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In this life, we cannot completely avoid temptation from the Devil and his demons, nor will we be free from their opposition to our efforts to share God’s love and truth. Even Jesus was tempted (but never gave in!), and even He faced opposition from the Devil. Temptation and opposition through...

Some of my OPs have been controversial and led to debate. I don't expect this one to lead to debate among Baptists. But that doesn't mean it can't lead to discussion. Here are some ideas for discussion based on the OP: 1. Humbly share a time when you "lived like there was no tomorrow" and...

I saw on a blog where someone was asking if belief in eternal life is harmful or beneficial. I’m convinced that believing in eternal life can and should make many positive changes in how we live our lives. I see this truth as part of a general principle: the longer our time perspective is when...

We agree on the most important point: God created everything. We also agree on a secondary point, which is still important, namely that "there is also plenty of amazing evidence in nature that strongly supports that faith". One point we disagree on, that I would be willing to explore a...

I agree that we cannot prove or disprove that an intelligent agent was involved in a process which appears to be random. However, when we see something which is complex, and achieves a purpose, we can often detect design with no difficulty. My OP simply seeks to show how science confirms our...

I agree that things that appear to be random (casting lots) are not necessarily random. I don't think that ID proponents argue that. However, things which have a very strong appearance of not being random (like the letters making up this paragraph) do give evidence of intelligence design. So...

Gold Dragon, I hesitate to use the term "proof" because people tend to think of a proof as something very absolute, like the "proofs" we learn in geometry. However, I do believe that when correctly understood, the complexity of living things gives exceedingly strong evidence that an Intelligent...

I’m excited about an article that came out last year in Science Magazine. The article is about a team of really smart scientists who have produced a new type of bacteria. The special thing about this bacteria is how tiny it is. It has close to the smallest possible number of base pairs (bp) in...

There's also a technical/scientific side to seeing evidence for God in His creation. I've started a new thread on that in the Creation vs. Evolution section.

Wednesday, I posted a thread in the"General Baptist Discussions" forum about how seeing evidence of God in creation helps us to believe in Him and gives us courage to keep serving Him, even in the face of opposition and difficulties. In that post I focused on the “everyday experience” of God’s...

I haven't heard of it, but it sounds interesting. Nature shows can be a great way to see some of God's glory!

My own experience affirms what the Bible teaches: NIV Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-- his eternal power and divine nature-- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. God constantly reminds me...

I’m convinced that watching pornography is one of the most serious sins affecting people today, including people in our churches. I’m also convinced that pornography is having widespread and deeply damaging effects on culture and society as a whole. I recently watched the documentary movie...

Yes, I think it applies.

Indeed, God does not live in a shack, but . . . NIV Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

So far I think everyone agrees that we would not recommend Paul Young as a theology teacher. I would not allow him to teach at the church I serve. But here's a different question. Imagine you had a friend who had suffered some really painful stuff growing up. Your friend struggles in their...

I heard about the book shortly after it came out, but I did not take time to read it. When I heard about the movie, I also did not initially plan to watch it. However, since the movie came out, two men whom I deeply respect, each independently shared with me how much they felt helped by...

NIV Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. In the immediate context, the serious consequences for judging involve being judged in a similar way.

A very relevant verse. Thanks for sharing it!