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Gordon And Jean Greer -- Soldiers Of The Cross

	Price: $15.95 Availability: In Stock Product#: Gordon2-CD Format: CD  Released: 2001 Label: Greer Music Ministries Description: Duet with Choir + Orchestra Total Playing Time: 50:55 Another CD by Gordon + Jean Greer MY Savior First Of All

The message inside the CD cover reads...

Forward
Much thought has gone into the selection of the dedicatees honored with this recording. Gordon and Jean Greer have made this recording solely unto the glory of God and trusting that the musical offerings will be acceptable to the Lord. As Johann Sebastian Bach stated, "I play the music as it is written, but it is God who makes the music." That humble profession is ours as well as we sing. We have done our best to produce this music in the most Biblically excellent manner possible in the light of and in obedience to the Word of God, giving even the specific title of this recording much thought "for such a time as this." Throughout history, there have been Christian Men and women who have stood in the face of adversity and ridicule for their love of Jesus Christ. The dedicatees of this recording have all been placed in our pathway by a sovereign God for a specific purpose that we might better do His will. So ultimately, we testify here with thanksgiving of the grace of the Lord in introducing each of these fine Christian men to our family. Among the men listed here, there would be no doubt have been (and is) some disagreement over certain non-"fundamentals," but not in the matter of the Holy Bible's doctrine of separation unto the holiness of God. We choose to acknowledge their position as faithful soldiers of the Cross, and we thank the Lord for their influence on our lives and ministry. For those men listed among the dedicatees whose earthly ministries are not yet completed, we pray the same prayer for them as we do for ourselves -- that we might be found faithful and serving God with rejoicing at the appearing of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Many lives and ministries begin well for the Lord, but all too many do not end well. May the Lord grant us all (these men, you as the reader/listener, and the Greers) the courage to "stand up for Jesus" in our day.

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And
the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same
commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
II Timothy 2:1-3

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong
I Corinthians 16:13

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may by able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:13

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for,
my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord.
Philippians 4:1

NOTE: The CD cover insert contains brief biographical sketches and famous quotes of the of the following men (listed below).

Pastor John Ashbrook (May 1926-Present)
Dr. Frank Bumpus (April 1929-April 1999)
Dr. Gail Gingery (February 1928-Present)
Mr. Jerry Huffman (December 1932-Present)
Dr. Don Jasmin (February 1936-Present)
Dr. Robert (Bob) Reynolds Jones Jr. (October 1911-November 1997)
Dr. Monroe (Monk) Parker (June 1909-July 1994)
Dr. H. T. Spence (October 1948-Present)
Dr. Othniel Talmadge (O. T.) Spence (June 1926-Jul 2000)
Dr. Gilbert Stenhold (February 1915-December 1989)
Dr. Wayne Van Gelderen Sr. (November 1924-March 1997)
Dr. Gary Webb (March 1957-Present)

Significance Of The Cover Painting
Our desire to honor "soldiers of the Cross," past and present, with this recording challenged us to find something powerful and expressive for the artwork and especially for the cover design. the men to whom we have dedicated this recording of sacred music all know or knew on a firsthand, personal basis of paying the price of serving Jesus as Fundamental separatists. They have weathered many a storm and battle in the trenches of life. One is grateful, I trust, for the lives and legacies of such "heroes." It is not unhealthy, therefore, to have God-fearing, obedient men as "models" in this lifetime, as long as we do not worship them instead of the Lord.

Lewis Carl (our graphic artist for this project) suggested that he and I walk through the Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery to look for cover design ideas among the wonderful sacred art pieces in the collection there. (If you have not yet visited the art gallery there, we certainly recommend that you do so.) Edward Matthew Ward's 1868 painting entitled Martin Luther Discovering Justification By Faith nearly leapt from the wall of the gallery in its powerful expression of the exact spirit of courage I sought. In it, Ward captures the very inception of Luther's understanding of the saving truth of "sola fide, sola scriptura." Even in the very angle of the monk's head - as if in one brief moment of time - the painter seems to have captured Dr. Martin Luther comprehending, as it were, not only God's plan and offer of Salvation by faith alone but also the needful future posting of his now famous 95 Theses, the looming danger of the Diet of Worms, and his inevitable need to make his stand there as a "soldier of the cross." Notice the use of the light in this painting - the so-called chiaroscuro technique. The emphasis is on the very Word of God itself and the futility of trying to find the answers in any other source.

One may quibble about Martin Luther and what he did or did not do or should have done in his exodus as a separatist from Catholicism. I prefer to view this great "soldier" as a man who went in obedience to the Word pf Gad as far as the "light of Scripture" took him in HIS day against the very power that was Rome. That is an appropriate thought and test for each of us who name the Name of Christ in OUR day. What will history record of our individual stand for the Word of the Living God and Jesus Christ Who died for our sins?

--Gordon Greer

Special thanks to Brother Duane Ream for his able and faithful assistance throughout the production of this musical offering for the glory of God.

Orchestral Players: The Greers wish to express their gratitude to the following musicians (music, faculty members and current or former student members of the Bob Jones University Orchestra) who collaborated on this recording. Often these individuals go unrecognized on recordings, but without their talents and devotion to their art, we would certainly be unable to offer something of quality unto the Lord with orchestral accompaniment. A special thanks to Brother Achim Gerber (at the time of the recording he was playing professionally in Germany) fo9r his fine Viola playing and professionalism before the students. It is great joy for us to be able to tell each one of you that to the best of our knowledge, no one has participated on this recording who does not know the Lord Jesus Christ as his or her personal Saviour.

