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121 | What can we learn from the Baptists? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95790 | ||
What do you think is good and praiseworthy in the Baptist Church? What are some of the ways they follow the scriptures, and what are some of the things we can learn from them? |
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122 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95730 | ||
I thought of the decency and order in their meetings. Is that not good? (See 1Co 14:40). I thought of the piety and devotion that leads them to sometimes lead monastic lives. Is that not good? (See Luke 9:23). I thought of their submission to authority. Is that not good? (See Hebrews 13;7,17). I would hope that we would not have to give up ideals such as the priesthood of all believers (1Pe 2:9), the need to work (2Th 3:12), or the need to also follow Christ (1Co 11:1) in order to emulate those. |
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123 | What are some examples? | Phil 4:8 | Aixen7z4 | 95725 | ||
It may be that we are to try to see the things that are true, or honest, or just, or pure, or lovely, in every situation. In other words: Focus on the good parts. Note Titus 1:15: "Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled". Still, what are the specifics here? What are some examples? The woman is an unwed mother. What is the good part? She just got saved. She's attending church. She's taking care of the child. There is something virtuous in her that we can focus on. Is Phil 4:8 not asking us to focus on the good part? Was Jesus not focusing on the good part of Mary's behavior as she sat at his feet and listened to his words? Is that not an example to us? And is it not an example of something good to think on? If so, what are some other examples? |
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124 | What are the pure and lovely things? | Phil 4:8 | Aixen7z4 | 95705 | ||
It is clear that the word of God is given to us for practical reasons (2Ti 3:16). It gives us knowledge (Psa 78:5ff). It gives us faith (Rom 10:17). It gives us life (John 20:31). It gives us assurance of salvation (1 John 5:13). It is also supposed to direct our steps (Psa. 119:105). We are supposed to do those things (Matt. 7:24). "Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen ..., do" (Php 4:9). Now, in the previous verse Paul had said, "Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things". My question is this: What are some of these things, true, honest, just, pure, lovely, etc. that we are supposed to be thinking of? And how do you determine that those things have those qualities? |
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125 | What do you like about the ... church? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95694 | ||
It will be difficult for you to participate in this discussion if you are predisposed to be critical. It is easier for many people to find the faults in others. However, we may find that there is some good in every corner of the church. If f we criticise every system that we see, then the sum of it all may be that we nullify ourselves. If we look for the good everywhere and seek to incrporate it in our own lives, then we may maximize the chances of improving ourselves. A wise man has said, "Don't look for the flaws as you go through life, and even when you find them, it is often kind to be somewhat blind, and to look for the virtues behind them". I wonder if he got the idea from James who said, (Jas 4:11) "Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge". I cannot recall a scripture which says we should look for the good in others. But if one carries and reads and tries to practice the word of God, there must be something that they do right. No comment need be taken to indicate that one approves of a denomination as a whole. On the other hand, no one should be offended by the question or take it to suggest that there is very little right with that system. But I would like to see what we appreciate about each other. So let's say this thread is all about positive things. whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. What do you think is good and praiseworthy in say, the Roman Catholic Church? |
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126 | Are your answers authoritative? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94928 | ||
Is an Internet forum a good place to get Bible questions answered? I ask this because there always seems to be an implicit question concerning the qualification of the people who are volunteering to answer. This forum makes a good effort to get people to base their answers on the Bible. But there seems to be no way to force people to back up what they say wwith scriptural citations. There is only one forum that I know of where there are qualified monitors to ensure that sound answers are given. It is at http://hishows.aimoo.com . There are other sites such as http://bgea.org that offer Questions and Answers but do not have a discussion forum. This forum states clearly that "the Lockman Foundation does not pre-screen postings. Postings are the opinions of others and may or may not represent a commonly held view". Would it not be good to have a group of qualified teachers to screen postings and provide answers? Is it not good to have gifted teachers to answer our questions (I offer Romans 12:7,1 Corinthians 12:29 and Eph 4:11,12 in support of this idea). Is it better to let all opinions be aired as equal? Do you have a Bible verse for that? |
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127 | Did he have a sinful nature before that? | Gen 3:6 | Aixen7z4 | 92481 | ||
Did he have a sinful nature before that? | ||||||
128 | When did Adam become a sinner? | Gen 3:6 | Aixen7z4 | 92476 | ||
When did Adam become a sinner? | ||||||
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