Yes, Tom it is a generalized statement-the word "almost" was even used. As an evangelist in Baptist Churches (some holding to the LBCF) for 20 years I preached in a few churches and this was my general experience. Yet inconsistently these churches hold to a wrong interpretation of Jer 31--which was the point and context of the post.

In the context of Jer 31:34 , “And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD," Ddaann said, "–but we will no longer teach believers as if they are unbelievers," and thus his statement is in error. The fact is Baptist Churches, as well as others, teach believers about Knowing the LORD (salvation)--this is inconsistent if we hold to Ddann's assertion(s). In reality Jer 31 has not yet been fulfilled and though Baptist's claim it has, they teach their congregations as if it hasn't by many of their ongoing actions.

My wife made it fine thru surgery--a few complications, but generally ok. Many thanks for your prayers.

Reformed and Always Reforming,