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by theophilus
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Creation Talk
Topic: How long were the days?
Replies: 35
Views: 11658

Re: How long were the days?

I wrote on my blog addressing how a literal day doesn't work. Its a three part post but if you don't find the time, just read the first one. http://johnadavid.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/why-genesis-days-are-not-24-hour-days/ I don't have time to discuss all of your post but I will comment on one poin...
by theophilus
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Creation Talk
Topic: How long were the days?
Replies: 35
Views: 11658

Re: How long were the days?

if the world was created in 7 literal days, then why has God deceived us all by making us think that His creation is billions of years old? He hasn't deceived us; he told us plainly how long it took to create the world. (And it was six days, not seven. People have deceived themselves by rejecting w...
by theophilus
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

Prepare for Christmas as we focus on the prophecies and their fulfillment at Jesus' birth. Woodrow Kroll looks at the many prophecies that spoke not only of Jesus and His birth in Bethlehem but also about His ministry, His death and His resurrection. See what these prophecies teach us about the pers...
by theophilus
Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Anthropocentrism
Replies: 20
Views: 4223

Re: Anthropocentrism

One question for scientific-minded Christians: How do you reconcile the anthropocentricity of the Bible with generally accepted scientific facts about the world around us? Have you considered the possibility that the generally accepted scientific facts might be wrong? Perhaps you should check out t...
by theophilus
Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

Join us a close look at the power of prayer and some very significant prayer warriors. People like Daniel, Solomon, and Stephen give us great examples for how to pray -- and what to pray about. We'll also find out what God does with our prayers. Monday, December 10 Daniel: Praying for Our Sinful Nat...
by theophilus
Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

Week 3 of 3

Monday, December 3 The Rewards: Administrative Service

Tuesday, December 4 The Rewards: Crowns

Wednesday, December 5 The Rewards: Our Great Reward

Thursday, December 6 How to Lose Your Reward

Friday, December 7 Keeping an Eternal Perspective on Life
by theophilus
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Books: Your Thoughts ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2302

Re: Books: Your Thoughts ?

Of the books you listed Through the Bible would be best because it will teach you about the whole Bible. It will take longer to go through than the others but it will be worth the extra time.
by theophilus
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

Week 2 of 3 Monday, November 26 The Evaluation Is Both Universal and Necessary Tuesday, November 27 The Evaluation Is Both Visible and Private Wednesday, November 28 The Evaluation Is Discerning Thursday, November 29 The Criteria: "Christ-in-You" Principle; Faithfulness Friday, November 30...
by theophilus
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Are we still required to follow Mosaic law?
Replies: 476
Views: 100129

Re: Are we still required to follow Mosaic law?

God has given two kinds of commands. He has given moral laws which apply to everyone at all times. Jesus summarized these laws in two commands: Love God with all your power and love your neighbor as yourself. He has also given commands to specific individuals and groups. They apply only to the peopl...
by theophilus
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Aberrant Christianity
Topic: Jehovah witnesses
Replies: 308
Views: 111924

Re: Jehovah witnesses

Here is a good place to find out more about Jehovah's Witnesses from a Biblical perspective:

http://wit.irr.org/
by theophilus
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

What do you need to know now so you can face the Judgment Seat of Christ in the future? Join our 3-week study as we look at salvation, rewards and the upcoming evaluation of our lives and service. Week 1 of 3 Monday, November 19 Salvation Cannot Be Earned; Rewards Can Tuesday, November 20 Rewards Ca...
by theophilus
Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Back to the Bible
Replies: 112
Views: 37466

Re: Back to the Bible

It often happens gradually--the slow drift away from God's plan for our lives. Special guest, author and speaker Jeffrey Dean, looks at the spiritual state of our country, our youth, our homes and our churches and shares thoughts on how to reclaim our lives for God. Monday, November 12 Reclaiming Ou...
by theophilus
Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Prayer Requests
Topic: Pray that God will change my brain
Replies: 6
Views: 2943

Re: Pray that God will change my brain

You know I just want to nip this problem out of my life if at all possible. And this of course has to do with the problem I address in this thread. God sends problems into our life because they will help us to develop spiritually. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffer...
by theophilus
Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Discussion on God restoring broken dreams in heaven
Replies: 13
Views: 3088

Re: Discussion on God restoring broken dreams in heaven

The issue is about followers of Christ especially those who cannot achieve their life's goals and dreams in life either due to a early death, bad circumstances, lack of money, lack of opportunities or anything that would get in their way to achieve big goals. Jesus said, “If anyone would come after...
by theophilus
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Question and discussion about rewards in heaven...
Replies: 12
Views: 3589

Re: Question and discussion about rewards in heaven...

God's rewards will take into consideration your circumstances and he doesn't expect you to do something you don't have any opportunity to do. But there are two things you need to think about. First, have you prayed to God and asked him to give you opportunities to share the gospel? Sometimes we lack...