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  1. Pteriax

    Denomination

    I started out as a United Methodist. My parents are both UMC ministers. I found the church to be unbiblical in various practices and teachings. So for the last 15 or 20 years I have been nondenominational. And I liked it. But too many nondenominational churches are liberal. I don't care for the...
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    Study Bible

    I want to buy a new study Bible, the kind with all the extras like built in concordance and scripture cross references in the text, something that is good for a moderate - high Calvinist (IE the marginal notes should be good and reformed); preferably in NASB, ESV, or NKJV. Any specific...
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    The Invincible Gospel

    The Invincible Gospel vs. Phony Modern Evangelism - Richard Bennett - YouTube :clap:
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    Joining a church

    I am considering joining a local Baptist church. I was raised Methodist but I do not like how they treat scripture or their church politics. I have been nondenominational for a while, but lately I feel like I should join a church and I can't find a good nondenominational one. I considered the...
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    The Coming Darkness

    This is a book review of "The Coming Darkness", a book on modern occultism. I read the book and wrote this review a year or so ago. A book like "The Coming Darkness" covers a huge amount of material which must be slowly assimilated over time to avoid missing key parts. It covers at length...
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    Divination

    Divination is a very broad term, describing dozens of different practices, but what does it mean? We know that the Bible universally condemns all forms of divination with the exception of (in very rare and unusual circumstances) dream interpretation, therefore it is imperative that we know...
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    Scripture Twisting

    There are twenty main ways people twist scriptures. 1: Inaccurate quotation A Biblical text is referred to but is either not quoted in the way it appears in the text appears in any standard translation or is wrongly attributed. Example: The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi says "Christ said, 'Be still and...
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    Music and lyrics as a form of worship

    I posted a topic earlier regarding Christian music of varying genres such as metal or rap, and there seems to be a general consensus that it is two things that allow music to be acceptable or used for worship as a Christian. 1: The lyrics must be godly 2: The music must speak to you on a...
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    Venial sins?

    Okay, so some Christians believe that there are sins not severe enough to land you in hell. (I am not one) What are some examples, and where are they in the Bible? What is the number one reason to believe in 'venial' sins? Anyone want to add why not to believe in them, that's okay too. No...
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    God is love

    There is no question that God is love. I think everyone is in agreement on that fact. It is mentioned in scripture two whole times, after all. God is love. There are two problems that arise from theology centered around this aspect of God however. The first problem is not understanding what...
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    Spiritual warfare

    I would like to get everyone's take on spiritual warfare: What you believe it is, how you have experienced it, testimonies, what you think the Bible teaches on it, and things of this nature. It has been a focus of study for me personally for many years and is also the focus of my ministry...
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    Science and the Bible in agreement

    This chart shows scientific facts and principles referred to in this ancient Bible, but not actually discovered by humankind until later centuries. Dead sea scrolls, historical documentation, and word of mouth all confirm the authenticity of the Bible and when it was created. Since people...
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    Christian rock music

    I don't see the harm. I don't see where is goes against any biblical teaching or doctrine. Am I wrong? I have heard it said that rock music has bad roots so even if it is Christianized it is not okay, but raise your hand if you celebrate Christmas. All of you are celebrating something that has...
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    hello

    Hi. My name is Tom. I am a minister who specializes in exorcism and deliverance ministry, apologetics, and online cult ministry. I am a homesteader and I do not own a television. I have poor internet service, but I hope to be a regular on the site.I am also a calvinist.