July 22, 2010 by admin.

Our pastor has challenged the congregation to show him biblical reasons why they should not be allowed to teach.  Any takers? 

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February 18, 2010 by admin.

The Bible gives us no reason to believe Satan and his demons can read our minds. Clearly that would take a measure of omnipresence and omniscience, which they do not have. However, Satan and his demons have been observing and tempting human beings for thousands of years. In addition, they can overhear our speech when we talk to others (and to ourselves!). Surely they have learned a few things about us over the years. Even without the ability to know our thoughts, they can probably make a well-educated guess as to what we are thinking, and then attempt to use it to their advantage. That is why we are commanded to “Submit yourselves, then, to God”

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February 17, 2010 by admin.

Today I want to bring direct your attention to an old Baptist disagreement that revolves around salvation.  There are some Baptist who believe that once saved always saved.  That once a believer confesses Christ and receives the impartation of the Holy Spirit he or she can never lose their salvation.  Baptist who argue in favor of this position point to scriptures such as John 10:25-30 and Romans 8:38-39 which suggest that once a person has received the salvific love of God nothing can separate them from that love.  However, like many Methodist there are other Baptists who will argue that a person can backslide.  Such Baptist take the stance that if someone receives salvation through Christ but then turns and denounces His Lordship by refusing to live in a manner consistent with His commandments they will have forfeited their salvation.  Proponents of this argument will point to scriptures such as Matthew 13:3-9,18-23 and Colossians 1:19-23 which suggest that one can receive the Word of God and lose it, therefore, the only way for one to secure their salvation is to continue in the faith and not deviate from it. 

Is it true, once saved always saved or can a born again believer backslide?  What are your thoughts? 

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February 17, 2010 by admin.

Some Baptist praise and pray in tongues while other Baptist believe that the gift of tongues is a gift that have ceased to be active in the Church.  What do you believe?

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February 17, 2010 by admin.

Some Baptist believe that women have no place in leadership while other Baptist celebrate the great and unique gifts that women bring to the pastorate, deaconate, and lay ministry.   What do you think?

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February 17, 2010 by admin.

Some Baptist believe that Deacons are congregational caregivers who assist the pastor by ministering unto God’s flock while other Baptist regard Deacons as the authoritative governing body that make all executive decisions concerning the ministry and vision for God’s people.  What is your opinion?

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October 22, 2009 by admin.

Today the statement was made that God is good but He is not always fair.  This statement has some of the members upset, but they did not speak up at the study.  What are your thoughts on this matter?

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