk about it: 1 Timothy 2 and Titus 1.

Being a Pastor or Elder is to be in Authority

God is a God of order and balance. He has established order within the family (Gen. 3:16; 1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:22-33; Col. 3:18-21 ) and the church (1 Tim. 2:11-14; 1 Cor. 11:8-9). Even within the Trinity there is an order, a hierarchy. The Father sent the Son (John 6:38) and both the Father and the Son sent the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 15:26). Jesus said, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me," (John 6:38). It is clear that God is a God of order and structure.
In creation, God made Adam first and then Eve to be his helper. This is the order of creation. It is this order that Paul mentions in 1 Tim. 2:11-14 when speaking of authority. Being a pastor or an elder is to be in the place of authority. Therefore, within the church, for a woman to be a pastor or elder, she would be in authority of men in the church which contradicts what Paul says in 1 Tim. 2:11-14.

But Doesn't This Teaching Belittle Women?

No, male leadership does not belittle women. Jesus was given his authority by God the Father (Matt. 28:18). He was sent by God (John 6:38). He said the Father was greater than He (John 14:28). Did this belittle Jesus? Of course not. Women are of great value in the church and need to be used more and more according to the gifts given them.
Does the wife's submission to the husband mean that she is less than the husband, less important, or belittled? Again, not at all. Not having a place of leadership in the church does not mean a woman is less of a person, less important to God, or inferior. All are equal before God whether it be Jew, Gentile, free, slave, male, or female. But in the church, God has set up an order the same way he set one up in the family. The chain of command is Jesus, the man, the wife, and the children.

What About Women Who Say They are Called By God to Be Pastors?

There are women pastors in the world who love their congregations and have stated that they are called by God to be pastors. Of course, I cannot agree with this considering the previous analysis of the biblical position. Instead, I believe they have usurped the position of men and gone against the norm of scriptural revelation. Additionally, those who state that they are called by God because of the great job they are doing and the gifting they have received are basing their theology upon experience and not scripture.
The issue is simple: are they submitting to the word of God or are they making the word of God submit to their desires?

What About a Missionary Woman Who Establishes a Church?

Scripture establishes the norm. As Christians we apply what we learn from the word, to the situations at hand. So, what about the situation where a woman missionary has converted a group of people, say in the jungle somewhere, and she has established a church? In that church, she is then functioning as a pastor and teacher having authority over men in the church. Should she not do this?
First of all, she should not be out there alone. She should be with her husband or, at the very least, under the oversight of a church body in the presence of other women and men. Missionary work is not a lone endeavor to be handled by single women.
Second, if in some highly unusual set of circumstances there is a woman in a lone situation, it is far more important that the word of God be preached and the gospel of salvation go forth to the lost than not. Whether it be male or female, let the gospel be spoken. However, I would say that as soon as there is/are males mature enough to handle eldership, that she should then establish the proper order of the church as revealed in scripture and thereby, show her submission to it.

Does this also mean that women shouldn't wear jewelry?

"Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments; 10 but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to godliness. 11 Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve," (1 Tim. 2:9-13).

Some argue that if we are to forbid women to be elders then the context of 1 Tim. 2:9-13 demands that we require women to no have braided hair, wear gold, or have costly garments. Since no one wants to put that sort of a demand on a woman (since it is cultural), then why should we also demand that they not be elders since it would logically follow that it was also a culturally based admonition?
The problem here is that multifaceted. First, the objection ignore what the scriptures plainly teach about the elder being the husband of one wife. Second, it fails to address the real issue of biblical headship residing in the male. Third, it fails to properly exegete the scripture in question.
In 1 Tim. 2:9-13 Paul tells us that women should be modestly dressed. He uses the example of then present day adornment as an example of what not to do, definitely culturally based assessment by Paul. Notice that Paul emphasizes good works and godliness as a qualifier (as does Peter, see 1 Pet. 3:2). This is not a doctrinal statement tied to anything other than being a godly woman in appearance as well as attitude.
In verse 11, Paul says that a woman should quietly receive instruction. Please note that "The word, heµsychia, translated “quietness” in 1 Timothy 2:11 and silent in verse 12, does not mean complete silence or no talking. It is clearly used elsewhere (Acts 22:2; 2 Thes. 3:12) to mean “settled down, undisturbed, not unruly. A different word (sigaoµ) means “to be silent, to say nothing” (cf. Luke 18:39; 1 Cor. 14:34).”3 Paul is advocating orderliness in this verse.
Then in verse 12-13, Paul says, "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve." Notice that Paul directly relates the authority issue with the created order. He does not do this with the woman's dress code. Therefore, the dress code can be seen as cultural and the authority issue as doctrinal since the later is tied to the creation order and the dress code and authority issue are not, especially since they are separated by the conjunction "but" which is showing contrast, i.e., here we have one thing, but over here we have another.

Conclusion

God's word clearly tells us that the elder is to be the husband of one wife. A woman cannot qualify for this position by virtue of her being female. Whether anyone likes it or not is irrelevant to the fact that this is what the Bible teaches.


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1. An important note here is that the Holy Spirit is also called the Helper and is no less God than Jesus and the Father.
2. The Promise is God's promise to Abraham to bless all the nations in Him (Gen. 12:3; Gal. 3:8).
3. Walvoord, John F., and Zuck, Roy B., The Bible Knowledge Commentary, (Wheaton, Illinois: Scripture Press Publications, Inc.) 1983, 1985.

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I am a 51 year old woman currently serving as Elder. I have a very difficult time understanding the way you interpret scripture. The Lord says, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." It appears that you believe we serve a fickle God-one that must be appeased in various ways at various stages. The God I serve is not fickle! He is always faithful! So to say that being one in Christ applies only part time is not correct thinking.

(Concerning both Mary's who FIRST went to the tomb of Jesus...an angel of the Lord appeared to these two women first before any of the disciples. They were the first to discover the risen Lord!)

Matthew 28: 9-10
And as they [the two Mary's]went to tell His [Jesus'] disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."

How awesome a thing. The women were the first to be shown the risen Lord, and the first and only to be allowed to touch him before he ascended to the Father...AND the first to be instructed by our Lord, to go and share the good news that our Lord had risen. If that's not a witness, an instructor, and a teacher, then I don't know what is!

P.S.Rg Mercy of G-d ENDURES forever

I recently discovered Pastor Scott one very late evening of channel surfing. I couldn't turn her off. I am a practicing catholic and I am also a person who seeks the answers to many unanswered questions. She makes a lot of sence and she also makes you question and think a lot!!!! Many people are not comfortable with that so they turn that discomfort into hate...
What ever she did or who ever she was in the past it just that...the past...I have to truly laugh from the heart at those who think they are so prue that they can judge...Even the most fly by night Christion can tell you that only God can judge...so get off your self ritious soap boxes, turn the channel if you don't like what you hear and get a life! Lady in Chicago....

You are right on!!!!!!

Many years ago, I became fascinated with Dr. Gene Scott, he was openly obnoxious about his ability to teach the Bible from ancient languages and he scoffed other "money-grubbing" ministries. I lost touch with his tv show (actually I only watched for entertainment)until late one night about 2 weeks ago when I could not sleep. I was surprised to see whom I thought was his daughter preaching -- yes, when I found out she was the widow, I had a good laugh. I have been researching her background to try and see if there was any credibility to her teaching. I am grateful for this site and the tidbits of knowledge it produced. I researched Barbie on my own. Sure, she may have converted, but lets face it, someone of her intelligence and beauty is capable of getting someone OTHER then the likes of Dr. Scott.

I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?

I wonder what old man she'll marry next.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!

Many years ago, I became fascinated with Dr. Gene Scott, he was openly obnoxious about his ability to teach the Bible from ancient languages and he scoffed other "money-grubbing" ministries. I lost touch with his tv show (actually I only watched for entertainment)until late one night about 2 weeks ago when I could not sleep. I was surprised to see whom I thought was his daughter preaching -- yes, when I found out she was the widow, I had a good laugh. I have been researching her background to try and see if there was any credibility to her teaching. I am grateful for this site and the tidbits of knowledge it produced. I researched Barbie on my own. Sure, she may have converted, but lets face it, someone of her intelligence and beauty is capable of getting someone OTHER then the likes of Dr. Scott.

I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?

I wonder what old man she'll marry next.

I like your words..I think MAYBE she is for real..After all I am a Prodigal Daughter and I am or WAS, Pretty, Shapely, quite the bomb in my day as they say..I hope she is truly converted..If not, In the END, it will not be a pretty picture..She knows the Bible and she knows the consequences of being in Ministry 4 the $$$$$MONEY

Many years ago, I became fascinated with Dr. Gene Scott, he was openly obnoxious about his ability to teach the Bible from ancient languages and he scoffed other "money-grubbing" ministries. I lost touch with his tv show (actually I only watched for entertainment)until late one night about 2 weeks ago when I could not sleep. I was surprised to see whom I thought was his daughter preaching -- yes, when I found out she was the widow, I had a good laugh. I have been researching her background to try and see if there was any credibility to her teaching. I am grateful for this site and the tidbits of knowledge it produced. I researched Barbie on my own. Sure, she may have converted, but lets face it, someone of her intelligence and beauty is capable of getting someone OTHER then the likes of Dr. Scott.

I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?

I wonder what old man she'll marry next.

Many years ago, I became fascinated with Dr. Gene Scott, he was openly obnoxious about his ability to teach the Bible from ancient languages and he scoffed other "money-grubbing" ministries. I lost touch with his tv show (actually I only watched for entertainment)until late one night about 2 weeks ago when I could not sleep. I was surprised to see whom I thought was his daughter preaching -- yes, when I found out she was the widow, I had a good laugh. I have been researching her background to try and see if there was any credibility to her teaching. I am grateful for this site and the tidbits of knowledge it produced. I researched Barbie on my own. Sure, she may have converted, but lets face it, someone of her intelligence and beauty is capable of getting someone OTHER then the likes of Dr. Scott.

I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?

I wonder what old man she'll marry next.

Many years ago, I became fascinated with Dr. Gene Scott, he was openly obnoxious about his ability to teach the Bible from ancient languages and he scoffed other "money-grubbing" ministries. I lost touch with his tv show (actually I only watched for entertainment)until late one night about 2 weeks ago when I could not sleep. I was surprised to see whom I thought was his daughter preaching -- yes, when I found out she was the widow, I had a good laugh. I have been researching her background to try and see if there was any credibility to her teaching. I am grateful for this site and the tidbits of knowledge it produced. I researched Barbie on my own. Sure, she may have converted, but lets face it, someone of her intelligence and beauty is capable of getting someone OTHER then the likes of Dr. Scott.

I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?

I wonder what old man she'll marry next.

Here's my two cents worth.

I have recently heard two or three of Ms. Scott's messages. Actually, I'm quite intrigued (and even moreso after reading some of the other comments)and plan to continue listening until I can get a real sense of her intent. I enjoy her demeanor and seeming sincerity. Interestingly, to date, I have not heard any requests for money or 'support'.

Two more observations:

1. the lack of prayer is really hard to understand, and
2. finally, and others have said it before me (namely Christ himself); let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

For me, prayer is personal thing. I don't need to pray openly. When I pray I don't need to have others around me see me doing it...God knows when I pray..I do it for his sake and not the sake of others...I don't care what others think of me...I care what God thinks of me...I Don't think Melissa is looking for anyones approval...she is answering her calling..who is worthy on this earth to decide whather she is worth? Sounds to me like some people are just trying to pick her apart. Who died and made them King? "So what, she does not pray in her messages, She tells you oftne to read the bible at home because she only has an hour to say what she has to say...As for her "Really" being a convert? How do you define a "REAL" convert? Who out there is so Godly that they can decide if she is or she isnt? Who cares? For face value....she preaches...you listen or you don't. She has said many things that have gotten me to think deeper about scripture and how it has been explained to me over the years. She tells you to find out what it means to you and take from it. She urges you to not just be happy with what some so called expert says it means...look for a deeper meaning...a deeper message...As for money and the church...You need money to run a one room chapel..it can't be done with good intentions...Come on...Shake off that 1950's biggit, closed minded point of view....One more comment on her past....Her past has been a colorful one but...who is perfact? Who is pure? All those whispers and stares by those who most likely have several closets of dirty laundry....knock it off!!! The only perfact and pure one is God of whom she preaches.....If you don't like her message...Don't watch her. And how very sad for you if all you have to do in you life is tell somebody how to live theirs...Amen....

Pastor Melissa Scott is the best thing that has ever happened to the hypocritical, arrogant, obnoxious televangelist television who normally permeate our TV screens with their sanctimonious, pompous, boring recitation of gospel like a broken record. She is an angelic breath of fresh air that will catch the attention of many people who normally would flip the channel and ignore the word of Christ. She will also set straight the sometimes bizarre and perhaps corrupted teachings of her late husband. I was flipping the channels and was just mesmerized by her charisma and ability to preach. She is the perfect human being for such a role and I wish her great success. As for her past, let those without sin cast stones. If she doesn't suit the fundamentalist, judgmental fanatics in this country, I couldn't care less.

fjlauver

I think Pastor Melissa Scott is simply cheap programming that my robber baron cable company can foist off on me and my brethren rural citizens. Being a monopoly has its privilages and broadcasting this crap goes well with Momma's House, Diagnosis Murder and the local high school football game 24/7 5 months after the end of the season. Thanks, Charter! Can't wait for the Telethon. 1-800-338-3030

I am not sure about all of the background information on Pastors Gene and Melissa Scott. I have watched their programs recently. Pastor Melissa Scott's teachings are scripturally sound and have been beneficial to me. I don't really care about the rest of the petty stuff about her life.

There is nothing scripturally sound about coercing others to serve you and pay you to get through you to follow Christ. There is nothing scripturally sound about Pastors melissa And Dr. Gene Scott requiring tithes to be paid to them to support their extravagant lifestyle as they refuse to share with the poor like the bible says over and over to do. There is nothing scripturally sound about making their LA followers grovel and tithe ten percent of all the hours in a week to working for them without pay. No meal or napping breaks are permitted.

And what makes you such an expert on this? Are you a member of the church? No...let me guess, your neighbor's cousins, sister's babysitter told you! Or even better...you read it in People....You should believe half of what you see and nothing of what you hear.....As for the people she has working with her. They are groveling and working without pay? Well then, isn't that their choice? How can such a little person as she force grown people to grovel? I guess it must be them answering their spiritual calling.....How ever she is living is between her and God...All I know is she has opened my eyes to my faith and she has left me wanting to learn more about it...

She's money hungry and is going through the motions. She does havea high IQ and is literaly a genius. She's got y'all caught in her web. She's doing what Melissa needs to do to survive. You dont have to believe in what you preach to get paid. Y'all keep sending the money and buying into her crap and enjoy your time here on earth... I'm sure you'll be rewarded.

I do not know. I saw her for the first time this evening. I am searching for her bio. Where she went to school, ect.

At first, I thought she may have been Dr. Scott's daughter.

About her past, Mary Magdeline was a prostitute. The Lord Jesus chose her to "preach" the first ressurection sermon.

Her bio on Wiki has been taken down. I found this site through google.

We are told that by one's fruits we should know who they are.

What are her "fruits"? (recent......)

PJ Trpster
trpsters@hotmail.com

she is just one of many on the airwaves today trying to make a buck...I just feel sorry for all the lost people out there who give thier money to all of these so-called preachers. If you are taking your hard earned money and giving it to someone so they can ride around in expensive cars and live in big massions you are truly lost. "and in the last days there will be many false prophets"

Pastor Scott is so intriguing, I just had to find out more about her. I am heartbroken by her past, but will continue to look for the good in her and all others as well.

Goodness, forget what I think about Melissa Scott (good or bad)...reading many of these posts leaves me feeling sick. Many of you folks are just looking for a place to vent something it seems. And I don't sense a great deal of Christian-mindedness among most of you. Lots of what I've read here actually made me forget altogether about M. Scott and start wondering about all of the rest of us! Mercy! It's frightening!

When scripture is being shared (let's say, by anyone)---get your Bible out, find that scripture, pray that the Lord reveal His Word to your heart, take in what HE would have for you---and for the most part, take your mind OFF of the human who physically spoke the words. Just learn what you can from God's word with a heart for HIM, a desire to know HIM. Naturally if some nut case is rambling on and on, not even bringing scripture into their 'so-called' sermon, I have no use for that. It's the Word that speaks to us----not the deliverer.

Simply amazing the differences in opinions about this woman. I find her teaching edifying. It draws me closer to my Savior. Yes there is something a little off, but that is true about most people and she has come so far, what a wonderful testimony of the love and grace of our savior Jesus Christ. I really am concerned about those that curse, condemn and slander a minstry of the Lord's. Causing division in the body of Christ is worse than asking for support for the work of God. She does not spend much time asking for money.

seems some folks hate her without a cause.
brainiacs are quirky types anyway...why hate on her?
i wish she was still on ion at night here in NJ

I too have been trying to research Pastor Melissa Scott's academic background, in order to better understand her teaching methodology. As a student of comparative religion, and a member of a family of religious scholars and arabic speakers, I can say that Pastor Scott's attempt at speaking and translating the arabic language is always flawed. Now if her translations are flawed, this leads me to surmise that she is misleading her audience ( which may not be intentional), but there is no reason to continually broadcast these mistakes, because she can get highly accurate arabic translations from the scholars at UCLA. Her late husband claims she has an I.Q. of 186, but sound research is sound research, and if she doesn't attempt to do her homework properly, then I would say she is guilty of arrogance in her approach to her teachings, and she is not giving her audience the whole truth, due to the inaccuracy of her information. Can anyone in this audience forward a copy of her educational creditials to me? If they don't exist, I wont be surprised, and it will be a matter of time before her true agenda will be revealed..."Whatever is done in the darkness will be revealed in the Light", God willing. May God's Peace be with you all.
BscMaPhd@yahoo.com

I was "the chief of all sinners" walking into the hospital room to find my mother dead- I was in my mid- twenties- a complete athiest- but experienced the LOVE and grace of GOD! The ONE TRUE Creator of the Universe- the same one that made me- and each one of you! HE alone KNOWS the thoughts and intents of each of our hearts. Each of you who claim to be a 'believer' of Jesus are falling very short of what He requires of each of us. WE MUST DIE! Take up our own cross daily!!! If you are a true "Christian" that means 'little christ' you would be a true 'disciple' that means discipline- yourself. It is quite obvious that most of you can not control your tongue, much less your thoughts and actions! AS far as Melissa Scott is concerned, as my father used to say, "Even a blind man can see...' She definately LOVES GOD! As most of you have pointed out she has what is considered by most as an at least pretty physical appearance. How dumb can all of you be as to think she would have put herself in the position to come under the microscope and subject herself to all the criticism- if not for the 'call of GOD' on her life!!! Don't you realize in this sick, sexual perverse, publicity obsessed culture - that by the way most "Christians" never bother to pray about and beg GOD to deliver us from- (not to mention - how many of you spend at least a minimunof one hour a month for our country to be delivered for the 'plague' of 'abortion'?!!!) She could have chosen to not bother with the teachings of her husband- who in eternity we will all find out directly from Jesus whether or not was the "Apostle Paul to the last generation"- she obviously is trying to do what she believes GOD has called her to do. IF you love Jesus and think she is doing something- anything wrong- you should be ashamed - instead of gossiping about her- pray for her- go and help her!!! It is disgusting to me- it reminds me of all those the claimed to love Jesus- standing on the side as HE passed by- bleeding- carring HIS own cross- none of them offered to help HIM either! As far as money is concered- it is only those of you who have not ever 'died' to self who don't really know what it means to choose to make Jesus (THE ONE TRUE CHRIST) 'LORD' of your life that don't understand the it is NOT your money anyway- remember 'The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.' It is HE- GOD who DEMANDS that we PAY the 'tithe' 10% of ALL your increase to where HE says! Read your Bible: Malachi 3:10- IF you choose to really make Jesus YOUR LORD- not just "the Savior"

Pastor Melissa Scott was taught only by Dr. Gene Scott, informally. She has been open that she didn't go to college and wasn't a Christian until she "fell in love with Gene Scott" then "fell in love with God." She
speaks of her Catholic oriented upbringing in Italy and Canada. Melissa has watched many of Dr. Scott's recorded messages, poured over his written notes and his favorite references, emulates him, but doesn't have the foundation or schooled analytical discipline to venture interactions with learned people.

The claims she and Dr. Gene Scott made of her linguistic skills are dubious since no one has heard her speak more than a few phrases of scripture that was planned in advance. That's for Hebrew, Greek and the other ancient languages she claims familiarity with. As with most Europeans, she is apparently fluent for singing and daily conversation in Spanish. She has asked for Spanish interpreters to volunteer and answer her phones. Dr. Gene Scott's proclamation of Melissa having an I.Q. of 186 has now been interpreted by even her core as his typical exaggeration or invention to make a point that he believed her to be intelligent and worthy of being obeyed by his workers.

No one, including ministry workers in her home and close to her daily, have ever heard her have a conversation with anyone in languages other than Italian, French, and English. Melissa doesn't speak extemporaneously in other than English, and occasionally French or Italian to other natives. When she teaches Hebrew to viewers, she explains the alphabet, some words, and a few fules of grammar. Beyond that, she gets tangled in seemingly trying to explain something difficult then makes a joke or excuse and stops, never getting past about half a dozen beginning level lessons.

As you might have noticed, her command of the English language leaves something to be desired. Either she doesn't notice or thinks she's correct in her English mistakes. The fact that she errs in English, although she is fluent, raises doubts as to the accuracy of her skills in other languages that she doesn't speak. She appears to be a reasonably intelligent, at least street wise, woman, but clearly lacks any wealth of
education in other subjects or in depth life experiences from which to draw in her pastoring capacity. However, she is not and never has been, academically inclined. It's unclear whether or not she completed high school. She has access to reference materials, but would probably benefit from some structured classes and experienced professors. Instead she
says she surrounds herself with Dr. Scott's teachings and materials, isolated from the religious or academic community and even from her own congregation, with whom she has no contact except for a few.

Great observations. M. Scott seems to know enough about the faith to keep the plates spinning, but yes, she stays on the surface levels. Her combination of good looks, intriguing accent, higher-than-most Bible knowledge (shameful to us), and edge of seemingly high intellect keep people watching. We are a bunch of lazy people who like to be entertained above being taught, not to mention the self-discipline of wrestling with learning for ourselves. In my opinion, we should only watch TV preachers if we can't get out the door and physically engage with others at a local church, seeking how we can serve with the grace of God given each of us. And if we do tune-in to TV preachers, or listen to any teaching, we are responsible to search the scripture and pray and see if it is correct. And the teaching we receive is supposed to produce something in us, not just be another form of entertainment. So let's all go to church and connect with others, find out how we can glorify God and do good to others with His gifts. - Andy

Honed in acting for money Pastor Melissa Scott plays to the cameras like her school of hard knocks trained her to do. Merging with Dr. Gene Scott's machinery and cult mentality is her recipe for success, with God sprinkled in for good measure.
She cooks up leukwarm entrees with brazen glorification of herself above all. Melissa Scott's OK entertainment for fifteen minutes but don't count pastor wisdome or in depth Bible lessons.

Judge not that ye be not judged.

No wonder God condems the masses of the world to hell, it (we)truly does deserves it. A few minutes looking at these critical posts is proof positive that his ultimate judgment on mankind is righteous and correct. We as humans truly are a plague on the earth, death and damnation is promised as human lot, there is no escape for those who judge for they are unrighteous to the core, damnation awaits those who judge.

"Judge not lest you be judged" pertains to a condemning attitude. But we are told to judge teachers (by their fruits you will know them). Any teacher opens him or herself up to inspection, and the descerning will make observations that are not comfortable.
Sorry, but you are mistaken about God's attitude toward mankind. He is rich in mercy toward sinners. All he asks us to do is repent and turn to Him. There will be a final judgement for those who reject the gospel, but we are not the plague on the earth; we are created in the image of God, and the precious Son of God died for us. We are sinners that need to be forgiven and redeemed, available to us all in Jesus Christ. He loves us and is no longer angry in us if we are in Christ. He took God's wrath for us.

"...That's for Hebrew, Greek and the other ancient languages she claims familiarity with."

I caught her last night on TV. I can assure you that she definitely does NOT speak Greek; she mispronounced the words consistently and could not even pronounce them correctly when they were written with the phonetic diacritics icluded.

"I caught her last night on TV. I can assure you that she definitely does NOT speak Greek; she mispronounced the words consistently and could not even pronounce them correctly when they were written with the phonetic diacritics icluded."

Moron, unless you're over 2,000 years old then you have no basis for stating that ancient Greek ought to be spoken one way or another. All anyone in the today can do, even the world's finest scholars, is approximate a pronunciation. All systems of pronunciation are debatable, and still being debated.

In other news...did Melissa Scott ever do anal?

Gods word states "by their fruits you shall know them" Jesus did not make His message hard to understand, He made it easy that even a child could understand, that it is thru the shed blood of Jesus that we have forgiveness of our sins, Our Lord made it simple, therefore anyone who complicates the gospel and makes it diffucult to understand should be questioned as to if they are true believers and followers of Christ. Romans 10: 9-10 states "If we confess with our mouth and believe with our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we will be saved, For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. SIMPLE, we must confess our sins to God and believe in His shed blood. If this is not being preached then you can safely say you are listening to a false teacher.....Jan

But Jan, Pastor Melissa Scott says she's got bills to pay, piles and piles of them. It's expensive being her and living the high life, paying for expensive broadcast time all over the country to put her and her dead husband's faces everywhere but the kitchen sink. And, God loves a hilarious giver so you better be laughing all the way to your bank to withdraw all you've got plus take out loans on your credit cards and take your tithes and offerings to the storehouse, Melissa's bank account. She is the one true voice of God. This we know because she said so. Dr. Gene Scott told the world he was, but he died and put the mantle on her so she inherited his chosen status, since he was promoted to reign in heaven with God. Gene's telling him what to you according to her.

wow dude, i dont know who you think you are, or even think who she is, to say she is the one true voice of God and yet still has to pay her bills. that is NOT what the church or any religious sactuary was meant to accomplish, to siphon money from the confused and lost and uninformed to fulfill her own materialistic needs. there has been only ONE chosen people throughout the bible and into the present, and i dont see her name among them.

every one of you should be thinking twice about her and her motives. using the clergy to further her and her husband's desires and wishes is the worst form of religious following ever, and believe it or not, it aint uncommon within the christian community...but she is neither the first nor the last. it's one thing to preserve and pass on the teachings of an old sage like her husband, it's another thing to exploit them.

do yourself a favor. you want to know what's up with the torah (or the old testament for you christians), ask a rabbi. they have been interpreting torah for thousands of years, written thousands of pages of interpretation and having endured centuries of persecution in order to preserve them. of course, they cannot tell you much about jesus, but i guess from your POV in order to understand jesus and christianity you first got to understand where it all originated, dont you think?

didnt your mommy ever tell you not to believe everything you see on TV?

and DONT say that you dont have to read or understand the old testament to understand and believe in the new, because the new cannot be validated without the old (according to your beliefs). without the old testament, christianity is simply another pagan religion.

Well, you can't really separate the new testament from the old, although probably alot of Gentile Christians do so, no knowing their roots. Gentile converts to Christianity are "wild" olive branches that have been grafted into the "natural" (in other words - the Hebrews). Jesus Christ was Jewish, and came to make one "new man" out of the two - Jew and Gentile - to bring us together under him. A real Christian is a real Jew - one brought into the line of Abraham by faith. All must be born again in Jesus - there is no difference between Jew and Gentile - all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and are justified by faith in Christ's righteousness. He is the only perfect one. Let's get our eyes off imperfect humans and fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith! (Hebrews 12:1-2 - the Bible)

I can't follow her for two minutes. I get distracted by her flipping her hair.

Filling the materialistic hedonistic ways of Pastor Melissa Scott a pornographic producer, actress, model who not only made
money selling her arousing nude photos, but directed and made money off of teenagers encouraging them to do the same thing.
If that isn't a mind for enslaving others less powerful then
what is?

How many time in the Bible can you point out to me where Jesus sat or stood before a crowd and asked them to pray in public with him? He told each of us "how to pray", but I find public prayer sometimes very "production-like". My prayers are between me and my Lord. I don't desire to make a public spectical out of them.

