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by m273p15c
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

It is good to hear from you again. However, I must confess that I am disappointed that you have not remotely answered my questions. Instead, you have raised new arguments, while simultaneously shutting down the study. Jesus Christ being the same yesterday, today, and forever ( Hebrews 13:8 ) cannot ...
by m273p15c
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

No, I'm not on Facebook. I realize that I'm probably the last person in the Western World not to be on Facebook, but I've not had time as of yet. ;) I'm sorry the material was overwhelming. Although I intended for the conclusion to be so, I did not intend for the mass to be overwhelming. To help lim...
by m273p15c
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: The Church
Topic: proxy elders - interim leaders in the absence of elders
Replies: 5
Views: 10152

Proxy Elders?

I'm glad to hear that the answer was helpful. Thank you for explaining more about scenario two. First, after reviewing my response, let me clarify something I said previously. Writing about women participating in business meetings, I said that women "should not speak or lead in any authoritative or ...
by m273p15c
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

Re: love

I just wanted to make sure that you received my email. I know that I sent you a lot of material for your consideration, but since you had been diligent in presenting so many questions, I hoped it would be worthwhile. I pray you are doing well, especially in your Bible studies on these critical conce...
by m273p15c
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: proxy elders - interim leaders in the absence of elders
Replies: 5
Views: 10152

God's pattern

I believe your conclusion about elders is correct. Elders are God's desire and the Bible pattern for every church ( Acts 14:23 ), and until a church appoints elders, that congregation is "lacking" in its capacity to effectively execute God's mission for the church ( Titus 1:5; Ephesians 4:11-16 ). H...
by m273p15c
Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: need some comforting Bible verses
Replies: 3
Views: 8160

Re: favorite verses of comfort

No problem. I hope the Scriptures will prove helpful at some point. If you ever need me, just let me know. I would be glad to help in any way that I can at any time. ... take care ... m273p15c
by m273p15c
Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: need some comforting Bible verses
Replies: 3
Views: 8160

favorite verses of comfort

I've listed some of my favorite verses that I personally find comforting. Depending on what's troubling me, some verses may be more directly relevant to me at that moment than others. So, I've included several verses on a catalog of topics in hopes that some will be uplifting today, realizing that o...
by m273p15c
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: starting to read my Bible again - where should I start?
Replies: 3
Views: 8130

thankful to help

I'm glad to hear the summary helped, and I'm especially glad to hear that you are feeling better. You will continue to be in our hearts and prayers. Don't hesitate to ask, if I can do anything to help. To me, there's nothing more important.

Take care!

m273p15c
by m273p15c
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: starting to read my Bible again - where should I start?
Replies: 3
Views: 8130

a small summary for the beginning Bible student

In my opinion, the most important thing about Bible reading is personal understanding and application. Personally, I have found that the read-the-whole-Bible-in-1-year programs are too fast for my limited comprehension. You could start in either Genesis or Matthew and just read at a pace that feels ...
by m273p15c
Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:49 am
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Re: Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

I wanted to get back to our Bible study. First, I want to thank you again for all your patient explanations. They have been very helpful. Second, I still have several questions. I am not looking to disagree with you. As I said previously, we should be looking for unity in Christ, as He sought and pr...
by m273p15c
Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: The Church
Topic: Binding "non-cooperation" on institutionally minded brethren
Replies: 1
Views: 6938

additional reading and drawing lines of fellowship

Actually, I'm trying to use your terminology (my assumption) based on finding it ("non-cooperation brother") on your web-site. My current understanding of the NT pattern is that churches can send money directly to other churches that are in benevolent need ( Acts 11:27-30 ), and churches may support...
by m273p15c
Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:27 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

I'm very sorry for the protracted delay in responding to you. I've been busy with multiple items, and the response you deserve is not one that I can provide in a 15-30 minute setting. I realize the following response is lengthy, but you have already demonstrated an honorable determination, interest,...
by m273p15c
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: The Church
Topic: resource recommendations regarding music in the Bible
Replies: 1
Views: 6354

music in the Bible

Thanks for the encouragement and your inquiry! I don't know how many of our articles about music that you found, but we have 4: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/music.html http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/music_history.html http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/music_arguments.html h...
by m273p15c
Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

Re: love

Give up on you? Not at all. :) Hopefully, you have not given up on me too.

