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Local Leaders in Community

Posted by Rey Reynoso on February 10, 2010 at 7:00am

Historical Jesus

Posted by Stephen JS on February 10, 2010 at 3:30am — 2 Comments

Do you go to hell if you commit suicide?

Posted by Nancy on February 9, 2010 at 11:01am — 3 Comments

Divorce and the Bible

Posted by Cory Howell on February 9, 2010 at 8:24am — 8 Comments

Prayer Mondays--Barth

Posted by Rey Reynoso on February 8, 2010 at 6:53pm

Building Correctly

Posted by ScottL on February 7, 2010 at 11:30am

5 Points For Our Learning From Numbers

Posted by Rey Reynoso on February 7, 2010 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Towards Valuation of the Arts

Posted by Rey Reynoso on February 5, 2010 at 7:00am — 7 Comments

SuperBowl Spirituality

Posted by ScottL on February 5, 2010 at 5:00am — 4 Comments

History on Eastern Orthodox Church

Posted by ScottL on February 4, 2010 at 5:47am — 5 Comments

The Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Mother Teresa Commemorative Stamp Controversy

Posted by Johnny Theodore Helms on February 3, 2010 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Progressively Sneaky Terminology

Posted by Rey Reynoso on February 3, 2010 at 11:30am — 8 Comments

Apostles in the New Testament (Part 2)

Posted by ScottL on February 2, 2010 at 4:30am

Searching for Faith

Posted by Duncan Parsons on February 1, 2010 at 4:59pm — 4 Comments

What Are We Building?

Posted by ScottL on February 1, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

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John R. replied to Jason's discussion 'Theology Post 12: Ishmael'

Ultimately, those who enter into covenant with God would be spiritual Israel (Jacob). And those who do not enter would be all others.

6 minutes ago

John R. replied to Derek's discussion 'Daniel 11:36-45: Not Antiochus IV Epiphanes?'

The king of the south--Egyptian The king of the north--Assyrian/Gog There may be similarities with previous kings (as many kings rise and fall) but the final fulfillment refers to the end times, I believe.

12 minutes ago

xulon replied to Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton)'s discussion 'Should Christians have fun?'

It seems - and I can't say I have followed this thread with any depth - that the big issue here is defining the word "fun". The title was written as a push-poll type of question; of course Christians are allowed to have fun. But it reminds me of my…

13 minutes ago

H commented on Cory Howell's blog post 'Divorce and the Bible'

Ser wrote: Jesus didn't come to make bad people good, but He came to make Dead People alive. I know that, and you know I know that. I can never be good enough through my own efforts, and neither can anyone on this board - were it not for the finish…

14 minutes ago

Derek replied to Derek's discussion 'Daniel 11:36-45: Not Antiochus IV Epiphanes?'

Never mind, I'm utterly convinced its Herod.

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Local Leaders in Community

I have my tri-fold assumptions in place: (1) the Church is made up of people; (2) that the Church could only come into being after certain historical requirements were in place; and (3) that the Church's leadership is divine—God is the Church's true…

35 minutes ago

Stephen JS commented on Stephen JS's blog post 'Historical Jesus'

May be you could, like, gain something by studying it, with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind? Or has 2000 yrs of theological reflection passed you by?

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1 hour ago

Ray Nearhood replied to Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton)'s discussion 'Should Christians have fun?'

Do people set this argument forward? Has a Christian ever told you that you shouldn't attend a certain because the distance traveled would cause you to break the Sabbath? or Is this swinging at shadows?

1 hour ago

Ray Nearhood replied to Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton)'s discussion 'Should Christians have fun?'

Constantine didn't do anything. You give Constantine too much power over doctrine. As many times as I've heard that Constantine did this or that and that's why you believe this or that or whatever, a better history study and a good reading of source…

1 hour ago

love4theword commented on Stephen JS's blog post 'Historical Jesus'

I prefer the other book about the Historical Jesus. The Bible.

1 hour ago

Derek replied to Rey Reynoso's discussion 'Dealing With Real Heresy From the Pulpit'

What was the heresy?

2 hours ago

Jande replied to Rey Reynoso's discussion 'Dealing With Real Heresy From the Pulpit'

After letters back and forth between the pastor and myself (with copies to the elders), the discussion stopped. He said that it was futile to continue exchanging quotes and commentaries. I had to remain true to my conscience and left. I was not divi…

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Studying the writings of the early church fathers.

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Stephen JS added a blog post

Historical Jesus

Jesus the evidence Documentary about the historical Jesus. A bit old but has contributions from: Helmut Koester; Gilles Quispel; Geza Vermes; Anthony Harvey; Morton Smith; Werner Kummel; Denis Nineham; and Howard Marshall. Here are two very good bo…

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Derek added a discussion

Daniel 11:36-45: Not Anitochus IV Epiphanes?

I'm struggling with the above verses. Some say that they apply to the Antichrist, but up to this point, everything has fit actual history, up until Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the Maccabean revolt. After that, the prophecy departs from the historic r…

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An irenic KJVO discussion? 49 Replies

I'm just curious, but is it even possible to defend a KJVO position in an irenic manner? As our About Page lays out, "Part of that includes recognizing the weaknesses in one's own position and the s…

Started by Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton) in Apologetics. Last reply by Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton) 15 seconds ago.

Theology Post 12: Ishmael 1 Reply

Gen 16:20 as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nati…

Tagged: !, marv, scottl, isaac, rey

Started by Jason in Theology (General). Last reply by John R. 7 minutes ago.

Daniel 11:36-45: Not Antiochus IV Epiphanes? 2 Replies

Started by Derek in Apologetics. Last reply by John R. 14 minutes ago.

Should Christians have fun? 21 Replies

I don't want to hijack the topic about the Superbowl ad on this more general question, but it is worthy of discussion. Yes I can. Are you seriously going to make a case that Christians should not re…

Started by Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton) in Culture. Last reply by xulon 15 minutes ago.

Dealing With Real Heresy From the Pulpit 48 Replies

I feel a black funk coming on. I've been listening to a speaker that has been making his rounds through the assemblies I meet at and he keeps repeating the same heresy.Now, I know that all speakers h…

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Started by Rey Reynoso in Apologetics. Last reply by Derek 2 hours ago.

Love versus Faith 1 Reply

Another one that I've been grappling with, and not close to a solid answer yet. Since long before Christ, we are commanded as in Mark 12:30 to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all…

Started by Joshua Allen in Theology (General). Last reply by David Zierenberg 5 hours ago.

Mean Jesus? 8 Replies

As I study the bible I see that jesus was the kinda guy that would, if you stepped outta line read you the riot act. Check out MT 23, or MK 8, JN 8, or LK 24. Or even the OT – too many examples…

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Started by TAOQ in Theology (General). Last reply by Apolojedi (Daniel Eaton) 11 hours ago.

Why do it this way? 66 Replies

If God is all knowing – and I think most Christians would agree that he is - then wouldn’t he know who would be saved and who would not? Why then are we here? Shouldn’t he just say, “You, you, a…

Started by TAOQ in Theology (General). Last reply by mem 11 hours ago.