Shame on all of you who judge the heart of Mrs. Scott. That is NOT YOUR JOB!!! Scripture says to "beware" of false profits...it doesn't say to judge. Do not judge lest ye be judged! Her teachings are very Biblically sound and if her ability to leave the former lifestyle and worship God inspires just one person going down the wrong road to realize that they do have a way out and there is someone who loves them for more than their bodies or what they can make off of them...then she has done her job well. If that mis-guided person starts to explore the word of God because they can see how her life is changed...then she has done her job well.
tc

After watching "Pastor" Mellisa Scott continuously shuffle back and forth across the stage, fussing with her long hair all the while, playing with her galsses, trying to impress the audience with her supposed fluency with a zillion languages on her whiteboards, one has to ask -- what did see say -- nothing. One of the most obvious hoaxes in the television preaching rackets.

Ohhhh shame on all of you...need I remind you that Paul was a murder and David was a murder and adulter? Who are you to determine who God chooses?

I've worked in a church for 17 years...news flash...all worship assemblies are a production. Just yesterday - I made sure the potted tree planter was turned about 3 inches to the right so it would be at the correct angle. I turned the bromiliads just the right direction. I made sure the marks made on the stage by the vacuum were going just the right direction. The lights are checked. The pews are polished. They take care of the details from what color the flowers on stage will be to anything you might imagin. IT'S A PRODUCTION. Image is important to all preachers....they are "fishers of men". Get real. It's not a bad thing. Getting up in front of any audiance has to be appealing! How pompus of anyone to even judge her right down to her personal idio"isms" like flipping her hair or playing with her glasses. I bet you have a few of those quirks too! What a thing to focus on!

How many churches have you worked in where the pastor lives in a $20,000,000 mansion, drinks $600 bottles of wine, uses money given to him as the pastor to pay for playmates to sit in the front row and makes everyone else applaud his debauchery? How many churches have you worked in where you don't get a paycheck for 6 months and are forced to live in your car and told to lump it, you'll get paid as the Lord provides.
How many churches have you worked in that hammer volunteers to give 20 to 30 hours a week of free time forever, when they signed up for 6 or 8 for two years?

Are you speaking from personal experience or something you've read or heard second hand? I'm sincerely courious. Nobody can force anyone to do any of theses things. This is America. It's called "free will". What was the brand of wine that cost $600/bottle?

Actually, I've worked for 4 preachers now. All of them had a higher standard of living than most of their church members. They enjoy a special tax status that most of do not. The amount is irrealevant. If we're talking thousands or millions. Being rich doesn't negate their ability to preach the gospel. King Solomn was rich beyond belief. Aparantly being rich isn't a sin....it's the use of money. I don't know what she personally gives to her church or charities, but regardless, that's between her and God.

The pope has an expensive pad too surrounded by priceless artifacts. He has a team of unpaid volunteers called nuns who promise a lifetime of volunteering. They give up everything. Nobody has asked the Pope to move out. He dines with dignataries and I'll bet drinks some pretty "fine wine"...nobody has says anything about that.

I'm not defending any of it, but let's not throw rocks. I don't know the circumstances or validity of any of those accusations. Celebrity preachers are all living at a high standard of living. I don't know how Billy or Franklin Graham live. Probably not in a 20 milion dollar mansion, but I'll bet much better than the common person. I've never been angry at them for that. God will always have His way. If Mrs. Scott is profiting by the mis-use God's name, then she'll get hers. I personally don't need to be her judge. I tune in every night to hear the teachings of the Bible and hopefully grow a little more each day in my Christian journey.

By reading all of these comments - she certainly has a lot of people tuning in to her television show. Too bad so many are spending so much time concentrating on her instead of God's word.

Oh - one last littl bit of wisdom (not mine) I might pass on -

"Is it so bad to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates and jesus and Luther, and Copernicus and Galileo and Newton, and every pur and wise spirit that ever took flesh" -
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt" - Bergen Evans

"A foolish consistency is the hobglobin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosphers and divines" "Self=Reliance" - Ralph Wald Emerson

And this is my favorite - if we are referring to the Bible as the "Book of Life"...
"A book is a mirror, if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out" - G. C. Lichtenberg

Oh - one last littl bit of wisdom (not mine) I might pass on -

"Is it so bad to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates and Jesus and Luther, and Copernicus and Galileo and Newton, and every poor and wise spirit that ever took flesh" -
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt" - Bergen Evans

"A foolish consistency is the hobglobin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosphers and divines" "Self=Reliance" - Ralph Wald Emerson

And this is my favorite - if we are referring to the Bible as the "Book of Life"...
"A book is a mirror, if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out" - G. C. Lichtenber

Very good quotes about free thinking and speech, which is something Dr. Gene and Pastor Melissa Scott reserve for themselves but seek vehemently to quash in others. In their
church there is one voice, the pastor's and it only goes one way, from their mouths to the minions.

Now Pastor Melissa Scott is distancing herself from Dr. Gene Scott and his elevation higher than God's message which she
claims is from his people loving him and elevating him, which was their downfall. Now she's preaching love, unity, family and prosperity, but only for her, not to extent to other Christians, other churches or real life families.

I don't really care about her little habits of flipping her hair or messing with her glasses. I don't really care about how much money she has (I guess I care how she got it.) I admire those who handle the Word of God and don't extort others - like the Apostle Paul and Billy Graham. But as mentioned above - King Solomon had more than anyone could imagine, and God gave it to him. What I care about, and what I unashamedly JUDGE is any teacher's words. I agree with the statement above - she seems to blow a lot of smoke with the enticement of many languages, but in the end, really says very little. I've not watched her in weeks. I'm more intriqued at this point if others who have seen her realize there is no substance to speak of. Most preachers who are worth listening to are not on TV.

She is the darkest kind of succubus and in no way shape or form believes what she preaches. For that I love her dearly. And boy, can that cute little devil sing too! AVE!

This space is too limited to address all the BIBLE verses that command us Christians to judge. I suggest some of you learn them in context. IF not, you might as well follow hitler,, or any false teacher that comes along.
Here is one of my websites that explain the proper biblical way to judge. and also explains how many of you you that claim judge least you be judged are taking things out of context.

http://cnview.com/on_line_resources/is_it_right_to_judge.htm
Joe from chicago

Someone above suggested if we realy wanna learn hebrew then contact a local rabbi. I guess you didnt know most jews dont even practice the torah but instead wicked things like the talmud. Why would I ask someone that hates Christ and rejected him to teach me the BIBLE?
OH and one more thing,, the NT says the jews lost their special convenant with God,, instead now Christians are Gods chosen people. For more info on God's chosen people here is another website that uses Scripture to explain, but its too lengthy to post here. http://en.bibleinfo.com/questions/question.html?id=753 Joe from chicago.

OH, and before you call me antisemetic . please confirm to me who is realy from the semite tribe? madona?sherl stone?
I doubt it,, but they are both involved with the satanic jewish kabbala, and the talmud.certainly not the torah.

But on a different note,, I suggest us Christians just pray for the lost. exposing them is one thing. But pray for them, dont hate them. joe from chicago.

Ms Scott sure has everyone talking....and we are actually talking about God!!!!!

In a world where the up and coming generation has earned the title of "The Generation of "Entitlemen", (and to think, us baby boomers have created them) God bless anyone who takes the time to encourage people to think of someone besides them self! There will always be jealousy with success...When I read some of the words of obviously self riotous people I have to ask..."Are you so in love with yourself that you think you will get in to heaven easier if you earn your way there? Are you doing good deeds because it will pave your way there? In the words of Ms. Scott..."How about just doing good things for the sake of doing them"? Jesus has died on the cross for you so you can go to heaven...he earned your way there. Shame on you to think you are so improtant that you could do that yourself....Enough of the Mish-Mosh..If you don't like her...don't watch her...it's real easy...

For those "Bashing" Pastor Scott...Why do you think she has anything to prove to YOU? Who are YOU that you think she should fall at your feet and ask for your accpetance? What are you doing in your life to spread the word? Cutting down someone who has reached millions isn't the way.... There isn't just one way to Praise his Name....It is like saying there should only be one pure race of people....Shame on you....you had better shave off yor little mustash!

Interesting comments, all. I actually went down to the converted theatre in downtown LA where this broadcast is done. I am a born-again Spirit-filled believer and follower of Christ for many years now, but did have a curiosity to see "what was going on down there" with Gene Scott, and to experience first hand what all the chatter was about. It was not quite what I had expected, and tho it has many of the traditional trappings of some church services, it was NOT "church". It was more akin to a country-western concert where the star was there to entertain the people in the audience by expounding and dissecting (letter by letter) Scripture passages.

Perhaps one of the most surprising things I found out came out of the mouth of none other than Dr. Gene Scott himself. He said before they passed the collection bags, preparing for the "offering" of the day, "I just want all of you here to know that this is not a Church. You are not giving your money to a church... you are giving it to ME! I am your professor, and you are in an advanced University classroom this morning. If you were to get the same information that I am giving you here, you would be paying a LOT of money to learn what it is that I am giving to you now. So just think of it as paying your professor for your education." It was stunning and amazing to me that he was so forthright in letting people know ahead of time that they were not giving to charity (or the "church", if you will)at all, but to pay him for his insight and knowledge of the Scriptures. And believe me, that man could parse it down...whether you like his doctrine or approved of his methods.

He was a charcacter, in the truest sense of the word. And tho he ran the place a bit like a cult, he simply wanted and expected the decorum and respect of his audience (please note that it was an audience and NOT a congregation). It is named the Los Angeled UNIVERSITY Cathedral, after all... not the "Church" of anything. He really wasn't the charletan I was half expecting, but was an educated bible scholar with a passion to share some in depth insights with those of us who (as most Americans must shamefully admit) speak only one language, English, and thereby are limited in their understanding of some deeper meaning of texts that came from ancient and original sacred writings.

As to Melissa, she has yet to be "proven", but I am willing to let her go after the calling to which she feels she has been called. It is only by Grace that any of us has a shred of credibility, anyhow. If there is any truth that she imparts to someone that changes their life for the better, and draws them truly closer to the Lord Jesus (Whom she DOES profess as LORD) then that will be good fruit with eternal blessing. All else will come to nothing, and so I will let it go at that. Ranting or condemnation from me or anyone else is just like farting in the wind, as far as I can tell...

of all the statements on this site...yours was by far the most levelheaded and good natured. thanks.

One comment on the fact that you don't have any prayers being offered on the broadcast. First off, as mentioned above, they are not professing to be holding a "church service" in the traditional way you might be expecting, so the intoning of public prayer is not on the agenda. Secondly, what is broadcast over the air is an edited version of what occurred during the taping, and as such is pared down to fit the time slot they are paying for. I simply think that they are more interested in including more teaching time than "Praise and Worship", tho they do have a bit of that in a honky-tonk sort of way. Taste, preference of style, and spiritual maturity (or lack thereof) runs across a very broad spectrum, don't you think? :+)

Soooo....is there some real truth and honest consideration to the rumor that this obvious harlot caused her late hubby's demise? Also, if the vamp truly wants to be taken in any way seriously in the religious realm why doesn't she a) get a hair cut and let the peroxide fade into a la naturale, b) get a good facial and leave the l'oreal l'alone, c) toss the implants and d) say a prayer (include self and Barbie). P.S.) The "virgin" sex kitten act with the brainy glasses bit may go over big in the porn industry, but the Master above does not appreciate the insult. Can it, smutty ho, we just ain't buying it.

LOL! Here Here to criticism delivered with brilliant wit! Melissa "barb" Scott deserves every trashy lashing delivered.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am appalled by some of these posts. I saw Melissa last night and found her message most enlightening. I have written a poem about a visit from Jesus that came to me in the early morning hours and I had nothing to do with it. Is it not possible that the spirit is moving in ways that you posters do not understand? As for me, I will watch more and learn. This sinner needs the understanding. Aren't we all just hanging on by the grace of God?

What were you watching? Last night PMS the harlot pastor Melissa Scott was ranting on her usual begathon fleecetavals
about her delusions of grandeur for herself. She even said her
numbers in her own church are dwindling and the newcomers don't give her enough to pay her bills and fill the seats of her small church. Yet she prophesized fame and glory with sections of bookstores and expanded church facilities. She's a crazy whore. It's all "me" "I" "mine". God is moving on her
Barbie Bridges jezebel ministry for Satan.

She forgets to mention the clear teachings of God to love, honor and obey family, friends and neighbors, but wants all of those teachings to be funneled to her as some surrogate
family of Satan. She will burn.

It would be nice if everyone who posted something knew how to spell and had the basic writing ability of a fifth grader.

if melissa scott would start preaching naked i think contributions would go up.

if the person who posted the suggestion that melissa scott preach naked was serious he would have had to have seen her only on tv. and not in the morning.

i dont think it is proper to be discussing the idea of a hot preacher preaching naked. God did not create us naked and I dont think He wants to look at us that way.

i think the suggestikon that melissa scott begin preaching naked is a bad idea. what if it catches on? have you seen the other preachers?

i would second the motion of melissa scott preaching naked. on the condition that she not sing naked.

i dont think melissa scott should preach naked when she is preaching about incidents that revolve around clothed people. only those incidents that involved naked people. like when noah's two daughters had sex with him.

i dont think melissa scottt should preach naked until a certain amount of pledges or donations have been called in. i think it should be earned. otherwise it is just cheap tawdry pandering.

i am sickened by all the suggestions that melissa scott preach naked. her preaching is terrible. she should just be naked.

i dont think that melissa scott preaching naked is proper discussion in a forum concerning a Christian pastor. perhaps preaching in a loose bikini while jumping rope.

i hope all the people amusing themselves by suggesting that melissa scott preach while naked enjoy a long eternity in hell where their skin will burn and fall off. unlike melissa's were she to preach naked. at least until she went to hell, of course. but while she was here on earth preaching naked her skin would remain uncharred. At least I would hope it would. not that i would watch. but once she went to hell for preaching naked her skin would burn and fall off like the skins of those other people earlier mentioned. then they could all look at each others skins forever. not that they would want to because their skins would be all charcoally. besides, what if it was cold in the cathedral? better she should preach in a frilly french maids skirt. not that i would watch that either.

i wish i had a menny for every time someone suggested to me that melissa scott preach naked. i would have 415 pennies now!

I WISH ME HAD A MENNY TOO. GET ME ONE! GET ME ONE!

i would like to apologize for the previous commenter. he said mennies instead of pennies. serves him right for suggesting that melissa scott preach kaked.

i have had a vision of hell and melissa scott was there. and she was not naked either. she was wearing a big woolly overcoat made of ten buffalo robes. she was even hotter than all the other people who were there. who were all naked. so i guess if she has to wear a lot of heavy overcoats in hell she might as well preach naked while she's here. to us people wearing clothes now but who are going to be naked in hell. makes no sense to me either but i guess wackyness rules the universe. i vote for the naked preacher.

if melissa scott preached naked wouldnt she have to get a transparent bible? otherwise we'd be getting gyped a lot. unless her movements were carefully choreographed. i dont think this naked-preaching thing should be launched into willy nilly. there should be some thought and planning to it. otherwise it's going to be a mess. kind of like her church is now. oh, yeah..... Ok, nevermind what I said. she can preach naked with a regular bible. that'll be fine.

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

i think if we want to see melissa scott preach naked that we should pray for it. i dont think anyone should be too concerned about the consequences either. didnt jesus say what father if his son asked for bread would hand him a snake? and isnt god a little better than the average father? why would he get all vindictive? the worst that could happen would be that he would just say "No." And that's what he says most of the time anyway. so what would we have to lose? then again maybe an even better person to ask would be melissa scott herself. now that i think of it she might be more likely to say yes than god would. I'm surprised she hasnt thought of it herself. but then she's a little slow on the uptake, so she might not have. eventually I suppose she will, the way things are going at Faith Center. Anyway, I have to go now, I have to say a prayer. I'll say one thing, praying for something you REALLY want is a lot more fun than praying for the things your told you SHOULD be praying for: virtue; patience; understanding; world peace. Praying for melissa scott to preach naked beats all them other things every time!

If Pastor Melissa Scott Barbie Bridges is chosen and blessed why does Pastor Melissa Barbie Bridges Scott have to resort to shameless begging, begging, begging, for money, money, money. Pastor Melissa Scott should stop driving her minions into bankruptcy, divorce, homelessness and lonliness by her insatiable demands for Pastor Melissa Scott support of Pastor Melissa Scott's church and Pastor Melissa Scott's purse.

My frustration with watching her is the mean way in which she speaks to the camera man she wants available at her beckon call to show her hand written notes....Hasn't she heard of a scanner and powerpoint? I happen to encounter her program for the second time last night and just thought the way she spoke to him was awful! I liked listening to her discussion of original languages, but didn't know if she was on the level when she described the meaning. And why does she hang on to the legacy of her deceased husband rather than develop on her own? I haven't watched her often enough to know about the orthodoxy, and a woman pastor still just doesn't set well with this traditional female.

It might be time to compare apples to apples. Teaching the scriptures is a balancing of interpretation from a multitude of translations with the current trends of society. Consider the following sermon and resource it with your available bible, and ask yourself this question; If I believe, what would Jesus do, how does His revelation apply to the way I live my life. Has anyone ever seen Jesus, but it is through some unexplainable faith that there is more to our lives then this contorted life, that we can make a meaningful difference in the great scheme of things, through such a small thing, Love.

