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Theology Research Plan – March 2014

Theology Research Plan – March 2014

4 March, 2014 | Daniel Kriss(0) Comments

One aspect of the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church at Colosse was that they might "increase in the knowledge of God" (Colossians 1:10). Is there anything better? Is there a subject in all the world that should consume our time more than this? I have included below some notes that I handed to the people at Mt. Cathedral Community Baptist Church on Sunday and I felt that they may be beneficial to the wider Christian community. Additionally, you will find a "Theology Research Plan" for March (a little late, I'm sorry) which is designed to assist you in learning about a different character of God each day. Have a read of the information below and it my prayer that it will be a blessing to you, and most importantly, assist you in increasing in the knowledge of God! "Increasing in the Knowle ...

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The Bible is the Word of God: Superiority of Bible teachings

The Bible is the Word of God: Superiority of Bible teachings

3 March, 2014 | R. A. Torrey(0) Comments

Ten reasons why I believe the Bible is the Word of God. Fourth, on the ground of the immeasurable superiority of the teachings of the Bible to those of any other and all other books. It is quite fashionable in some quarters to compare the teachings of the Bible with the teachings of Zoroaster, and Buddha, and Confucius, and Epictetus, and Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, and a number of other heathen authors. The difference between the teachings of the Bible and those of these men is found in three points: First, the Bible has in it nothing but truth, while all the others have truth mixed with error. It is true Socrates taught how a philosopher ought to die; he also taught how a woman of the town ought to conduct her business. Jewels there are in the teachings of these men, but (as ...

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Why the Abused Stay/Fear, part 2

Why the Abused Stay/Fear, part 2

25 February, 2014 | Joy Harris(0) Comments

Reputation of Christ Another fear Christian wives have that makes them stay is thinking that a separation will hurt the cause of Christ - especially if her husband has a presence in the community or is a leader in the church (yes, he can be the pastor). What she should understand is that supporting and hiding the abuse is what will hurt the testimony of Christ. A while ago, I took an abused person from another state for help and the head doctor who saw us said, "Stop.  Let me guess.  She's from an Independent Baptist background?" I was shocked!  Is abuse the IB reputation?!  Our communities need to see Christians deal with abuse justly and swiftly to reflect the way our just God deals with unrepentant evil. Being Shunned There is the very realistic fear of the stigma attached to separation ...

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The Bible is the Word of God: Unity of the book

The Bible is the Word of God: Unity of the book

24 February, 2014 | R. A. Torrey(0) Comments

Ten reasons why I believe the Bible is the Word of God. Third, on the ground of the unity of the book. This is an old argument, but a very satisfactory one.  The Bible consists of sixty-six books, written by more than thirty different men, extending in the period of its composition over more than fifteen hundred years; written in three different languages, in many different countries, and by men on every plane of social life, from the herdman and fisherman and cheap politician up to the king upon his throne; written under all sorts of circumstances; yet in all this wonderful conglomeration we find an absolute unity of thought. A wonderful thing about it is that this unity does not lie on the surface. On the surface there is oftentimes apparent contradiction, and the unity only comes out af ...

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Why the Abused Stay/Fear, part 1

Why the Abused Stay/Fear, part 1

20 February, 2014 | Joy Harris(0) Comments

"Why in the world doesn't she just LEAVE him?!" Did that question pop into your mind too while reading about all that the abused endure in Series 1? The answer is not simple.  There are so many intertwining  factors, but the foundational reason is FEAR. "Let Not the Wife Depart" An abused wife who loves her Lord fears displeasing Him. Many churches give an abused wife no option of setting boundaries or consequences.  Sadly, the alien world of abuse appears to be unresearched.  Yet God hates lying, hypocrisy and oppression . . . and He authored "You reap what you sow". Separation for the purpose of alerting the abuser to the seriousness of his destructive, sinful behaviour patterns is a loving and godly act. A wife who has been able to acknowledge the abuse to herself, yet stays, is providi ...

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The Bible is the Word of God: Superiority of Bible teachings

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Why the Abused Stay/Fear, part 2

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