Bible Study Proposal

[Valerie]

I have a confession to make: I will be terribly amused if this devolves into the finer points of distinctions between Eastern and Western apostolic doctrine.

i can’t keep lesterb+Wayne out of my thoughts in this thread.

Well they were never amused at such. Concern & rage maybe

[Josh]

Back on topic, I'm really interested in joey_the_ox's viewpoints and proposal for a Bible study, and particularly his perspective as a Catholic convert with a Mennonite background.

If we had an Eastern Orthodox convert/member here, perhaps they could present a viewpoint as well - but as far as I know, folks like LJones and Jim no longer grace this fourm. It would be productive to have an actual Catholic representing the Catholic position.

[temporal1]

I have a confession to make: I will be terribly amused if this devolves into the finer points of distinctions between Eastern and Western apostolic doctrine.

i can’t keep lesterb+Wayne out of my thoughts in this thread.

Well they were never amused at such. Concern & rage maybe

i appreciated their deeply held views, i enjoy reading their posts as i come across them. i enjoyed your discussions with them, and others, being impressed with your thoughtfulness, experience and study. i look forward to your input in jto’s Bible study. and response to it.

Wayne was disgusted with me when i shared about my grdaughter starting Catholic kindergarten, how this was all-new for me, but, all things considered for her, i thought it was for the best, i was prayerful and hopeful. (it was not my decision.) when i visited, i attended mass (and everything) with her/them. i became grateful for what they were doing. they put her in public school, i believe 3rd grade. that’s been difficult.

i didn’t mind Wayne’s criticism. it was honest. real. i appreciated it. i empathized with it.

Not all families have Waynes or lesters or Joshs, or others.
Nevertheless, we all have to slog along where we are, with what we have.

i’m sure Wayne’s and lester’s families were richly blessed by them. i’m sure life is less without their presence.

[Sudsy]

Can't we just get on with studying the Bible as Christians and set aside all other concerns ? What do each of us believe the text says and keep away from pointing to what one group of believers believes over another ? It isn't a competition or shouldn't be. I hope words like 'conservative' and 'liberal' and denominational references can just be put aside for once. Anyway, lets get at er.

[joey_the_ox]

Can't we just get on with studying the Bible as Christians and set aside all other concerns ? What do each of us believe the text says and keep away from pointing to what one group of believers believes over another ? It isn't a competition or shouldn't be. I hope words like 'conservative' and 'liberal' and denominational references can just be put aside for once. Anyway, lets get at er.

Sounds good . How does this schedule sound for Philippians?

• Background and context
• 1:1-11
• 1:12-26
• 1:27- 2:18
• 2:19-30
• 3:1-21
• 4:1-9
• 4:10-23

Each bullet point would be allotted 2 weeks before we move on to the next one. I want to allow a longer time period so that people who are not active as often can participate, and because I think it is better to move more slowly. If we run out of things to say that is fine, we can just wait until the 2 weeks are up and carry on.

[HondurasKeiser]

Sounds good

[joey_the_ox]

Which forum would it be best to put the threads in?

[Soloist]

Which forum would it be best to put the threads in?

I'd say general theology personally

[Wade]

Hey t1,

The devotionals are shorter now(to fit in a SMS text). Here's a newer one on forgiveness:

Forgiveness Friday

Our understanding of forgiveness is delicate. In fact it is so delicate that it has the potential and power to change the course of all history, and it has. So let's be clear; forgiveness isn't acceptance of the wrong done but rather a release of trying to carry a power over another. To forgive isn't to say an offence may continue or happen again but rather that my tendency towards reaction to an event or person will not control my integrity and opportunity for giving mercy and love.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do... Luke 23:34

[temporal1]

Hey t1,
The devotionals are shorter now(to fit in a SMS text). Here's a newer one on forgiveness:

Forgiveness Friday

Our understanding of forgiveness is delicate. In fact it is so delicate that it has the potential and power to change the course of all history, and it has. So let's be clear; forgiveness isn't acceptance of the wrong done but rather a release of trying to carry a power over another. To forgive isn't to say an offence may continue or happen again but rather that my tendency towards reaction to an event or person will not control my integrity and opportunity for giving mercy and love.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do... Luke 23:34

.. thank you, Wade. looking forward to reading more from you.