A Drama in Five Acts; 1 Cor. 7:29-31
A Sermon
(No. 481)
Delivered on Sunday Morning, November 23rd, 1862, by
Rev. C. H. SPURGEON,
At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington
"But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away."— 1Cr 7:29-31
HOLY SCRIPTURE SELDOM gives a special rule for each particular case, but it rather instructeth us by general principles applicable to all cases. To meet every distinct moral emergency which could possibly arise, and solve every separate problem of action, would require rather a library than a volume. To men who are taught of the Spirit of God, general principles are far more valuable than special precepts, and I am half persuaded that it is so with all persons; for it is less difficult to apply a general principle to a peculiar case than it is to find out exactly what the particular case may be, and what the special rule applicable to it. In writing to the Church at Corinth the apostle had to answer several questions with regard to marriage; whether, for instance, it was not better in those persecuting times, when men often had to flee suddenly from their houses, that they should remain unmarried; whether, again, supposing a person became a Christian after marriage, it was lawful for him to separate from the person with whom he was unequally yoked; and several other questions as to fitting action in certain extraordinary positions. To these the apostle answers with an "I suppose," or again, "Howbeit, for this speak I, not the Lord;" as if he felt himself quite out of his element in attempting to meet every case; but soon he lands on sure ground in the verses before us, and seems to say, "Whatever may be the answers which I ought to give to these special questions, of this one thing I am quite sure; I say positively and without any doubt that the time is short, and therefore it remaineth, whether ye are married or not, whether ye weep or whether ye rejoice, whether ye buy or whether ye sell, that ye should act in all these things as knowing, their temporary and unsubstantial character."
Dear brethren, the important lesson which we endeavor to teach this morning is just this—that because time is so short, and the things of this world so frail and fleeting, it becomes us always to look at the things which are seen in their true character, and never to build substantial hopes on unsubstantial comforts, nor seek for solid joy from unreal things.
In order that I may make this matter very plain, and may be the more likely to enlist your attention, and to secure the friendship of your memories in future years, I intend this morning to take you to a play. Strange thing for me to do, who have never crossed the threshold of a theater on any occasion, good or bad! Yet this morning I shall seat you in front of the stage, and I shall put the worldling side by side with you while the five acts are performed. I shall next invite you to attend in the character of a Christian, to look through the whole and discern its emptiness; then, in the third place, I shall point you to the curtain which is quite sure to drop upon the scene; and then we will walk out of this theater of unreal show, this fashion of this world which passeth away, and see what there is to do in this world which is real, practical, and lasting.
Do not suppose that the idea of taking you to a theater this morning is original on my part; it is in my text. "The fashion of this world passeth away,"—the word translated "fashion" is borrowed from the changing scenes of the drama; where the splendid pageantry vanishes as the scene changes. Nor will you think Holy Scripture too severe in its comparison, when I remind you that one of the world's own poets has said
"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players."
Nor will the most precise among you complain of the levity of a metaphor which is sanctioned by Apostolic use; but I trust you will all cheerfully listen, while in simple words I tell the story which the bard of the sanctuary has sung in flowing verse.
"This life's a dream, an empty show;
But the bright world to which I go,
Hath joys substantial and sincere:
When shall I wake and find me there?"
I. WE WILL WITNESS "THE FASHION OF THIS WORLD" AS IT PASSES BEFORE US, LISTENING TO THE WORLDLING'S COMMENT.
The first act introduces those that have wives. It opens with a wedding. The bride and bridegroom advance to the altar in bridal attire. The bells are ringing; crowds are cheering at the door, while overflowing mirth is supreme within. In another scene we observe domestic happiness and prosperity, a loving husband and a happy wife. Yet, further on in the performance, rosy children are climbing the father's knee; the little prattlers are lisping their mother's name. "Now," says our companion as he gazes with rapture, "This is real and enduring, I know it is; this will satisfy me; I crave for nothing more than this. Home is a word as sweet as heaven, and a healthy happy race of children is as fine a possession as even angels can desire. On this rock will I build all my hope; secure me this portion, and I cheerfully renounce the dreamy joys of religion." We whisper in his ear that all this is but a changing scene, and will by-and-bye pass away, for time is short, and wife and children are dying creatures. The man laughs at us, and says, "Fanatics and enthusiasts may seek eternal joys, but these are enough me." He believes that if there be anything permanent in the universe it is marrying and being given in marriage, educating and bringing up a family, and seeing them all comfortably settled. He is right in valuing the blessing, but wrong in making it his all. Will he see his error before the curtain falls? Or will he continue to found the hopes of an immortal spirit upon dying joys? See the green mounds in the cemetery, and the headstone, with "Here he lies." Alas for thee, poor deluded worldling, where is thy soul now? Doth it console thee that the dust of thine offspring shall mingle with thine ashes? Where hast thou now a home? What family hast thou now to care for? The first act is over; take breath and say, "This also is vanity."
The tenour of the drama changes, alas, how soon! Household joys are linked with household sorrows. They that weep are now before us in the second act. The cloudy and dark days have come. There are parents wringing their hands; a beloved child has died, and they are following its corpse to the tomb. Anon, the merchant has suffered a tremendous loss; he puts his hand to his aching head and mourns, for he knows not what will be the end of his troubles. The wife is smitten by the hand of death; she lies on her bed, blanched with sickness and wan with pain; there is a weeping husband at her side, and then there is another funeral, and in the dim distance I see the black horses again and again. The woes of men are frequent, and sorrow's visits are not, like those of angels, few and far between. Our man of the world, who is much moved at this second act, foreseeing his own sorrows therein, weeps, until he fairly sobs out his feelings, clutches us with earnestness, and cries, "Surely this is awfully real; you cannot call this a fleeting sorrow or a light affliction. I will wring my hands for ever; the delight of my eyes has been taken from me; I have lost all my joys now; my beloved in whom I trusted has withered like a leaf in autumn before my face; now shall I despair; I shall never look up again!" "I have lost my fortune," says the afflicted merchant, "and distress overwhelms me; this world is indeed a wilderness to me; all its flowers are withered. I would not give a snap of my finger to live now, for everything worth living for is gone!" Sympathising deeply with our friend, we nevertheless venture to tell him that these trials to the Christian, because they are so short and produce such lasting good, are not killing sorrows. "Ah," says he, "you men of faith may talk in that way, but I cannot; I tell you these are real things." Like an English sailor, who, seeing a play, sprung upon the stage to help a lady in distress, believing that the whole was real, so do such men weep and sigh, as if they were to mourn for ever, because some earthly good has been removed. Oh that they knew that the depths of sorrow were never yet explored by a mortal mourner! Oh that they would escape from those lower deeps where immortal spirits weep and wail amidst an emphasis of misery! The sorrows of time are trifles indeed when compared with the pains of everlasting punishment; and on the other hand we reckon that they me not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. They are but light afflictions, which are but for a moment, a mere pin's prick to the man of faith. Happy is the man whose eyes are opened to see that heirs of heaven sorrow not as those who are without hope. A real joy of heavenly origin is ever with believers, and it is but the shadow of sorrow which falls upon them. There let the curtain drop—let us enter into an eternal state, and what and where are these temporary griefs?
But the third act comes on, and presents us with a view of those who rejoice. It may be that the first-born son has come of age, and there are great festivities. They are eating and drinking in the servants' hall, and in the master's banquet chamber; there are high notes of joy, and many compliments, and the smiling sire is as glad as man can be. Or it is the daughter's wedding, and kind friends implore a thousand blessings on her head, and the father smiles and shares the joy. Or it is a gain in business, a fortunate speculation; or the profits of industry have come flowing in, slowly perhaps, but still surely, and the man is full of rejoicing; he has a house, and home, and friends, and reputation, and honor, and he is, in the eyes of all who know him, happy; those who do not know him, think he has no cares, that he can have no sorrows, that his life must be one perpetual feast, and that, surely there can be no spot in his sun, no winter in his year, no ebb to follow his floods. Our friend by our side is smiling at this sunny picture. "There," says he, "is not that real? Why, there must be something in that! What more do you want? Only let me get the same, and I will leave you the joys of faith, and heaven, and immortality, to yourselves; these are the things for me; only let me laugh and make merry, and you may pray as you will. Fill high the bowl for me; put the roast and the viands on the table, and let me eat and drink, for to-morrow I die." If we gently hint to our friend that all this passes away like a vision of the night, and that we have learned to look on it as though it were not, he laughs us to scorn, and accounts us mad when he is most mad himself. As for ourselves, so far from resting upon the softest couch that earth can give us, we spurn its vain delights.
"There's nothing round this spacious earth
That suits my large desire;
To boundless joy and solid mirth
My nobler thoughts aspire.
Where pleasure rolls its living flood,
From sin and dross refined,
Still springing from the throne of God,
And fit to cheer the mind."
But the fourth act of the drama is before us, and they that buy demand our attention. The merchant is neither a mourner nor a man of mirth; in the eyes of certain Mammonites he is attending to the one thing needful, the most substantial of all concerns. Here feast your eyes, ye hard, practical, earth-scrapers. There are his money-bags; hear how they thump on the table! There are the rolls of bonds, the banker's books, the title-deeds of estates, mortgages and securities, and the solid investment in his country's own console. He has made a good thing of life, and still he adheres business, as he should do; and, like a painstaking man, he is accumulating still and piling up his heap, meanwhile adding field to field and estate to estate, till soon he will possess a whole county. He has just now been buying a large and very fine house, where he intends to spend the remainder of his days, for he is about to retire from business; the layover is busy making out the transfer; the sum of money is waiting to be paid, and the whole thing is as good as settled. "Ah! now," says our friend, who is looking on at the play, "you are not going to tell me that this is all a shadow? It is not; there is something very solid and real here, at least, something that will perfectly satisfy me." We tell him we dare say there is something that will satisfy him, but our desires are of a larger span, and nothing but the infinite can fill them. Alas for the man who can find satisfaction in earthly things! It will be only for a time; for when he comes to lie upon his dying-bed, he will find his buyings and his sellings poor things wherewithal to stuff a dying pillow; he will find that his gainings and his acquisitions bring but little comfort to an aching heart, and no peace to a conscience exercised with the fear of the wrath to come. "Ah, ah!" he cries, and sneers sarcastically, putting us aside as only fit for Bedlam, "Let me trade and make a fortune, and that is enough for me; with that I shall be well content!" Alas, poor fool, the snow melts not sooner than the joy of wealth, and the smoke of the chimney is as solid as the comfort of riches.
But we must not miss the fifth act. See the rich man, our friend whom lately we saw married, whom we then saw in trouble, afterwards rejoicing and then prospering in business, has entered upon a green old age; he has retired, and has now come to use the world. You will notice that in my text this is the last act of the drama. The world says he has been a wise man and has done well, for all men will praise thee when thou doest well for thyself. Now he keeps a liberal table, a fine garden, excellent horses, and many servants, he has all the comforts in fact that wealth can command, and as you look around his noble park, as you gaze at his avenue of fine old trees, or stay a day or two at the family mansion and notice all its luxuries, you hear your friend saying, "Ay, there is something very real here; what do you think of this?" When we hint that the gray hairs of the owner of all these riches betoken that his time is short, and that if this be all he has he is a very poor man, for he will soon have to leave it, and that his regrets in leaving will make his death more pitiable than that of a pauper, our friend replies, "Ah! ah! you are always talking in this way. I tell you this is not a play. I believe it is all real and substantial, and I am not, by any talking of yours, to be made to think that it is unsubstantial and will soon be gone." O world, thou hast fine actors, to cheat men so well, or else mortal man is an easy fool, taken in thy net like the fishes of the sea. The whole matter is most palpably a mere show, but yet men give their souls to win it. Wherefore, O sons of men, are ye thus beside yourselves? "Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not?"
Dear friends, I have put before your mind's eye a fair picture of that which men who live by sight and not by faith regard as being the chief end of man, and the real object of his being. It is to be married; to pass through the trials and joys of life with decency, to trade and grow rich, and at last to use the comforts of this world without abuse: a very comfortable and quiet picture, by no means the representation we should have to present before you of the profligate, He profane, the dissolute, or the debauched. There is nothing here but what is proper and right, and yet everything is improper and everything becomes wrong at once if these be thought to be the substantial things for which an immortal spirit is to spend its fires, and for which an undying soul is to exhaust its powers.
II. Let us now take the CHRISTIAN VIEW OF THIS DRAMA.
"Life is real; life is earnest:" it is real thus far to the Christian, it is real for work and activity for God; it is real in the solemn responsibility which it brings; it is real in the gratitude which we owe to God for the comforts which he is pleased to bestow; it is real to us so far as we can see God therein, and can turn everything to God's glory. The unreality of this world to a Christian, is found in the fact that time is short. This is the wand which torches the substance and makes it, before the eye of wisdom, dissolve into a shade. Time is short!
When the apostle declares that they that have wives, should be as though they had none, he does not teach us to despise the marriage state, but not to seek our heaven in it, nor let it hinder our serving the Lord. It is supposed that there are some things which a man without a wife and family can do—those things the man with a wife and family should do. It is supposed that a man without a wife can give his time to the cause of God: the man with a wife should do the same, and he will not find it difficult to do so if God hath blessed him with one who will second all his holy endeavors. It is supposed that a man without a wife has no care: a man with a wife should have none, for he should cast all his cares on God who careth for him. "He that careth not for his own house is worse than a heathen man and a publican;" and yet the apostle says, in the verse following my text, "But I would have you without carefulness;" for we should learn to live by faith. The man who has a large family, and many things to exercise his mind, should yet, through the teaching of the Holy Spirit, lye as quietly and comfortably as though he had none, depending and resting by simple faith upon the providence and goodness of God. Then, again, it is supposed that an unmarried man will find it easier to die, for there will be none of that sorrow at leaving his beloved family: the man with a wife and family should, by faith, find it just as easy since the promise runs, "Leave thy fatherless children, and let thy widows trust in me." Full of the same faithful tenderness and affection which another husband would exhibit, and even excelling in love and kindness, yet the Christian should look up to the divine Lord who is the husband of the widow, and with confidence leave his offspring, and bid them trust in his God. May God the Holy Ghost teach us how to walk in our households, loving ever and yet remembering that all our kindred shall pass away.
Again, there is the second act—weeping. Every Christian man must weep; but the Apostle says that our sorrows are to be regarded by us, because time is short, as though they were no sorrows at all. A man who knows that his trials will not last long, can be cheerful under them. If he sees a Father's hand in the midst of every adversity, and believes that when he is tried he shall come forth like gold from the furnace; if he knows with the Psalmist that "weeping may endure for the night, but that joy cometh in the morning," why then grief has lost its weight, and sorrow has lost its sting; and while the man weeps he yet rejoices, seeing the rainbow of the covenant painted on the cloud. Happy man, who, under bereavement, under crosses, and losses, can still cast his burden upon God, and can say, "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation!" The Christian man is bound to live above his sorrows; he weeps, for "Jesus wept;" he may mourn, for the faithful have been mourners often, but he must not so mourn and weep as to be eaten up with grief; over the tops of the rolling waves he must see the haven of peace, and rejoice evermore.
So is it in the third part. The Christian has his rejoicings, and he is not forbidden to be happy; indeed, he is commanded to rejoice; and the things of this life he may freely enjoy with the double zest of the mercy itself, and of the God who gave it to him. But still, believer, in all thy joys, remember to hold them with a loose hand. Never so hold thy joys as if they were all in all to thee. Though it be wife, or child, or property, or health, or wealth, or fame, still ever stand ready to surrender all into thy Father's hand, feeling that these, after all, are not thy joys; that thou hast better springs to drink from than those which earth's summers can dry up, and that thou hast rivers of pleasure deeper and broader than any which earth's winter shall be able to freeze. Do thou still stand steadily to this, that, as earth cannot cast thee down to despair, so it cannot lift thee up so as to make thee forget thy God. Learn in these things to rejoice as though thou hadst them not, and let this be thy solace, that thy name is written in heaven.
So, too, in the matter of buying and possessing. It is not wrong for a Christian to trade and to trade well. I cannot see any reason why a Christian should be a fool; in fact, those who are fools in business are very often a great dishonor to the Christian religion, for a fool is very often first-cousin, if not father, to a knave. But, still, while we buy and sell it should always be thus—"This is not my real trade; this is not the way in which I really get rich, for my treasure is beyond the skies, where moth devours not, and where rust cannot consume." Handle these things, brethren, knowing that they take to themselves wings and flee away; look at them as transient objects which are to be used and sanctified in the passing, not your own, but lent to you for a time; to be repaid at last, with interest, in the day when the Master saith, "Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou mayest be no longer steward." A man may be as rich as Croesus, and his wealth will never hurt him if he does not hold it with a tight hand; and a man may be as happy as happiness can make him here, and yet it will not hurt him if he learns to keep it under his feet. But oh! when one's rejoicings or possessions get the upper hand of us there is as dreadful a drowning in a sea of pleasure as in a sea of misery. Keep before your mind the words of our sweet singer—
"To thee we owe our wealth and friends,
And health, and safe abode;
Thanks to thy name for meaner things,
But they are not my God.
What empty things are all the skies,
And this inferior clod!
There's nothing here deserves my joys,
There's nothing like my God."
The last scene is the using of the things of this life. The creatures of God are given us to be used. John the Baptist may be an ascetic, but the Son of Man is come eating and drinking. The Christian man knows that the mercies which God has given him are to be used, but while he uses them he must use them as though he did not use them. That is a high philosophy which I fear me not many of us have learned, the philosophy of the apostle when he said, "I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound." That man is the fullgrown and true Christian whom circumstances cannot alter! He trusts in God when he is penniless, and he trusts in his God just the same when he is rich; he rests on God when he can enjoy nothing, and he rests on him just the same when he can enjoy everything; he learned to build on the Rock of Ages when he had no comfort, and he builds on the Rock of Ages now, when he has every comfort! This, I take it, is where the apostle would have us brought. To the true Christian the things of this world are only real so far as they involve responsibility; but, seeing that time is short, he looks on life as men look upon a play; he sees a monarch strut, and he says, "Ah! he is to pull off his robes behind the stage!" He sees a peasant or a beggar, and he smiles and thinks of the time when the king and the peasant shall be equal, and the servant and his lord shall stand before one tribunal to give an account of the things done in the body. Send your souls longing after real and unchanging joys, for these splendid, gaudy, shifting scenes, mock the beholder and delude his hopes. Gorgeous as the colors of the bubble, and quite as frail, farewell ye worthless things, our spirit leaves you for eternal mansions in the skies.
III. And now, dear friends, I want your attention a few minutes while I point you to THE CURTAIN WHICH IS SOON TO DROP UPON ALL THESE THINGS, it bears this short device, "TIME IS SHORT."
It is very difficult to keep men in mind of the fact that they are mortal. We confess that we are mortal, but we profess by our actions that we are immortal. Said a man of eighty-two concerning another of seventy, when he wanted to buy his land and could not get it at the price he wished—"Never mind, So-and-so is an old man, he will soon be dead, and then I'll buy it." Though he was ten or twelve years older than the other, yet the other must of course, soon die, while he, in his own thoughts, must live for many a year. How short time is! Do we not, dear friends, get more and more that impression? I am but young compared with very many of you, yet the impression constantly grows upon my mind. Why, it seems but the day before yesterday when I plucked the first early primrose of spring, while the flowers were breaking up from under the earth, and the buds were ready to burst from the sheath! It was only as yesterday that we were walking in the fields and were remarking that the corn was just beginning to be tinged with the golden hue of harvest! Only a few Sabbaths ago I was talking to you of Ruth in the harvest-fields, and of the heavily-laden waggon that was pressed down with sheaves; and now the leaves are almost all gone; but few remain upon the trees; these frosty nights and strong winds have swept the giants of the forest till their limbs are bare, and the hoar frosts plate them with silver. Then, before we shall have time to burn the winter's log, we shall see the snow-drops and the yellow crocus heralding another spring! At what a rate we whirl along! Childhood seems to travel in a waggon, but manhood at express-speed. As we grow older I am told that the speed increases till the gray-headed old man looks back upon all his life as being but a day; and I suppose, if we could live to be a hundred and thirty we should feel the same, till, like Jacob, we should say, "Few and evil have been the days of thy servant!" and, if we could live as long as Methuselah, I doubt not our life would appear shorter still. How time flies, not only by the measurement of the seasons, but by ourselves! A few days ago I trudged with my satchel on my back to school, or joined in boyish sport. How lately was it when the boy became a youth, and must be doing something, and was teaching other boys as he had been taught in his day. It was but yesterday I came to Park Street to address some few of you, and yet how time has fled since then, till now some nine years of our ministry have passed. No weaver's shuttle, no arrow from a bow, no swift post, no meteor seems to fly at a rate so wonderful as does our life! We heard of one the other day who had seen Wesley preach, and so we find ourselves side-by-side with the last century, and those old people have known some others in their youth who told them of the yet older time, and you find that going through the history of some ten or twelve persons you are carried back to the days of William the Conqueror, and you see our country taken by the Normans, and then you fly back to ancient British times as with a thought. You no longer say, "How long the nation has existed!" for it is as a sleep. You stand by some old cliff and see a deposit of shells, and as you remember that it may have taken a million of years to have formed that bed, you think—"What is man? and what is time? It is not here, but gone!" We have only to think of what time is to conclude at once that time is not! It is but a little interlude in the midst of the vast eternity; a narrow neck of land jutting out into the great, dread, and unfathomable sea of everlastingness!
But while time is thus short, its end is absolutely sure. That curtain yonder must fall soon! It must fall; it is inevitable. I cannot prevent my death by the most regular habits of life; the most skillful physician cannot preserve my life for me; a host of angels, should they swear to make me immortal, could not! When the time comes, die I must! And, as my death is inevitable, so it may be very near. Let each man remember that! How soon it may be we cannot tell! Every Sabbath there are some in this house who are dead before the next Sabbath. I am not now venturing a guess; it is a matter of fact, a matter of fact, too, that comes under my own cognizance very frequently. According to our population and the gradual number of deaths, there must be some out of this congregation here this morning who will have gone the way of all flesh before next Sabbath-day! There was one—I look at her seat now, and a brother sitting near by looks there with sorrow!—who was with us one Sabbath-day, and we soon heard that she had gone to enjoy the Eternal Sabbath! At a Church-meeting last week, no less than three of our sisters were reported as having fallen asleep in Jesus within a week. Ah! how near is death to us! Perhaps he now stands looking over thy shoulder, young man; God holds back his hand, but the dart of death is close to thy heart, and soon,—ah, how soon!—may you be taken to the place appointed for all living! Go, thou strong man, and remember that thou art a mass of feebleness! Go, thou young man, and remember that death reaps green corn! Go, thou old man, and expect the sickle! And go, thou rich man, and remember that thou shalt soon leave everything that thou hast, and then where art thou if thou hast no treasure in heaven, if thou hast not laid up in store for immortality?
And I must add here that, to those who have no God, death, while inevitable and very near, will be most awful and tremendous! There was a dreadful story told in the papers of this last week. At the seaport town of Garliestown one day last week, certain workmen were busy preparing a better berth for a vessel which seems to have taken the ground a little too soon. On a sudden some one raised a cry that the ship was listing over, and while some four men were able to escape, one poor fellow was unable to do so, and the ship fell upon his lower extremities and loins. Now this was thought, perhaps, to be no great danger, for they could take away the sludge and extricate him. So they began to shore the ship, and willing hands brought ropes and blocks, and wedges, and earnest strength. But they soon discovered that the thing was impossible from the nature of the bottom of the river, and from the position of the cargo, which, I suppose, they could not speedily remove. The man was jammed under the bulwarks, and must remain fixed there without hope. There was just one awful hour before the coming tide would reach the spot. Well might a solemn hush succeed the frantic labors of the townsmen as death was seen riding on the advancing flood. The poor creature had to lie there that hour as the tide came gently in. A minister stood his side praying with him; let us trust that his soul found peace with God! But O the terror of his position; well might he say, "Cover my head, that I may not see the water." Steadily the cold unpitying waters flowed on until a corpse was hidden where an hour or so before a strong man labored. This is a graphic picture of the position of every ungodly man! He does not know it, but the waves of time are coming up about him now, and we cannot help him to escape. The load of his sins is on his loins: he cannot deliver himself; the great waters of God's wrath must swallow him up quick. O, sinner, would that I could save thee! Alas, it is not in my power! But there is an arm that can deliver thee; there is one who can lift the burden off thee, and say to thee, "Be free!" Believe in him and thou shalt never die! Trust thou in his power and rest thyself on his love, and thou shalt escape as a bird out of the snare of the fowler; and when death cometh it shall be no death to thee, but a peaceful migration from the land of shadows to the world of substance. God help us to be wise, that we may remember our latter end!
I would say a few more words to the sinner. I cannot think, O worldling, why thou shouldest love this world so much when it is so soon to vanish! In the old Greek cities they had a king every year, and, because it was so poor a thing to be a king for only one year and then to be a common man again, all the citizens dreaded to be kings. How canst thou long to be rich, when thou art only to be rich for so short a time? When the sailor is just about to furl his sail because he is near the port, he will not fret himself with some little inconvenience in the ship; and wherefore art thou so sore vexed with all these little trials, when thou art so near the eternal haven? When men buy property on a short lease, they will not give much for it, for they are only to have it for a brief term; wherefore spendest thou thy soul to buy this world? What will it profit thee, if thou gain it, if thy soul be lost? When men have a house and they are soon to leave it, they will not lay out much in repairing it; wherefore, then, caress thou so much for thy body? Why mindest thou so much this life; the bell is even now trembling to toll for thee, and the grave is yawning that it may swallow thee up? Oh man! Oh man! I would that thou wert wise! Thou art to live for ever, for ever, for ever, either
"In flames that no abatement know,
Though briny tears for ever flow."
or else in joy beyond degree. Which shall it be with thee, man? If thou diest as thou art, O sinner, remember, there remaineth nothing for thee but a fearful looking for of judgment and of fiery indignation! I pray thee by the love of God, to consider thy ways. Thus saith the Lord unto thee this day by my lips, as truly as he spake to Hezekiah by the prophet of old, "Set thy house in order, for thou shalt die and not live." How wilt thou stand, sinner, in the day when the Lord cometh to make inquisition for sin, and to avenge their iniquity upon the heads of the unpardoned? Fly, sinner; God help thee by his grace to fly now to yonder open door, where Jesus waits to receive thee and to put away thy sin. Whosoever believeth on him is not condemned. Like as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so the Son of man is lifted up that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
IV. Come, come, ye wise men, rise and leave this theater, we have seen enough of it. "The fashion of this world passeth away;" and for you and for me happy shall it be when it shall have passed away for ever. But is there nothing real? Can I do nothing real here? Is there nothing I can do that shall last for ever? Yes, the soul is lasting. Then let me see to my own soul. Let me make my calling and election sure, for I shall have been of all fools the most mad, if I shall have trifled with these things and yet have neglected my soul. The Roman emperor, Claudius, once invaded Great Britain, but his performance only consisted of gathering pebbles and shells from the sea-coast. This shall be my triumph, this my sole reward, if here in this world I live only to gather wealth. At the last I shall be as though I gathered pebbles, for these things shall be of no value to me if my soul shall perish. O Lord, by thy rich grace set me upon a sure foundation, and make me right before thy face.
Yes, there are some real things besides my own soul. There are other men's souls. What am I doing for them? Am I teaching, am I preaching, or, if I am not doing this, am I helping others to preach? Am I doing my best to add to the kingdom of Christ by the ingathering of immortals? Have I a sphere in the ragged school or in tract distributing, or am I helping in some way or other to do good? For, if not, my life is a play, I am doing nothing real; I am only hurrying here and there, and when it comes to the last I shall have been as a workmen that has neglected his own work to play with children in the streets! Dig up your buried talents, O idlers. Work while it is called to-day, O ye who are given to slumber.
Yes, there is something real—there is Christ's Church. The Church that is to shine like the stars in heaven for ever, the Bride of the Lamb—what am I doing for Her? Do I seek the good of Jerusalem? As a member of the Church, do I contribute to its strength? Do I give of my substance to her efforts, and of my talents to her doings? Do I cast myself wholly into the arms of Christ, and work for him! Yes, there is something real—Jesus is so. Am I glorifying him here on earth? When I see him in his poor people, do I feed him? When he shivers at my door in the garb of poverty, do I clothe him? When I know that he hath need, do I visit him? If so, I am doing real things. If I devote my life to God, to Christ, to his Church, to the souls of men, and if my own soul is saved, then I am living; but if not, I am dead while I live. "Let us live while we live!" Alas! how many are dying while they live, driveling while they live! Oh! the scores of pounds we spend on ourselves; the hundreds we give to our own comfort! And where is that? It is gone like smoke! But that which is given to God lasts and endures; it is treasured up in God's bank; that which is given to the poor and needy is made—though unrighteous mammon—to be treasured up in heaven! But I know many practical persons will say, "Yes, this is a very pretty speech for a young minister; but these ministers do not understand business; they cannot be expected to understand temporal matters." I would to God ye understood them half so well, for our understanding in this matter we know is sound; and when you shall come to see these things in the light of eternity streaming between the curtains of your dying bed, you will understand, then, that there was nothing worth living for but God, and Christ, and his Church; and you will give your verdict then with mine to this, that truly to live must be Christ, or else to die never can be gain!
God add his blessing, and may some be led to trust in Jesus this morning!


"Well, what do you think?" I asked, showing Camerin a catalog picture of a bracelet. I thought the bracelet was perfect. It was quirky and cool and would be just right for me. The only problem was, it cost a lot more than I was used to paying for extras like that. So I'd decided to ask for Camerin's advice.
I settled onto a chair and listened as Camerin thought out loud.
"Hmmm. Well, that bracelet is a lot of fun, but it's definitely expensive," she said, looking toward the ceiling as she thought. "On the one hand, it could be worth splurging on."
Then she seemed to change her mind a little. "Of course, you splurged on that cute pink jacket a couple of weeks ago," she said, tapping a pencil against her chin. "And then, there's that new bag you bought," she continued. "And, you're buying Christmas presents for people, right? That'll add up, too." By then, it was pretty obvious what her opinion was.
At first, I felt a wave of annoyance passing over me. Was she saying that I spent too much money on dumb stuff, or that I wasn't doing a good job of managing my money? For a second, I felt like she was poking around in my wallet where she didn't belong.
But then, I took a deep breath to calm myself down. For one thing, Camerin was giving me advice because I'd asked her to. And she wasn't saying that I was irresponsible. She was simply mentioning what she'd seen. Most importantly, Camerin was giving me a gift: By being honest with me, she showed that she trusted me-and the strength of our friendship—enough to tell the truth.
Later, as I put my catalog away and thought more about our conversation, I realized something: True friends get into each other's business sometimes. They ask hard questions. They poke around and point out what they see in each other's lives, questioning motives and helping make decisions.
Sometimes, something a friend has said has jolted me. In many of those cases, I'm offended or annoyed at first. But listening to what they said made me think and helped me change for the better. My talk with Camerin reminded me of a lesson I have to keep learning: If I'm willing to put my feelings aside to listen to the people who care about me, chances are I'll learn something that helps me to grow.

Question: could i please get the CLIFF NOTES on this enormously LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG post?!*#@^$!? (Too much time maybe?)

Are you a pickle short of a jar, friend? Why not publish the entire Holy Bible and your personal diary? I do love Charles Spurgeon however.

The abuse and changing doctrine of mental midget Pastor Melissa Scott shows she either spent too much time in her Barbie Bridges outfits entertaining a dying Dr. Gene Scott or she's
as dumb as a door post. The third option in the realm of possibilities is that Pastor Melissa Scott is just scamming along for God and riding the wave till it hits the beach.

She forces servitude and lies about her past while feeding the flock plastic hopes for her dwindling church to rise against all odds and become great. That's with decreasing funds, although she rests on fortunes, and no head.

Pride goeth before the fall. Trampy, vampy lying Melissa Scott will land with a resounding thud.

Evelyn

We took a vote of 12 of us at work. 3 like her, 6 detest her, one never heard of her and two say she's dumb and boring but they don't care one way or the other.

9 say she's a typical gold digger. One says he thinks she
believes in God and loves God, the rest don't.

If she would stop ranting for money, money, money
and stop complaining, complaining, complaining
we might be able to figure out if she's saying
anything worthwhile about the Lord.

There are several things you don't seem to understand about Dr. Gene Scott, and possibly his widow. I watched Dr. Scott sit in his arm chair for hours not saying a word until people had promised several million dollars. They did. Then he talked some more.

Also, Most of his ministry was in Third World Countries. His Satellite broadcasts have always gone out all over the world. He broadcast on Ham Radio into Africa. He wrote many books. Several of which I might have to drive a thousand miles to buy copies of.

Whether his widow is as intelligent as he was is only important to her. What do any of you actually know about what they did? It is pretty clear to me that you've only seen a few hours of her Satellite broadcasts.

Dr. Scott could captivate you with his stories. He talked about the connection between the pyramids in Mexico and Egypt and he had facts and pictures to back up what he said.

I find it interesting that you're all talking about her on a trivial little bio page I put out here because I thought he was a neat man. Why don't you put up a page for her?

And why has someone deleted the stuff I put out here? There was nothing unusual about the wikipedia article I posted.

If you want to talk about her, put up a page to do so. Leave him alone.

dave, are you serious? You seem to have idealized this man
for things other than his supposed 'ministry'. He was deluded, pompous and apostate!!!! You don't laud him on this date's post for anything eternally worthy. God isn't interested in how neat or intelligent or great ANY man is, especially not one so arrogant! If you are a Christian, open up the Word of God and read it, please please please.

hey dave, thanks =)

you see things the way i do =)

it always amazes me how these so-called Christians are always willing to throw the first stone... and the second, and the third, and so on...

most of the time, i swear, they're willing to quote Paul and Leviticus and ignore the teachings of Jesus completely

and it's too bad they changed your original post about Gene... maybe we can get it switched back one of these days =) i say give Gene his own page, give Melissa her own page, and maybe we could even have a "Gene *heart* Melissa" page tooo =)

god bless y'all here without vitriol in your hearts =)

and the rest of y'all so-calleds, go back and read the words of Jesus

I have recently started watching Pastor Melissa Scott and I really don't care if she prays, asks for money or jumps up and down numerous times during the service. I can pray in my own way, I don't have to send money, I am my own person and if people feel that someone asking for money to continue to broadcast a sermon (which isn't cheap) is a reason to not watch then just don't watch, move on to someone else..Dr. Falwell is more than ready to take your time and money.

I am impressed with the fact that someone is taking the time to actually explain what it is that the bible says and to look at it from any other aspect than KJV and I will continue to watch every chance that I get.

Well, she is kinda hot, I would definitely watch Pastor Melissa Barbie Bridges Scott preach naked:
http://www.boobsmodels.com/ear/barbie230007/ear03.jpg

Even you haters have to admit, ol' Doc Gene certainly had a great sense of humor!

It's quite clear that Melissa Scott has learned Gene's techniques of pseudo-linguistics and pseudo-theology to confuse and dissemble to her audience. Gene always used scholarly language to appear to be authoritative, just because he appears to understand a few languages (as if he's the only one 'brilliant' enough to read Greek!). If you pay attention, you can see that both Gene and Melissa say nothing whatsoever new, or even interesting, about the passages of the Gospel that they're examining. To real Biblical scholars they're both laughable.

I just called the number listed on the website and on the television program, and do you know what this guy said!?!?! He said, "I don't answer questions!!!" OMG. I said, "I have a question." And he said, "I don't answer questions here." Wow. So he's a giant butthead.

All I wanted to know was how tall that lassie is, will somebody tell me. I think she's really tall because her hair looks really long in comparison with her face. And then her hair doesn't look long in comparison with her torso.

My friend tried to edit this. He needs Christ. Pray for him.

I think she killed her husband.

She's shady. Boycott that crazy psycho.

next time why don't u jest yank out yer measurin' stick, hold it on up there to da tv screen and size her on up. sure you must've least 3 ta 4" on ya. go fer yerself now yeeeee haaaaaaw.

Shock of ages!!! Pastor Melissa Scott blabbed on her
live broadcast show a few nights back that macho bigger
than life Dr. Gene Scott talked to Melissa Pastore
Barbie Bridges Scott till 3 am about Noah's Ark. We're
not talking about the birds and the bees either folks!
NO SIRRR!!!! Pastor Melissa Scott blurted out that
she and Dr. Gene Scott had "sexual escapades" before
they were married in 2000 but never "consummated" their
marriage. They got married soon after Dr. Gene Scott's
two heart attacks and two stint surgeries. Soon
after they wed in Las Vegas, Gene Scott was diagnosed
as having a cancer in his prostate gland. Four years
later he was too weak to walk and died.

Melissa Scott was in a 10 year relationship with Dr.
Gene Scott who's been dead over two years. Now she
tells the world their marriage wasn't consummated
after all the big talk Gene had about teaching Hugh
Heffner a love lesson. Dr. Gene Scott was notorious
for preaching against love among men and women or
any type of love other than for the pastor, shown
by sending him money, and for God, also shown by
sending him money.

Some say Melissa Scott's pornography state of mind
is still in her spirit as she manipulates for money
and control.

God rest his soul. At least Dr. Gene Scott doesnt'
have to face the public humility of his beloved
wife half his age telling the world they talked
all night and didn't consummate their five year
marriage.

No wonder Dr. Gene Scott's first two wives found
love and sex in the arms of other men. His self
promoting pedestal was to glorify and deify
himself without following God's teachings on
marriage in Ephesians. He didn't give his heart
or intimacy, but he gave Melissa millions in
assets.

Shawna

I have something to add:

You are clearly all very stupid. And have too much time on your hands.

Ahh, don't worry about it.

You won't listen anyway... will you? You filthy self-righteous puss-monkeys.

Pathetically stupid and highly arrogant fool.

- Luke.

This is not an objective biography and would be flatly rejected in any publication I edit as biased at best, but more so inflammatory and intentionally derogatory. It is typical rhetoric of right-wing, extremist conservatives who lack human compassion, grace, and forgiveness. Shame on you!

All I would love to know is how would you know the heart of another person when all you want to see is evil in a person. If she is not what God wants God will deal with her...I am sure if one of you wanted to walk the path....and all of a sudden you remember your past really could you stand....our God is a loving forgiving and jelous God let him do his job.

Just what is it about her light and grace that frightens you so much? They crucified Jesus for the same light. Fear, I think, is the root of all evil, and these pages are loaded with FEAR.

Folks, leave her alone. She is just trying to make a buck as she did on her back, in reverse cow girl or in whatever position. I watch her every now and than only because I find her to be somewhat hot. I particularly second the motion to have her perform in nude. Cheer on Melissa!

How I stumbled over this site is unclear...guess I did a search of Melissa after seeing her on one late night and not being able to turn the channel...She is interesting and she made me want to go and read my bible. She's done her job....and I don't think ...No...I know she does not care what other's say about her...Why would she? Especially some of the comments I've read...Pretty dam funny...It's most likely one of the stuffy, nose in the air, church ladies who are writing the sexual comments...Just too funny.........I guess they need something to talk about in their tired boring self ritious lives...hehehehe

I can't even understand what she preaches. Something about her bothers me.

Melissa Scott must truly be a wonderful Christian lady, as it appears a lot of people on this site hate her, just as they hate the very name of Jesus Christ. "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved." Matt. 10:22

I think it's sinful to hate especially sunful to hate someone you don't know. I caught Melissa Scott last night on my chicago Station. She can be hard to follow because she has so much to say in a short time. But if you listen....her message is powerful....Honestly...she has reinforced my faith...and it was already going strong!

I am glad to read some positive comments about Melissa Scott. I do not need to remind people that Jesus too, received much criticism from the self righteous of that day. He spent time with sinners both male and female but as John 2:24-25 says never became like them. I think her words are inspired and if I can, I will find a way to support her ministry.

Many Christians are moved to call out a false teacher
like Pastor Melissa Barbie Bridges Scott for your money.
Her ramblings become incoherent at times as she
re-works Gene Scott's notes and old messages. Her
Greek and Hebrew are fraught with beginners level
mistakes and her prideful stroll cannot be pleasing God.