I've been busy with several items, but I hope to respond either tomorrow night or the next night. I think we are getting to a good spot, and I regret drawing it out.

Sorry for the delay,

m273p15c
by m273p15c
Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

I am still digesting, meditating, studying, and praying regarding your last post. I fully intend to respond soon; however, I feel our discussion is becoming highly splintered, like we are trying to resolve EVERYTHING. I would like to focus on the most fundamental points. Your line of reasoning is sl...
by m273p15c
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

It is good to hear from you again. I am glad to hear that we are moving closer to a common understanding of God's Word. That is encouraging. In reading your letters, it seems you have a distorted view of the Lord's church. Many of your statements simply do not apply to my beliefs and attitudes, or t...
by m273p15c
Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: box in the vestibule
Replies: 1
Views: 7074

Re: box in the vestibule

I'm personally unaware of any congregation ever doing this, but Fanning Yater Tant was well before my time. ;) Maybe some other members can help?
by m273p15c
Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: church discipline
Replies: 1
Views: 7123

Re: church discipline

I believe there is authority for such a rejection. For example, when Paul (still then known as Saul) tried to join himself to the church in Jerusalem, he was initially rejected. It was only by the influence and reputation of Barnabas that Paul was permitted to defend his conversion and join the loca...
by m273p15c
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

I fear you have run so hard from one extreme that you have run past the truth to another extreme. Let us look at I Corinthians 13 , a little more closely: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal . And though I have th...
by m273p15c
Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

love

I noticed you did not answer a single question that I asked in my last correspondence. In all kindness, how should I interpret that? Would you please answer them in your next response? I look forward to hearing your answers, although I would be more pleased if you acknowledged the inability for anyo...
by m273p15c
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

karl ketcherside web-site

FYI, most of Ketcherside's stuff has been digitized and made available here:

http://www.unity-in-diversity.org/welcome.htm
by m273p15c
Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Grace-Unity, Ketcherside, Cogdill-Woods debate, and Eternal Security
Replies: 31
Views: 34791

Cogdill Woods debate

Thanks for your comments and good questions. I know it has been some time, since you submitted your feedback. If you have changed your mind on these matters in any way since your submission, please let me know. You brought up several good points. Please allow me to address them individually. About u...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

Thanks for the additional explanation. I need to think and meditate on this, so I can ascertain our common ground and the most fundamental point of disagreement and start there. I will be out of contact for a few days as I digest this and juggle some other responsibilities. I appreciate your manifes...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

I appreciate your answers. So, would an uncircumcised Gentile man, who wanted to become a Christian, have to be circumcised? I am just trying to understand your concept of the NT being a "Jewish" covenant. Must Gentiles become Jews to be grafted into the olive tree? What do you think about the epist...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

Your response provoked another question or two. :) What do you mean by "the Resurrection"? Do you mean Yeshua's (Jesus') bodily resurrection (circa 30 AD)? Or, do you have something more encompassing in mind? Please bear with my terminology. How do you decide which parts of the Old Testament to foll...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

While I chew on this, may I ask few other questions? I am simply trying to better understand your position. What is your standard? The Bible? If you hold to the Bible, what language or translations do you hold to be authoritative? For example, must I read Hebrew and Greek to understand and decide Go...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Messianic Jews, Instrumental Music, Replacement Theology, and the Distinction between the 1st and 2nd Covenants to the Hebrews
Replies: 25
Views: 35006

