Recent content by caris_mere

I was raised in a southern baptist church.

Those are the expectations. What advice do you give to someone who is in that situation, as it doesn't come naturally, as with the saw and tomato plants?

https://github.com/ferion11/LogosLinuxInstaller/releases/ That's link. Sorry. link

I would suggest that a new believer read the bible with someone, especially if it is a family member who lives in the same household. There are also helpful resources to get someone oriented. I think "The Bible Made Simple" by Melton Short is really helpful...

In the end, about 1/4 of the church left, because of the how the ordeal was handled. That included the only deacon and 1 of 5 elders. It's a sad story. Our friends all left the church.

Well it was enough for them to demand repentance and threaten to kick us out of the church.

It seems they keep tight control on what is taught. They don't want anything taught, unless they have approved it or the teacher. Discussions that just happen are okay there, but if you come regularly with the intent to learn more from the bible, that is considered an unauthorized bible group.

I was approached in the end and told that we (2 families) couldn't gather together with the purpose of learning the bible better. If it happens that a biblical question comes up in our talks, that's fine, but we can't come together to study and understand the bible, especially if it happens...

Can a normal user lock their thread after the question is answered or change the original title to [ANSWERED]? If not, could you please lock mine? It is just bickering now, and I wrote a couple of times that the question has been answered...

I am the original poster, and I wrote the following... Sorry to interrupt, but maybe starting a new topic would be helpful. I started the discussion about how we can find a way to remain in the church, even with these differences. Thank you for those who gave helpful advice and scripture...

Sorry to interrupt, but maybe starting a new topic would be helpful. I started the discussion about how we can find a way to remain in the church, even with these differences. Thank you for those who gave helpful advice and scripture references to how it might be possible. As this topic has...

Thanks for the answers that gave some more clarity on how one can deal with the situation and what illumination and guidance the Bible brings to this. Next time I start a new post, I'll give more context.

This is one of my biggest concerns. Here I will have to talk with the pastor. If done in an appropriate manner, I can't see why meeting with others to discuss the Bible could be a problem. The discussions have never been about any specific doctrine. As I haven't yet been approached by anyone, I...

I guess clarity isn't that easy on the web. Sorry. And if I have misinterpreted the intentions of others, I apologize, too. I came hoping for some help finding out what the bible says about this situation. It isn't very easy for us. Just packing up and leaving, after 12 or so years, isn't...

Thanks for the reply, Rich. I'll see where it leads. I meet with others just to talk just more intellectually. We ask questions and look for answers in the bible. Apparently, this is frowned upon. The church hasn't yet approached me, but I expect to hear something, as another person in the...