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  1. ChrisHolland619

    The state of the current age Body of Christ

    “Unified”. “Loving”. “Accepting”. “Forgiving”. “Caring”. “Humble”. Take a moment to dwell on these words, and let them sink in to you. What do they mean? What does it mean to be these things? These are common traits found throughout the new Testament and taught by Jesus Christ. These are...
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    Seeking advice on Communion

    So there is a lot of controversy regarding communion when dealing with different denominations. Some say it's only for baptised members of that specific church, some say it's for all Christians in a church, some say anyone can do it. I am not agreeing or disagreeing with any of these points...
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    Question about intimacy in marriage life

    Me and my wife just got married. We are extremely happy with each other, are best friends, and have a very happy marriage. The only problem is that when we are trying to be intimate, it seems as if there isn't really a huge spark there in that area. We are both attracted to each other, but...
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    I believe that Predestination is a false doctrine.

    I believe that the idea of Predestination is a false and misinterpreted doctrine. If Predestination is true, then God is an enemy. If Predestination is true, God is the creator of chaos, sin, agony, pain, and misfortune. If God designed what we know as existence with the intention that certain...
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    Well, I'm getting married! Some advice for you guys.

    Well, I’m getting married! http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555594_3884766193461_730490972_n.jpg A day I’ve dreamt of for the last 24 years of my life. The most amazing part of this entire thing is that I am truly marrying my best friend. A woman, who understands me...
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    The modern day Christian life is too self focused. Some advice for you all.

    "Good Christians".."Better Christians".."Great Christian men"..isn't that what Satan wants us to think? So we can become prideful, boastful, and self-focused? No, I don't think there are any "great Christian men". There is only a wonderful and majestic God, a loving Savior, and a great...
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    6,000 year old earth theory conflicts with the speed of light.

    We all know God created the heavens and the earth in 7 "days". That's what the Bible says. One can assume that means the universe. My question is this: if one is to take the Bible literally about how it was created, that would put the earth at around 7,000 years old. The speed of light...
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    Question about creation...

    We all know God created the heavens and the earth in 7 "days". That's what the Bible says. One can assume that means the universe. My question is this: if one is to take the Bible literally about how it was created, that would put the earth at around 7,000 years old. The speed of light in...
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    Grace of God - unmerited. Stop trying to merit it.

    Grace - unmerited assurance with God because of Christ. Why then do we try to merit it ourselves with a checklist of good deeds and works? You will never be more accepted to God as you are right now. You cannot be a "better" Christian. You are accepted in Gods eyes on both your good...
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    Some genuine advice: stop trying to merit your own salvation!

    Grace - unmerited assurance with God because of Christ. Why then do we try to merit it ourselves with a checklist of good deeds and works? You will never be more accepted to God as you are right now. You cannot be a "better" Christian. You are accepted in Gods eyes on both your good and...
  11. ChrisHolland619

    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    Christians these days are getting caught up in the crisis of religion. Forgoing their liberty in Christ, and trading it in for man made chains and rules. A sad truth when observing the nature of the modern day church. For some reason, it's all about what we can do to appear good for our...
  12. ChrisHolland619

    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    Christians these days are getting caught up in the crisis of religion. Forgoing their liberty in Christ, and trading it in for man made chains and rules. A sad truth when observing the nature of the modern day church. For some reason, it's all about what we can do to appear good for our...
  13. ChrisHolland619

    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    Christians these days are getting caught up in the crisis of religion. Forgoing their liberty in Christ, and trading it in for man made chains and rules. A sad truth when observing the nature of the modern day church. For some reason, it's all about what we can do to appear good for our...
  14. ChrisHolland619

    Is it normal in a relationship for the woman to be the "alone time" one?

    I'm a man, and by nature I am very loving and kind. I love smothering with kisses, cuddling, and spending time with my fiance. My fiance loves those things too, just in smaller doses. She is also the one who needs the "alone time" after an argument or the one is encourages me to have guy nights...
  15. ChrisHolland619

    Considering moving away from the Baptist title..

    I've been doing a lot of Bible reading lately. A lot. And in doing this, I find many of the "rules and regulations" in a church, specifically a Baptist church, to not really have any basis in scripture. The more I ponder, read, and pray, it truly seems like modern day Baptist beliefs are nothing...
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    You want some advice? Stop putting your faith in your church, but rather Christ.

    Buildings will vary, but the church is not confined to four walls. The church of Jesus Christ is people, His people, who love Christ and are committed to serving Him. Man is not made righteous by attending church or doing good deeds. All we have is His righteousness, His shed blood for our sins...
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    Just how Biblical is the whole "no sex until after the wedding ceremony" thing?

    So I'm engaged. Me and my Fiance have been engaged for about 4 months now. Let me start this thread off with the understanding for the readers that we have NOT had sex, nor have we fondled/sexually touched each other. We are both pure in this relationship. But therein lies my question and...
  18. ChrisHolland619

    Just how Biblical is the whole "no sex until after the wedding ceremony" thing?

    So I'm engaged. Me and my Fiance have been engaged for about 4 months now. Let me start this thread off with the understanding for the readers that we have NOT had sex, nor have we fondled/sexually touched each other. We are both pure in this relationship. But therein lies my question and...
  19. ChrisHolland619

    My opinions on the division in the Christian faith as we know it today.

    My views on the division in the Christian faith as we know it today, and why it's hurting the cause of Christ instead of helping it. (Warning: long read, you've been warned) One of the biggest things I find wrong with the term "religion" as we know it, is that we define ourselves by WHAT we say...
  20. ChrisHolland619

    My opinions on the division in the Christian faith as we know it today.

    My views on the division in the Christian faith as we know it today, and why it's hurting the cause of Christ instead of helping it. (Warning: long read, you've been warned) One of the biggest things I find wrong with the term "religion" as we know it, is that we define ourselves by WHAT we say...