Bible Music NOT the corrupt view of B.Stone & A.Campbell

Thanks for the encouragement and expression of concern. You mentioned several points that would be worthy of earnest Bible study. It seems to me that you touched on these points of difference or interest: Instrumental music in the Tanach and early Jewish-Christian church The role of Jews in present-...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: How to reach a Calvinist?
Replies: 4
Views: 8034

Calvinism

Thanks for your additional good questions about Calvinism. I have found that many churches have at their core teaching and belief is calvinism.So I want to learn why anyone would beliee this. I believe most Calvinists would answer this question with something like, "Because the Bible teaches it!" :)...
by m273p15c
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: How to reach a Calvinist?
Replies: 4
Views: 8034

Calvanism

Thanks for your good question about the doctrine commonly known as, "Once Saved, Always Saved". This doctrine is the 5th tenet of Calvinism, known as, "Perseverance of the Saints". The main idea being that true saints will endure or remain faithful to the end. Just in case you have not found it alre...
by m273p15c
Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism, Afterlife, Cult Mindset, and Religious Decline
Replies: 3
Views: 8217

Thanks & Questions!

Thanks for the good thoughts and encouragement. Sorry for the delayed response. I hope you have had more time to chew on the previous email. Any new thoughts? I believe you are right about "Cultural Christians". For what little it is worth, I think there are 3 drivers responsible: (This is mostly my...
by m273p15c
Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism, Afterlife, Cult Mindset, and Religious Decline
Replies: 3
Views: 8217

Thanks & Questions!

Thanks for the encouragement. I am thankful you found the articles to be helpful. Not everything Calvin said was false. In this case, I generally agree with Calvin. When we die, our bodies eventually suffer decay and return to the dust. However, our spirits, our souls are taken to a waiting place. (...
by m273p15c
Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Morality
Topic: The Influence of Questionable Music and Lyrics
Replies: 1
Views: 5161

Questionable Music

This is a very good question. Thanks for asking! For background, I also enjoy rock. I learned to play guitar, when I was young, and I have always enjoyed music with lots of loud guitars. So, I have had to struggle with this question also, which means I have several things to share. I pray you find t...
by m273p15c
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Instrumental music was commanded under the Law of Moses? Where?
Replies: 2
Views: 6398

question

Thanks for the good questions. I pray you find my answers helpful. If not, please let me know, and I will clarify as soon as I can. you said that to introduce instruments a commandment from God was required as we see in II Chronicles 29:20-30, but where does it says that the lord authorized the use ...
by m273p15c
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: congregational voting
Replies: 6
Views: 9933

Re: congregational voting.

No problem, email. I pray it helps. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Sorry about the "double up" on the answers. Hopefully, it will help having two different perspectives. :) BTW, Larry is an elder, so you should find more wisd...
by m273p15c
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: congregational voting
Replies: 6
Views: 9933

congregational voting.

My understanding of church governance is that each church is autonomous, meaning it bows to no other church, board, organization or man, beside the Lord Jesus Christ ( Ephesians 1:22 ): http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/autonomy.html Within a local church, the elders serve as its "spiritual go...
by m273p15c
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: The Church
Topic: I enjoyed your article on femailes in church leadership
Replies: 1
Views: 6326

I enjoyed your article

This is an good question. I am thankful to hear you enjoyed our article . The Scriptures show a subtle, but important distinction between the "leadership" that these godly women offered and that offered by godly men. If you have not already, would you mind looking at these forum posts, where similar...
by m273p15c
Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: typo in article: Elders Bishops and Pastors
Replies: 1
Views: 5818

Elders Bishops and Pastors

Thanks for the encouragement and correction. You are absolutely right. I have corrected the article here: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/elders.html Please let me know if you find any other typographical errors, or if you discover anything you would like to discuss. I would welcome the feed...
by m273p15c
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvin believed God forced man to sin - Wrong!
Replies: 7
Views: 9249

Wrong

I understand what you are saying. If you ever want to talk about this or anything else Bible related, please let me know.

You know where my heart is.