Honestly, Christians week truth. The only hatred is
Melissa Scott's hatred for the sanctity of marriage,
badmouthing her late husband Gene Scott as she does.
She whines that he was hard on her, hard to live with,
and never consummated their marriage because of
his condition. She demonstrates hatred for God's word
in defying his commandments and teachings to
love one another and respect family. It's all about her.

She is a blister on the body of Jesus. God is moving on
her ministry. That's why she's always in a valley and
claiming financial crises.

Well I always new Dr.Scott was a very smart man as he was easily able to demand and recieve slavish devotion from his followers as he babbled about aliens and such while smokin $500.00 cigars demanding the first fruit offering and the Thithes and the umpteen other demands for volunteers to work like dogs forget you family and kids i need you to answer my phones and for in TV land get on the phone now!! to build his personal fortune .In the end though I am suprised he did not care enough about his slavish followers to leave them a better leader then barbi.I do however think shes hot and should preach naked .

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From: jost@itd.itd.nrl.navy.mil (Patrick Jost)
Subject: SCOTT ART SCAM (read this, it is FUNNY)
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A long time ago, my sister Caitlin worked at Doc's horse ranch. The
old bastard sacked her for no good reason. Well, she did get a small
settlement through the labour board, but it was no fun.

We decided to teach old Doc a lesson, great teacher that he is. At the
time, he was offering to sell his art. Inspiration struck...

I have a family friend from Iran who posed as a "rich Arab" who wanted
to buy the artwork. I posed as "Lawrence,", "Mr Habib's" bodyguard. We
strung Scott along for about 2 weeks...cryptic phone calls, calls to
phone booths, all sorts of things.

We rented a Mercedes 450SL, drove out to the ranch, along with "Nigel"
and "Deborah", another bodyguard and "Mr Habib's" assistant. Actually,
they were people who wanted to see the fun. We all wore goofy clothes,
Nigel and I in mock-Rambo Soldier-of-Fortune paramilitary gear and Deb
in sleaze/yuppie duds. Nigel and I used the most hilarious "stiff
upper lip" accents we could manage (I'm a semiBrit, so not hard for me).

Mr Habib only spoke in Persian, which I can also speak, so the
illusion of interpreter was good. We engaged Doc on a pretty wild
bunch of topics, and acted downright odd. "Mr Habib" is pretty
successful, he was kind enough to loan us a briefcase full of jewelry
as "bait".

Well, Doc fell all over us. What a scumbag. We ate his food, drank his
booze (except Habib, of course, must preserve the illusion). The man
isn't too sharp-Persian and Arabic don't sound at all alike, and there
were times when that damn Habib obviously understood our quips about
why do you show so many bloody videos of horses, old boy and so on.

We at a whole Docday. He had to have a tape run instead of going live.
He wanted money, which he said was to buy or renovate some old church.
We told him that we had jewels and Krugerrands, we wanted art, that Habib
and his partners in Dubai wanted art.

Scott took Polaroids of everything in sight. He got one of Habib,
which we made a big show of destroying ("mess with Habib, you are
MEAT", we told him). He kept trying, I smashed his Polaroid, told him
he was lucky I didn't shoot him (he nearly sh*t).

ANyway, we told him we'd get back to him about transfer of goods in a
few days.

Sure enough, Doc started talking about this on the air. Money is
coming from God, the usual.

About a week later, Deborah called him. Very serious professional
voice. (We had been given a special number-now disconnected to use for
contacting Doc)

Dr Scott?

Yes

Deborah here, from Mr Habib's organisation

Aha

I don't know quite how to say this...

Er go on

Nigel and Lawrence did some, ah, checking, they are, ah,

what?

well connected, so, and they found out...

found out what?

YOU'RE AN ASSHOLE

huh?

"yes, an asshole, they have advised Mr Habib of this, he will not buy,
he says he would not let a camel pee on your artwork"

thanks (click)

1 day later, Scott is ranting about people tricking him, giving vague
descriptions of "the Arab, 2 Englishmen and the girl" who tricked him.


Gotcha, Gene!

It was clear to me she was reciting a script badly. Not surprised she removed the archives to cobble together scripts. As a producer I can see where she is acting. She is hot and I would like to do her.
mark

Mark - I agree with you...she is a hoax!
I also agree that she is "hot"
and I would love to hose her down deeply!

Teach us how to be a better person PMS.After listening to your message on the Potters wheel,I feel Bad for thinkin bad of you.I to am a chiefest sinner only saved by Grace through Faith .I do belive God will use Pastor Melissa to be a light to the world.I Pray she will begin to sell the stamps and horses and wine collections and do some good with the money start a Hospital or Clinic in the name of Dr.Scott. and even maybe start a Shelter and Kitchen to feed Poor hungry people. Maybe a place to give young girls a safe place to start a new life in Christ away from the Porn and Prostition.I belive when Melissa Scott does this she will be Greatly Blessed as will all the people who gave to here Church and more will be Given and it will grow and grow as she Blesses People she will be Blesssed beyound her wildest Dreams.I will pray for her as I am no better then her I am a sinner saved by Grace.

Before you get to wound up let me tell you as a person who listened to Gene hard core for years that she is just a monkey see and do. She has all his old lines down. She even tries to produce tones like those he used. Shes just trying to hit on the formula that made it work for Gene.

A person just starting to listen to her would not know this. She has very little of her own. I am not trying to be mean or anything. She tosses out the Scott one liners like a fisherman and shes looking for money.

Shes all about getting new blood in to carry on without the old timers. Most of them can see her game from years listening to Scott. She has even formulated a new blood concept shes been tossing it around. Its not based in anything biblical.

Pastor Melissa Scott ain't about to sell her fancy collections for a bunch of sick, homeless poor people. She only praises and blesses her supporters and she don't want that Happy Meal change or $50 a week tithe. You better dig deeper if you want Pastor Melissa Scott's graces. She comes for a price. $1,500 a month might get you a prayer. Dr. Scott hated doctors and hospitals. Pastor Melissa Scott would never establish anything that her mouth can't get her and would never put Dr. Gene Scott's name on a hospital. Her version is the doctors and nurses killed him. Nevermind her interfering herb theray.

The people who gave to the church of Pastor Melissa and Dr. Gene Scott know misery and uncertainty and lonliness. They sacrificed their family and future, and life on earth to scam for Dr. Gene Scott and Pastor Melissa Scott. She lies every time she opens her mouth. She still behaves like Barbie Bridges.

PASTOR MELISSA SCOTT AND DR. GENE SCOTT HAVE NO
MORALS. THEY DEFINE RIGHT AS BEING WHAT THEY WANT
IN THE FLESH AND WRONG WHAT THEY DON'T WANT IN
THE FLESH. K, Got it?

The Love of Money PMS is the root of ALL Evil !! Start the Food Kitchen and shelter for Gods Glory

Melissa is a hot babe!
I'll bet she would be wild in the sack!

I'm with you dude....she needs a stiff one now!

I would love to "pork" Melissa Scott!

I wonder if she "swallows!"

Your sick dude.She is Human not perfect.Dont talk shit about her like that .God Forgives all who want forgivness and also Punishes those who harms or hurts his.From the Chiefest sinner me

Hey Friend - If she were not a hypocrite, no one would,
using your words, "talk shit about her." It's all about
$$$$$$ to Ms. Scott. The ONLY honest, respectable, devout
TV evangelist EVER is The Honorable Billy Graham. If you are
the "Chiefest sinner", pull up some Billy Graham on your computer
and forget about "Pastor" Melissa Scott. God bless you.

God bless the person who wrote about B1lly Graham, the only true
and devoted TV evangelist. Take the advice and avoid the likes
of "pastor" Melissa Scott!

Note to the "Chief Sinner".....
Talk with God every day!
Only HE is the way, the truth,
and the light. The Melissa Scott
"types" will take the money from us
and laugh all the way to the bank!

wow I will keep that in mind.Sometimes I think shes good and others all she says is give hilariously.I amd confused about her.I wish Churchs and orginazations that are consistently asking for money would make it easier for me to give hilariously.I feel as though if I am going to give my hard earned money I should at the very least be able to see what the Church or Organizations Track record is.Are they good stewards do they use the money the way Jesus would .I would feel much more hilarious about giving if this important information was supplied to me in a upfront and hilariously accurate manner.Am I wrong for questioning what the Leaders to with the money they recieve ? Does God expect me do asl such things before giving ? Am I supposed to just not ask these things and give Hilariously ?I will look for your guidance and help in this matter Please feel free to give your thoughts on this issue .Thanks Chief Sinner

Sorry.about spelling errors meant to say:I am confused about her,Am I wrong for questioning leaders as to what they do with the money they recieve? Does God expect Me to not ask such things before giving? Am I supposed to just not ask these things and give hilariously? Sorry about grammar Chief Sinner Me

A few weeks ago I stumbled accross Pastor Melissa Scott's program while flipping channels on late night tv. I don't watch alot of tv, but I found her show interesting. During her sermon she mentioned her internet broadcasting so I searched the net and found alot of sites (such as this one) featuring a whole slew of personal assualts towards Pastor Scott. Since the first time I caught her show I have seen a few more episodes and alot more assualts.
I have never had an interest in religion and for that reason I know very little about the subject. When I as young, church was nothing more than a free babystter for my parents. They would drop us off and pick us up a few hours later. Church was boring and about as captivating as summer school. Yup. Had to do that, too! One thing I did get out of the whole church thing was a philosphy of "Do as I say and not as I do". The reason I say this is it always seemed as if the "religious" people in the community always had a problem following the very religion that they were so quick to quote. The first thing is "Judge not thy neighbor...". Anyone here ever heard that one? Hmmm, thought so.
It seems most people here are quick to cloud Pastor Scott's past with her present. I am a firm believer that your past should remain in the past as long as you stand and own up to it. And from what I have seen she will be the first person to own up to her past. How many of you people can do that? If you have never done anything bad, then how can you kNOw good? I think there may be a pun in there.
Another assault I read about Pastor Scott was her selling her late husbands items. I believe those items may have included horses and cars and such. Any of you people ever owned a horse? If not, let me clue you in on something. As someone who has raised a horse a two I can assure you they can be alot of work. Horses do two things. Eat and Shit! And who needs alot of cars? If you don't need them why not get rid of them?
To the people who assaulted her asking for money and then questioning her spending habits I have this to say. The people who send money to Pastor Scott's network are in sense her employers. How many of you have to show up to work every Monday morning with receipts to show your boss what you spent Friday's paycheck on? Trust and belive that if I had to do that I would soon be my own employer. Wait a minute...I am my own employer! What a relief. And, if you have to wonder why she might ask for donations perhaps you all missed the beginning of each episode on tv the part where it says, "The following is a paid program". Uhuh, who do you suppose paid for those programs?
As long as we are on the subject of money here is a point to be made. People have no problem seeing a favorite sports icon or musical or movie enternainer make millions of dollars per performance, but when it comes to religious leaders or school teachers they like to see them struggling. Why would you prefer so see some "FORMER" drug addict or gang banger who can sink a basketball or rap make millions while those who try to enlighten your lives and give you a greater sense of well being live hand to mouth? Most Americans spend more time worrying about what foriegn cars they are going to drive rather than what schools their kids are attending or what they learn from tv.
Some person assaulted Pastor Scott's boastfulness about self accomplishments and lack of formal training. From what I have seen and heard Pastor Scott has come a long way in a VERY short time and has earned the right to boast. You might also take into consideration that Pastor Scott is treading in new waters and might still feel the need to prove herself to people such as yourselves. God knows why! I am in the manufacturing business and can say I would rather hire someone with a GED that is self taught than a college grad who needed to be spoon fed information with thier hand held. The person with the GED typically has walked a few miles in a pair of shoes that are too small and has the dedication and ambition to stand up and make a change. When I watch Pastor Scott's sermons all I see is her dedication and her passion for her religion stand out. To me it is quite admirable.
The last assault that raised a few hairs on the back of my neck was the lack of prayer in Pastor Scott's sermons. When I was forced into the church routine and the minister told us it was time to bow our heads in prayer I always felt offended. I was offended because he had no idea what was going on in my head or what I thought I needed to say to a god. Should I ever feel the need to pray, I know how to speak for myself.
To summarize I would like to say I enjoy listening to an intelligent, passionate person speak and Pastor Melissa Scott fills that profile to a Tee. I enjoy watching her broadcasts and have learned far more than if I had been watching basketball game or some silly episode of American Idol. To those of you who feel that it serves "YOUR" god to assual Pastor Scott remember one thing:
At the beginning of every ASSault is an ASS.
thank you

drifting1234@gmail.com

There are truly alot of evil people in this world. It is surely demonstrated and shown proof positive on this site.
This slander is exactly what satan wants.

Where does she get her education from?
I can understand her dress in appearance when she does teach
and her toning down her attributes...nothing wrong with that and i give her credit for that....as for the collar she wears? well i don't know...i know of women who teach in the pulpit and don't wear a collar...to each her own i guess....
As for the ministry she has taken over from her husband well...
time will tell won't it? and if we don't see her at the Bema(the judgement seat)we know where she is....
be careful of our judgements though...what are you worried about her so much...get off your butts and do what the Word of God tells us to do...reconciling men unto God...each of us has this personal ministry....when was the last time you shared the Word of God with anyone? Thanks forletting me comment....
1 Fast Fem.....Idaho

ATTENTION HATERS,
You are all so willing and eager to look down on , judge, and criticize> much like the ones who watched while Jesus was crucified...and the sickest part- you do all this hating IN THE NAME OF GOD?, Why, isn't that the ULTIMATE blasphemy? How wrong it must be to judge anyone in the name of GOD- it seems shameful and sinful and just downright rude. very tacky.
Whoever she is or isn't is between her and her maker, the fact is irregardless of whatever that may be- she is helping people , alot of
people, so...BACK OFF!!!!

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Back off, is she really helping you? Maybe you came from such a mess that any change would be good.

Note! if you have a problem with someone, fix yourself! . If Pastor Scott really bothers you, should watch and listen untill it no longer bothers you !. I am sure there is a message there for you . Rev. Eric Las Vegas Nv.

I am confused about her,Am I wrong for questioning leaders as to what they do with the money they recieve? Does God expect Me to not ask such things before giving? Am I supposed to just not ask these things and give hilariously?

I was watching Dr. Scott 20 years ago on satellite. I thought the guy was a real hoot. No doubt he was intelligent but talk about off-the-wall. Like most dictators and con men he knew how to work a crowd and get the weak ones to follow him and give him their money. Give the guy credit, he was able to grab some chick young enough to be his grandchild and marry her. Her sermons are downright hard to follow. Does she know what she's talking about or does she just watch and memorize Whacko Gene's old library of tapes? There's a sucker born every minute Melissa but this guy isn't one of them. ha ha

I dont know what to think about her...she's very intelligent, however. I'm willing to watch her. Everyone has a past..she's preaching God's word...who cares who she is/what she was/who she is now... God Loves us ALL! As long as shes preaching the TRUTH...all i can do is pray for her. At least she knows her stuff..Actually, I want to go to Bible school..and watching her has just encouraged me to do so as a woman.

I prefer Billy Graham and Pat Robertson

I wholeheartedly agree .... Billy Graham, in my opinion, is the ONLY sincere, honest man of God that has ever graced a TV screen.
I actually see Jesus in his face and in his words and mannerisms.
He will leave us soon and God will have a great assistant in Heaven. May God bless Billy Graham and all of us true believers.
- My best to all....chuck

I enjoy Melissa Scott's lectures. Her talks don't impress me as sermons. Her messages are still too closely modeled after Gene's, even after two years since his passing. Anyone who goes to church (or to school) and hears the same lessons from different pastors or teachers know each person has his or her own approach to their material.

Melissa has taken on a lot in assuming leadership of this church. I don't have the impression that there are other ministers or elders involved. I would like to see her go to seminary school; and share her responsibilities. I wish her well.

tv for me is for entertainment and serious mental vacationing...she is interesting to watch on many levels...I never expect to get much meaningful out of television..it is a vehecle for entertainment. I find my meaning in the real world, especially in observing nature and finding gods spirit there. However she is facinating to watch, not that she necessarity has a point..maybe that is the facination part?? It beats ambien and well I still think she is bipolar, not that there is anything wrong with that...I don't find her to be spriitual or a spiritual leader.

anyone wanting to see her pics leave message and I will forward to you .God Bless

Melissa is a ray of sunshine...She puts a lot of time into her sermons and she is obviously smarter than the average bear. If you don't like her..."O.K. then" change the channel..and get on with your business. I would love to sit with her and chat. She has a lot to share...

Deb from Schaumburg, IL

A ray of sunshine? More like another fat headed jackass.

It must take an hour to pull sermons from Gene Scott's files
and library, add a few stupid selfish comments and pass them
off as her own pastor work. She stamps her copyright Melissa Scott on everything she touches, including direct quotes from
the bible.

The only possible thing that might be worse than Melissa Scott's teaching.....is her singing.

so gene scott married a porn star....many people have done the same. of course none of the others were standing up on a stage telling people that they are a man god and this and that. she may be smart and she is attractive, she may be fooling you but, she doesnt fool me. gene scott was just trying to get laid....pure and simple. i am sure that had dr scott been lucid he would have never signed his money and everything else over to her. i am listening to her sing right now on public access........TERRIBLE. i just needed to add that in before i forgot. i believe that people can change, but how dare she and dr scott stand up on a stage and tell people that they need to send money in to be as good as them. televangialist should be taken out to the closest court yard and shot until dead. they prey on the weak and the the elderly looking for some kind of companionship. someday people will figure this out and revolt against them.

I don't know enough about her to decide whether she loves G-d or not. I have watched a few of her sermons and no matter how determined I am to pay attention she has yet to make sense. How can you make a discerning call on doctrine if you never hear any. Yes, doctrine is important, the breaking down of the Bible is critical to understand how it applies to us. She does not make anything clear! She might be a true christian but she should not be a teacher (she has no skill) and it is biblically sound that she should not be a pastor. Just read Timothy. Now, as a woman, I want to be offended at not being permitted to be a pastor but then I have to trust G-d's order and I can show wisdom by seeing scripture FOR MYSELF and being obedient to G-d. If someone is not obedient to G-d it is wise to remove yourself from their teaching. As for the money thing, if you are going to church there, then the bibl- clearly states 10% of your income goes to G-d's house. Yes, you should check up on churches and see if they are spending money for ministry to the poor and furthering the gospel, but you should always pay your tithe to the church you attend. If you do not attend a church, get obedient to G-d and GO ASSEMBLE, whether you find a perfect church or not, go to church, test the doctrine and if they do not preach JesuChri crucified Son of G-d then find another. If the majority of a church loves to sit down and discuss scripture this is a good sign but that must be mixed with a true ministry to spead the gospel. Be careful of the church that is so wrapped up in predestination that they forget that choice & predest co-exist. Otherwise, JesuChri would not have made such a big deal about choosing and needing laborers to go get the harvest. Your choice and actions do change things. If you rely on people to feed you scripture and tell you what you believe and are not picking up the Bibl- for yourself you may get fed some special koolaid.
Encouraging Studying, ADR

She's a money hungry former whore, period. If you like to look at her and fantasize about her, go ahead. Just don't try to justify it by claiming some kind of connection between her, God and yourself.

My God people can be co judgemental and crude. We are fighting not against flesh and blood but powers and principalities and rulers of darkness. Yes, people should expose a false prophet. However, some of the things being said here are not GODLY prophetic judjement but hust downright rudeness.

I am confused about her,Am I wrong for questioning leaders as to what they do with the money they recieve? Does God expect Me to not ask such things before giving? Am I supposed to just not ask these things and give hilariously?

A fat headed jackass? Takes one to know one...LOL

Just as some of you, I recently ran into Pastor Melissa Scott on late nite TV when I was having sleep problems. I love Bible Study and I'm always interested when I see a new face on the TV. Some of the characters make me shake my head instead of bow my head. Melissa Scott is certainly an interesting personality - difficult to follow sometimes, that's for sure, but it is a challenge for me to try and keep up with her. I have a simple brain and need simple teaching. I don't pick up any heresy or error in her teaching. It's just that it's all over the place and the point frequently gets lost amongst all the rabbit trails and in the many words, both English and other languages. When I do manage to reel in a thought or concept, it's usually something I can use. Her singing doesn't get in my way - I love to sing and I'm not that great but I do have a good time. My barometer for measuring a Bible teacher is whether or not the teaching glorifies and points me to Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth and dwelt among us in order to point the way to the Father. Jesus said and did nothing by His own authority but always by the Father's authority. When He arose from the dead and returned to the Father, the Holy Spirit was sent to dwell in the hearts of His Believers. The Holy Spirit in us points others to Jesus. Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by Me." So the question is: Does Pastor Melissa Scott's teaching point others to Christ? If she speaks to your heart, then receive it, and then pray about whether or not you should support the ministry financially. Only we as individuals can make that determination. I listen to and enjoy lots of Bible teachers but I can't support them all financially. Giving to God's work is a privilege and God will bless me but I can't give everywhere nor am I supposed to. There are so many needs in this fallen world, and if I pray and sincerely want to give, God will show me where to put my money (which, by the way, is really His money. He owns it all, you know?) Talk about a lot of words! I've certainly said my share! To end up, for those of you who are still reading!! - I don't have a problem with Melissa's shady past - I have one also - we all do, simply because we were all sinners prior to our being saved by the Grace of God. I personally would like to see the sermons preceded by a prayer asking God to anoint the message but this is not required. I would like to think that Melissa and her team pray prior to each sermon. If not, then perhaps the messages are just messages with lots of knowledge with no Holy Spirit anointing. If that's the case, I suppose we can all use more Bible knowledge when we play Bible Trivia but it won't feed us spiritually. Knowledge puffs up. It might look and sound good, but without the Holy Spirit's touch, you will not win over an unbeliever by just trotting out all your knowledge! He might think you are smart but it won't get him down on his knees to ask Christ to forgive his sins and take control of his life. We must pray and ask for God's wisdom as we live in this fallen world day in and day out. Lots of deception out there and the Bible reminds us that even the "smartest" of true Christians can be deceived. We must be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves, always being careful to keep our spiritual ears alert to that "still small voice" which comes from inside our spirits and not from all the clamoring outside. I would like to hear Melissa's testimony. I'd like to know when she met Jesus and just what He means to her. And just Who she says that He is? Anybody ever seen her interviewed or read her personal encounter with Christ? Thanks for letting me have my say and may God bless you all real good!

Please please please Quickly ask Jesus into your hearts and repent for for the ugly words and thoughts. He will be faithful to forgive you as He has her. May God bless her in this ministry and may you not make it more difficult for her or this church.

I am still here.................
And I said I would return.............
And I am Soooooooooo happy 2 find u again... oh and by the way just so u know that i am who iam

BOO
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Wow. Melissa Scott is HOT looking. I think she should shed her earthly garments and wear a bikini instead. As far as her preaching goes, she talks alot but doesn't say anything. What a babe, though. I wonder if her internet site still sells her porn videos? So nice looking....David

I really think Ms Scott would be a good person for Oprah to inteview. Wow....Now that would be a show. A real opportunity for her to tell her side of all of this!!!.

What Movie is PMS in?

Like others here, I see this ministry with intrigue. I wish I could recall the exact years(10- 20 years ago); late night surfing Houston tv channels and coming across Dr. Scott's program. The show was the same- hard to understand and feeling like you missed the first half of the professor's lecture. I wondered how they stayed on the air. As I recall there was more- Jim Bakker/ Robert Tilton type "Donate NOW" messages.
Definately a different approach- but if it works then watch it; if not...don't.
I view the biting comments (above) with a bit of curiosity as well.

I have never seen so many people hate on each other in my life. I always find that christians are more capable of hating things, people, and situations more than any other people on earth, so I am not surprised.
I am not a christian, but I do find the bible interesting, and follow a native american doctrine that teaches not to hate anything, anyone, or any situation .. but to guard ones own karma by living in peace and harmony with all people... that's the only word in english I find to describe it " karma". I find more peace in my doctrine than any of your christian teachings, and more love for other creatures and men, for sure.
I do watch M.Scott and am interesting in learning more truths about her. I am hopeful that someone here will address the truth eventually .. still reading..
signed with love,
LLL

I have been watching M.Scott for abut 4-6 months. I do not care about her past. What is important is who she is now and what she has to say. I cannot believe all the haters in this group. The haters seem to watch her more than I do or other posters. Why the facination and all the hate? In many ways, wshe is a breath of fresh air and a good change from the regular pablum preaching we usually get in most of the protestant churches.
Keep an open mind and change the channel if you do not want to see her.

If her good looks gets you to watch and her preaching helps you in your life than what more can you ask for, if not than turn her off and get on with your life.

If she's for real she has a great testimony. I started watching her about a month ago when I fell asleep watching MMA and woke up to see a lady writing in Coptic and Hebrew. As someone who loves to study semetic language and scripture she instantly had my attention.

I hope she is truly following Christ.

I have watched Melissa Scott a few times. Tonight she disgusted me so much I had to turn the TV off. She went on for almost 20 minutes about the difference between tithing and offereings and how tithing is for the reluctant giver as it is the bare minimum that God wants us to give. Then she went on about offerings that people need to make. Then to make it easier for those stupid enough to believe her, she told her hostages how to go about setting up a "King's House" so that all they have to do is call in, give their special number and presto: the money comes out of their bank accounts and into her hot little hands. She is a fraud who is shamelessly using God to make herself rich.

She preys upon those that are truly seeking God to make herself rich and to further pass along her false messages. She never even mentions prayer, much less prays for her followers. I have never heard her preach on baptism. I don't know what Bible she reads from, but my Bible says to pray to God through Christ and that the only way to salvation is through baptism.

She is a false teacher. The Bible warns us about the rise of the false teachers. How there will come a time when the false preachers/teachers will far out number those that are truly of God. Her husband was a fraud and milked millions out of innocent people. He stole from his own churches. He taught his third wife well. She must have used all those tricks she learned as a porn star to seduce Gene Scott away from his second wife. She is the whore of Satan. May God have mercy on her soul.

Smiling

Definitely a lightning rod. Some simple observations.

Gene Scott never claimed to be a preacher to my understanding. So the Pastor thing is new, possibly "maternal". Past is not important, as, if any man woman be in Christ, they are a new creation. Paul the apostle murdered Christians, and did so "legally" as a man of "faith".

Since anyone can turn a TV off, my "guess" is that whether by unction of the Ruach HaKodesh, or in spite of herself --- conscience is being pricked on some level.

She is first of all, "probably" a grieving widow coming to grips with things.

Note: The blind are not receiving their sight. The lame are not walking. The Lord "evidently" is "not" confirming the Word here with signs following. It should be noted though, that is the same for most American "churches" ----

In this country, we seemingly swim in shallow waters.

Note: Jesus, Yeshua, stated that if you consider somebody to be blind, leave them alone.

13 But He answered and said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. 14 Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.”

vs. 14 of Matthew 15:14 --- Let them alone.

Pretty simple.

A person who does Not believe, is not under the same guideline. They can hassle as much as they want to - the above comment from scripture I address to those who "believe".

Digging down, digging wells as a friend has exhorted me :)

From Mark 16

15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

19After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

NOTE: These signs WILL.....

And the Word of course, has more Depth than the signs, the signs are simply confirming the Word....

Wouldn't it be nice to leave our children our grandchildren some deeper water to swim in...

We all need to dig deeper wells, and help one another dig deeper wells...

As someone in an earlier post mentioned, we perhaps are a little lazy about seeking Adonai Elohim for ourselves... thus we all can talk and share, but

there seems to be very little

{and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.)

My first question, should be, WHY is the Lord Not confirming the word that I speak.... not, what I think about a preacher on TV.

Yeah shes helping alot of people give money. I heard her say "people should tithe to her for teaching them. That is so un-biblical. And that is only one sermon i saw. Im so glad to see so many people able to see thru her. Jesus said see that your not decieved, more than once. Shes a phoney, and I doubt she makes it thru the year. Then again people are brainwashed so easily in the country. Look at Bush. I wonder if she was a christian when she left her ex husband and Mr. Scott left his second wife, so they could be together. I think she can talk the talk to a degree, but the thing she is lacking that is so obvious is the HOLY SPIRIT!!!!!!!!I see no fruit on that tree.

I've been a "Kings House" since the early 80's.
EuGene Scott was, and is an eye opener.
You expect less from his protégé?

L-I-S-T-E-N.

Hell, listen to yourselves.
Are you learning anything?
The effort alone she puts forth would cripple some of you.
One thing I did learn:
God damn it ... IS a request.

