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Recent content by van_s

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    Where In The Bible Does It Say Gambling Is A Sin?

    I have seen this question repeated concerning smoking, drinking, and now gambling. I look at all three that they may act as a stumbling block to my brother so I try to avoid them. I do however have a friend who is an engineer at a plant that produces beer and I have raised and owned race...
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    Cussing

    I seen some humor attempted and some serious replies. At the end of the day I do not want to be a stumbling block for others. We are all leaders. We are either leading someone to the cross or away from it by our actions.
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    Divorce

    :amen::thumbsup::clap:
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    I have a friend that doesnt remember when he was saved but he is a devout christian

    Robert, Sometiimes burdens can be blessings. If you truly are burden give your burden to God and be free. My wonderful wife was diagnosed with cancer three years ago and it has turned into a blessing as we have grown even deeper in love with one another and she has given her life to Christ...
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    General Baptists / Particular Baptists ?

    It seems sometimes we know more about our religion than our Savior. :)
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    Please Explain To Me...

    :scratch: Not even a nudge?
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    How do you measure spiritual growth?

    I do not believe ones spiritual growth can be physically measured if that what you are inquiring. We always want to measure our life in one manner or another and that only leads to self-importance and personifying ones-self. However there may be signs of spiritual growth.
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    The Complexity of Conversion

    I am not as well versed as most on here, but to me in my simple simple thought pattern the verse that comes to mind addressing this questioin is "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ..." (Acts 3:19) To Robert: I have been praying for you. Please study the...
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    Tips on studying the Bible

    I found Precept Ministries classes on Inductive Bible Study to be quite helpful.
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    What kind of Baptist are you?

    I believe the Word of God as recorded in the bible to be true in its entirety and is the final authority in my life. I believe Jesus's followers like Paul were not calvinist nor arminian, they were Christ Followers, trusting in God's Word as their standard. I also believe if you were to...
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    What kind of Baptist are you?

    Wow! I don't know what to say after that. Please forgive a brother in Christ, but I'm just glad to be a Christian who happens to serve Christ in a Baptist church. What would Paul be considered by today's terminology? Hear to learn more about my beliefs.:confused:
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    If I Could Meet Anyone, It Would Be....

    FYI - Paul is alive.;)
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    If I Could Meet Anyone, It Would Be....

    So many to choose from. If only one then it would be David. He had true passion for God and such powerful faith. Even as a boy. Just think about his meeting with Goliath. What a story.
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    What kind of Baptist are you?

    What?????? This is exactly why I am confused on this site. What ever happen to being a bonded slave to Christ and proclaiming to be a simple Christian. I came here to find Christian fellowship, but many here speak so far above my head I have trouble understanding the point trying to be made...