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More specifically, is it Scriptural to do so? Below added for conversational context... What about Onesiphorus in 1st Timothy 1?

There's this lady here in town who has a really poor reputation. Everyone I've talked to says she's a harlot and comes from parents who are either dead or in prison, outcasts basically. Someone recently told me she's been married and divorced a bunch of times and is currently shacking up with...

1. What does God expect from a Christian? 2. What do you expect from a Christian? Examples: Charity, compassion, holiness, church attendance, tithing, clean house, loving God with all one's heart, mind, soul, strength, loving one's neighbor as themself, etc... When a person doesn't live up...

For example, our church is doing a feeding the hungry campaign every week. I can't go though because I have work. This is just one example of my lack of participation. Between work, three kids (and their events), graduate school, helping family members, etc... I just dont have time. Does...

I was thinking this morning about two things centering around a passage in the New Testament, Colossians 3. I won't quote it. You can look it up if you want. The first part is about putting away behavior that is not loving as a new creation in Christ. I felt really bad afterwards when over...

...with the exception of God. That people love based on the perceived return value and consequently don't really love at all? Yes I realize this is very cynical. I confess it is an idea I have trouble escaping.

21 Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 22 And Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead." - Matthew 8:21-22

I listened to this message this afternoon. Timothy Keller: A wedding party encounters Jesus: http://youtu.be/98OdxTFyJvc After hearing that message I listened to this song. Spirit and the Bride: http://youtu.be/KLe4I4WnxOs Thought I would share it.

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http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/march-web-only/enduring-revival.html?paging=off Thoughts?

Anyone think the blood moon is prophetic of an impending war? http://mobile.wnd.com/2014/04/blood-moons-a-special-message-to-america/ http://news.yahoo.com/apnewsbreak-russian-jet-passes-near-us-warship-155042130--politics.html

This thread is to show love and support for the families and victims of the recent shooting at Ft. Hood. In addition, prayers for the shooter's extended family, wife, children and friends who are victims of this tragedy as well. You are in our thoughts and prayers Ft. Hood.

This thread is for sharing what Christ has done for us so that all who believe might be encouraged. I'll go first... John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is...

Exhibit A http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7D5bPLxU8U8&feature=youtu.be

In layman's terms, how fast can it do the Kessel run? The Millennium falcon did it in less than 12 parsecs which is legendary in smuggler's circles. So how fast is hyper-grace? http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Parsec

Sharing from Peter Rollins.... http://peterrollins.net/2011/04/which-is-stronger-grace-or-law/ Aesop was such a powerful and insightful storteller. I was recently reminded of this fable he wrote that beautifully sums up the nature of grace and its transformative effect, -- A dispute once...

...more cowbell.

I contend the two are mutually exclusive.

For the purposes of this thread the definition of a legalist is someone who is depending on their works, performance, self righteousness (to any degree) to get them and or keep them right with God instead of depending on the work of God in Christ on their behalf. The term lost for the purposes...

Is it primarily about what you can do, should do, must do, etc. or is it primarily about Jesus?