Baptist Church Planting
Discussion
Should We Stop Asking Jesus Into Our Hearts?
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“I am also saying to those who, like me, have asked Jesus into their hearts thousands of times, that they can ‘stop asking Jesus into their heart’ and start resting in the finished work of Christ. Salvation is not given because you prayed a prayer correctly, but because you have leaned the hopes of your soul on the finished work of Christ.”
Discussion
Does your church ever use "non-live" musical accompaniment for congregational singing?
Poll Results
Does your church ever use “non-live” musical accompaniment for congregational singing?
Yes, regularly, and we prefer it. Votes: 0
Yes, regularly, but we would prefer live music. Votes: 1
Yes, on occasion or rarely, but not typically Votes: 3
No, but we are open to the idea if the need arises Votes: 4
No, we would sing a capella before we would use digital or recorded music Votes: 8
Other Votes: 0
Discussion
That famous quote from St. Francis? He never said it
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“ ‘Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.’ … But here’s the fact: Our good Francis, who lived in the 13th century, never said such a thing.”
Discussion
Does your church financially support a Christian camp?
Poll Results
Does your church financially support a Christian camp?
Yes, our church has its own camp just for us! Votes: 2
Yes, we contribute toward a camp that involves other churches. Votes: 5
Yes, indirectly; some denominational/fellowship support contributes to a camp or camps Votes: 0
Sort of; we encourage our people to patronize a certain camp Votes: 2
No, but we suggest camps Votes: 3
No Votes: 5
Other Votes: 0
Discussion
Are Christian Martial Arts Clubs and Organizations An Appropriate Idea/Outreach?
Poll Results
Are Christian Martial Arts Clubs and Organizations An Appropriate Idea/Outreach?
Discussion
Ellerslie Revisited
I read the Ellerslie thread and was surprised to see people were saying it was NOT a cult. Then I saw the thread was from 2009 and was hoping we can revisit it as they may have developed further in that direction since then. Here are my reasons for saying it is.
Theologically:
1. They teach that it is Satan that punishes us for sin.
Discussion