Search results

A follow-up to my Bibliolatry topic. Doctrine becomes an idol when it is used to support tribalism and cause division in the Body of Christ. Since doctrinal unity is impossible, allowing others to hold their own doctrinal opinions may be the only way to prevent division. ]

This one is for the ladies. (or whoever has a husband) I was just thinking about my wife and a discussion we were having. For some reason this question popped into my head. Why did God give you a husband? I didn't ask that of my wife. Probably not something to ask your spouse. (sounds...

Oftentimes I have written these parodies to make a point. I thought a topic with them all in one place would be interesting to some. (and aggravating to others) - LOL --- PARODY --- Person #1: Receive the free gift of eternal life. Person #2: No thanks. Person #1: I said it was free...

Tongues is a very controversial subject to discuss. Some Christians seem to be absolutely terrified about the subject. There are testimonies of Christians fleeing meetings when they hear other believers speaking in tongues. (culture shock) I assume this is caused by so many churches preaching...

1) In Acts chapter one we read that Jesus told the Apostles not to leave the city. What city? 2) In Acts chapter eight the baptized believers had not received the Spirit in what country? 3) In Acts chapter ten Peter has a vision that led him to preach in what city? 4) In Acts chapter...

Show me a sign. >>> >>> >>> >>> What do we look for in a new convert to give evidence of regeneration in their conversion experience? Bearing in mind that not everyone has an event, or day, to cite as their conversion time. It may have been more gradual. Either way, there should be some...

Cessationism claims that the miracle gifts of the Holy Spirit were signs to authenticate the early church. And consequently the miracle gifts disappeared when the Apostles did. Continuationism says that all the gifts were for the church and that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still...

Thoughts on cannabis history, use and medicine. - Was cannabis created by God? - For what reason was it created? - Is cannabis use a sin? - What about medical versus recreational use? - Where did the cannabis (marijuana) laws originate? - Isn't the word "marijuana" a cultural slur...

"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." - John 1:17 NIV I see many examples of the deconstruction of the law in the New Testament. It began in the Gospel accounts and continued into the writing of the Apostle Paul. It began with the forerunner, John...

We've all heard the biblical claim that Jesus is the way. (the truth and the life...) But how many ways are there to Jesus? - Does your church provide the only way to Jesus? - Do other churches provide a way to Jesus? - Do other religions provide a way to Jesus? - Can Jesus find someone...

There is no salvation in doctrine. Only God can save. --- Agree or disagree? --- Doctrolatry (to coin a term) Follow-up to several topics: "My doctrinal opinion is true; you're doctrinal opinion is false." - Got it? The (potential) Treachery of Doctrine > My way, or the highway > What...

Very interesting interview. Graham Cooke presents some incredible ministry details. He presents a ministry model that puts community first. With amazing results. Rather long at over 42 minutes. But even the first five or ten minutes is worthwhile. Healthy Prophetic Communities ft. Graham...

For years I thought everyone who had a "born again" experience of spiritual rebirth recognized a moment in time when it happened. I came to discover that this is not always the way God works. Even my own wife reported a more gradual experience. Please comment, or share your story here. I'll...

"... through a glass, darkly; but then face to face..." - 1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV This thread was inspired by a Podcast titled: The Smoke Show - The Heavenly Banquet (title linked - check it out) This is not a transcript, but some ideas were lifted from there. (disclaimer - LOL) Many years ago...

We're all familiar with the famous clobber verse used against homosexual relations. You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. - Leviticus 18:22 NRSVue Or its counterpart a few chapters later. If a man goes to bed with[a] a male as one goes to bed with a woman,[b]...

Please vote and comment. Thanks /

Cast your votes. Thanks. /

The purpose of this topical thread is to discuss where the Bible came from. I keep encountering forum members that seem to have no clue, or at least some misconceptions about the origins, history, issues and substance of the scriptures. I invite others to share their knowledge on the...

Follow-up to previous topics: "Christians don't know what they believe." - until they are brainwashed Interesting that the Bible is "the Word of God", unless someone quotes a translation you disagree with. Does questioning Christianity lead to Atheism? (depends) Bibliolatry...

Thanks to @O'Darby for providing this article link below. (we were having a discussion about justice on another topic) @Wick Stick pointed out that justice... (here's the quote) Wow. Thanks. (I responded) That's a game changer. Here's the link from @O'Darby Justice: Hiding in Translation —...