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Growing up, I was told that God judges our thoughts - and our emotions. Scriptures like this have always been to show this concept: Matthew 5 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed...

After Covid, get ready for the Great Acceleration | The Spectator I found a lot of things in this article very interesting. While some of the opinion might be a bit over the top (I'm not really convinced about Bitcoin personally), it's a welcome change from the usual doomsday stuff we're fed...

Thought this might make for some interesting discussion / opinions. Which Protestant Church / Group is the most Catholic? And why? In other words, which one comes closest to Catholic teaching or practice?

I figure this forum will probably consist of the most cessationist, but please put this somewhere else if I am wrong. My question is to understand from cessationists how God guides them to make decisions - where they will live, how to live out their vocation, etc. Say you feel you would like...

Hi guys, In John 14:12, Jesus says this: "I tell you the solemn truth, the person who believes in me will perform the miraculous deeds that I am doing, and will perform greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father." (NET) I understand that Him "going to the Father" implies that...

Hi guys, I'd love to hear opinions on this article - My Plea: Recognize Theosis The reason why comes in the form of a question. Question: Do you think 'theosis' pops up in different forms throughout Christianity, and throughout the ages, because the Holy Spirit is the one behind it? Or, the...

Here comes a grenade! But a helpful conversation, I believe. I've seen many people take issue around these forums with sola scriptura - not just Catholics, but even non-traditional Protestants (for want of a better term). Something that I've been exploring and that has been hugely helpful is...

With all the negativity around COVID-19, which is of course warranted (this is an extraordinary time we're living in), I thought it might be good to also highlight the possible positive outcomes. There is a lot of negative speculation, and I thought some positive speculation would at least be...

Hello everyone, I find it fascinating that not once (that I can find) did Jesus ever refer to the Law as God's Law, but only ever as the Law of Moses. I also find it fascinating that the NT at several places says the Law was given by angels (Acts 7:38, 7:53; Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 2:2) - this...

Wanted to introduce this website to everyone - I think anyone who follows politics should visit this site regularly, and also install the app so you know what bias your media/press sources have - and how factually they report. Media Bias/Fact Check - Search and Learn the Bias of News Media

Hi guys, I wanted to find some resources and discussion on classical Arminianism, so I thought of coming to CF and accessing some sort of Arminian forum for possible discussions on resources. But can't seem to find such a forum under 'faith groups'? The Semper Reform-what-what forum is there...

Hi everyone, does God's will for us change if circumstances change? Scenario: God seems to place on someone's heart (mine) to plant a church in Philadelphia (would involve immigrating). Several prophecies and words confirm this for my wife and I. They all seem quite specific and come from some...

As we've progressed with the "science" of psychology, it seems we may have realised a great deal of sinful action is the result of some form of mental illness in human beings. Some people have chemical imbalances, but others appear to do what they do due to issues related in their upbringing, a...

Interested in hearing people's opinions on this - what is Christian contemplation, what is the theology, is it a necessary / imperative to growth, Is it a Biblical practice, is it realistic or idealistic, and are there any alternatives to help a restless soul? Or anything else that comes up :)...

Hi everyone, My question to you guys is multifaceted, but I'll try to keep it simple. For some years now I've been on an awkward journey of trying to understand how to live a truly holy life. I've researched practically every Christian view that I could think of, and the most original I could...

I think that the doctrine of Sola Fide (faith alone) - or otherwise, justification by faith alone - is honestly one of the most, if not the most, profound doctrine in the Christian church. (So much so, that I would get a tattoo of it, if I wanted a tattoo.) I think, however, that it doesn't get...

Hi Universalist people, I'm busy reading Thomas Talbott's "The Inescapable Love of God" and enjoying it. I was wondering if there are any recommended Christian Universalist theologians that those of you who subscribe to this view could recommend. I'm looking for someone (or several) that look...

I think it's a good thing to discuss theological views without putting words in the mouth of others with different views or making assumptions. One of those assumptions Calvinists, especially, make is that they assume Arminianism is semi-pelagian. I get why they do this. I thought this was...

This is an interesting observation I thought might stir some interesting discussion. I often ask people how they think God's plan for their lives work, how they think God works with time and the future etc., and have listened to their responses. Most people, in my experience, don't seem to...

I'd love to hear more on how Wesleyans think of communion and its practice. For example, can one celebrate it by themselves? Or with their family at home? I have a fairly good idea how Catholics view it, as well as Lutherans, and Baptists. Trying to get the gist of Wesleyan teaching on it.