You fear this woman.
That's not her aim.

Melissa's getting a handle on it, she had a decent teacher - she's got a good and sturdy mind, give it some time she'll get there.
Meanwhile, the rest of you ... bugger off!

~hylas ipsum

I had caught a few minutes of Melissa months ago, intrigued by her outfit, not to mention her lack of screaming nor repeating the same words over and over as most TVevangelists do (plus wiping their sweaty brow--what no air conditioning?). Tonight insomnia called again and by channel surfing I found her. What I heard was an intellectional, yet saved-by-faith message. She went over the history of the reformation of the church in such a manner I would have thought she was some Divinity grad from Duke or some other supposedly church-based college, but a grad that actually believed in the Lord.
Then I googled her name and found this! Wow, I don't know what to think. I truly believe that anyone can be used by Jesus, but when I saw old man Gene and heard this story, well, ...
We have the greatest instrument in history for spreading the gospel and teaching those who can't get out. Why do they all seem to be such creeps? Talk about your false prophets.

Second Note: Still smiling.

From the 7(man)7.... simply a personal note...

Why don't those of us who Believe in Christ

pray for Melissa, be she "pastor", sister, grieving
widow --- or just a young woman in need of more
revelation; as we all are.

Scripture basis: Paul who most Christians believe was
inspired of the Spirit of G-d, and the revelation of
Christ, said the following: AND the examples in the book
of Acts:

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

The L-rd can bless you, or myself, or Melissa Scott, or
anybody --- I am just asking for revelation upon those who
profess to speak in honor of the Name of G-d --- that we see
the evidence of His confirmation.

More Acts:

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Notice WHO grants. Smiling. That is one thing, none of us
can usurp or act like it is ours to give.

Finally, Paul's personal request to the brethren at Galatia,
that they pray for him, that he might speak Boldly....

18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

May Melissa continue to receive healing in the inner man...
May Light continue to illuminate the darkest corners of her
spirit/soul being, and the Redemptive Blood of Christ continue to Bless and Heal...

And Daddy G-d, Abba Father, illuminate her life with your utterance, that she may speak boldly, and make known the mystery of Your gospel.... and Confirm Your Word with

And stretch forth your hand upon Melissa, that the following would come to pass:

By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

And May this revelation come upon myself, and all those praying today. In our prayer closets. As we go about our days and weeks. In our prayer closets... let us pray. Yeshua, Messiah, we love you.

7 (man) 7

Pilate asked, "What is truth?" Christ gives the answer in John 17:17 "Thy Word is Truth."

Knowing His truth and being solidly grounded in His Word, and in Him, makes me unafraid to listen or read from many sources. This is how I have learned and grown. What is of Him, I keep...what is not, I ignore and disregard. This is why we need discernment.

Eat the meat, spit out the bones. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Mt. 7:20 tells us we can know a person by their fruits. (Actions, deeds, how they live their lives)

And remember that Yahweh and Yahshua look upon the heart. Sometimes we can be fooled, but They never can be. Many may honor Him with their lips but He knows those hearts that are far from Him.

And yet He still desires mercy over sacrifice.

As for tithing...I've come to realize that it's ALL HIS! You are to give as you are led and as you are able. And you don't give to get.

In the Didache, which was written by those who knew the first apostles, it is stated that anyone who asks for money other than to help the poor is FALSE.

Shalom! Micah 6:8

This is so weird that everyone thinks that she is trying to hide her sexuality and to look conservative and religious. The only reason I am writing here (I am as unreligious as it gets) is that while flipping through the channels and getting bored, I saw a hot, highly sexual woman, who is trying in a really pervert way to look religious. Boy, is she hot and pervert (in a good sense :)!! She has huge boobs, visible through that tight outfit, long and nice legs, very well outlined through the tight pants, uses make up in a very smart and tasty way. I had no idea who she is and what her story is, searched the name shown on the screen and it turns out she is a PORN STAR!! NICE!! I did not know that she used to be a porn star, but I really wanted to see that woman naked and hoped that she would have any naked pics, even if they were fakes! And VOILA, she has movies! People, her sexuality is so obvious and so out there, I can't believe you don't see it. Finally, so there are no misunderstandings - I am not judging her for her past, I find that really sexy and nice, and she obviously achieves her goals - I don't care about religion, but I haven't watched someone on TV so intently recently, and I even listen to her, because even the way she talks is soooo sexy. If someone can tell me some of her movies, I would be very, very thankful.

I do not see that her sexuality is "out there," as you've said (along with others saying similar things). Yes, she is very pretty, but flaunting her sexuality? Nah. We are all sexual beings and if you see her as such, well, you're seeing what is normal - or maybe you're a male chauvenist who can only think of females in a sexual way. I didn't notice her breasts and I didn't find her outfit tight-fitting at all.

I've only caught her twice while channel surfing and I didn't know anything about her or her husband until I googled them today. There is quite a bit of vitriol spoken about her. I saw a You Tube of him ranting - boy, what a nutcase!

If she was a porn star in the past, then that is in the past - provided she really has had a conversion of heart.

I haven't caught her begging for money, but I have to say that she'd have failed preaching 101 in my seminary. Who wants to hear 5 different scholars' views on one simple word, while learning how to write it in Greek? She spent more than 10 minutes on one word. That's not intellectual; that's getting bogged down in unnecessary detail best left in her research notes. I googled her because I found it hard to believe that such dry preaching has a following!

Oh ... one more thing; I'm all for tithing - to your local church! Your local church is your Christian community and local mission field, not some televangelist. If you want to financially support that ministry and you're flush enough to do it, fine, but the tithe goes to your local church. We are called to be ambassadors - in our local areas.

the only thing that really bothers me about melissa scott is her past.going from porn star to preacher sounds a little wierd.
im just not buyin the whole pastor thing.

Hi:

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Hi:

http://snipurl.com/1oaeq
YAHOO on Dr. Scott and Melissa
A Barbi Bridges (Melissa) movie is mentioned.

http://snipurl.com/1oaex
Barbi Bridges (Melissa) photos
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I am not religious though I went to church throughout childhood, I don't trust tv preachers & I don't make it a habit to watch any of them. I have come across her show on a occasion & being naturally curious, have watched. Whether or not she's a genius is debatable; we have to take the word of a deceased man, who it seems, had become besotted with her. She lacks the formal education & training needed to wrap everything she brings up into a cohesive presentation. Admittedly, there can be SO many ideas, discoveries & information to be imparted that one may become scattered in one's focus. I don't think that's the issue with her. In my first viewings of the show, I thought "wonderful! here's something from the academic side, something involved in the linguistic translations, not just someone telling me I'm going to burn." After a few more viewings I realised that, though she does come across as intelligent, she's too scattered & I get lost in the whirlwind of stuff she brings up. If her only theological training was studying her husband's questionable writings & teachings, than woe be to those who trust her. I'm all for Mary Magdalan being converted & following the Rebbe; I am not judging her, I'm simply distrustful of her teachings & motives.

I am not religious though I went to church throughout childhood, I don't trust tv preachers & I don't make it a habit to watch any of them. I have come across her show on a occasion & being naturally curious, have watched. Whether or not she's a genius is debatable; we have to take the word of a deceased man, who it seems, had become besotted with her. She lacks the formal education & training needed to wrap everything she brings up into a cohesive presentation. Admittedly, there can be SO many ideas, discoveries & information to be imparted that one may become scattered in one's focus. I don't think that's the issue with her. In my first viewings of the show, I thought "wonderful! here's something from the academic side, something involved in the linguistic translations, not just someone telling me I'm going to burn." After a few more viewings I realised that, though she does come across as intelligent, she's too scattered & I get lost in the whirlwind of stuff she brings up. If her only theological training was studying her husband's questionable writings & teachings, than woe be to those who trust her. I'm all for Mary Magdalan being converted & following the Rebbe; I am not judging her, I'm simply distrustful of her teachings & motives.

Oh Melissa: Why are you putting yourself on such a downward-track to people who might have been your followers? What a shame.

Oh Melissa: Why are you putting yourself on such a downward-track to people who might have been your followers? What a shame.

I don't understand this site. Will someone please explain it to me? Who owns it? At first I thought it was an attack on Melissa Scott. Now it seems like it is her site. If it is an attack, it is unjust and unfair. If it is true, then where is the forgiveness and understanding that by God's grace we can turnaround? If it's not true, this is yet another testament to the sick society in which we live.

Larry King, are you listening? Put her on your show.

Well, Pastor Mellissa Scott is no longer on my Channel at all, where and why she is gone I do not know. I thoroughly enjoyed her method and depth of the WORD. I will leave the judgement up to God as to whether she is born again or not. I do not recall her asking for funds at anytime. Most of you people need to get a life, quit worrying anout what she has or has not done.

I have heard her say she will be revamping the telecasts. I see her on ION/PAX here in the Dallas area. I wonder if that is going to change? If it does, then the only way to watch will be the Sunday service which is live on the internet. I think she has spoken about going to the secular networks. I am so tired of nasty people taking pot-shots at her. If you do not like her, then stop watching. I, too, have a problem keeping it all straight as she does skip about a lot. I really wish she would just say at the beginning, what her message will be about and then stick to it.
Just my nickel.

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

She is a prophet of Dake-Bonoism.


She is the Whore of Babylon.

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

I recently ran across melissa scott on late night television. Even though the teaching sounded legit, something was amiss. I believe this was the spirit of the Lord giving me insight. I was convinced it was after I started searching about Gene Scott and discovered his earlier years as a preacher and Melissa's background. It seems the Lord gave these two over to themselves. Even the union of these two is out of God's will and as I watch Melissa sing - what others may see as beautiful, I see as manipulative and cunning...." even if someone should appear as an angel of light"....
The world and the church is under a great delusion because they "would not receive the truth, but rather a lie"...
this man was a heretic and blasphemer and I think his wife is also, only in a very scrubbed up new version for the 21st centry. ugh

One can only wonder what the accuser will have to say about you on the last day! yes you will need Jesus for attorney.
even so you must answer to Jesus for all things, even tho forgiven.

God says He will wipe away all tears in Heaven..ever wonder why He mentions that?
lots of saints [saved] will have some things to cry about at the judgment seat of Christ.[corinthians, etc]

you need to pray and get straight with God about this!
You entered these comments online, and thus are asking for it..
[i hope its help, but it could be punishment, thats up to you]
help....
well here it is.. Get it worked out with God, for real!

punishment, you will be judged in the same manner as you judge.

like karma..cause and effect.. its a natural law, like gravity..

It is Rumored that Melissa Scott denies her porn star past. So she is not giving God The Glory for any deliverance.

Judge Righteous Judgement folks, we are commanded to

I defended Melissa Scott for quite awhile. She had done something for me that was EXTEMELY kind and I am grateful to her for that. But...lately...for some time now I do not hear TEACHING. I hear constand "beating up" for more money, more money, more money. It's so interesting to me that Dr. Scott often taked about "Now concerning the collection..." and didn't finish the sentence..."FOR THE SAINTS" (NOT "for the pastor"...). "Freely you have received, FREELY you give..." There's NOTHING ANYWHERE in the Word of God that teaches that pastors are to constantly bemoan, verbally beat-up their congregation to give more, more more. We are to give with a "cheerfuly heart". Since we can do nothing apart from Him, He has to give us a heart of giving.

I really think Pastor Scott should read George Mueller's biography. Here was a man who never asked for a CENT from anyone and God sent him, each time it was needed, money to continue the work he was doing to start and build orphanages, etc. If it it God's Will that a ministry will thrive it is NOT NECESSARY for a Pastor to beat-up the congregation to give. It will be provided. One does not need to DAILY "teach" tithing. What happened to the Archives of Dr. Scott? At what point does the harange for money STOP?

I don't care about Pastor Scott's past. We all have pasts. I don't care that she doesn't have an "official" background in Chrisitianity. But I do care that she is becoming NO DIFFERENT than the people on TBN and Daystar with the repeated "demands" for money. Considering there's very little teaching - either Dr. Scott or herself - anymore at least with "t.v. Christianity" who get little gifts!:) All I get from listening to these guilt trips is headaches and irritation.

So, PLEASE, stop it!

Only in America!

I really do like watching Pastor Melissa Scott. She is well spoken to me. I know I don't have to watch but I do.

Diane

The online fighting of christians and non christians alike over things which we do not understand is just as displeasing to the Lord as Dr. Scott's supposed sins. As ultimate judgement is still his, we should all focus on our own spiritual lives- and observe her's or her lack there of without cursing at or talking down to each other. Regardless of her true credibility or what her husband did or did not do, such harshness from the mouths of "christians" shows a lack of compassion and spiritual depth that non-christians pick up on, and might allow to discourage them. As Christians we show the love of Christ, and the pursuit of knowledge in Christ is never a bad thing. If you should choose to watch the program, may you learn something from it. If you do not choose, refrain from desparaging remarks of what you do not fully know. In the end, all will be well if we allow it to.

Oh my God, and I mean it, not using the Lords name in vain.

I got here by Google. First my cable went out so I went to antenna. I saw this channel with a woman preacher. I thought what is this, let me Google. Reading the write-up and many of the comments, WOW!

I see her white board filled with Hebrew and ancient languages. It seems like she is more about baffling with BS and showing off language translations. I have taken theology, and it's important to go back to the original text on occasion, but my gosh, please, I am not impressed. I would be more impressed with her talking about her porn days, divorce and how she came about finding the Lord.

I notice some very scary comments, including the PRO Melissa Scott ones, which are very scary. I think many (men) are dazzled by her looks. Frankly woman should NOT preach to men. It is in the bible; look it up. It is the word of God. AGAIN WOMAN DO NOT Teach or Preach OR LEAD MEN IN THE CHURCH. Before you attack me, woman have important rolls in the church. Woman can teach other woman and children. Again read the Bible. I find all TV evangelist and preachers suspect, especially ones with her back ground, life style and grandiose celeb stature. Jesus first and I personally think she is a faults profit, but as you say God has last word. Just my opinion, I think she is a fraud. AND I GO BACK TO A WOMAN SHOULD NOT PREACH. That is a fact. Again look it up, by definition she is an abomination and I rebuke her in the name of the Lord! So there whiny babies. God bless. George

PEOPLE! YOU WILL NEVER GET IT! YOU SELF RIGHTOUS SNOBS! DONT YOU KNOW THAT ITS NOT YOUR JUDGEMENT THAT MATTERS..BUT ITS ABOUT WHAT GOD THINKS! AND IF ANY OF YOU COULD GET PAST YOURSELVES YOU WOULD SEE THAT THIS WOMAN TEACHES TRUTH! GODS TRUTH! IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT THE FLESH DID OR DOES! I TELL YOU THE TRUTH SHE MAY NOT BE PERFECT!(NONE OF US ARE)BUT HER TEACHINGS ARE STRAIGHT FROM GOD AND ITS THE KIND OF TRUTH THAT SETS PEOPLE FREE! I WOULD RATHER HAVE THAT THEN MANS PERFECTION..WE ALL SIN THATS WHAT GRACE IS FOR! I GUARINTEE THAT IF YOU DONT AGREE WITH HER TEACHING YOU HAVE DARKNESS AND BONDAGE IN SIDE OF YOU, BUT I AM SURE YA SIT IN THE FRONT PEW AND VOLINTEER FOR EVERY EVENT YOUR CHURCH HAS! I WOULD RATHER BE FREE! FREE TO SURVE HIM WITHOUT THE BONDAGE YOU PEOPLE WANT TO KEEP PUTTING US BACK UNDER!

in the bible,it does say to not judge other people,but to forgive them instead.and you always hear stories on tv about people who have stopped thier bad ways and devoted themselves to God.but i cant help but think that melissa is nothing but some sick joke.i highly doubt that she has an iq of 186 and can spaek 15 languages.i mean,she doesnt even pray during any of her sermons!any person that smart would know that prayer is the center of any religion-and she never prays!!i find it very hard to call her a pastor at all.

If you lie with pigs you get dirty, if you lie with dogs you get fleas, if you follow a false prophet you go to hell. She is no more than a Robert Tiltin “want to get into your wallet and bank account” wanna-be! Most of us spent time on our knees praying for salvaltion, she spent time on her knees and it had nothing to do with anything religious! Posting like those on this site reveals the truth and asks the hard questions. She will soon be off the air and most likely in jail for fraud.- Joe.

I am a jewish woman and a teacher. I have never seen such an intellegent pastor speak and be so non judgemental. I have been blessed just by watching you. I was up late and now I know it was for a reason. i am not always good, but listening to you was amazing. Your language, your interpretation and still i didn't understand everything but to see you speak so intellegently and well read , im just amazed. You spoke that if the natzis believed ....well i got the impression the holocaust wouldnt have happened. my family are surviors and i have been confused all my life about religion. i will be watching for you and listening when i can. i will probably order you book and start learning. thank you for giving me a sense of inner peace that im o.k. and i just need to believe that it is either so profound or uterly ridicoulous and it must be true. its so intense it cannot be made up. forgive me for my ignorance but i am going to start to look, read and learn thanks to you Melissa. I live in cooper city florida and watched you on ion... the channel. my email is epkk3@hotmail.com Melissa you are amazing!

Its me again, I cant believe your intellegence, where were you educated or are you just a profit. A genious. i am so taken by you, i wish you came to florida. not many women are so intellegent and yet clarily what they preach. just amazing , amazing!!!! i wish i could sit and speak with you. your knowledge of language and grammer. You blew me away!
thank you so much!

im glad to hear that there is somone who shares the same oponion as me regarding melissa scott.although she has had a very sinful past,i also think she has turned herself around and truly has devoted herself to god.

OK, all you "Melissa Scott is God" group, did you know she is selling off her husband's church assets and increasing her personal wealth-not the church's wealth, charging for her husbands work that was once open to all, demanding more and more money from the church patrons yet doing nothing in the form of mission work! Read between the 100 dollar bills, she has done well to take the tithes and offerings (and more) and yes, has done much to be closer to God by standing on the wallets of those who cannot see a false prophet. Don’t get me wrong, I was one a follower and waited up until 1 or 2 am to hear her and her late husbands teaching until I learned of her evil ways. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE AND SOUL!-Joe

when i first came across melissa,i thought of her to be one of the most spiritual people ever.....now i know better.this lady isnt a christian anymore than satan is!and if anyone at that church has any sense at all,they would take thier faith and their money to somone else who's actually deserving of it!!melissa is one of the fakest people ive ever seen and through her ive learned to never watch tv preachers again!!

I have been watching Melissa for a little over 3 months now. It comes on at 11pm or 12pm and sometimes Melissa speaks and sometimes it is Gene. I like both but get more out of Melissa because she seems more like me. Reading the messages above I was shocked at her past but my past is just as bad. I will not judge anyone and can't believe others do. All that matters to me is that I feel more in contact with Jesus than I ever have in my life (I've gone through phases but this one is sticking). I would love to meet her in person and ask her a million questions. She seems so sincere and speaks in a way anyone can understand. We need more like her and wish I lived in Los Angeles to see her. I pray that everything works out just fine with her.

Like you, I have been watching Melissa for the last few months. I have really no history of Dr. Scott and prefer to watch Melissa. I called the 800 number and spoke to a VOF lady who was very sweet. I was sent a bible and pulpit books compliments of Pastor Scott. It was totally unexpected on my part. I am sure you will get some pot-shots coming your way. If anyone does post a positive message about her, all the haters come out and spew their venom. If they hate her so much, why do they watch her...I guess it is just because that is the kind of people they are. The internet has given them an unmoderated format to be just as negative as possible. I think they chase all the positive people away who then become "lurkers", as it is almost futile to coment back to them.

I think Pastor Scott is ill and has not looked well for sometime now. I think it is more than some dental work. I pray that she will find good health again and soon.
/SS

ok buddy maybe you should go back and read the top of the page before you make anymore comments about how much you just "love"
melissa.

I have read most of the stuff above. When I watch Melissa on TV she seems so sincere and can't believe she's just making this all up. Her past is her past and it's none of our business (just between her and God). If you found out about my past you would be doing the same thing. I can't believe she's doing this for the money because with her past she should have easier ways of getting the money. As long a watching her cheers me up and makes me feel closer to God I will continue.
Mike
ps Her outfit looks the same as everyone else on stage (if she wanted more money you'd think she'd wear something more dramatic), her looks help her with watchers (I still find her beautiful) and her speech is just right (some preachers talk and I can't understand what they are saying)

I love you, pastor Melissa Scott, and I do not care what you were before you found Y'shua...and I sincerely appreciate the Bible and materials you sent to me! You are indeed a beautiful lady, and I watch your program whenever it is on my TV. But hey, lose that funky-looking "priests-collar" and just be yourself. Oh, and that silly looking long black coat covered with buttons, as well as the brogan shoes. I believe people would take you more seriously if you did your broadcast ministry were you just wearing jeans, a nice simple blouse and some high heeled boots!

From the 7man7

A quote off the internet, giving credit where
credit is due

B"H

Mockery
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Mockery is the prime weapon of the dark impulses within Man. It is the prime obstacle to moving forward and upward --the thought that perhaps people will say, "Why are you behaving today differently than you did yesterday? Weren’t you good enough then? Are you really so great today?"

And the most powerful mocker is the one within your own self.

When you start something you know is good and right, and you hear a voice inside saying,

"Hold it! Who do you think you are to take on such a lofty noble path? Hypocrite! Don’t you remember what you were involved in just a moment ago?"

--know that what you did a moment ago is irrelevant.
All that matters is what you will do right now.

Any voice that holds you back from moving forward -no matter how justified it may sound -any such voice is a voice of destruction and decay,not of growth and life.





A Daily Dose of Wisdom from the Rebbe
-words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman
Menachem Av 26, 5767 * August 10, 2007

I have just finished watching the live service today 8/12/07. She appears to be feeling and looking better than the past couple of weeks. Tomorrow night, 8/13/07, according to what she said at Festival last week, will start telecasting on Direct TV channel 315. I do not know the times of the telecast. I think this is a new channel for Direct TV. Up to now, the telecasts (broadcasts), as far as I know, were on PAX/ION, Direct TV channel 255 and locally here in Dallas on channel 68 for ION simultaniously. The past week or so, all broadcasts have been at midnight for one hour, alternating between Pastor Scott and Dr. Scott. It will be interesting to see how things change starting on the 13th.
I wish her all the best for good health and success in having the church grow and flurish. She is young and in a very rare situation with little or no examples to follow for her unique style of teaching.

You know the funny thing about this, is that the Good News Of Jesus Christ will be preached even from this person. Remember, the ultimate most important thing is that Jesus is Lord and he will judge along with the saints that He calls up on that Great Day of his Coming.
Don't worry folks, God's free gift is life to all that are being eternally saved from Glory To Glory, but to those that are perishing in their ways Jesus is the stumbling block that they cannot go around. He is the Hope of Glory.

wow.......i have been following up on this site for the past few months and i am glad that there are some more tender-hearted people on here now than there were weeks ago.i hope people's opinoins regarding melissa change for the better because none of us have any real proof that she has done some of the things she's done.i would like to think that in the near future,people will watch her more closely instaed of judging her right off the bat.

www.bannedallstars.com

Haven't seen Melissa lately. Just old tapes of Gene. Anyone know why?

I feel for Melissa, if she has sincerely tried to turn her life around. She has a past that will always haunt her. but who among us can claim to be without sin? See 1 John 1:8-9



From Just Another Sinner That Needs A Savior.

anybody got any links to her porn movies/pics?

she is about as credible as this preacher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgvv-Hj62H0

all you have to do is go to You Tube and look up gene scott and have a good laugh. He cusses through most of his sermons I saw. It was unbelievable. I think if Melissa is credible (I can never make heads or tails out of what she says) she should for the LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST throw in the towel. There is no credibility to that minisry. Give up these dumb TV ministries and stop trying to make money off the masses. Have a humble ministry (I don't believe in women ministers anyway)for the glory of Jesus Christ put His welfare first and stop trying to to use the gospel as a means of financial gain.

If I had a past as a porn star I would not be a TV minister. Hasn't TV evangelists done enough to insult the name of Jesus Christ ?

Soly RE quote
Dr. Scott's doctors had to tell her to stop feeding Dr. Scott herbs which were interfering with his prostate cancer test results and treatment. Dr. Scott died of terminal prostate cancer in 2005.
end quote

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I also am new to Melissa Scott's teachings. I have listened to her about 5 times and was impressed by her apparent knowledge of the bible. I would be lying if I didn't say that something was off, could not put my finger on it. Good point about the lack of prayer, but then maybe they do pray but it is cut out for time sake. I rather have a sinner converted than a well known man of God who gets caught in adultery. If she is now reborn, great, we have all sinned! If however her intentions are not honest, time will reveal it. I enjoy her teachings and hope that she is genuine. met in arizona

I'd like to meet THAT one; she's fuckin smoking

for some reason or another,melissa is no longer being aired on upn30 where she usually is.i dont if the time has been changed or what,but i do miss watching her sermons.i have often questioned wether or not melissa has been reborn,but all of us sin and once we ask for forgivness our sins are no longer held against us.but either way all i am going to say is that she is a terribly fake person and i feel sorry for anyone who considers her to be a profit or anything else along those lines.

Why do you miss her sermons if you think she is a "fake person"?

Telecasts have changed around the beginning of Sept. Here, (DFW), she was on ION/PAX from 11pm to 1am. She would be on the first hour and Dr. Scott the second hour. She also changed the telecasts on DirectTV from channel 255 to 315, for one hour at 11pm. Now, the ION/PAX telecasts are on at Midnight for one hour. I think she is alternating her telecasts with old ones of Dr. Scott. I think she is on Tue. and Thur. and he is on Mon., Wed. and Fri.

my apologies.it isnt really that i miss "listening to her sermons",i just miss making fun of how ridiculous she looks and how sorry i feel for her making herself look like an idiot on national telivision.so i am sorry for wording that wrong.

Thank God for the truth.

I listened to Doc Scott since I was about 13 years of age. His messages of faith helped me cling to the word and find the lords peace.
I have had dreams about Melisa Scott. There is a death of the church. I don't know why I have been having them. I had several. I just wasn't comfortable with how she dealt with Doc Scott's death. FOr the longest time it said Dr Gene scott on the website. You had to really look to see that he had passed on. On the night he died she asked for money and wouldn't let anyone know he died til she recieved funds.
Her teaching is good though. At times she goes off on tangents. As a teacher I like her. I do admire and like her teaching. God works in different ways. My husband doesn't like her at all. He feels she tries to talk like doc scott with the same accent and wears his coat trying to channel him as she teaches. I don't think so.

Why do any of you care about anyones past? Or anyones teaching? If you really want to know truth read the bible for yourself and ask God, who gives us what we ask of Him, to lead you in His truth. Not mans or womans but His truth. You would be amazed at what He will teach you. For those who thirst for righteousness will be filled. And ask Him what that means , I know what it means to me. Have a good day.

Deceit now reveals Satan's daughter Pastor Melissa Scott for the
self-serving greedy opportunist using others that she is. Lying to her congregation now is the demonic manifestation of the porno M.O. .
The ministry is all about her and her demands for people to serve
her and give to her. That's how she teaches to get to heaven.

Donna former staff

Deceit now reveals Satan's daughter Pastor Melissa Scott for the
self-serving greedy opportunist using others that she is. Lying to her congregation now is the demonic manifestation of the porno M.O. .
The ministry is all about her and her demands for people to serve
her and give to her. That's how she teaches to get to heaven.

Donna former staff

Deceit now reveals Satan's daughter Pastor Melissa Scott for the
self-serving greedy opportunist using others that she is. Lying to her congregation now is the demonic manifestation of the porno M.O. .
The ministry is all about her and her demands for people to serve
her and give to her. That's how she teaches to get to heaven.

Donna former staff

Deceit now reveals Satan's daughter Pastor Melissa Scott for the
self-serving greedy opportunist using others that she is. Lying to her congregation now is the demonic manifestation of the porno M.O. .
The ministry is all about her and her demands for people to serve
her and give to her. That's how she teaches to get to heaven.

Donna former staff

Deceit now reveals Satan's daughter Pastor Melissa Scott for the
self-serving greedy opportunist using others that she is. Lying to her congregation now is the demonic manifestation of the porno M.O. .
The ministry is all about her and her demands for people to serve
her and give to her. That's how she teaches to get to heaven.

Donna former staff

I'll put in a word for her. Is one supposed to be perfect in order to preach? That would exclude the entire human race. She certainly has devoted the time and effort and has the intellect to have learned an incredible amount about the Bible. She teaches better than she preaches but I have gained a lot of invaluable insight to the most original meanings of Biblical text through both her and Dr. Scott. I have donated nothing, only received.

