OTHER ISSUES - INDEX

In this series we plan to address several controversial subjects. As the men of Berea did, we want to receive the word with all readiness of mind and to search the scriptures daily, whether these things are so. (Acts 17:11)

For us, this is not a matter of personal opinion nor one of one-upmanship; it is a matter of personal righteousness and of right-standing before God.

Ultimately, we must be willing to let God's Word speak to us, and we must be willing to conform ourselves to that Word.

We know that we have liberty in Christ Jesus.

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Cor 3:17)

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. (1 Cor 8:9)

So, (at the least) we must be careful in exercising our liberty.

Further, the bible teaches us that liberty in Christ Jesus makes us free FROM sin. It does not make us free TO sin.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? (Rom 6:1,2)

Moreover, we are commanded to:

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (John 2:15)

So, our hearts shouldn't even desire those things in the world from which we have been saved.

Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. We who were dead in trespasses and sins he hath quickened.

Why then would we willingly go back into trespasses and sins?

Why would we wander away and become lost again?

(For those who believe in eternal security - please read the articles on OSAS, but in the meantime - why would we even 'behave' as if we were lost again?)

The question then would be…...are the things we will discuss matters of sin, or are they legitimately matters of personal conscience?

Let's find out.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (I Thess 5:21)

List of Articles

Issues Common to Most Fellowships:

"Church" Membership

"Brother" Bill and "Pastor"

Lisa's Thoughts on the Depravation of Literature

Social Drinking - Use of Alcohol

Holidays:

Christmas:

Questions About Christmas

Is Christmas Scriptural?

Every Green Trees to Worship False gods?

Explaining to Friends - What is 'wrong' with Christmas

Comparison Between the Lord Jesus Christ and Santa Claus

Easter:

Easter_Did_Jesus_Die_on_Good_Friday?

Television and Movies:

Watching Television

Mel Gibson - Our "Christian" Hero?

Mel Gibson - Our "Christian" Hero - The Passion of the Christ - Summary

Creation vs Evolution:

Creation, Evolution and the Gap Theory

Evolution - Fact or Fiction by James L. Melton - (Excellent !)

Robert Howie - Geologist - A Book Review by Mike Wright