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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
For every Christian who is being contentious I offer this piece of insight from one of the reformers. "Contentious disputes arise from the fact that many think less honorably than they ought of the greatness of divine wisdom, and are carried away by profane audacity." John Calvin
We should all remember that if God wants the "Fairness Doctrine" it will happen. It is clearly His good pleasure not to reinstate it at this time. If He should will it in the future, I will still praise him for his Wisdom and glorify Him. Sola Deo Gloria
First: It's not a right. It's a command for our Lord. We have to share the Gospel of Christ. Second: {For LWMS}: If you're a Christian, your Constitutional rights as a US citizen come in second place after your duties as a Christian. Christ should be the most important thing in your life. Even more important than your life. If He isn't remember the most important commandm...more
First: It's not a right. It's a command for our Lord. We have to share the Gospel of Christ.
Second: {For LWMS}: If you're a Christian, your Constitutional rights as a US citizen come in second place after your duties as a Christian. Christ should be the most important thing in your life. Even more important than your life. If He isn't remember the most important commandment.less
Let me see...... 9000 members but 2500 "regularly" {which probably means 1-2 times a month} Let's assume that 500 members {I'm being generous here.} are elderly or can't attend for valid reasons. What that really means is that the church has 3000 members, but 9000 people on it's membership rolls. I wonder if the elders or deacons call or visit the 6500 members who ...more
Let me see...... 9000 members but 2500 "regularly" {which probably means 1-2 times a month} Let's assume that 500 members {I'm being generous here.} are elderly or can't attend for valid reasons. What that really means is that the church has 3000 members, but 9000 people on it's membership rolls. I wonder if the elders or deacons call or visit the 6500 members who don't regularly attend. We do need to attend to our brethren who are lost.less
This movie and the book not only reflect the "modern spiritual battle", but the spiritual battle that starts in Genesis and end in the Book of Revelation. Unfortunately, Diana626 is correct in that too many Christians would rather watch a movie than read God's Word. {I do disagree with the generalization. Generalizations rarely get anything accomplished and rarely get the point a...more
This movie and the book not only reflect the "modern spiritual battle", but the spiritual battle that starts in Genesis and end in the Book of Revelation. Unfortunately, Diana626 is correct in that too many Christians would rather watch a movie than read God's Word. {I do disagree with the generalization. Generalizations rarely get anything accomplished and rarely get the point across.}less
agentorangex, The website, www.expelledexposed.com, was created by a pro-evolution group. Using your logic, anything on that website is suspect and should be verified. Taken from their home page: "The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) defends the teaching of evolution in public schools."
We just need to read "motivational and inspirational books". That makes my life so much easier now. No more praying ceaselessly. No more daily reading of Scripture. I can read the great modern classics by Joel Osteen. This is exactly the article I expected from someone who's job title is "Life Coach". Which, by the way, used to be one of the duties of a pastor. Int...more
We just need to read "motivational and inspirational books". That makes my life so much easier now. No more praying ceaselessly. No more daily reading of Scripture. I can read the great modern classics by Joel Osteen.
This is exactly the article I expected from someone who's job title is "Life Coach". Which, by the way, used to be one of the duties of a pastor. Interesting.less