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    Romans 9 on Election

    Hi Sandman, thank you for your response. I will try to re-read it in the light you mentioned again. But just to check - does it mean you are implying that God has one standard for Israel and one standard for Gentiles when it comes to Election? Thanks and GBU!
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    Romans 9 on Election

    I tried to look into this as far as my time off work would allow me, and I found Molinism probably the closest to what I believe. However it is not about what I believe, but what the Bible says. And currently it seems to be saying #1 for me, hence to see if I am reading something wrong...
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    Better to not take communion?

    Hey @Lifelong_sinner , may I ask why did you stop despite the rules? You could take it in your own personal capacity. Or is it due to the consequences like how I felt in my original post in this thread?
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    Romans 9 on Election

    Hi all, I would like to politely seek your view on this. This chapter has troubled me many times over. I was originally from view (2) below, but after re-reading Romans 9 many times and even noting the response that Paul gives to the anticipated reactions ("What shall we say then? Is there...
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    Better to not take communion?

    Just wanted to say thank you everyone for all the replies! I have definitely been encouraged so far to continue with the communion, as Jesus said do this often in remembrance of Him. But am still open to more thoughts and sharings too! I believe if my thoughts and heart is right to the best...
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    Better to not take communion?

    Thanks HT for your reply! I agree with you but somehow if one were to be in a non-ready state unknowingly, then according to the passage such judgment and weakness and death results. Seems quite a high price to pay, and better to just not participate since it is not necessary per se for...
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    Better to not take communion?

    Hi all, Referencing 1 Cor 11:29-30 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. Somehow it feels "safer" not to take part in the communion? Like while the...