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Ash Wednesday clarification
Tomorrow a bunch of you might see ashen crosses on the foreheads of Catholics and want to know what its about. First I will say to those who insist the Pope is the anti-christ that no it is not the mark of the beast.
What do Catholics believe about Ash Wednesday. Much like the Jews did in the days of David and Solomon and even today the whole year is broken down into celebrations, feast days, Memorial days, and times of fasting and contemplation.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of a... -
does your car hve a mtor in it?
when you bught yur car did it come with a motor? -
5 Scary Trends that Shipwreck the Church
I am excited about the future of the church. Every week I meet sharp young leaders who are passionately pouring themselves into seeing the Kingdom on earth expressed through the local church. At the same time when I read articles about the fastest growing segment of society being those who don't give God or church a second thought I realize that we have to sharpen our game considerably if we want to see the local church prevail in America. To paraphrase Paul we need to discipline ourselves... -
Does your church use the front door?
Do the members of your church use the front door to enter the building? -
Does Jesus Allow for Divorce in the case of Adultery?
Does Jesus Allow for Divorce in the case of Adultery?
The prominent view is "Yes." of course. Since He fairly says that in Matt. 19.
However, some would argue that Jesus is actually refering to divorce as breaking off a betrothal (as in, Joseph found out Mary was pregnant and "resolved to divorce her quietly.") Under this view, Jesus is saying you may break a betrothal in the case of adultery, but once married, you are married for life, no matter what.
Has anyone heard this... -
Southern Baptists Propose Changing Name...
to Great Commission Baptists...though this is a "tag line" and SBC will stay the legal name.
Check it out here: http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37224
Essentially it will be "Great Commission Baptists of the Southern Baptist Convention"
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...but what of His Holiness?
"If God is not omniscient then He is not God."
"The Sovereignty of God is the most important aspect of who He is."
Statements like these are often heard on sites like this, but rarely do you here people arguing in defense of God's holiness even though it is the most used divine attribute in the bible.
"Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God almighty."
Holiness refers to God purity and separateness from that which is evil, yet it appears that some doctrinal systems are willing to sacrifice... -
Answer this question and you will understand OSAS
How are believers kept unto salvation?
a) by the power of God
b) by the power of self
c) by the power of God plus self
Here is a passage of scripture to help you with your answer; 1 Peter chp 1......
(1) "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,"
(2) "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus... -
matthew 22 Parable wedding Feast/many called few chosen!
Based upon that passage, what did jesus mean by "many are called, but few are chosen?" -
Differences?
Is there any difference in doctrine between Calvinism, Reformed, or Doctrines of Grace? I see where people refer to themselves in each of these terms. I'm trying to understand where I might fit in, if at all.
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