Violin -- Johnathan Albright, Kristin Coleman, (Mrs.) Rebecca Tabler Grove (BJU Faculty), Joanna Mulfinger, Alyssa Pritchard, Sarah Roberts, Katie Short, Monica Wall

Viola -- Achim Gerber (BJU Faculty), Brandon Page

Cello -- (Mrs.) Sharon Mulfinger Gerber (BJU Faculty), (MRS.) Rachel Mulfinger Ritchard

Contrabass -- Bob Grass

French Horn -- (Mrs.) Jeanette Ferkel Schlimgen (BJU Faculty)

Trumpet -- Bruce Cox (BJU Faculty), Dan Kirsop (BJU Faculty)

Trombone -- Paul Jantz (BJU Faculty, Paul Overly (BJU Faculty)

Tuba -- Dan Turner (BJU Faculty)

Bassoon -- Alex Fields III (BJU Faculty)

Clarinet and Oboe -- Bob Chest (BJU Faculty)

Flute and Piccolo -- (Mrs.) Amanda Barrett (BJU Faculty)

Recorder -- Karen Kuehmann (BJU Faculty)

Percussion - Rob Schoolfield (BJU Faculty)

Piano -- Duane Ream (BJU Faculty)

Kurzweil (harp, chimes, bells, and glockenspiel) -- (Mrs.) Joan Pinkston (BJU Faculty)

Gingery Vesper Choir (Bob Jones University 1998-1999)

Sopranos -- Jennifer Butler, Jamie Dixon, Lisa Dukeshier, Meghann Fletcher, Rebecca Greer (1994-1998), Paula Lavender, Kristen Lawton, Carolyn Mook, Rachel Moore, Andrea Waddell

Altos -- Lydia Bagnall, Sheralyn Berg, Michelle Carlson, April Cates, Greta Forman, Heather Kauffman, Jana Pendl, Rachel Shore, Maria Snyder

Tenors -- Daniel Banks, James Barnard, Silas Garinger, Otto Getz, Samuel Lavender, Scott Norris, Theodore Roderer Jr., Joshua Rohrer, Jeremy VanDelinder, Carey Whitman

Bass -- Jonathan Andrews, Michael Croshaw, Stephen Dawley, Will Doyle, Fred Gore, Peter Huber, Darren Jones, Steven Roderer, Daniel Scudder, John Tracy, Aaron Whisler, Randy Wodicka

About The Gordon And Jan Greer (From The My Savior First Of All CD Cover)
Gordon and Jan Greer began their music ministry in fundamental (Baptist) churches across the United States following their 10 year residence in West Germany where they based their international careers in opera and concert performance. Gordon's home theater was the Deutsche Oper am Rllein in Dusseldorf/Duisburg and Jean's was the opera house of Krefeld/Monchengladbach. The Greers thank the Lord for His goodness to them while they sang professionally.

During their years in Europe, both Gordon and Jean dedicated their lives and musical talents to Jesus Christ, having already trusted Him as their Savior. God moved in a personal way in Jean's heart in 1982, and she began seeking guidance from the Lord through consistent daily Bible reading and prayer. Gordon was also under great conviction at that time. In 1984, he was introduced to Biblical Fundamentalism while singing at Bob Jones University. Gordon was challenged with taking a balanced position of Scriptural separation from the world in all facets of life. Sharing this direction of the Lord with his wife upon returning to Europe, the Greers decided to move back to America in 1985.

Their first fundamental church home was at Bethel Baptist Church in Schaumburg, Illinois. This is where Jean taught in the Christian school and Gordon began traveling to churches and conferences singing the Gospel. The Greers thank the Lord for the solid foundation of Bible truth preached by their former pastor, Dr. Frank Bumpus, and taught by the faculty of the Schaumburg Bible Institute, which they attended faithfully for three years. the Lord began to open the door to the music ministry for which Gordon and Jean had been praying (for) in 1986. God has directed their paths to solid, fundamental churches where they share their testimonies and love for Jesus Christ while 'singing for souls'.

The Greers desire to be faithful examples in their selection and performance of music which praises and honors God: They are enemies of the so-called Christian Contemporary Music and speak forthrightly about their position based upon the Word of God. Having left the entertainment world to serve the Lord in a ministry o music, Gordon and Jean will appreciate your prayers for God's continued leading in their lives. 

Currently residing in Greenville, South Carolina, Gordon is available for meetings in churches throughout the year while Jean teaches voice on the faculty of Bob Jones University and travels when possible with Gordon to minister in song to the Lord's people. The Greers have three children (Rebecca, Andrew, and Rachelle). They are members of the Faith Baptist Church (Dr. John Vaughn, Pastor), and Gordon is actively affiliated with the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship of America.

Gordon and Jean Greer have traveled extensively with Dr. Bob Jones III to BJU Friendship Banquets around the United States, presenting mini-concerts as part of a program to raise funds for needy students at the university. They have sung at Bible conferences, camps, retreats, and pastors' conferences, as well as for artist series programs at fundamental Christian colleges. The Greers have also been invited for master classes in vocal production and performance.