Thanks!

m273p15c
by m273p15c
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvin believed God forced man to sin - Wrong!
Replies: 7
Views: 9249

Wrong

Many people feel very similarly. If it were "arguing over words to no profit" , then I would agree whole-heartedly. My concern is that this is not ultimately an academic issue. It can touch the very core of our conversion - what to do to be saved. May I break this into 2 questions? One of which I wo...
by m273p15c
Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvin believed God forced man to sin - Wrong!
Replies: 7
Views: 9249

Re: Wrong

May I divide this question into two parts? First, did Calvin teach that man has free will or not? (If there is only God's will, then who chose for Adam and Eve to sin?) I believe there are some quotes on our web-site that indicate Calvin's teaching on this point: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/artic...
by m273p15c
Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvin believed God forced man to sin - Wrong!
Replies: 7
Views: 9249

Wrong

Could you please elaborate? How is that statement wrong? Did Calvin not teach that? Or, do you believe that teaching is contrary to Scripture? Why?

May God help us to have a sincere love of truth,

m273p15c
by m273p15c
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism vs. Arminianism - Does any of it really matter?
Replies: 1
Views: 6923

Calvinism vs. Arminianism

Does Calvinism matter? Yes, I believe it matters tremendously. What we believe directly affects how we act, feel, and live. Different doctrines and theologies produce different people. Paul spoke of several sins that proceeded directly from teaching that was "contrary to sound doctrine" ( I Timothy ...
by m273p15c
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Judgement day - fear, insecurity, depression, and assurance
Replies: 1
Views: 6359

Judgement day

Thanks for the excellent question. I am sorry to learn that this question has become a source of doubt and anxiety. God does not want us to live in uncertainty, so He has provided means by which we may "know" that we are saved, if we do the simple things He has asked. Please read these two articles:...
by m273p15c
Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism and Reformed Theology - A "different gospel"?
Replies: 5
Views: 9995

Calvinism

Yes, that's the idea. Of course, the Calvinist would reject any harsh comparisons. In fact, some of their creeds specifically address this issue stating that God does all of this "without any violence upon the free will of the individual"! This is staggering. The Calvinist wants it both ways, and so...
by m273p15c
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism and Reformed Theology - A "different gospel"?
Replies: 5
Views: 9995

Calvinism

Assumptions often are built on top of other assumptions. Depending on how deep you want to "dig", you may uncover additional assumptions. The ones that you provided are a fair representation. For what it is worth, the Calvinists I have encountered seem to have a deeper belief that man cannot have fr...
by m273p15c
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism and Reformed Theology - A "different gospel"?
Replies: 5
Views: 9995

Calvinism

Thank you for the kind encouragement. I am thankful that you found the site and that you found it to be helpful. Yes, I do believe that Calvinism preaches a "different gospel". Calvinism may use the same terms: God, Jesus, salvation, justification, foreordination, predestination, election, grace, fa...
by m273p15c
Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinistic beliefs re salvation by grace
Replies: 1
Views: 5575

Calvinistic beliefs re salvation by grace

Thanks for your good questions. I wanted to share a few thoughts. Beside pointing you to our series of articles that outlines the many ways that Calvinism contradicts the Bible: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/index.html#calvinism Since we are opposed to Calvinism, we cannot "represent" Calv...
by m273p15c
Tue May 18, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism (Reformed Faith) is not logical, and that's OK!?
Replies: 3
Views: 7746

"Calvinism/Reformed Faith"

As I mentioned in the last email, the article you read is a conclusive summary. Please read the article series, because it contains several references. I assume you have not read what I have written; otherwise, you would not be asking me to provide references. Since I asked you to read the series la...
by m273p15c
Mon May 17, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Calvinism (Reformed Faith) is not logical, and that's OK!?
Replies: 3
Views: 7746

Thanks for your comments. It may surprise you, but a lot of feedback, similar to your own, is submitted based on the article you found: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/notcalvinism.html I don't know if you realized it, but this article is actually a type of conclusion for a series: http://ww...