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I came from a congregation where the way a person dressed wasn't an issue. An old guy in back wore a suit and tie each Sunday. Many others wore loose casual; occasional you'd see shorts or baseball caps. A few women did the head-covering thing; while others didn't cover up enough (imo). It...

Should Christians Hold to any form of Theistic Evolution then? How would Theism deny a Creator? ~~~~~~~~ There are many different models of Theistic evolution, every one expresses belief in a Creator God. FYI, the more acceptable, modern expression for Theistic Evolution is Evolutionary...

The words "believe" and "faith" are not synonyms but are very closely related. I'd say simply that faith is belief in action: faith an application of one's belief. Rob

Decades ago I vacationed in Bermuda and visited a church pastored by an old friend. I envied the relaxed dress of the people, light clothing colors and short pants and decided I’d wear Bermuda shorts to church that Sunday. It felt strange. I couldn’t worship without thinking I wasn’t dressed...

Kylie recently completed cycle 8 of her chemotherapy regime then my daughter and the kids came to visit for a few days. Her scans continue to remain clear, which is encouraging but does not change her long term prognosis. Plans are to continue for 12 to 18 cycles if tolerated; then they will...

At the time I first believed, my family occasionally attended a Presbyterian Church, infant baptism was the norm. I don't think I ever witnessed an adult being baptism. But few months after becoming a believer, I attended a Christian event held in Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. A swimming pool...

Street ball - baseball on the street with a small bat and broken tennis ball. If someone yelled, "Car!" we cleared the street to let it pass. Rob

I remember closing my eyes and holding my ears at the foot of my parents bed as we watched those terrorizing flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz.

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God has communicated to people in various ways. One way he has reveals himself is through his creation (Psalm 19:1; 50:6). Paul in his epistle to the Romans wrote: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness...

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General revelation is available to both the believer and the unbeliever (Psalm 19:1-6). This knowledge condemns humankind (Romans 1:20) without forcing one to believe. One can know of God without believing. The book of Proverbs often connects knowledge and wisdom in poetic parallelism. “The...

“The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” (Proverbs 16:4, ESV)

There is an answer. Rob

A Baptist Church in western Pennsylvania, next door to my daughter's house. (Praying for your special day tomorrow, Sarge).

As I flip through my Bible looking for the book of Soils, chapter 2 and 3....

Wayne Grudem, in his book against Free Grace Theology, turns to the Reformers when he defends (what he won't call) Lordship Salvation. The historic Protestant position has often been summarized in a brief sentence: We are justified by faith alone, but the faith that justifies is never alone...

I worked in a physicians office with 7 cardiologists doing nuclear stress tests. I got paid about half of what I might have made if I worked in a hospital. But it was close to home, no weekends or holidays or nights, oh, and free parking! I liked what I did (a solid mix of routine and challenge...

Lord, watch over Old Sarge this week. Bless both he and his family with peace, knowing he’s in your care. Bless the surgical team and hospital staff as they watch over him. Open THEIR hearts to the good news of Jesus Christ. Help Sarge to heal quickly without complications so he may continue to...

So lets get down to where the rubber meets the road. Grudem states that Free Grace Theology diminishes the gospel Those that follow FGT proclaim that it magnifies the gospel. How do the different positions affect the average Christian? >>> Would there be a different response if a FG church...