The post before mine contains nothing but vitriolic allegation without pointing out even one example. If you were to argue a point, at least bring some facts to the table. Your hate seems more satanic than anything you allege.

Well, they are entertaining!

I and my father are very good, or I should say were good friends of Pastor Gene Scott...My father is a very well known minister of 55 years...I know for a fact that when Pastor Scott met Melissa...He had lost all respectability in the world of ministry...every known pastor across this nation and internationally had lost all respect for pastor Scott. Pastor Scott had lost it totally and the congregation he had was mostly I am sorry to say ignorant people whom he had scammed for a long time. Pastor Scott had no validity what so ever with the Christian community. You have to be so passive to buy into anything Melissa Scott has to say...Melissa...I challenge you to contact me...rsczech@aol.com. You are a deceiver and sexually evil...If you contact me...I will ask you to prove your self before the Christian leadership. I know them all. My grandfather with 6 other men built Oral Roberts University, he also sponsored the first Billy Graham crusades. I guarantee you have no clue who my family is or who I am...been gods servent for many years with the best of them...Good luck...

Why do you have to make a reservation to go to church? If you don't have a reservation they won't let you in? Does this not seem odd? Even if they have empty seats you can't get in without a reservation. Why does the curtain raise and you see either Melissa Scott or Dr. Scott sitting on a stool as if taking a bow. Why don't the people in the "congregation" sing?All of this just seems strange. If they need money to continue spreading the gospel why did she spend more than $1 million on removing her past from the net? Why do they keep buying these old manuscripts? Why does she fly in a private jet? What happened to all the property, horses, art, etc he bought? I have never heard of having to make a reservation to go to church. Why does she say people need to follow her as she follows Jesus. You can and should follow Jesus on your own. Following a human, especially a misguided one, can lead to the path to hell. Her conversion seems to have the air of legitamacy but that is between her and God. To spread God's word requires money. But how, do you spread God's word by collecting expensive old manuscripts, etc.

The answer about reservations is short and easy. I called and spoke to a VOF person. She was a sweet lady and her answer when I asked about the reservations, was--"Honey, there are so many crazies outside". I believe it is the location of the church and the seedy environment nearby. It makes sense to me and I have no problem with the reservations. If I were able to attend the services, I would feel much safer inside the church knowing that only those with a reservation will be admitted.

WARNING - the Church Age is OVER! You see all things contrary to what the bible has - SATAN has entered the temple and now is GOD/ Read the Bible, trust the Bible, let the Bible guide you and your life, not Barbie and anyone like her. Don't you see that Satan is at work and God has allowed you to sleep - for what purpose - judgment! Very shortly, in a matter of a few years we will see Him returning - I pray you will not be in Church, but sturying the Bible in the privacy of your home and temple. Would you trust your soul to Barbie, etc.? Think about it!

I couldn't sleep, so when I was channel surfing I came across Melissa Scott. My first impression about her was that she was young and beautiful, not the type of person you'd expect to be expoundng on the orginal languages of the Bible. I also noticed that the actual message she taught was pretty shallow. After all the information on ancient text, her summary of the meaning of the passage was about two sentences long. So, I thought I'd look her up on the internet and there was nothing much on her website. I expected a clear mission statement and actual teaching examples. I was also puzzled by the fact that the most "researched" aspect of the Word of God was on giving. Why not love, or on Christ himself? As I read further, I was disappointed to see that she is obviously a scam, and a previous porn star. Jesus transforms us but my question is, how did she find time to study and learn linguistics if she was a porn star? Also, usually when someone is academically accomplished as she claims to be, the information you find on the internet about her should be about her academic pursuits, not the fact that she was in adult movies.
What concerns me the most is that someone who previously posted a comment referred to Melissa as Her, more than once- so it wasn't a typo. Talk about wolves in sheeps clothing!

HEY - just came across an interesting item - A porn star named "Melissa Hill" sure looks a lot like Barbie Bridges aka Pastor Melissa Scott - check out the site and you tell me!!

SITE - http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=MHill/gender=f/Melissa-Hill.htm
scroll down and check out the photo - there are 3 more to view - all nude sots - sure loks like her

A couple other sites I found under Barbie Bridges are:
http://www.barbiebridgesvod.com/index.php?custom_theater=2059
scroll down to the second video and ake a look at the box photo

http://www.mercury2.com/?fldLetter=B&cmd=5
scroll on the left column to Barbie Bridges

I by accident saw Melissa Scott on television and watched her whole performance and was stunned, to say the least. The reason that I was glued to the screen was not because I was so impressed with the *sermon* but because I was trying, as a triple PhD'er, (Latin, Religion, Philosophy) to understand what she was saying.
I concluded she said nothing, except lots of nonsense and her translations were mostly wrong as well!

An incredible performance, scary that people fall for this and very sad that people like her live off the innocence of so many.

Can you give me an example of one of these mistranslations?

Ok. I have taken the time to carefully read and reveiw every negative , positive and nutural post written about the late Gene Scott and Melissa Pauline Peroff AKA....Melissa Pauline Peroff Pastore, Melissa Pauline Peroff Pastore Scott and Barbie Bridged.With the leading of Yshua's Holy Spirit, I have come to the conclusion that most everyone that the Lord Jesus Christ has lead to this website has had or will have some connection to pornography in their lives, either past, present or future.In my humble opinion, this is how Melissa is being used of the Lord.As many of you have mentioned, I too would love to hear Melissa speak about her conversion ( if true ) and witness to the masses the power of the Lord Jesus Christ Yshua to transform lives such as hers involved with a background in pornography. I fully believe that there are no coincedences with the Lord Yshua and that is why you are reading this message right here, right now.Now if we are truely honest with ourselves, we will see the connection that we who are here in this forum all have this common.Some may deny it but God knows the heart and our secret desires.Now it is not my intention to offend any one of you and should there be just one soul that absolutely has no connection to pornography please accept my appolgy, this message may not be intened for you directly but may have a message to someone you love and care for.As for myself I just recently had found out 3 days ago the truth about the late Gene Scott and Melissa Peroff and I was affected profoundly by this discovery that I made while doing some site seeing on "www.youtube.com".I too belived that I was drawn into watching Melissa by the Holy Spirit of God but now realize that it was my physical attraction towards her.She may not know it but she still has a seducing spirit that needs to be drawn out of her.As for myself, I will not allow myself to be drawn into any of this rock throwing and finger pointing.Jesus knows our past present and future and no one has the right to beat up on another be it a believer in Christ Jesus or not."Love your enemies" "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" "Love one another , even as I have loved you"; the words of Yshua Himself.I don't know what plans the Lord has for Melissa but of she is truely saved then the Lord Jesus Christ made it very clear. " I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you" Melissa knows if she is sincere or not sincere and all who are saved know if they are sincere or not also. The following holds true to all of us faithful believers who know Jesus and are playing a game with his never and unfailing grace.Should any of us continue without any conscience to continue in sin and not try to repent daily, pick up our cross and follow Jesus by the way of the cross will should not be surprised on our day of Judgement to hear Jesus say the following "Depart from me thou wicked and unfaithfull servant, I do not know you". As for the unbeliever your time to face God may be today, so take heed to his grace and ask Jesus Yshua to come into your heart and life and with the words of your mouth and the truth and sincereity of your heart, repent of your sins daily by thanking the Lord Jesus Yshua HaMashiah for everything in your life and please continue to thank God for HIS mercy and grace on us sinners, believers and unbelievrs. Amen with Love, J.C.

2nd posting edited*
Ok. I have taken the time to carefully read and reveiw every negative , positive and nutural post written about the late Gene Scott and Melissa Pauline Peroff AKA....Melissa Pauline Peroff Pastore, Melissa Pauline Peroff Pastore Scott and Barbie Bridged.With the leading of Yshua's Holy Spirit, I have come to the conclusion that most everyone that the Lord Jesus Christ has lead to this website has had or will have some connection to pornography in their lives, either past, present or future.In my humble opinion, this is how Pastor Melissa Scott is being used of the Lord.As many of you have mentioned, I too would love to hear Melissa speak about her conversion/testimony ( if true ) and give witness to ALL, the power of the Lord Jesus Christ Yshua in transforming live's such as hers involved with a background in pornography. I fully believe that there are no coincedences with the Lord Yshua and that is why you are reading this message right here, right now.Now if we are truely honest with ourselves, we will see this connection that we who are here in this forum all have to Melissa Scott.Some may deny it but God knows the heart and our secret desires.Now it is not my intention to offend any one of you and should there be just one soul that absolutely has no connection to pornography please accept my appolgy, this message may not be intened for you directly but may have a message to someone you love and care for.As for myself I just recently had found out 3 days ago the truth about the late Gene Scott and Melissa Peroff and I was affected profoundly by this discovery that I made while doing some site seeing on "www.youtube.com".I too belive that I was drawn to watching Melissa by the power of the Holy Spirit of God.It may have been my physical attraction towards her, who knows, she may have a seducing spirit that draws people to her.As for myself, I will not allow myself to be drawn into any of this rock throwing and finger pointing.Jesus knows our past present and future and no one has the right to beat up on another be it a believer in Christ Jesus or not."Love your enemies" "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" "Love one another , even as I have loved you"; the words of Yshua Himself.I don't know what plans the Lord has for Melissa but of she is truely saved then the Lord Jesus Christ made it very clear. " I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you" Melissa knows if she is sincere or not sincere and all who are saved know if they are sincere or not also. The following holds true to all of us faithful believers who know Jesus and are playing a game with his never ending and unfailing grace.Should any of us continue without any conscience to continue in sin and not try to repent daily, pick up our cross and follow Jesus by the way of the cross will should not be surprised on our day of Judgement to hear Jesus say the following "Depart from me thou wicked and unfaithfull servant, I do not know you". As for the unbeliever your time to face God may be today, so take heed to his grace and ask Jesus Yshua to come into your heart and life and with the words of your mouth and the truth and sincereity of your heart, repent of your sins daily by thanking the Lord Jesus Yshua HaMashiah for everything in your life and please continue to thank God for HIS mercy and grace on us sinners, believers and unbelievers. Amen with Love, J.C.

People: What happened to the Nightly Broadcasts of the "Pastor Melissa Scott Show?" Here on the east coast, she has been off the air for some time now...what happened...Pastor Scott run out of money?
God Bless you all
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She is still on PAX/ION. It comes on here, DFW, at midnight, Monday thru Friday. Sometimes she is on and sometimes Dr. Scott is on. Directv chanel 315 comes on here at 11 pm.
S.S.

I watch church on television often. I enjoy D. James Kennedy. Then, the other night I had my revelation. I hesitate to try to explain it. A person can believe some of what they hear, but not all....and that may be where I am at with part of this. I will still need to pray for those answers to verify if everything I heard was true, I am 100% sure at least part of it is. I felt like a deer in the headlights, like a bolt of lightening went straight through me when I came to the realization.

My mother and I used to stay up really late and watch tv. There was a preacher on there that was really weird and we would make fun of. He would smoke cigars and drink booze, curse, and even scratch off lottery tickets saying how stupid it was to do....(but I bet he cashed them in when the show was over)...LOL He was making his point that no matter what he did, we weren't supposed to judge him. He was a Christian, simply because he believed in Christ and that was all that mattered. Well, I don't agree with that. I feel people should be doing the very best they can to live what the bible teaches, yes, we are SAVED by grace.....but then how are we supposed to live our lives afterward? Godly lives, not "party time"! He was right in that it was not up to me to judge him.

Fast forward 20? years......It's late and I hear this woman preaching. It grabs my attention because she is translating on a board from the Hebrew, from the Greek, from the Arabic.....I am impressed. This lady is intelligent! and really knows the bible. I'm Impressed enough to really pay attention and even get a paper and pen to make notes! I personally believe that women can preach, teach if they are driven to. I don't think they are meant to if there is a man who is just as knowledgeable, and spiritually connected with God as they are, (or more), then the man should deliver the message. But that doesn't rule all women out from teaching us if they are spirit driven. So I pay attention to this woman. I will try to explain her message. I don't know if I can explain it. It's hard to put into words.

At the bottom of the tv it says Dr. Gene Scott (the guy my mom and I made fun of!) Wow, he's still around? and has his daughter teaching....I never really put much into anything he said because he was such a clown in my opinion back then. Pastor Melissa Scott, she's attractive I think, must take after her mom. Later I find out she is really his wife, and he is dead. Even later I find out that she was once a soft core porn star. Wow...judge not......Remember in the bible where someone said to a saved person...hey aren't you the guy who used to....(sin, and sin) and he replied, "It was I, but it was not I"....that is how I feel sometimes....and then I wonder if it applies to her.....but before I knew all this, she had my full attention, and has a few nights since.

One of my biggest concerns as a Christian has always been: If God made Jesus, if he were God's son.....then why would he have to come here and die? Yeah, yeah....to forgive our sins...blah, blah, heard it a million times....never meant anything to me. Times I would really think about it, I thought it was just stupid! And useless.....and sounded more like some fairytale than the truth. So, if I'm questioning this....am I really a Christian? Could ALL of my ancestors have been wrong? Every one that I have found has been a Christian. It was not until this night that it was crystal clear to me and I felt God touch me, really touch me. Believe in women preachers or not, somehow God delivered this message to me through Pastor Melissa Scott.

Now, I'm not running to Hollywood to worship her or anything, but I am thankful. I'm most thankful to our Lord above for finally clearing all this up for me. I can finally feel justified as a Christian beyond doubt and say 100%.....I believe. I believe that Christ died for us. It had to be.

She began by saying that she noticed and picked apart things in the bible that others just overlooked, and as she was saying it, she was drawing a diagram of what she was saying, and quoting bible verses to back it up. I wish I could buy this particular sermon, but the only ones I saw for sale are those given by her late husband. I really want this sermon, so that I can go over what I missed. Her topic was not even Jesus dying for us , that was not her main topic....but that's the one that came through for me!
Basically, the message was that she had always questioned how and why people could be so old in the bible, but weren't now. She named all the different theories, and then began to tell hers. She believes that Adam and Eve had been put in the garden of eden as heaven here on earth. That they were intended to be immortal and that there was to be no sin, no problems, etc. So, therefore, their lifespan would have been forever. She went on to discuss in great detail, (much more than I could ever get into), (that's why I want the sermon!) just how she came to this conclusion. That when Adam and Eve sinned, they were no longer in heaven on earth, they were no longer immortal, and so their time to live had an expiration now. As did the generations after them....1, 000 years, 800 years....down and down through the centuries.....till we are at 100 or less. My main question about the theory is easily answered in that people in the 1800s, 1900s had a shorter lifespan than we do now. We simply have disrupted the lifespan with our medical advances. Maybe that is why we are seeing such turmoil in the world now....things aren't going as planned by God. Certainly, you would have to agree that more people are living longer because of the advances we as a people have made medically. One illness, and that was it, you were dead, before....now that person lives to be 80, 100. So, somehow through her message it hit me that Jesus Had to come to this earth, this place that once was heaven, but now was earth because of man's sin. God had to send Jesus now because Adam and Eve sinned, they originally were meant to live here sinless, and then they blew it, so Jesus had to come and be a mortal, and prove mortals can live perfect, sinless lives for us ever to be accepted into heaven. Wow. I finally got it. She made it so clear. Most of what she said I believed, most made real sense to me. I have prayed and only felt stronger about it all. I have a really good feeling. I guess God gives us the freedom to choose, as He did Adam and Eve, so maybe He doesn't always know what will happen, because of our freedom to choose, and what we will do or what Jesus was going to do when He was tempted here on earth as a mortal.....who knows for sure?....all I know is that He's there, He loves us, and that He made the ultimate sacrifice by sending His son in to save us because we messed up!!!! THANK YOU LORD.

As to her past, it is irrelevant as God wipes your slate clean when you become a Christian. If she is true to spreading the Word, God is with her. Only God knows her heart. If she is spreading a false message, God knows this and God will judge her.
As for typing in ALL CAPS, yes we understand if you don't like her, we can figure that out without the all caps on :)

I am not concerned about her past. The present is what counts now. Quit ragging on her past.I wonder about the scripture that says a woman is to be silent in the Church and not ursurp athority from the men. I see her as stuck on herself. Odd Church situation. Nothing fron the congregation its all about her. She does speak alot of the truth, but dont all the tv preachers do that. Ad a little of the truth and what your truth is...Anyway Iam very leary of her. Bunny

pastor melissa scott's a tweaker. Twitching and jumping
at flies. Who goes on a public rampage about not caring
what anyone writes and says about her then squeals like
a stuck pig at criticism.

Melissa Scott tries to wipe her slate clean every day
to be excused of constantly lying, for her own gain.

pastor melissa scott's a tweaker. Twitching and jumping
at flies. Who goes on a public rampage about not caring
what anyone writes and says about her then squeals like
a stuck pig at criticism.

Melissa Scott tries to wipe her slate clean every day
to be excused of constantly lying, for her own gain.

pastor melissa scott's a tweaker. Twitching and jumping
at flies. Who goes on a public rampage about not caring
what anyone writes and says about her then squeals like
a stuck pig at criticism.

Melissa Scott tries to wipe her slate clean every day
to be excused of constantly lying, for her own gain.

In the first place she is doing a fine job of exposing the lies that have been hand feed to us in the KJV for many many years. If you don't see the lies, then you need to look for truth yourself and within to find it. Also about the prayers, in the bible it states that a man should go within and close the door to pray. NOT like the hypocrites do for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and standing in the corners of the streets."Matthew 6-5, Prayer is a personal thing beween God and the one praying. And who said a person can not use this teaching as a means of support, even Jesus recieved donations from the people, shelter, food, even money to support himself and his followers. Back then it did not take much to live on, but in todays society, it cost and arm and a leg to do what she is doing. Also God told us to prosper so please get your facts straight before making such bigoted comments. I bet not one of you who have made such comments have studied the bible or can read, write, and speak in 20 different languages. She is bringing to light the origanal writings and the truth about the adding and subtracting of the English version bible. One little word can change a person's life forever, like when they put the word fear, into the English version instead of the word trust, both writen simular in the old text. I myself have learnd this a long time ago, because I am a truth seeker, and would much rather trust God then to fear him. Also she speaks of Jesus Christ many, many times in her online videos. I myslef trust the girl who has put off her old ways to make her life anew in Jesus Christ through her ministry. And by the way, God really don't care who spreads his word as long as it gets spread. These are the end times of the belief system, and he will bring his mystries to light in this new age. We are children of God and he will choose anyone he pleases to take his message to the world. I am ashamed of you who spout off, and make rude comments about people who's shoes you do not walk in. The lord said " Seek the truth and it shall make you FREE" Melissa Scott is at least doing something and is well learned, in her work, are you?

I have tried to watch her but she keeps injecting her own opinion into every other sentence. She is also all over the place...no linear train of thought...reminds me of a person born with intellect who became a burnout. I just can't watch her angry diatribes any more. She treats her audience like she owns them and I have have a serious objection to that.

Personally, I love to watch Pastor Melissa Scott and her show has become a comfort for me. She is extremely intelligent and motivated and her passion for Christ shines through in her teachings.

I first came accross Melissa Scott on shortwave around 2005. At first, I thought just another voice on the radio. Now I think she is a genius and go to whatever frequencies she is on, more than any other.

Yes, she is mentally above any other televangelist out there. It probably isn't even proper to put her in the category of televangelist. She is unique. David

I only Goggled her name because she is too hot to be a pastor. I watched her and thought she should be a porn-star. If this story is not true... She should think about it. I would not donate money to her church, but I would buy the porn :)

I've read all of the garbage that has been posted on here trashing Dr. Gene Scott and Melissa. I have to tell you I had never heard of Gene when I one night was flipping channels and saw Pastor Melissa Scott teaching about those who had been leaders in the Protestant Church, Luther, Calvin and such. I had to watch her again, and I watch her and gene most every week night. I come from a family of judgmental apostolics and quite frankly I had been turned off by the church for years. Melissa and Genes teachings have been a blessing to me. There are to many christians who say and live certain ways to try to live up to others expectations at their said church. At least Melissa teaches you should care more about what Jesus thinks about you and less about what Joe Blow down the road thinks. I know that my finding Melissa and Gene on tv at 1 in the morning was no coincidence I have got more from their teaching than I ever did anywhere else. For that past few years I had read books by Zecharia Sitchin and I had always been interested in ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, Maya, and the Sumerians not to mention Atlantis,and I had come to the conclusion that there was just to much missing for the puzzle to be put together. After finding out Gene had taught on such subjects and linked them all back to the Bible that just verifies to me that god works in mysterious ways. And guess what finding out melissa was a porn star to me it only proves that jesus' love is infinite and he has obviously found a willing servant in Melissa. So if I have been brought to Jesus through the teachings of Gene and Melissa I am sure that there will be many others.

NO MATTER WHAT SOME OF YOU SAY...... SEE IS A NICE LOOKING ...HMMMMM....MHHH

I have been a Christian for 43 years and a pastor for 35 and have participated in numerous movements throughout. She is the only person I take out my pad and take notes. Jesus had a few prostitutes in His genealogies. I don’t care what she was, I only hear what she is… she has life… more than I can say about most men in the pulpit. She describes the blood, forgiveness, redemption, grace, glory like no one I have ever heard. Bless her.
Andyz
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God doesn't bless or work thru perfection, but imperfection. One merely look at Jesus direct lineage from Abraham to discover murderers, hookers and thieves - including His chosen band of disciples.

Pastor Scott, this is a suggestion from someone who has appreciated your ministry and was an avid listener to your husband -- over ShortWave during the night.
If you ever have a financial problem, without taking anything away from your desire to "allow him to rest in peace," why not make available for a reasonable price some CDs or DVDs of his sermons (or at least a sampling of them) to his wide audience of listeners through the years. As an Evangelical minister who appreciated his vast knowledge...and some of your scholarship as well, I profited very much from his knowledge and "slant" on the Biblical text.
Just a thought. May God bless his continuing ministry through you.

There are many Elmer Gantry's out there but without
parishioners where would they be? What did W.C. Fields
say about such parishioners?

I wonder what rationalizations her followers would dream
up if they realized that she still maintains her porno
website! Hustling at both ends so to speak!

I was able to catch a sermon? a teaching the other night. I have been in a Bible study for the last year and a half and she was covering the same area. I found that she was able to take the message more advance. However I see a lot of comments on the fact that the episodes don't include a prayer. It seems to me that we are not witnessing the whole service and it is possible that the program only covers the teaching and a few hymns of the time allotted. I would like to hear from someone who has attended the church in person to account for all that the tv, radio, and internet don't. We must alway be aware of wolves in sheep clothing and the fruit they produce. A lesson from Christ himself Matthew 6. But to make the best judgment on Pastor Scott teachings you can pray and ask for wisdom and you can also follow along in your Holy Bible as to account for what you are being taught. (That should be a given wherever you are hearing the claims of our Lord Jesus Christ being stated!)
ABK

W.C. Fields might well agree with a one word modification
to his famous quote: "There is a sucker born-again every
minute!", to fit the followers of these contemporary male
and female Elmer Gantrys.

Why not send Mistress Melissa a new whip along with your cash?

W.C. Fields might well agree with a one word modification
to his famous quote: "There is a sucker born-again every
minute!", to fit the followers of these contemporary male
and female Elmer Gantrys.

Why not send Mistress Melissa a new whip along with your cash?

W.C. Fields might well agree with a one word modification
to his famous quote: "There is a sucker born-again every
minute!", to fit the followers of these contemporary male
and female Elmer Gantrys.

Why not send Mistress Melissa a new whip along with your cash?

W.C. Fields might well agree with a one word modification
to his famous quote: "There is a sucker born-again every
minute!", to fit the followers of these contemporary male
and female Elmer Gantrys.

Why not send Mistress Melissa a new whip along with your cash?

W.C. Fields might well agree with a one word modification
to his famous quote: "There is a sucker born-again every
minute!", to fit the followers of these contemporary male
and female Elmer Gantrys.

Why not send Mistress Melissa a new whip along with your cash?

Pastor Melissa Scott hops into bed with Bishop
Randy White on Without Walls church broadcast
December 13, 2007 in Florida. She's back to
tramping around, bucking for dollars. That's
how desperate she has become.

She's boring and scattering Gene Scott's flock.
Hey, what's a ho to do? Lie down?

Here's what Wikipedia says about her
Melissa Scott points to no preparation for the
position. As assistant administrative pastor
duties she charged finances and her operations.
She studied theology under the teatelage of
Dr. Gene Scott for 10 years prior to his death.

It's a race as the televangelists try to devour one
another. Whose carcass will be the last one
sitting for the authorities to dig into?

I enjoyed watching her and her husbands show, thought they really read and understood the scriptures. Till I heard her say she believed in the rapture. lol this is a lie. the woman who dreamed this said afterward she believed it a evil lie. Why would God remove his people? that's why we are here to spread the Word, so that all may come to the truth. God does not need us in Heaven. He needs us here on earth. We will be here till the very end. The very elect. The ones taken away are those who sleep with the devil , anti christ etc. another point. Christ does not come back till the son of perdition calls himself God. at the Last trump. that's when Christ Jesus comes back for the 1000 yr. reign.

I've read a lot of hateful comments about her, & I have to say, you guys have got to get a life! For the fact of the matter, if any of you are TRUE Christians as you proclaimed, you wouldn't judge someone like her because of what she has done in the past. You wouldn't judge at all, period! Whatever if the things are in the past or present, that's NOT our place to judge. I usually watch her whenever I have the time, as well as watching "In Touch" & "Hour Of Power". I wish her success on whatever she does. You can E-mail me if you got a problem with what I'm saying.

Garland
princeofjoyness@hotmail.com

So,Garland, some of "us" may not be judging her at all,
merely seeing thru the performance to educate the uneducated.
So Garland, why are you judging us?

I've been watching M.Scott for a short period of time. I'm a christian and have been for many years. One of the things that has always bothered me about most Christians is that they quote bits and pieces of the bible and use them to discredit anything they are afraid of. Many of you that have posted comments that people will be sucked into m.scotts web of deceit. Do you really think people are that stupid. Isn't it possible that people can listen to something and filter it thru their own belief system to determine what's acceptable. She may well be a wolf in sheep's clothing, she might still be doing porn gigs on the side, who knows? Who can go to church and agree with everything that comes down from the pulpit. You say she has no education, what education did Jesus have? You say she was a porn star, who did Jesus associate with? Come on people. Let everyone think and chose for themselves. Those who like her and are feeling blessed by what she's says, well praise the lord, those who aren't take what they can and leave the rest. If you despise her as many seem to. Shut her off. That's why we live in this great land so we all have the right to chose. Please don't belittle me by thinking you have to tell me someone is not Godly.

What WOULD Jesus do?

Certainly not bash somebody online....

Be ashamed of yourselves.

Was there really a porn industry in Jesus's time? And mafia
controlled? And did any of these prostitutes(?) that Jesus "hung
around with" preach about him for money while still collecting
from their hustlings( though of course not from numerous videos that didn't exist at the time? And, do you think its morally good to support mobster enterprizes and fascists? And, finally,
is your name really Garland? There are many variations of aka's
in the porno business such as Barbi, Barbie, Barby, Nikki, Niki,
Nicci, Nicola, Melissa, Malissa, Melisa, etc.

Was there really a porn industry in Jesus's time? And mafia
controlled? And did any of these prostitutes(?) that Jesus "hung
around with" preach about him for money while still collecting
from their hustlings( though of course not from numerous videos that didn't exist at the time? And, do you think its morally good to support mobster enterprizes and fascists? And, finally,
is your name really Garland? There are many variations of aka's
in the porno business such as Barbi, Barbie, Barby, Nikki, Niki,
Nicci, Nicola, Melissa, Malissa, Melisa, etc.

And, by the way "Garland", how do you explain your judging
"most christians" in your rant?

Hi, there. Yes, my name is Garland, & I'm male. I was trying to make a point across to everyone out here about this issue, & I wasn't trying to judge at all. But how would many of you feel if YOUR past has been brought up? You wouldn't like it, now would you? I never condemn anyone on what happened whatever it's past or present. And I certainly agree with the poster on who has posted on the 21st of this month. We're all human, & we make mistakes. We're supposed to bring people up, & show them the ropes between right & wrong for those who are following down the wrong path, not belittle, ridicule, or kick people while they're down because of their past or present wrongdoings.

All I can say is WOW, I was clicking thru channels before bed and Pastor Melissa was on, it was no accident! She was remarkable and God used her to give me a word in season. If King Soloman (sp) was alive today would he be ridiculed because he was given many gifts, and had much wealth? I never heard of her before last night. I typically tune in to Joyce Meyers. This was appointed and annointed, if I could thank her personally I would. I thank God for letting me hear Him thru her. J in N.H.

