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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    Look, I received the letter I was expecting and it contained what I was suspecting (hey, I rhymed!). According to his letter, John denies that he is guilty of “denying the blood”. He affirms that the New Covenant was ratified by Christ’s blood; that the blood of Christ is...
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    Being One in the Body on the Board

    LOL, I'm glad you enjoyed that. I heard a poem once recited by Vernon McGee (I don't know who the original author was) that goes something like: You are writing a Gospel a chapter a day By deeds that you do and words that you say Men read what you write whether false or true What is the...
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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    Look, I am expecting a letter in the mail in a couple of days. I'll share it with you as soon as it comes.
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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    As I mentioned previously, this Baptist enjoys his preaching very much.
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    Being One in the Body on the Board

    I love the saying, "Preach the Gospel. If necessary, use words." From what I see, the instruction left us by Christ and the apostles are pretty consistent AND simple. In my mind it's sort of broken down into three specific applications. 1. LOVE. We demonstrate the love of Christ in our...
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    Being One in the Body on the Board

    Actually, the sorriest part of it is that the hit and runners I've encountered are usually terribly compromised Christians who are Biblically illiterate and who simply mindlessly repeat pop culture accusations and propagate Christian-negative historic revisionism. They blame Christians for...
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    Being One in the Body on the Board

    I'll tell you, I've gotten to the point where I type out my posts in a Word document and read it 50 million times before I post it in an attempt to prevent error. I read it LOOKING for possible misunderstandings. If I attempt any humor or irony I try every trick in the book to make sure it is...
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    God Revealing His Will

    Dana, Was that the Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life? I found that book very helpful in gaining a better understanding of the Spirit - I really enjoyed it.
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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    Yes it does, look. I agree that stereotyping is a vile practice that basically illustrates a certain laziness. Some can't take the time to interact with people as individuals so they lump people all into one efficient little wad and slap on a label. I feel the way about the label...
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    Being One in the Body on the Board

    Midge, I agree that debate can be edifying, as long as it doesn't descend into fruitless arguement. Some folks may have the fortitude and temperament to keep their witness pure during such debates, but to others it is a dangerous place to be. In informal debate structures such as can be...
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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    Gently, brothers, gently! OK, talk about being caught between a rock and a hard space. On the one hand I have someone who seems to believe the teacher in question is a Heretics Hunter and on the other hand I have someone who claims he is a heretic himself. :help: look, thank you for the...
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    Want to hear some good preaching?

    Wow, that was harsh, brother! We had all better be testing for sound doctrine. And godly men have been chosen to do the same within the Church from the beginning. If the Early Church Fathers had felt that exposing false doctrine was nothing more than venomous doubt, we'd all probably be...
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    Just a quick question about marriage.

    I think one of the most beautiful pictures of marriage in the Bible is the book of Hosea, which is collaborated thoughout the NT through references to the Bride of Christ. I think the biggest difference between God's capacity for love and ours is our limited patience. I'm sure we are all...
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    God Revealing His Will

    Speaking from a teacher's heart, a lesson plan framed on the Bereans from Acts 17 would provide a context that your students can relate to on a personal level. I believe the Word of God is always the final arbitrator. There is a real danger that you can be deceived by your own wishes or...
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    denominations

    Lots of great answers, too! I always look at how a Church regards the Bible. To me, the Word is perfect just as it is. I don't feel comfortable with a Church that is focused on "making Scripture relevant to the current times". The Bible is ageless and needs no help from man. I personally...
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