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Can we extend the consideration regarding faith please. I would like suggestions around when our actions and belief do not come from faith. Example - someone who comes into close contact with Christians who learns about the life and customs but doesn't personally have an encounter with Jesus...

Yes, I share your sentiment, but the only way to maintain a safe space is to have rules that eliminate the destructive argument that serves no good purpose.

Yes, they saw or heard and believed - heard the Word and witnessed the action of Christ. They were convinced He was the real deal and trusted Him.

@Scott I am aware that we might lose readership by undue focus on matters harder to understand as Peter struggled to understand what Paul wrote. May we get the right balance. Jesus did not discriminate against the 'common' person by communicating in intellectual language, rather he chose...

By the way, some use this actual verse (2 Timothy 3:16-17) to demand that God has limited communication with us to reading Scripture only. Others demand that all God has ever spoken is readable therein. Worse is when, in extreme cases, folks confuse the Scriptures with the Logos Himself and...

I am aware of mutual accountability when ever believers communicate and welcome that here. Hey forums don't usually offer a space that is not a confusing battleground, this is an opportunity for like minded folks to learn together and make sure 'the least' are heard.

Definitely Yes - but how it us used is the issue. There is no intent to limit the power of God, but other powers take scripture and wield it for destruction as well.

I think if you read my introductory remarks, this issue is covered. I have stressed a collective effort to mine the text for the gems we are to feed on. We all have a lot to learn and will continue to do so in the next life. I prefer to state the case and let Him bring conviction or...

Maybe I am introducing topics a little too frequently - I will have to slow down a tad...

I have had 7 Years on CF and about 14K posts - I have dealt with all sorts of issues, but part of my confidence is the brilliant support from the Mods. It was not some bright idea of mine to do this - I was asked and tested the water and it just fell into place. For the sake of transparency...

Hi there, I am just sharing this instruction with all who have shown interest in our Friendly Bible Study so no one falls through the cracks. :) @Brakelite @amadeus @Azim @Pearl @Rita @Ritajanice @APAK @MA2444 @faithfulness @GTW27 @Berean @rockytopva @quietthinker @ScottA @marks

Who in the members of this friendly Bible Study do you think does not adhere to the Nicene Creed ?

I guess it is private in as much as those who join must comply with entrance rules - so participation is controlled. The fact that members can see it is needed for those wanting to join. We can share about sensitive matters by way of a selected group chat in PM if needed when privacy is...

You may also be interested to know that the concepts of the Christian Gospel are embedded in the Chinese characters. There was a book written about it, but I cant remember the title.

You may be interested to know that the Maori elders in New Zealand had a secret faith in the High God above all God's, they called Io - that is why as many as 90% converted to Christianity when they read the bible and realised that He came to earth as Jesus and made a way for believers to...

Welcome Scott - we discuss and learn together without the usual contention. Only two rules - agree with Nicene Creed and avoid debate on the trinity. Our latest topic is defining what Faith is and what it is not. If you want to join, tell us about yourself and your testimony...

Also my suggestion to read about George Muller was in the context of steadily moving through the 'impossible' holding on to what He heard the Lord say and seeing God provide miraculously. In a similar way you could check out "Miracles in El Paso" by Fr. Rick Thomas who oversaw a miraculous...

By the way - on study 5 - some folks believe that the mountain that Abraham thought to sacrifice Isaac is the very same place Jesus was crucified. Not sure if this is verifiable or not.

OK got it - that means the posts are not private, so any sensitively personal matters need to be via PM. It also means that folks can have a look and decide if they want to join.

OK Topic 5. "What is Faith" Another topic that is commonly misunderstood. Key verse... Romans 10:17 " faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ...." Bearing in mind that hearing the Word of Christ is a gift. ... He who has ears to hear - let him hear...