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Sorry, but I have to say this. What a bunch of garbage. This is a false hope. Why do so many seem to think this is always the truth? Absolutely for many God has someone for them, but this is not the case for everyone. God's plans are God's prerogative. Our part is to submit to Him, no...

Actually, more of a request. Do y'all think it would be possible to use fewer stories and more Scripture in your sermons? I know it is fashionable to use "illustrations", but some of these seem to be the whole sermon. I've even come across some well known and respected preachers who have...

F.F. Bruce's "The New Testament Documents: Are they reliable?" is online. http://worldinvisible.com/library/ffbruce/ntdocrli/ntdocont.htm Very good source for Bibliology.

Stress relief: The llama song I dare you to watch this and not smile. :D

Do calvinists today hold to Calvin's view of Mary's perpetual virginity?

Can I go in or not? :scratch:

I keep hearing folks say "...and God gives us our faith..." or something to that effect. Could y'all give me some references for this idea? I am aware of the disputed passage in Eph 2, but what others would you use to support this idea? I'm really just looking for the passages, I don't...

I read this statement in another thread and asked the author this question, but rec'd no reply.:sigh: So, do Calvinists believe Calvinism is the gospel? If so, do y'all then believe that those of us who reject Calvinism, e.g. TULIP in whole or in part, then are rejecting the gospel? I...

As a benefit of being single, I have the time to invest in some serious study of God's word. There are two sites on my homepage from which I'm downloading lectures: hermeneutics, OT survey, OT theology, NT survey, NT theology, worship, Intro to theology...etc. Without the responsibilities of...

Is anyone familiar with "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah", by Alfred Edersheim? It's old, 1883 or there abouts. I have it on e-Sword, and found it as a free e-book. I'm wondering how accurate his understanding of the people of those times is in light of the Qumran finds.

Howdy. I have wondered about this for a long time now. What are these "wheels"? Is that a good translation? Is it a Hebrew idiom? :scratch::scratch::scratch: I've read a few commentaries, and they all say something about God's providence, but I can't see where they get this idea. Any...

I'm using FF 1.0.1 and I can't seem to get pictures to display most of the time here on CF. Is there an issue with this or do I need to set something in options? If I upload a pic, I see it fine, but other's pics don't even show up, not even little red x's. :scratch:

I read this blurb today and it got me thinking of Jesus' ride into Jerusalem, being what yesterday was and all. If what this person says is true ("the common people rode donkeys"), what a wonderful picture of our Lord as the Servant/King, yes? Anyways, I am wondering if what he says is...

"I prefer to court rather than date." :confused: I see this alot lately. But, courting is just another FORM of dating. I know Josh Harris, or whatever his name is, tried to make a distinction, but they are just different forms of the same thing. And yes, I've read two of his books. I have...

According to dispensationalism, is the gospel found in the 4 Gospels? I heard a dispensatianal preacher claim it wasn't, in his bid to support this theological construct/hermeneutical principle, and I was wondering what other dispensational followers thought of this. I'm hoping for comments...

What is your favorite dish someone else brings to a potluck? I love Apple Brown Betties, or whatever they are really called. My mom never made them, and I certainly can't. So, potlucks are the only place I can get them. :D

Do you memorize Scripture? If so, would you be willing to share your methods, perhaps to motivate others to do likewise? I try to, but it's not as regular as it should be in my life. When I do, I read the passage over many times, then I try to write it out as much as I can without cheating...

OK, a bit misleading. :D I just thought these were funny. Anyone else have funny pics?

Anyone want to work on a definition for faith? I've been mulling this over for a bit. Just what is faith? Starting with Heb 11:1 and Rom 10:17 I have this: Faith is a personal trust in God/Christ. A trust that He will and can do what He says He will and can do. Faith is based on knowledge...

Yankee or Dixie, take the quiz here Just for fun, are y'all more yankee or more dixie? Don't know if this has showed up here before, but, it's still fun. 65% (Dixie). A definitive Southern score!