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Our small group discussed this passage today. Our main focus was election (predestination). I have to say, that after studying this BEAUTIFUL passage it is hard to make an argument against election. I was raised with nothing taught to me except the Arminian interpretation (Of course, I...

I agree, 'Fozzy'. And that's the book we've decided to do. My co-leader originally had said Galatians yesterday morning. Then she contacted me later in the day and told me that she meant Philippians instead. And that's the one I had in mind. So all has worked out. And your comment adds...

Great question: I've been a Christian for a good many years now. The four gospels tell much about the life of Christ. But the older I get, the more I realize that to obey Christ is to obey his teachings. [And the 'bottom line' teaching, in my opinion, is that which is contained in the...

Our small group is about to begin a new study. My co-leader and I want to do a full-book study of Paul's most uplifting epistle. My co-leader suggested "X", and I was a little shocked at his/her suggestion. In your honest opinion which book do you think is the most uplifting? I look...

Our small group will be ready for a new study in a few weeks. We have just completed Hebrews. My co-leader wants to do a study in what he/she thinks might be Paul's most uplifting letter. She suggested "X". I was surprised at his/her suggestion because I thought that "Y" and/or "Z" would...

The gift of tongues today: Being able to interpret Speaking tongues on the Day of Pentecost: A miraculous event. Along with this miracle in which everyone could understand everyone else there was the appearance of tongue-like looking fire. I have to ask: "Anybody seen any fire like this...

Would be curious to read some thoughts on "The Gospel Project" study literature that is being used by some within the Southern Baptist Convention. All input welcome whether you are doing it or have only heard about it.

I realize that every book of the Bible is worth studying, but some ARE more interesting than others. Our small group is doing an intense study in Matthew right now, and in today's study there (Matthew 24) there are several commentary references to Paul's letters to the Thessalonians. We have...

Every book of the Bible is worth studying...but some are more interesting than others. Our group is coming out of an intense study in Matthew. Today we study Matthew 24 and some commentaries give reference to Paul's writings in 1&2 Thessalonians. We've yet to study one of Paul's letters...

Our pastor (minister) preaches each week directly from the Bible. Right now we are working our way through 1 Corinthians. We do not have "feel good" sermons that have little or no reference to the Bible. We encourage the important of every member discovering and applying his/her God-given...

It's not really what I would call a Christian movie, but Christ is a key figure in this work of fiction. Hands down for me: "Ben Hur".

VERY, VERY NICELY STATED!!!!!!

I live in a Democratic county. I have picked up the Democratic ballot in the primary many, many times. Although I tend to vote Republican in the general election (and have for many years), I will never ever request a Democratic ballot again in the primary. As you suggest, I cannot align myself...

Thank you all for your input, my Christian brothers and sisters. I will continue to keep silent and to embrace the fellowship with my church's new member.

Faith/Works is a fuzzy line. But it is grace through faith that saves us. Works have nothing to do with it. But faith without works is dead. If you are saved, "works" will be a natural by-product of your salvation that was given to you by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 and James 2:17 do not...

One of our new church members wants to lead a small group. There is no question in my mind that he will do a very fine job. I, however, know that this person was disciplined in another church in our community for supposed infidelity. A friend of mine told me all about it months ago when he (an...

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Sadly when you try to do that in an established church that is not already doing that, the leader will often times run into opposition from the current membership. Those who don't like the leader will accuse him of being legalistic. Sad, but true. I've lived...

I have intentionally not read any of the other replies. I want to be candid. I feel that there is a definite movement out there that is getting many of our churches back to what they need to be. In essence: MORE: focus on the Word and applying it. LESS: focus on the building and the...

How do we get there? Tough question. I attend a church that wants to get there. Like it or not....you have to have a leader who wants to get you there. Leadership is important and the Bible recognizes it. If we think that it isn't important, we need to rethink that thought. We keep...

I am one who believes in both election and free will. I can very well imagine God creating key men for key positions (both believers and non-believers) to help play out his master plan. I can also very well imagine this same God permitting free will for those of us who were not created as...