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Not one in particular. Certain ones that come to mind more than others, given what is before me, but I tend to favor all of it because it's God's words. All of them. More favorite is the one I happen to be studying at the time. Right now, spring into summer before it gets too hot.

Sure can. Was hanging out on CF, and didn't see a response for a couple of days, so thought no one was interested. waiting so go ahead LOL

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I wanted an general idea of the attitudes/answers that people have towards this (I already have a Scriptural answer worked out in my mind and heart over this), so I thought I'd ask here since it seems the best place given the intention of this. 1. Do you believe patriotism/nationalism is...

Indeed, I was just thinking what I would want if I were to ask the question myself. I would want a more realistic view of things (what would I see that they actually do?), if it were available, as opposed to the idealistic view (what they proclaim they do). Of course as I expressed the...

Exactly. Part of this sanctification process we are learning is learning how to relate to other people in this way and in the process being able to go out of our comfort-zones in order to fulfill this. As it relates to this thread, some are really into giving materially. As with anyone...

I've always believed that things should happen out of love instead of out of any obligation. The problem is many of the issues stemming from this come out of obligation. The man feels obligated to pay, the woman feels obligated to receive payment. The problem comes when there's an expectation...

I should note for the OP that this is a bone of difference in many of the churches of these denominations, too. While there should be no distinction of persons as defined by creed and given local control, people tend to bring in their preconceived notions and affix them upon the happenings...

It may be helpful to clarify my intent behind asking this. Since people come from different backgrounds, you always have a problem of people using inconsistent definitions. I find every church I've ever encountered has some form of liturgy or as I would define it pattern of actions that is...

I'll start this by saying that I have no affliliation with the Church of Christ, but I've dealt with several people that have had deep affiliations with this branch of Christianity, and have participated in a sister branch of this denomination in the past which shares some of the beliefs. That...

What are people's positions regarding formal ritualism (use of specific dress, performing of specific actions, saying specific things) within worship services? Is it something consistent with the Bible and the Spirit? What positives and negatives do you believe come from it?

The verse AS WRITTEN expressly states that He is addressing the "Pharisees and the teachers of the law". There is no verse that specifically says "Jesus appeared to believers and non-believers". To think that Jesus only did anything with those that would accept Him is ludicrous on the face of...

First the Scripture in question (Matthew 12:38-40) Yes as it was given for them to look at, the symbolism given through Jonah is equivalent. No he appeared to all in the area, believers and not. Jesus used this reference because he was speaking to the Jewish people, who would know what...

The problem goes the other way as well. Especially after Bush 43, the churches and interaction in them has gotten very toxic. This is because the Republican Party has very successfully made use of the churches as a political organ of the party. People have bought into them wrapping themselves...

How do you know these things and share? All good things given of the Lord are meant for others, first those that are part of His Body. +1. Jesus even said "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” It's not the building, nor the pomp and circumstance that is...

Doing "church" really isn't suited to a lot of people, and there's no shame in that. The real thing I notice is that for some reason people equate going to a building for one hour every Sunday for a bunch of pomp and circumstance as the same thing that is in the Scriptures. It's not and so far...

It may be a personality issue that shows itself here, but it might not, too. It's hard to say a lot of times without seeing you in person and how you handle yourself in person. For example, how approachable are you? Do you put off this vibe that says you don't anyone (especially men) near you...

What I posted really has nothing to do with the OP, but was more of a question regarding the text I quoted. I would really like to hear some Biblical justification behind the statement in question, especially if "theology" needs to be "renewed". That said, probably the best advice for the OP...

I may regret wading into this one, but I'll go ahead and confirm the other account. Not with this specific case, but another case (before a Bible study in fact, people thought negative things before the person indicated convincing they were not in fact suicidal and had a similar outlook to the...

Could you please cite references from the Word of God where it is considered acceptable to work within places and with people where heresy flourishes?