Mrs. Scott stated not long ago that she "WAS the worst sinner in
the world." Do you really think that her congregation knows and
condones that she is still hustling her numerous x-rated videos
(now being transferred onto DVD's)on her porno website? If so
perhaps her church should be renamed, "The Cathedral Of Our Lady
Of Porn" or simply, "Pornography Cathedral"! Maybe she could even show some of here vids after the sermon. And, how about
bringing back the church "sexton", who might be aptly named,to
sell her DVD's in the lobby?

Next time we'll discuss the financial side of her pius and porno
hustling 'cause after all," the profits tell her so"!!

I don't know if any of this is true and honestly it doesn't matter because I do know that the writer of the most of the New Testament, was a MURDERER before the scales fell from his eyes, if God can change Paul, he can change anyone. John 8:7 ......let him that is among you without sin, cast the first stone at her

"thou doeth protest too much!" It ocurrs to me y'all have gone to bed with your anger. All the while complaining about whom she has been in bed with. If you don't want to watch her, or send her money, simply don't. I think that is called free-will.
We are talking about you with the plank in your eye, complaining about the toothpick in hers. We Christians like to hear everyone elses testamonies, and how God has made a difference. We weep when we hear such stories on the 700 club and PRAISE GOD the person has repented and gone away from their
sin. Well, my friend, sin is good for only a season... then when
your sin finds YOU out you cry out Abba father where are you!? In as much of as you have thought these things you have done them. You have to look her to notice her breasts are large, and
her hair (which needs a cut) speaks more about you than it does her. Before critisizing anyone try first praying for them! Quick show of honest hands here. How many of you have prayed for Mrs Scott? This is a harder Q. Now, how many of you (for research sake of course!)have tried to find photos, or videos,
and other explicit materials? Next Q. (YOU are already shaking like whores in church) how many of you tithe 10% of your income to any church. It surely doesn't matter what your I.Q. is. What's your Christ Q?

Who are you to judge that there is a plank in our eye and a
toothpick in greedy Melissa's??? Before criticising some educated retorts to your opinions try a psychiatrist if not
an education.

By the way, it is obvious why two stations dropped her and
left her between infommercials for potency and "Girls Gone
Wild" in the weeny hours of the night!

I just finished watching Melissa on tv.  She is an inspiration to me.  i googled to see if i could get more info about  her life.  I'm shocked to find out about Barbie.  Bit i don't judge her for her past.  People do change.  I wosh i had one iota of her knowledge.

I have researched this topic since the moment i first found out about melissa scott. I was watching tv one night channel surfing and she caught my eye, im not religious in any sense of the word, but i thought she was gorgeous and wanted to find out more about her and what made her into what she is. Through reasearching her, and alot of time on the net i finally have the pictures of her and i can now rest easy, even though Dr.gene scott was unable to consumate their marriage he was a very lucky man. Her last porn film was "picture perfect seduction" and you can download her pics from various bit torrent sites. Thank god for melissa scott. a.k.a. Barbie Bridges R.I.P. Sooooo sexxxxyy!

She is one hot vixon! She speaks "my language" a o k! Gotta get some tapes of those early years ... nee haaa! Beer Cigs & Priestess italiana Melissa! Those guinnea broads r HOT! Decent!

The best place to make your own judgements about Pastor Melissa Scott is to visit her official web site at www.pastormelissascott.com. There's plenty of information and samples of her teaching there by which you can decide whether she's the real deal. Visit her site and draw your own conclusions.

"Barbie Bridges" last porno flic may have been "Picture Perfect"
but Melissa Scott'S was not having done over 100 flics, the point, however is that she is still hustling these videos, now
on DVD,and so still profiting from those sales as well as her
"preaching". Does that sound like a redeemed sinner to you?

I agree. The truth is often shocking when first encountered. But give it some time. With time comes insight and greater knoweldge that will help you determine if what Pastor Scott says is true.

What do you agree with? That Mafia Melissa is an unredeemed sinner?, since she's still making a fortune off of her
numerous vids she starred in plus her porny girls stable
(not much like the manger) as well as her readings and thus
deceiving unwitting decent followers (among other agencies)?
Perhaps as an apologist of hers you'd say anything to keep her
on tv bilking the gullible.
Most that can read can read the bible...when is she going to
learn from it??

Have you heard this woman "preach". She can talk for 30 minutes and say absolutely NOTHING!!!!

Who knows how many languages Pastor Melissa Scott knows, but she knows what she's talking about and translating. I greatly appreciate her translating and interpreting directly from original texts. I feel I learn more when I watch her or re-broadcasts of Dr. Scott because they are upfront about the teachings in the Gospel.

Nobody's making you watch it (and that goes for anything). So if you don't like it, don't watch it. However, as for Pastor Melissa Scott, watch at least a couple of the broadcasts. See them at least as religious classes if you don't want to see them as the type of service you're comfortable with. Plus, these are just an hour in length, so you don't see the entire service. If you want to, go in person.

If you don't like her past then don't dwell on it. In fact, don't dwell on it anyways. If we all dwelled on our on pasts and faults committed therein, where would we be and what would we be doing now? Move on. Improve. Question how "religious" someone is is not what we are here in this life to do.

www.pastormelissascott.com
www.drgenescott.org

p.s. She always talks about Jesus. How could someone not talk about Jesus while teaching the Gospel?

I had watched her a while back and never really found a message, but nonetheless, I just came along this site and found out this disturbing information. With an IQ supposedly of 186, she knows exactly what she is doing. Covering up her body so on and so on is really not the point. The point is what message is she really giving. She claims to speak twenty different languages naturally, but I have not seen or heard of her going anywhere to spread the word of God or to help many who would benefit from her "gift". She stays in LA on her show that generates cash flow.

I am not quick to judge people, and if she has found the light, then that is wonderful. However, I think you should look a little deeper to see the big picture here. See what her works have been other than performing on TV or radio. Jesus didn't gloat or seek to gain profit for his abilities or his works, but others witnessed and spread the word. He made a claim to be the Son of God, but did not gloat or take tithes to support himself. I just believe differently than most I suppose. I feel that if you have had the calling of God to teach and help others find Him then you shall give up your attachment to the worldly possessions you own and not find comfort in them, for now you are a messenger of God and He will provide all that you need. Not seek notoriety and fame because of your blessings that God has granted upon you to do his works. You give it to the people that God wants you to help. The people that don't have anything, the people who have gone astray and need God's message. The godless people who need to know God again or for the first time in their life.

Forget what they were, but not what they have become. You can discredit anyone or anything, but let it be proven otherwise by its prolific works and not by its prolific gain. I haven't found it to be proven otherwise, have you? Whatever the truth is in this case, it will show its face.

I had watched her a while back and never really found a message, but nonetheless, I just came along this site and found out this disturbing information. With an IQ supposedly of 186, she knows exactly what she is doing. Covering up her body so on and so on is really not the point. The point is what message is she really giving. She claims to speak twenty different languages naturally, but I have not seen or heard of her going anywhere to spread the word of God or to help many who would benefit from her "gift". She stays in LA on her show that generates cash flow.

I am not quick to judge people, and if she has found the light, then that is wonderful. However, I think you should look a little deeper to see the big picture here. See what her works have been other than performing on TV or radio. Jesus didn't gloat or seek to gain profit for his abilities or his works, but others witnessed and spread the word. He made a claim to be the Son of God, but did not gloat or take tithes to support himself. I just believe differently than most I suppose. I feel that if you have had the calling of God to teach and help others find Him then you shall give up your attachment to the worldly possessions you own and not find comfort in them, for now you are a messenger of God and He will provide all that you need. Not seek notoriety and fame because of your blessings that God has granted upon you to do his works. You give it to the people that God wants you to help. The people that don't have anything, the people who have gone astray and need God's message. The godless people who need to know God again or for the first time in their life.

Forget what they were, but not what they have become. You can discredit anyone or anything, but let it be proven otherwise by its prolific works and not by its prolific gain. I haven't found it to be proven otherwise, have you? Whatever the truth is in this case, it will show its face.

We will pray that presently unredeemed sinner, Mafia Mellisa,
will be removed from the airwaves A.S.A.P.!

I'm no one special, i'm not particularly smart, i am a christian and i've watched melissa...i'm embarrassed to say that i'm plenty old enough, but never knew/saw gene scott...but having watched melissa, all i will say is...BE CAREFUL. Something is just not right there.

I have had that same concern--something isn't right. Yet, close your eyes and listen to her once. She is speaking Truth from Scripture (inbetween all the translating, which in my opinion is NOT preaching. Much of what she finds "wrong," doesn't change a thing! So why bother with it? I have another probem with her: I have seen clips of Dr. Gene cursing, taking God's Name in vain, bragging about the pony girls putting out, etc. What a diabolical non-witness! Yet, she worships him and holds his name high almost every broadcast--something she should get over and start lifting high the Name of Jesus--that's what we were put on earth to do! And if we don't the rocks will cry out. Surely as a messenger of the Word, she should get on target.

Maybe she's not a "messenger of the Word", unless that word
is PROFITS!

Maybe she's not a "messenger of the Word", unless that word
is PROFITS!

Maybe she's not a "messenger of the Word", unless that word
is PROFITS!

Maybe she's not a "messenger of the Word", unless that word
is PROFITS!

Maybe she's not a "messenger of the Word", unless that word
is PROFITS!

Love to watch her at night. With the sound off. And a few glasses of wine. And a box of kleenex next to me.

For all those who claim to be intelligable in Hebrew and Greek...do any of you all know an educator/enlightenor/preacher (call it what you may) who has access to rare and diverse ancient biblical volumes and translates directly. English is such a shallow language, I love the complexity she shows in the original writings....even if her late husband was the person who she is teaching from, regardless it's a fruitful exercise to drink the knowledge she provides. I would love someone who is proved to be accredable to learn from, regardless, as a person who has spent my adult life until recently (when I truley and in a heartfelt manner asked to be saved - and really meant it)was chasing the dark to see how desolate and miserable hell really is, I will continue to watch her...the essence of Christianity is based on Forgiveness and Love....many of yall make me sad. Be well and God Bless You All!

For all those who claim to be intelligable in Hebrew and Greek...do any of you all know an educator/enlightenor/preacher (call it what you may) who has access to rare and diverse ancient biblical volumes and translates directly. English is such a shallow language, I love the complexity she shows in the original writings....even if her late husband was the person who she is teaching from, regardless it's a fruitful exercise to drink the knowledge she provides. I would love someone who is proved to be accredable to learn from, regardless, as a person who has spent my adult life until recently (when I truley and in a heartfelt manner asked to be saved - and really meant it)was chasing the dark to see how desolate and miserable hell really is, I will continue to watch her...the essence of Christianity is based on Forgiveness and Love....many of yall make me sad. Be well and God Bless You All!

For all those who claim to be intelligable in Hebrew and Greek...do any of you all know an educator/enlightenor/preacher (call it what you may) who has access to rare and diverse ancient biblical volumes and translates directly. English is such a shallow language, I love the complexity she shows in the original writings....even if her late husband was the person who she is teaching from, regardless it's a fruitful exercise to drink the knowledge she provides. I would love someone who is proved to be accredable to learn from, regardless, as a person who has spent my adult life until recently (when I truley and in a heartfelt manner asked to be saved - and really meant it)was chasing the dark to see how desolate and miserable hell really is, I will continue to watch her...the essence of Christianity is based on Forgiveness and Love....many of yall make me sad. Be well and God Bless You All!

Have any of you all considered prayer for her....have you considered mercy and forgiveness for her downfalls...the only time I heard her speak of money was after listening to hours of taped services online and it was all in reference to The Word. If you are so righteous, do you not care for her to use her talents in a way that is honorable to humanity that is a reflection of the greatness of He. Just a thought.

Have any of you all considered prayer for her....have you considered mercy and forgiveness for her downfalls...the only time I heard her speak of money was after listening to hours of taped services online and it was all in reference to The Word. If you are so righteous, do you not care for her to use her talents in a way that is honorable to humanity that is a reflection of the greatness of He. Just a thought.

I stumbled upon Pastor Scott (flipping channels) as many of these posts indicate, and said "Yay, an attractive woman teaching the Bible". I can watch this. But after a few programs of listening to her dissect one ancient language or another and explaining her biblical translations, I found her to be a boring and lousy teacher of scripture. After learning of her past, she apparently has just found another way of being "watched" and making money off of those persons looking for something to make them happy (porn or "God"). Her continuing actions are inconsistent with one who has truly been "born again". I PRAY she finds the truth, and stops leading others astray.

In the present, that is P R E S E N T, for those who don't
want to get it or rather don't want others to get it Mafia
Melissa is raking in muchos profits not only from her "ministry"
yet also from her porno website NOW! Now , what part of "now"
do you not understand?
Is the Univ. Cathedral The Church Of Satan Lite?

Instead of praying for and/or sending money to hustler
Melissa who is not exactly another Mother Teresa why not pray
for peace and for the poor and downtrodden and give to
charities for the same as Jesus might well do.

She gets pretty indepth on that chalkboard. Im lost after the first circle but I tell ya, I thought she was his daughter i guess shes young enough but she is really one hot gal up there.
Is she looking for a new Husband by any chance??
PJ

Well PJ, do you think you have enough money to
buy Melissa and are old enough to depart soon like
Gene Scott?? Because born-again- con Melissa (Peroff)
Scott, like Ayn Rand (Alyse Rosenbaum), really
worships Mammon.

I want to sniff her panties!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have written a letter to Pastor Melissa Scott requesting that all of DVD should be close-captioned for the deaf. I believe if hearing have the greatest advantage to hear the word of God. The deaf should get the same treatment. MOney should not be an object. Salvation is!

In the last days, the Deaf shall hear the word of God.

Deaf needs to be heard visually and spiritually.

You don't need to have her numerous porno DVD's
close-captioned as she only occasionally moans or
mouths obscenities.Are these the word of God that
she is currently selling? (and are you getting a
cut too, huckster??

You can learn the Truth About any or either
Pastor Scott = google alt fan gene scott

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.gene-scott/topics

You will not learn anything about Mammon-
worshiper Melissa's numerous porn videos she
is cureently selling, not under the stage name,
"Barbie Bridges", but another aka at alt fan
gene scott.

my dad and I have been watching for a while now,it has been great to find someone who likes to teach and study like we do. we have had some aha moments we have laughed and cried with her the word says my people perish for a lack of knowledge they are not walking in righteousness or they wouldn't try to bring sin consciousness to her reaping it on there own head. she is a new creature in christ all things are passed away all things are made new i pray psalms 91 over her
-pastor in poulsbo, wa

Mammon and porno worshippers too??

ok, i just joined kevo so i could comment here =)

i've seen Pastor Melissa a few times on late night tv here in the City of the Angels (Los Angeles, en espanol)

i say she's hot

i used to watch Dr. Gene Scott on tv a lot over the past 30 years or so, off and on... i should state i'm not a Christian, but i figured if i ever became one i might join Dr. Scott's church... i very much admired him both as a scholar, and as a pastor when i saw him preach real sermons, which was only about twice in all those years... mostly he did indepth biblical studies and interpretations... his series on the Great Pyramid (and who really built it) was a hoot... he was always very entertaining and informative when he did his teacher bit, just as Reverend Melissa is...

i also very much admired his willingness to take on the federal government and the FCC when they tried to force him to reveal his donors... i'm an american and i believe in the separation of church and state, by god, dammit... and the fact that he was willing to give up his tv station rather than cave to the government flunkies made me like him even more...

but... let's face it... Gene Scott was whack a lot of the time, especially in his latter years... i'm not knocking him for that... his church, his pulpit, his forum and tv show, he could run it however pleased him... i heard on Sundays's he preached God's word from the pulpit like a normal pastor... but on tv, seriously, he was pretty whack a lot of the time... this isn't the place to go into his antics, and as i said, i don't judge him on his shenanigans for raising funds...

if he woulda wanted to strip naked and demand folks send him money to run his church before he'd put a stitch back on, honestly, it wouldn't have surprised me and i would have applauded his ingenuity...

i genuinely liked the man, albeit as a viewer of the phenomenon, and i was saddened to hear of his passing in 2005, which i just learned of today, 3 years later... he was looking sickly toward that time, i hope his passing was peaceful... i think it woulda been cool to have a beer with the man... talk about the world and its wickedness and listen to stories of his life...

i had heard he got his doctorate in religion from Stanford and had done his time as a missionary in China... the man had paid his dues, and his father had been a minister before him... did i mention i'm not Christian? no offense to you Christians out there, but him and that Texas preacher lady on tv seem to be the only genuine article... most of the rest of the tv evangelists, and i've seen and watched lots of em, strike me as phonies and assholes and conmen and worse... they make me sick... (oh, i like Garner Ted and Efram Zimbalist too =)

which brings me to Reverend Melissa

i hope she's as genuine a preacher as Gene Scott was

i came out to the internet tonite to learn more about her, i've only seen her half a dozen times over the past few months...

i had to find out if she was Gene's daughter or wife or adopted child or what... damn, she sounds just like him when she's up there drawing on the board and teaching and interpreting...

i've read the stuff on the internet by now, her background, her marriage to Gene, and so on... damn... i woulda sworn she was his child, reared in unrelenting biblical scholarship... that she was his love mate simply amazes me as i think about it, cause boy, she does a great job of carrying on his work... and she's not whack at all...

i do like her singing

i mean, i enjoy it a lot

and i find her extremely attractive, in a backwoods country sorta way

hell, if you had told me Dr. Gene bought her off her moonshine-making daddy outta Tennessee, paid 50 bucks for her and instead of being the brute had taught her the scholarly ways of the Lord, making use of her natural hymn-singing talent, well, i woulda believed you... cause that's the backstory i had going on in my head before i looked her up on the internet tonite...

she's sweet, she's hot, she's sexy, and all this in spite of her homely presentation and attire...

part of me was hoping she's Gene's daughter... cause i'd love to court her =)

but part of me is happy ol' Gene had a taste of that kind of heaven before he passed on =)

hey Melissa =) if you read this i mean no disrespect =) by any of this =) you are the perfect successor to Gene Scott =) good luck and god bless carrying on his legacy =)

oh, and would you please keep his teachings and stuff free on the internet like it used to be? =) thanks =)

(and really... i think you're hot =) do you still go for older guys? lol =)

Well now hayseed, Melissa and her accent are as phoney
as a three dollar bill and it would take an uninformed, redneck hillbilly not to see through her con game!
Try googling Barbie Bridges, then click on "images and
biography", try to read the blogs, especially near the end
and attempt to evolve!

She is a phony. i know. I slept with her prior tp her mariage to Gene. She use to tell me to give it to her like daddy would. That God is on her side and daddy doesnt need to know.

To quote Frank Barone, "Holy Crud!" There certainly is a lot of vitriol on this subject, on both sides. Having watched several of her lessons, and also having been a fan of Doctor Gene's old show, I would have to say that, whether you agree with her teachings or not, whether you want to hold her past against her or not, you still have to agree that the woman is absolutely brilliant. While her speaking style is a bit pedantic, she seems to be becoming more relaxed and comfortable as time goes on. Peter was a tax collector, Paul stoned Timothy to death, the Pope was a Nazi and our President was a drunk and a coke fiend; and we're all going to stand around and judge this woman as somehow unfit, because she allegedly was convinced as a young woman to utilize her obvious beauty and charisma to make an easy couple of bucks? Please!

You know, I have read a lot of these posts, and would like to contribute my thoughts on the matter...

These comments are not directed at any one person, but perhaps everyone who reads this should think about...

First of all, is Pastor Melissa Scott doing more work for God's kingdom than you are?

Second, whether she was a porn star, or whatever she has done... THANK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS, MERCY, and GRACE! Where would any of us be without it?

I find her lectures interesting, and informative. However, I don't care for her singing voice much... She lacks the ability to sing in tune, but again... that is just my opinion...

Why does what she did keep so many people from seeing what she does?

Maybe because what she does in the PRESENT is to sell
her numerous porn videos on the inernet as well as in
porn shops deceiving the public who largely believe that
she only did one or two films and a few photos as "Barbie
Bridges" and she and her shills keep repeating that she may
have been the "worst sinner in the world"(an exaggeration
of course to lend more sympathy to her deception) but then
(it is implied) that now she is redeemed and doing God's
work. Yea right! She is more like a messenger of the Anti-
Christ! More on the honest message of the person who slept
with her above soon. God bless you for showing her phoniness.

Did you know that porno queens even just models and
strippers not to mention bad actors like Manipulating
Melissa who have done over a hundred "adult " videos
tend to burn out after some years and deterioate
physically, for example, Melissa's sagging breasts when
she bent over in her later videos, and mentally tire of
that racket especially when they meet a rich old coot in
another scam-racket and all the more so if he flaunts them
and they can continue, on the sly, selling their numerous
videos and when he's gone play up to another,like say Crouch.
And that's our message!

WOW! There are sure are a lot of hate filled comments regarding Melissa. She must be doing good for Satan to send such mean spirited attacks against her.

It is very sad to see all of this nastiness coming from Christians. I was looking for some info on the Pastor and came across this site.
Let me ask this question. Why are you not praying for her? If you spent a year of your time praying for her deliverance of her short comings and strongholds, whatever they maybe, instead of pulling her down, there would be a change in her and you.
The bible says "The ferverent effectual prayer of a righteous man avails much." Do you not believe that or did you get so caught up in judging and being nasty to one another that that wonderful word of God didn't enter your mind. Now look who's been pleasing their flesh.

If we all spent more time getting the bolders out of our eyes, we would not have time to talk about the pebble in someone elses..

Father God, we thank you today for the ability to come boldly to your thorne, asking you for forgiveness in Jesus name. We are humbled and thankful for your Grace, your Mercy, and your Forgiveness. Teach us in a loving way Father how to be senseitive to our brothers and sisters and not to judge them.Butt to pray for their deliverance. Help us to put on Jesus and love one another and stop judging. Teach us to reduke the evil spirit behind the act the person does, not the person him/herself. Let us remember they are still your beloved child, whom you love deedly. So deeply that you sent your only begotten son to shead his blood in our place.
Help us to love, Help us to love, Father, Help us to love.

In Jesus' sweet and wonderful name.
Amen

It is very sad to see all of this nastiness coming from Christians. I was looking for some info on the Pastor and came across this site.
Let me ask this question. Why are you not praying for her? If you spent a year of your time praying for her deliverance of her short comings and strongholds, whatever they maybe, instead of pulling her down, there would be a change in her and you.
The bible says "The ferverent effectual prayer of a righteous man avails much." Do you not believe that or did you get so caught up in judging and being nasty to one another that that wonderful word of God didn't enter your mind. Now look who's been pleasing their flesh.

If we all spent more time getting the bolders out of our eyes, we would not have time to talk about the pebble in someone elses..

Father God, we thank you today for the ability to come boldly to your thorne, asking you for forgiveness in Jesus name. We are humbled and thankful for your Grace, your Mercy, and your Forgiveness. Teach us in a loving way Father how to be senseitive to our brothers and sisters and not to judge them.Butt to pray for their deliverance. Help us to put on Jesus and love one another and stop judging. Teach us to reduke the evil spirit behind the act the person does, not the person him/herself. Let us remember they are still your beloved child, whom you love deedly. So deeply that you sent your only begotten son to shead his blood in our place.
Help us to love, Help us to love, Father, Help us to love.

In Jesus' sweet and wonderful name.
Amen

Wow! I am at a very interesting place right now. I am a SERIOUS Christian and I do love the Lord Christ Jesus. I am almost speechless this evening. I have to say I ran across the teachings of Pastor, Melissa Scott and was impressed with the Greek and Hebrew on her board in her teachings and found myself watching her for a couple of weeks. I might say I was fascinated by that part of her teachings. I wanted to find out more about the meaning of some the words and how they related to what Christ was saying to his people. So I tuned in. My next step was to check out her website. Well, I did today and I must say I was shocked when I saw a photo that looked like the well- dressed lady I wanted to learn more about. To say the least my mouth was hung opened. Not that I judged her I guess I wanted to learn something from her. I caught a glimpse of the blog that (Andy) wrote and read on a response from (Rick). I was trying to digest what I have learned from the website and (Rick) put into words what I was feeling as I watched the TV program. I did notice how beautiful she is but I never thought of her pass to be what is being said of her. I was trying to understand her teachings and I agree with (Rick, who wrote - She rarely mentions Jesus or prays. But, what you do get is 'chain preaching' on the history of some part of the Bible ie. the church of Smyrna, original Greek, past present perfect tense. . . but only in bits and pieces. She jumps around in her message so one never feels settled or comfortable. "having the form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." Rick ) I hope you don't mind me repeating what you said. You said it so well. It was just what I was thinking. So I watched on to try to get and understanding. I do believe in repentance and turning from your wicked ways. I so will no judge. I need to take a step back and ask the HOLY SPIRIT to show me. I am happy that there is a place for me to write my thoughts down and share with others. I want all to understand I am not judging I was taken back. - Shelly

Firstly, judging is not always judging someone to be "bad",
the messages just before yours seem to be judging Melissa as
being very "good" and anyone telling the truth about her as
being very "bad" and judgemental. next, con-artist and bad
actor Melissa needs to be seen thru without the speck of
"Barbie Bridges" in her eyes but the huge railroad tie of her
other porno identity which she is still NOW selling DVD'S OF!

Came across Ms. Scott while surfing late night TV, and then read up on her, and was suprised to find all this on her. But here's the part I'm confused on.

No biggie that she was a porn star in the past. Plenty of Christians, from the 1st century till now, have similar pasts. Jesus was a doctor for the sick, not the healthy. Mary Magdalene and others had checkered pasts. Jesus hung out with prostitutes. There's no issue there.

But, in all my experience with Christians who have these extravagant testimonies (for we all have sins, now and in our past, but some are more titillating than others), they are very open about their past, and how they were lost, and Jesus came and lead them to the Light. This is their testimony. This is how they share how great Jesus is. Yet, I'm not finding anything about Ms. Scott sharing about her past online. I'm not seeing it in any of the sermons when I catch her at night. I'm only seeing somehow references to her checkered past, like on Wikipedia, get swiftly deleted. I don't know if her ministry is behind it or not, but what I find odd is that *she* is not referencing her past, and often, to speak of how much Christ has changed her. Without exception, my experience with Christians who have a great testimony is they use it; they don't hide it.

Has Christ changed her or has age changed her so she
can't do porno films anymore but she can still sell
her own numerous videos and her po(r)ny girls and is
this Christian or are those who see thru her con a bit
more??

I don't get it, why our we judging, don't we all GROW, my GOD =Grow Or Die

I don't get it, why our we judging, don't we all GROW, my GOD =Grow Or Die

I don't get it, why our we judging, don't we all GROW, my GOD =Grow Or Die

What is mainly growing for porn-again Melissa
is her profits from the porn industry!

After reading many of the comments, I know without a doubt
that it would have taken a mighty big pile of rocks to throw
the stones all these people would have been tossing. So
many first stone throwers and I thought this old world was
full of sin. Gosh, so many of you are so pure!!!! I've
watched Pastor Scott and have learned much from her. Why
don't you all film yourself in your daily life and broadcast
to the world. You may find yourself a little less to voice
such a holier than thou attitude. You learn more by listening
and less by talking!! Just one of the millions of sinners in
this world!!

Gosh-a-rudy, are you a purveyor of porn and or
drugs too who claims you WERE the worst sinner
in the world but go on dealing while claiming to
be a Christian????

By the way, by Melissa still selling her porn,
she should be addressed, with all due "respect",
as Present Porn Star Melissa!!

If you had listened better in the first grade,
kindergarten or earlier you might have learned
the difference between past and present. Maybe
Melissa isn't so much holier than us and maybe
you want to join her in her hell-bound handbasket!

BABA BOOEY!!

Sounds intelligent! Regressed to an infantile stage
or just degenerated like a porn queen??

PAUL...it is all about Paul..the apostle, the middle name and now Crouch...
Who doesn't want to marry the gal..just like the gal who married Dear ole' Dad?

to anyone reading here, please read the BIBLE and focus on what GOD has to say and THEN, you'll know for yourself what to think about and then, you'll find the peace that passes all understanding. you will find a path to finding joy. become a Romans 12 christian. Reading all of this junk on this site is all a distraction which will steal your peace if anything and will not add one ounce of joy to your life. Read the BIBLE/word and see for yourself.

