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I just very recently returned to my Catholic faith. I was talking to a friend of mine about my recent visit to church when we were discussing what churches could do and be open social distancing wise. Not thinking, I mentioned that my penance was a half hour visit after my Confession. Then...

This family who I used to be really close to just lost their 15 year old son without any warning and so far, they don't know how he died, he just went unresponsive and died. Please pray for the family.

Hi. I'm a convert to Catholicism, and I was a devout Catholic for about 15 or 16 years. But I left after a suicide attempt and an unwanted divorce and for various time periods have been either a Protestant or practicing non-Christian religions. But COVID-19 has made me think. I'm a higher...

Hi, I'm a moderate to liberal Christian looking for a church. Our local UMC is big, has a lot of people, and is near the bus station (the latter being a critical issues. :) ) But I know nothing about the UMC. My experience is largely either Salvation Army, traditional Catholic, or...

I'm really struggling with suicidal thoughts right now. I have bipolar disorder and I'm having some life stressors. I have a doctor and a therapist and they're both aware of the situation. Any prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Could someone (as objectively as possible- not looking to debate) explain to me the difference between these two theologies and what they mean? I know about penal substitution somewhat; not so much on Christus Victor. And I, for the rest of this thread, will be using the abbreviations PS and...

I'm sorry I'm posting for prayer when I barely frequent the doors of this forum. :) I'm having to take a trip tomorrow and I'm extremely nervous about it, in part because it involves flying. I really don't do good with it; not so much motion sickness wise as phobia wise. Plus there's a few...

I just got done reading Chosen for Life by Sam Storms. This book focuses on the doctrine of unconditional election, but to do so also covers total depravity. It was very well written, easy to follow, densely packed with Biblical evidence, and the author has some excellent philosophical points...

I'm wondering what people's favorite Easter songs and hymns are. They don't have to necessarily be Easter themed; just ones that make you think of Easter. Mine are: Jesus Christ has risen today, traditional Up from the grave He arose, traditional What a beautiful name, Hillsong For the...

Can anyone recommend a good one? Preferably one that covers pre-Reformation history as well. I have "Long before Luther" on the history of justification pre-Reformation, and I really enjoyed it.

I was looking up this verse I remembered and was surprised to see quite different verses given translations. Not just a difference in emphasis or word choice, but a totally different meaning. (I John 5: 6-7 ESV) 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only...

Another question for everyone. :) I'm a little confused on the whole regeneration before justification. How does it work? From what I understand, God regenerates the heart which enables you to respond with faith, then you hear the Gospel, and respond with faith leading to justification. Is...

My ex mentioned that this is what his beliefs had changed to, and I tried to find info online, and didn't quite understand it. I got that it wasn't orthodox but beyond that I had no clue. Thanks!

Hi, I've been looking at the Reformed position almost since I was saved, and I would consider myself Reformed in many ways but I have some questions that are bugging me. 1. Is the only way we can have assurance of salvation is in retrospect- in other words, when you die a Christian, everyone...

10 Signs the Christian Authors You're Following are (Subtly) Teaching Unbiblical Ideas It's not an in-depth article by any means, but I think it did a great job of summing up what the average reader needs to be looking for. Are there any other signs you look for in detecting unBiblical ideas...

I'm looking for a good book about the passion and death of Jesus. I tried searching on Amazon but came up with too many options. Right now I'm reading "The Passion of Jesus" by John Piper but it's a short book and I'm going to be finishing it soon. TIA!

I just love this song. One of the first I discovered after my divorce.

Do you still believe in a great period of tribulation before Christ's return? Do you believe in the rise of the antichrist? Do any of you believe in the rapture? I would consider my beliefs amillennial/partial preterist, but at least those first two seems pretty clear in Scripture and I'm...

Anyone have recommendations on a study Bible? I'm considering the Reformation Study Bible but wanted some other opinions. I prefer NKJV or ESV translations.

The idea of the personal (particular) judgement terrifies me. "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." (Matthew 12:36). If only it were just idle words! I've heard some people say that we won't have to answer; that Christ...