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  1. CalmRon

    What does God require from us to be saved?

    I was looking in another thread titled "how to be saved", as I was reading some of the responses I though of the requirements of salvation and I wondered how some of the other members though about this. So the question is what do you believe is required to be saved? What do you believe God will...
  2. CalmRon

    how do you read the Scripture?

    I was thinking about the concept of the Eucharist, about the two main views about it; whether the actually presence of christ is in the cup and bread or that these are symbolism. I was wondering how others see the Scriptures, where do literal interpretation and allegory begin and end or whether...
  3. CalmRon

    what is faith?

    What is faith? What does it mean to have faith? is faith a feeling? Or is faith what you believe ? Do you believe faith is something else? Do you think faith is mystical. Or is it more objective ?
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    How Do You View God?

    How do you guys view God as he is presented in scripture? Is He an Angry Vengeful God? A doting Father of All Men? A God Of Unconditional Grace? Other? Do you believe he changed roles? Why do you believe so?
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    Can There be True Unity?

    Can there be true unity among believers where there is not a true unity of belief? Many groups and denomination have a similar general view of doctrine and practice, Like a baptist and a catholic both observe Communion and baptism but share different view about how it should be under taken; or...
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    the nature of faith?

    What is the nature of faith to you guys? Is it rational reasonable? is it a 'leap of faith' as some might say? Or Is it hope? I ask based on a response in a GT thread- which stated faith isn't based on reason or fact but belief. My argument is that faith is belief, that the faith you have is the...
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    The Genesis Question

    Uncertain whether this has been dealt with recently but I wanted to how people understand the book of Genesis to be taken. Allegory, myth, saga, literal, a mix or any other way? I asked because a comment from another thread put the idea in my head. I believe the book is a mix of prophecy and...
  8. CalmRon

    Just a thought considering the threads about judiazing

    Just a thought, considering how many of the judiazer threads there are ;are the physical descendants of abraham israel now. Or is it the church in Christ? Please discuss why you think one way or the other.
  9. CalmRon

    The voice of Elijah

    Looked but couldn't find any reference to this site or reference to these teachings:Welcome to The Voice of Elijah The contents were of interest to me I wanted to see how others feel about them as well. The site puts forward that the church has for about 1800 years been in the dark about the...
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    Thoughts on the types in the OT

    It recently came to mind when I was thinking a couple days ago that the civil law in which a man unintentionally kill another must then flee to a city of refuge in Deuteronomy 19 and Numbers 35- that this a type of Christ's atoning sacrifice. it goes that if a man kill another without malicious...
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    the state of the dead.

    In the spirit of discussion on what the bible says about sabbath let me bring forth another issue that can be contentious in the word of God- the state of the dead and the immortality of the soul. I'd like to hear peoples justifications on whatever side you agree with.
  12. CalmRon

    How would I go about it

    How would I go about talking with my pastor about some of his theological views which I disagree with. I dont want to tear him down nor do I want a heated debate, I just want to show him why I disagree and get a general discourse going.
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    What are the views on universal health care in the US

    I'm not so well versed on what the issues are in the public health issue in america. maybe someone will bring in the christian perspective on this? God Bless.
  14. CalmRon

    Hello from Buffalo

    Hello I'm new here, I've been looking for some form of online community. I'm Ronnie, I'm technically a baptist but as of recently my views have shifted towards seventh day adventism. looking forward to contributing to forum discussion.:D