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by betterpromises2
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Reformed Theology
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Re: Reformed Theology

I was a Calvinist for a number of years, attended Calvinist churches, went to Calvinist conferences. I often heard things like "the number of hairs on your head is a specific number that God has ordained it to be so" and "nothing happens without God's sovereignty- if you put on blue s...
by betterpromises2
Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Overcoming sin
Replies: 28
Views: 1627

Re: Overcoming sin

Overcoming sin is a tempting goal for a believer, but it seems Jesus' greatest command was simply love. And Jesus laid out righteousness to a very high standard when he said "You have heard it said... but I say". Let's talk about how we believe sin can be overcome, and even how proper it ...
by betterpromises2
Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Overcoming sin
Replies: 28
Views: 1627

Re: Overcoming sin

I understand your question Brother Josh- The Lord bless you as you grapple with this. I wish I had had opportunity to grow in this area at your age. The Lord says that if we claim to be without sin we deceive ourselves (1 Jn). However the Bible also tells us that Jesus was named Jesus because he sav...
by betterpromises2
Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Written Word
Topic: The Kingdom Gospel
Replies: 58
Views: 5817

The Kingdom Gospel

What passages/verses would you use if you wanted to share (briefly) with someone the concept of the Kingdom Gospel (as opposed to what John D. Martin has called "the Save Me Gospel"?
by betterpromises2
Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:29 am
Forum: General Theology
Topic: What is Worldliness ?
Replies: 36
Views: 2125

Re: What is Worldliness ?

It's not a new idea that a person can appear spiritual but that may or may not be who the person really is, and the opposite can be true as well. For me the/a self-examination question is: am I seeking first the Kingdom of Christ, or am I seeking first the kingdom of this world? ("first" i...
by betterpromises2
Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Churches in Elizabethtown?
Replies: 3
Views: 357

Churches in Elizabethtown?

Can you recommend any churches in E-town PA along the lines of CMC, or something like that?
by betterpromises2
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: any special events in PA in late April?
Replies: 1
Views: 248

any special events in PA in late April?

Anyone know of special meetings or revival meetings or concerts the last weekend of April within about 50 miles of Elizabethtown?
by betterpromises2
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Delaware
Replies: 10
Views: 832

Re: Delaware

Are there any areas in the southern part of Delaware with a concentration of Plain churches?
by betterpromises2
Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Delaware
Replies: 10
Views: 832

Delaware

Is anyone familiar with Delaware? ARe there towns or areas you think would be good places to live?