To anyone reading this, this sounds like the "church of christ" doctrine. ask yourself, is it a hypocritical doctrine that a woman cannot teach the word at the pulpit but it is okay for her to teach bible study/ok to teach the children/ok for her to share the good news with people in the street/ok to be an ambassador for Christ?--but not if she is standing on the pulpit. please question whether this makes any sense. ask what does the greek or hebrew--original language say? question what is the context of ALL the scriptures quoted here?

oh !!! But she is HOT !!!

Who is this woman ambassador for Christ? A burned out
porno queen still pedalling her porn? A bad actor in a salvation army costume?

Good God! I can not believe I read that whole thread...no wonder I dont go to church!

I had not read all of the above comments concerning Pastor Scott; Compelled to lash out and did not! "Thank you Jesus" for Pastor M. Scott has taught me to control my tongue. I can not understand how one can curse God in the same sentence in which they use the word "love". Pastor M. Scott has obviously become "anew" in her "Present" status in humanity; thus, shares everything she has learned from her husband Dr Scott, who mentored her on "how to get to heaven". Everytime one brings up the past of anyone else - "one" puts Jesus Christ back on the cross and we go backwards-NOT forward in saving the lives of many whom choose to listen and hear the WORD of GOD! If you truly listen to her sermons, she is reading straight from the Holy Scriptures...the very words of God, our Father and Jesus Christ, our Savior. Why then do we persecute her for doing good?

Is "poor" little porn preacher Melissa really being
"persecuted"? Maybe the IRS and others will prosecute
her like they did scambrains Jim Baker,the "Most
Reverend" Moon,Rajneesh,Morris Cerullo, Taggart Tilton,
et al, and they may even seize a couple of cadillacs
from her caravan or some of the numerous ponys or po(r)ny
girls from Madam Melissa's stables or maybe even
confiscate her salvation army costume! Then your spoiled
little mafia brat might have to get a real job!!

Well, Melissa and Gene, have surely got some people voicing a broad range of opinions, here and everywhere. Good or bad, it causes more to investigate and theorize. I am amazed at her command of languages, specifically Greek, Hebrew, and some Latin - all original Biblical languages. I am a student of those same forms of writing and communication. I often have wondered how she translated the scriptures about how a woman can hold any other position in the church, but the pastor and deacon. I guess when you already have a flock of sheep, anyone can appoint theirself to be the shepherd, and lead the sheep where you want them to go in your estimation. Well, as has been noted hereinabove, God will be the final judge of all the sheep.
As a note, I thought she was Gene's granddaughter and why does she have such a huge Adam's apple?

In the beginning: To reiterate on the real job; Pastor M. Scott scrubbed toilets at the Cathedral while others utilized the facilities or "restrooms". The Lord blessed this "woman" for her "servitude". Lest, no one may remember the scripture. I will share: "No one can receive anything, lest it comes from Heaven".

As for her Adam's Apple, I love it. I thought to myself, "Self"...(a little humor, lest anyone boast). The Lord has truly blessed this woman with "Great Vocal Cords" to fight in the Spiritual Battle. Indeed Pastor Scott is a woman of the cloth. Several men inherit their mothers squeeky voice or women inherit their fathers big muscles. An inheritance! An inheritance is why we "Wait on the Lord". Think about it!

As far as the granddaughter note: Have you not read about Abraham? A much older husband to Sarah, his beautiful wife. Sarah was blessed with a child, at the age of 70. Tell it to the Lord, our Creator!

In retrospect, if I may I please the court: (kidding, just kidding!)Her vocal cords are just fine. She has a beautiful voice even without the instruments. I watched and listened to her singing one day. The next week I was driving along the interstate and I started singing a song. I thought: "Where have I heard this beautiful hymn"? Immediately, I remembered. Pastor M Scott sang: "He looked beyond my faults and saw my needs"! I heard her sing this only once and I remembered the words.

Gotta love it! Gotta live it! (Love for Jesus Christ). Subsequently, where there is love for Jesus Christ; there is room in our hearts for Pastor Melissa Scott. (P.S. I've not met Pastor M Scott. Truly the Lord will bless her for sustaining His faith, in this life...or the next).

Have you ever noticed when scambrains are exposed: if
politicians,they either use obscene language and/or wrap
themselves in the flag; if TELEMBEZZLERS, they either
use obscene language (like Gene Scott) and/or wrap
themselves in the bible, as above?

God Bless you! If only eight (8) people were saved in the beginning of time, in accordance with, this history book called the Holy Bible; And history repeats itself-HUMMMM! Think about it! Wrap myself in the bible! Thank the Lord Jesus, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, that you received His Message!

The wisdom to know the difference is that I look for Him every moment; some seek Him only at "Easter" or "Christmas" or when "they" need something. The graves are full of people such as you and I. Everyone chooses their own destiny! I choose to share the Lords Word with you this morning.

Scripture reads: "Those who are first-Will be last"! Wonder what the Lord was trying to say in that short sentence. The answer: Can only be found in the "good book" called the Holy Bible; The writers of this book gave "All Glory To God"!

Pastor Scott: I pray for her. Never met her, if only through the Words in the Lord.

In olden days, SOS meant "Help"! Today in all the disasters such as Tsunami, earth quakes, fires in California, etc., SOS may mean "SAVE OUR SOULS". The Lord said: "The people did not listen to the "Warnings". "To some, it is to read and understand. To others: "The mystery of the Lord is made Known". That means you can't possibly understand Pastor Melissa Scotts Messages until you yourself wrap yourself in the Holy Scriptures. It came out of your own breath, Pharoah! Calmate! (Gotta laugh Cause it can't hurt)!

Have a Beautiful day! Jesus Loves You, too!

It is written in the Holy Scriptures that "we should come to Jesus as children". Some misinterpret this to mean we should act like children. A "Child of God", as an Adult!
Think about It!

I'll leave the interpreting up to Pastor Scott.



As for this writer, I say: God Bless You, for listening!

The blogger who wrote that Melissa cleaned toilets
in the church probably (and intentionally) is
confusing her with Mahatma Gandhi's wife, Katurbai,
who did that for many years from a young girl of
ten.As for Melissa doing any kind of public service,
as another blogger said,"Cut me some slack!

Blogger isn't in my vocabulary, but it doesn't sound good! The wisdom to know the difference: When a wrong has been committed, we pray for the one whose "soul" has been injured by "words".

If it isn't good, then it's bad. If it isn't right, then it's wrong! HUMMMM! Can't be plainer than that!

"ELECTRICITY" - Cannot be seen, but we know it kills us if we're not "CAUTIOUS".
"CHEMICALS"- Some are not seen, but we know they harm us if swallowed or we breathe in!
"HAZARDOUS SIGNS" with numbers inserted tell us the hazards we will be approaching, to sustain our own "life". By the same token, the Lord, our God and the Lord Jesus "warn" us in every book of the Holy Bible, on how we can protect our "soul" from harm, to sustain our "life".

The wisdom to know the difference: Pastor Scott is doing that and more. She publicly said she wasn't perfect! She hit that "right on the nail"! (Did anyone get it)? Easter and passover might help! The Lord said: "No one is perfect, No Not One"! There was only ONE and that's the son of God: Jesus Christ. Passover means that the angel of death passed over the house which did not curse God, even with mere words. As it is written: The "true" followers of Christ!

One to grow on! The Lord Jesus said: "If you will be ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of You"! (Wonder who He was talking to!!!!) Get a grip....One can read it and weap and do nothing or one can read and share it with others for the "Salvation of many "souls" to be saved". Even yours and mine!!!!!Obviously, that's what Pastor Scott is doing!
God Bless U! Respondez vous plait!

That was truly Good News to hear that Jesus loves us
for exposing you anti-Christian TELEMBEZZLERS and
Jezebels!!

What would Jesus do??? Only you know your own heart! In case you didn't know...the "mind" fills the heart! If your mind is full of good thoughts, your heart is full of good. If your mind is filled with bad thoughts, then your heart of full of bad. Try being nice to someone, then your heart is full of joy. If you're a bully, you're heart is full of evil. By the words you choose, the scripture reads: "that kind of demon takes much prayer"! You're not alone. As it is written: "Seek and You shall find Me"! Only then will you find Peace within your soul.
As for this writer, thank you for listening. God Bless You and Farewell!

If the previous is true than obviously Gene Scott's
heart was full of evil as he tried to bully his crew
as well as his congregation (and the gov. too)! And,
of course, the "Most Reverends", Hagee, Farewell and
assasin Pat Robertson!!

Goooooly,How unique and honest of MS to proclaim (and
PUBLICALLY!)that she is not perfect or rather wasn't
perfect. How would anyone have guessed?...awesome!
But wait! Maybe she was just being modest when she
declared that ( since if one really is perfect one
would probably be perfectly modest too)! perhaps
porn-again preacher Peroff-Pastore is a perfect
peddler of porn!!

Jesus Christ, knowing that all things had been accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: "I thirst". (John 19:28)

A soldier gave Him "vinegar" and it was then that He gave up the "ghost". (John 19:30). AS IT IS WRITTEN: WHEN JESUS THEREFORE HAD RECEIVED THE VINEGAR, HE SAID, "IT IS FINISHED": AND HE BOWED HIS HEAD, AND GAVE UP THE GHOST.

(34) BUT ONE OF THE "SOLDIERS" WITH A SPEAR PIERCED HIS SIDE, AND FORTHWITH CAME THERE OUT BLOOD AND WATER.

It's obvious you keep piercing Pastor Scott; Try watching the History Channel. The earth is splitting in pieces, my precious friend: Earthquakes, Fires, "Volcanos". Missouri and the other states are overcome with water as was New Orleans. Levys don't hold Tsunami's. I was watching the news of New Orleans, when I "heard" and saw a little girl drowning, yelling for help, a little boy behind her and a man holding onto a tree! I passed the screen up and as I passed I heard the little girls voice screaming as if I was right there with her. I knelt down and started to pray even in front of the television. I cried unto the Lord with them, the little girl, the little boy and the man. I stayed praying as the Lord commands: "Pray Without Ceasing". I felt as if I couldn't leave the screen until help arrived. The Lord sent a helicopter. If you have children you'll believe in something good to happen to someone you've never met. That you may meet them...in the next, called the "afterlife"!

Apparently you have Pornster Melissa confused with
Jesus now and maybe with "The Cult Of Matreiya". What
is this, The Cult Of Melissa?

I AM not Pastor Hagee, else I would be compelled to say this scripture fits you best:

"I SHAKE THE DUST OFF MY FEET, AND TAKE MY PEACE WITH ME".



Pastor Scott has the Lord, our God and Jesus Christ, our Savior in her life. She chooses to share the Word of God with the whole world. And in that, I respect her wholeheartedly!

To put it in perspective: You cannot sway a "True" Christian!

Real Christians are joining together to boycott the Olympics!

We are not trying to sway anyone from being a "true
Christian", we would not want to and we cannot, just the
opposit. One can only keep oneself from being a true
Christian as Melissa is doing! Thinking she is fooling
others, she is only fooling herself,certainly not God!
Try really reading the Sermon On The Mount sometime.

How extra-ordinary! "SHE CHOOSES TO SHARE THE WORD OF GOD
WITH THE WHOLE WORLD." And surely the whole,entire world is
hanging onto every word she utters!

She also has chosen to share her numerous porno videos with the
whole wide world, presently...ahem... for a price!

My first impression of Pastor Scott, when stumbling onto her program was, this is a teacher of the word. I personally attend church where our Pastor is a preacher of the word. There is a difference. She basically breaks down the Bible from its original languages, to help us get a better understanding of scripture. The ancient languages are complex and her knowledge is helpful. Ive always had to go to the Strong's Concordenance to decipher some scriptures. The Word Lord is used thousands of times in the Bible, but is used differently with different languages but we have just the one word "Lord". So people who prefer to break it down can benefit from her teaching. I attended classes with a retired pastor once who knew the ancient languages and he taught in the same manner. Most of you are missing the point of her teaching. Regardless of her background, she is using her knowledge and education of the languages to teach to those who prefer to study the bible in this manner.
Like any Pastor, I listen, maynot always agree, but with the Holy Spirit's direction he leads me to the truth. Are you seeking the truth? Most people hate to study the Bible and rely only on what they hear. It is up to every Christian to seek the truth and study.

"Regardless of her background..."? Her present background is
"preaching", her foreground is peddling porn.

How about Reverend Jim Jones? Didn't he bring the Bible to
alot of his followers, and where did they follow him to...
their deaths! Will Melissa's follow her to prostitution?
Oh well, Jesus loves them both! And Castro and Ayn Rand too!
And Hugo Chavez also... which is kind of puzzling since oh
so pius Pat Robertson wants to assasinate Chavez... imagine
a pius "Christian" pastor like Robertson judging and calling
for the killing (as in "Thou Shalt Not Kill" of another person
that Jesus surely loves? Should we waste our time praying for
him or Hagee who judges Catholics to be "whores of Rome"?
If the Pope is the Whore Of Rome, what is Melissa?

So far all I have read is Melissa Scott is a harlot, porn star, Bible teacher who shouldn't be teaching because she is a woman, or she is a potential thief, a liar, cheat, etc. I guess forgiveness belongs to none of you. Then again, who cares. I'd like to see all of you rip apart original Greek & Hebrew like she does. Most M.Div degreed Pastors can't even do that. Perhaps she is a lot brighter than most of you which obviously rattles your comfort zones. I think she has her faults like everyone else. The big joke here is how all of your criticism of you people is justified. In the years I have been a born again Christian, I have found more holes in the translations of Scripture over the years that would scare most of you to death. There is not one absolute translation of the Bible that has been proven to be the most accurate to the "original manuscripts." How can that be said when not on person in the history of the Christian church hasn't found ONE original document. In other words, other than salvation being a given, the rest of church doctrine written by Paul has perverted long before Melissa and Gene Scott got to it.

In other words, let her self-destruct on her own if that is what GOD wants. Don't help God...he doesn't need any of you. He is much bigger than most of you dolts. Gene Scott had balls and I admire his challenges and his teaching. His wife has got more on the ball than most stepford wives of the church who keep their women barefoot and pregnant and degrade them at every chance they get.

As far as why no one publically prays during the telecast's taping...who cares. Anyone can pray...most just can't teach or preach.

Christianity today is overwhelmed by the evils of Capitalism. Jesus didn't preach it and the U.S.A. is the demon of the FAITH with its greed and fascist government of the last 8 years under the Bush oppression. Get over yourselves, because I think we all are in for a huge surprise that what we have been taught may not have been either correct or not for us "privileged" Capitalist Christians.

Remember...Israel remains God's chosen people. Not the U.S.A. We are more of God's object of wrath more than anything else.

Byte me!

I mean blessings to all!

Melisa, to be a pastor, you must have suffered! Cross makes and defines a true prophet! Can you deny this? If you cannot, give me a call. I will will start your lessons immediately!

Melisa, my E-mail address is: bohdansz@hotmail.com

A previous "pius" promotor of porn queens apparently(and
intentionally) doesn't understand what "wrapping oneself in the flag" or bible means. The former means false patriotism and
as someone said this " is the last refuge of a scoundral" and
as anyone viewing her show can easily see not a cross but a flag
is the blatantly prominent feature of the Scotts' (literally)
"Bully Pulpit"! And, wrapping herself in the bible to cover her
PRESENT PORN ENTERPRIZES is the same.

ha ha, she likes to spread the word and loves to spread her legs and show everybody her crotch. i love it. i think i'll get two tvs, side by side and watch her show on one and watch her porn on the other, that would be cool. she was a whore then and shes a whore now, she just whores herself in different ways. not judging, i really dont care either way, i actually have the capacity to think for myself instead of being a follower of the many cults you all try to pass as legitimate religion. there are all kinds of beliefs in this world and they all think thiers is right, ha ha, what a joke. i dont care, i just want to see her many talents, thats why she did porn, for people to see and buy, so stop blocking them mellisa and be proud, your really great at being a whore. ok, everybody pile on, tell me how terrible i am. ha, you bunch of retards.

I like watching her. Sure, she's a know it all, and keeps reminding everyone how she's a teacher etc. of God's word. I wouldn't mind straightening her out though.

Let's be clear about her situation right here. It is MELISSA,
HERSELF, who proclaims that these are the worst sins in the
world she has committed, yet continues promoting and profiting
from them in her present porn enterprizes she thinks people
don't know about,since most don't know her other porn identity
is not "Barbie Bridges". This is beyond hypocrasy, this is a grand scam. And a Jezabel is defined in Webster's as "an un-
scrulous woman",not just a common whore.

That's UNSCRUPULOUS, not "unscrulous" above!
Of course,that's about par for the course with
these TELEMBEZZLERS!

Throw all the stones you want, it won’t change a thing!

One thing for sure, God has forgiven her for past, present, and future sins. And she is guaranteed eternal life through Christ. You can believe it or not.

O, and so am I! She won’t be alone in the Kingdom~

God is good! … :)

And there’s still hope for you miserable contentious soles!

Not sure what Bible or telembezzler you got that mis-info
from but that in fact means that everyone's past, present
and future sins are forgiven forever and you will undoubtedly
have some arguement there from most ministers,priests,monks,
and rabbis, who believe that applied to "original sin"!

Incidently, we didn't know that these computers were capable
of throwing stones or is that just more mis-info?

Will someone please post a link to the porn video she starredin called "A Picture Perfect Seduction" (Vivid Entertainment)???

I wanna see her get fucked in the ass, and then suck the shit-coated cock!!

here it is.....

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I once was lost but now I'm found.

Thank God that none of us are God! No one would be left to spread the Good News.

God have Mercy on those that accuse, what a day of judgement your's is.

We are all going to be judged by the same measure that we judge.

Lord Have Mercy on them Jesus was exactly right when He said, "Lord forgive them for they know not what they do."

Lord Forgive yourself for you know not what you do. You create commandments like "Thous Shalt Not Kill", then you order your followers to slaughter innocent people by the millions. You create commandments like "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" and "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife", then you send your angel (heck it was probably YOU) in to fuck Mary. Where was Joseph when this was happening? Do you think he would want someone else fucking his wife?

Some God you turned out to be. A Universal Hypocrite, just like the Christians who claim to know you.

It appears they know you all to well.

Pastor Scott is not perfect, yet God is using her!
Dr. Scott was not perfect, yet God used him.
I've come to see what a fascinating thing it is when God uses imperfect people to do his work.
I personally was called and taught through Herbert W. Armstrong in the Worldwide Church of God and he was not perfect yet God used him.
I have seen many over the years throw stones at these people and condemn them for their imperfections and mistakes, yet I can testify to the fact that all three mentioned above have allowed me to grow in the grace, knowledge, and faith of Christ.
I stand as a witness that God knows what he is doing when he uses imperfect people.
You accusers will face a harsh reality one day when God reminds you that it is written "who are you to judge another man's servant? Before his Master he stands or falls"
For me I find it so exciting to see the work that God is doing through and to Pastor Melissa Scott, so many people have been blessed to have been encouraged by her diligent work. And it’s just the beginning!
I find it so amazing and unfathomable how God is glorified when he uses imperfect people for his glory!
But I admit that God has to give you eyes to see, otherwise you just won't get it!

What a great God we have!

Randy

i found melissa scott on the tube late at night. i have studied with her on the tv and on the web. i'm not sure what to make of her. it is true that christ said not to commit adultry. it is also true that paul, and other figures in the bible said no women ministers. however, if melissa scott married after comming to christ, is she not a new creature? and did not great women do much for the faith:i.e ruth, ester, deborah, mary, the mother of christ, mary magdoline, ect., ect., ect. so i will have to pray to my LORD to see what He commands me to do. i did find it interesting that someone made the claim that she will not disclose her finances, or that of the church. bears some research.....george from indianapolis

MELISSA SCOTT IS A FRAUD. ABSOLUTELY ARROGANT, AND IF YOU REALLY LISTENED TO HER, LISTEN TO HER, SHE MAKES NO SENSE. HOW RIDICULOUS... I JUST HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE FOOLED BY HER.... THAT IS THE ONLY REASON I GOT ONTO THIS SITE. THIS IS ALL SO SAD.

WAKE UP EVERYBODY. ALL I'VE GOT TO SAY IS G-D BLESS AMERICA, WE NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That amazes me! A precious jewel right before your eyes…

…there are none so blind as those that refuse to see….

…Randy

MELISSA SCOTT IS A FRAUD. ABSOLUTELY ARROGANT, AND IF YOU REALLY LISTENED TO HER, LISTEN TO HER, SHE MAKES NO SENSE. HOW RIDICULOUS... I JUST HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE FOOLED BY HER.... THAT IS THE ONLY REASON I GOT ONTO THIS SITE. THIS IS ALL SO SAD.

WAKE UP EVERYBODY. ALL I'VE GOT TO SAY IS G-D BLESS AMERICA, WE NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

makes u wonder what kind of home movies she making bow dont it

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St Paul clearly does exclude anyone from being a bishop, elder (priest), or deacon if such a one is not the "husband of one wife", i. e. divorced and remarried, while the former spouse is living. I Timothy 3, KJV. The apostles did not require celibacy nor forbid a cleric from marrying ofter ordination, only that a cleric not be divorced and remarried (i e married more than once, or husband of more than one wife [obviously not referring to polygamy which all Christians forbade until the rise of certain denominations in modern times]) St Paul clearly says in I Corinthians 9:5 that he and Barnabas had the right to marry, (after they were ordained missionary bishops by the three teachers [a bishop is a teaching elder] as recorded in Acts 13), proving that the apostles did not forbid an unmarried man from marrying after ordination.

In view of the teaching of St Paul as written in I Timothy 3 and Titus, the Scotts are not qualified to be clergy. Also, a woman could not be a teacher (bishop) at all, and an elder (priest) only if over 60 and unmarried. I Timothy 2:12, 5:9

But then, as our Lord said, wisdom is justified of her children!!!

As to financial matters, any non profit group that does not readily furnish audited financial reports is suspect and possibly also should be investigated by the IRS. I crunch numbers for a living as a CPA, and the financial antics of people of this sort should alarm any responsible person, especially if that person claims to be a Christian.

JHH

JHH, you pose to be “somewhat” but you offer nothing.

The zeal, dedication, sacrifice, blood sweat and tears that Pastor Melissa Scott is empowered with is nothing short than a gift from God. A person that is quickened and activated to such dedication to the word of God is nothing that a person works up on their own, it is from God.

If you took the time to listen and learn from Pastor Scott as she mines the depths of God’s word you would see that. And you would see your error.

In this life there are people that seem to be “somewhat” but offer nothing, no encouragement, no words that lead to life, nothing but a mind operating from the dark side and casting stones.

Pastor Scott is a breath of fresh air, offering encouragement, hope, and enlightenment by and through the words that lead to Life. A far contrast from those that seem to be somewhat but offer nothing!

Maybe it’s time to stop operating from the dark side and see the Light.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died so that you too can be liberated from that darkness that seems to be the BIOS of your mind. You too can be changed to offer hope and encouragement it’s not impossible.

Stop putting God in a box! He can rise up a stone to do his work when he desires.

And he has, right before your eyes!

There are none so blind as those that refuse to see!

…Randy

Like all TV preachers Milissa Scott wants your money and to hell with you.What a hypocrite.

I cannot believe the sickness of some people. The filth
written by some people on here is nauseating. Are you bored
with your own garbage? Looking for something different? You
will only find it at the pit of hell.

I called in tonight to your broadcast. I was hung up on by your ignorant (and I mean that in the simplest terms) staff. I only asked on what authority you preach. I was answered with a response that puzzled me. The respone was " the new testament of the Bible". I asked if your teachings were in accordance with the Catholic Church of Rome and they could not reply with a response. They seemed confused. When I asked if they knew where the New Testament came from, they were perplexed. When I told them that it was written by the Catholic Church and preserved by them they hung up on me. I know that the New Testament was carried down from Jesus Christ to Peter and the Apostles. Do you teach in union with Christ as he instructed His Apostles?

Have you seen Melissa Scott's nudie pics? She was pretty hot. All the crap they draw on the boards is snake oil junk.

i only recently saw ms. scott give a sermon. i was impressed. the kind of granular analysis of the ancient language appeals to me. i went immediately to find out more about her and her ministry, and i was struck by two things.

1) the ambiguity of her own website. i went to bio and its about her former husband whom i know nothing about. nor is it readily clear from the site that she is his widow. i presumed she was his daughter.

2) the incredible multitude of unsubstantiated allegations against this woman. i have seen the photos, and i drew no definitive conclusions. i have read countless posts all citing relatively the same facts, though no references are given. no proof provided. just look up someone on this website. you will notice there are footnotes throughout their bios. not one for ms. scott.

i find it odd that there is no proof given for the allegations. and i find it odd that her website is so seemingly ... vague. despite its professionalism. perhaps the truth lies somewhere between. if the woman has a past that comes from sin, well, so be it. it will not blemish what wisdom she might impart. (and i am smart enough to fact check) as far as whether she is worthy to teach the word of God, I will only say that i reason for myself, but I leave judgement to God.

What a bunch of morons...Pastor scott is not the ex porn star everyones talking about....fuck look at the pictures morons...different woman all together. this smear campaign on line almost truly convinces me something is afoot...after all this is satans domain in the end. AGAIN....don't believe all you read...just look at the pictures...melissa scott is not an ex porn star fucking idiot!!!

Anyone who believes in this crap is an idiot. Jesus is not the son of god, he was probably just a screwed up rebel.
As far as this whole Scott business, both Gene and Melissa are just con artists. In fact, all preachers, pastors, reverends, priests, yada, yada, yada... are all just criminals who want your money. I mean seriously people, if there is a god, why the hell would he give a crap about how extravagant a church is? Shouldn't the goddam pope sell off his jewelry to feed a small country? You would think so, that is if he really cared - which he doesn't.
Also, if you are to follow the bible, then none of you should be wearing make up, drinking alcohol, fat (pope - glutton), and you would all be friends with pedophiles and serial killers (lest ye judge another).
What a bunch of retards you religious sheep are!

Im a sinner..I know it. I exept it.walking thru life I try to be the best person I can.I started watching Melissa Scott last week. I was channel searching and there she was.Ive watched her every night since.I even record her when im not home.Do I sit in a church every sunday.NO I dont.The only time you see me in a church is for funerals.and there have been to many latley.The reason I refuse to go sit in a church is because of people judging others.Just like alot of you our doing in these comments.who our you to judge Melissa Scott.Patty Kanan

I stumbled across this whole thing doing a google search for her because I couldn't remember her name or website.

I'm no member of her church, nor am I a member of ANY church. I just channels surf and caught her between cspan and history channel and was intrigued (she is pretty easy on the eyes).

I don't really care about all this stupidity, even if some of the things are true. I seriosuly doubt if all of it's true.

One thing is plainly clear, some people are sure worked up and hateful, mean and spiteful to write some of the horribly viscious things I've seen.

And the really weird part is, so many people who hate her claim to be christians?

Forget you quotes and scriptures...why on earth do you care so much? Or perhaps, do you have a personal grudge? Hmmm? Sounds like it to me.

After all, if she successfully converts a non-believer like me...isn't that good? If some people find comfort listening to her...isn't that good? If a evil axe murdering child molestor came to my door and somehow convimced me that I should read a bible...would you feel disgust at him...or joy for the soul he "saved"???????? I think you people need to look into your own hearts, it's thinking like yours that gives religious FRUITCAKES such a bad name.

I have insomnia. Cannot get to sleep for at least 4 hours after my head hits the pillow. That was until Pastor Melissa Scott. I do not mean this as an affront. I found her sermons and can now fall asleep within 15 minutes of hearing her voice. NOT because I find her dull. Actually, her linguitics are fascinating. (Although I never know exactly what she's trying to express, only that there's a lot of different ways of translating the verses she's discusing.)
Something about her is soothing, I guess. Her sermons just lull me right off to sleepy-bye and I wish she were on earlier in the evening!

Her husband used to wear two pairs of glasses while smoking a cigar, sometimes just stare at the screen. One time he said "Anybody that doesn't send me money now is going to hell." He was as phony as the day is long. I can't say for sure about her, maybe she's a huckster too but not as obvious.

I am appauled at the content of some of the blogs here. I have only heard this lady teach one time and that was only a small part of the teaching. The teaching seemed to be circular in logic and thinking, and did not add to my understanding of scripture. I have friends that are quite excited about her teaching. However, these friends are not sound scripturally, nor are their lives and marriage scripturally sound. I am going to just let them get what they can out of her teachings if that is what they have determined to do, but for myself I cannot nor am I interested in further teaching from this lady.

Paul the apostle before his encounter with jesus on the demascus road was Saul well taught and sat at the feet of gemalia.A hebrew of the hebrews and a pharasee.Some plant some water but God gives the increase!!!!!!!!!!