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Recent content by mikeirvan

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    Should I get rid of this artwork?

    I don't recall the verses off hand, but if you study any of his writings you will see that he enjoyed what others enjoyed as a way to witness to others. I think one thing he said a lot in his writings is something a long the lines of, "i was a friend to all."
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    Should I get rid of this artwork?

    I get an error message when I tried to see what it was of, but if it's a statue from say ancient rome or greek or some other vintage art I don't see what the big deal is. Also note: the apostle paul was always around folks that were not believers, and was interested in things they liked and...
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    Flat Earth V.S Round Earth? (Also helio/geocentrism)

    I subscribe to the fact that the earth is a sphere. 1) Pictures from outerspace prove earth is round and not flat. 2)bible verse that states "circle of the earth" (even though atheists want to argue that this verse does not talk about the earth being a sphere!). and why would pictures from...
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    What is the point of praying?

    Prayers are answered, but not always how we like them to be. Things happen in God's time and how He feels is best. There have been prayers I have had for 5 years and still not answered that I feel, but perhaps He has and just not how I quite expected them to be so feel they aren't answered.
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    Should I get rid of this artwork?

    people get so offended at stuff and claim "how can you be a Christian if you like this or that?" give me a break. We are all sinners and therefore shouldn't worry about what others possess or do too much if it doesn't affect that person's walk with Christ. After all it is a sin to even worry...
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    Can you be a Christian and reject certain parts of the Bible?

    We live in an era where so many want to claim they believe in God but reject teachings in the bible. Why is it that so many want to disprove the bible but never try to disprove fairy tails even though they try to claim the bible is fairy tails? it boggles my mind! Yes, things worded in the...
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    who is right and who is wrong?

    I agree, and definitely praying for the side that doesn't agree with my side. God is always right, and sometimes people think they are doing what God wants them to do, but it is obvious what they are doing is not very Godly, so it causes friction because you always want to look toward God and...
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    who is right and who is wrong?

    it is a disordered mess. Kind of difficult to talk to the elders at church when they don't see your side.
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    who is right and who is wrong?

    Lately, we have had a lot of division at my church. there are a lot of people at church who basically "worship" our preacher and see no wrong in him. Recently our preacher resigned because of the issues, but he got reinstated and the side that doesn't want him reinstated argued that he...
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    Advertising Ministry At Church

    Hello. Is it necessarily wrong to advertise your ministry at church? A couple years ago I felt called to start a digital media ministry, so I made up some business cards and brochures to advertise it. This is a ministry to help other churches, ministries, fundraisers, benefits, etc. with...
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    Using religion as an excuse for abusing children

    if that woman uses that verse as a reason to beat her child, she needs to look at that verse in context. it's not saying to go ahead and beat your kids for the heck of it, it's saying that if your child misbehaves than to spank him, but not to spank him just because. Too many people look at...
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    what defines idolatry?

    Honestly, how is the national anthem or pledging allegiance to the flag idolatry? Idolotry is worshipping something that's not God. Honoring the flag or our country is not idol worship. it's just honoring what those who fought for our country stood for.
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    I Fear Marriage

    coming from a person in a struggling marriage, marriage is not bad. when you are with the right person it could be the best years of your life. You have to make sure it's with the right person. My wife and I can barely stand each other and have way too many differences, and I can't say...
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    I need prayers about the Once Saved Always Saved teaching and John MacArthur

    actually, once you are saved you are always saved. you can't lose your salvation, otherwise being saved would be based on works. and we all fall short the glory of God.
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    Drinking a beer does not go against Bible

    The bible states it's ok to drink wine/beer as long as you don't get drunk. so if you drink 1 beer and get no buzz, i imagine it's ok. under my own convictions I just felt it was best to quit drinking a couple of years ago because I liked the buzz and would drink until I was plastered.
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