Blog Catalog Group Discussions: Christian World View

The Children of Israel---God's Chosen People.'

kingskid — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:19:50 -0500

The statement above is true, biblically. We have all heard it down through the years. The question that I pose today is:

What did God chose them to do, for what purpose, has the Lord changed His mind about their mission?

Please, if you can, reference your answers with scripture, because that is the only opinion that truly counts, the Lord our God's.

New world order/One world government'

Tamela — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:00:22 -0500

Do you think this could be approaching very soon?

Wikipedia's Anti-Christian Bias'

dlowe — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:06:39 -0500

For all of those who have been in a discussion about religion and seen people use the Wikipedia references, please inform them Wikipedia has an anti-Christian bias.

Wikipedia on faith:

Faith is a belief in the trustworthiness of an idea that has not been proven. Formal usage of the word "faith" is usually reserved for concepts of religion, as in theology, where it almost universally refers to a trusting belief in a transcendent reality (therefore spirituality and spiritual immortality), or else in a Supreme Being and their role as a guide for people moving into an experience of such reality.

Oh really? Like if you have faith that your car is going to start up when you walk outside?

Check out Merriam Websters definition:

1 a: allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty b (1): fidelity to one's promises (2): sincerity of intentions
2 a (1): belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2): belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1): firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2): complete trust
3: something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs

Interesting huh?

Better or Worse?'

ThirstyJon — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:16:24 -0500

I have noticed that American Christians are often convinced that according to the Bible the world is going to get worse and worse, not better.

I am deeply concerned about this perspective that it will (and has) led to fatalism amongst Christians.

When I think of the Children of Israel crossing the Jordan I see a God who wants to GIVE us the land. When I remember Daniel's prophecy about a Rock that Strikes the Statue of this world's kingdoms and yet itself becomes a Mountain that fills the whole earth, I see a God that is making things BETTER.

In fact, I am concerned that quite possibly an overemphasis on the "end times" and the world getting "worse and worse" has caused Christians to remove themselves from being Yeast in every area of society.

In short, Christians are abandoning the field and yielding to wickedness due to being convinced that change and progress are not possible, we just need to wait for Jesus to come back.

So I offer a challenge to all to RETHINK that point of view. :-)

Your thoughts?

Need to Hear From YOU!'

TheBigRuski — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:03:42 -0500

Please consider joining this discussion on what Christian members of BC want to do here at BC and beyond!

http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/christian-bloggers-spreading-the-word/discuss/entry/whats-the-point-of-this-group

Steven Curtis Chapman’s 5-Year Old Daughter Dies'

Kev1 — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:17:23 -0500

Dear friends,

I just found out about this sad news from fellow blogger Udar's blog.

Steven Curtis Chapman’s music has inspired and blessed me over the years. I especially like the song 'Cinderella' from his latest album 'This Moment'. So I've put together some videos as a tribute to the Chapman family in their time of grief.

You can read more about the accident and watch the videos here: http://www.cool4christ.com/tag/videos

All are welcome to share your thoughts and comments.

The End of Time and Taking over the World'

ThirstyJon — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:49:55 -0500

I often wonder if American Christians aren't inappropriately obsessed with "the end times." The result? Christians escape the world instead of intervening. We leave this planet and it's people to the influence of the Devil himself! Except for trying to get people "saved" we become irrelevant.

Here are some thoughts from Dietrich Bonhoeffer:

"It is wiser to be pessimistic; it is a way of avoiding disappointment and ridicule, and so wise people condemn optimism. The essence of optimism is not its views of the present, but the fact that is is the inspiration of life and hope when others give in; it enables persons to hold their heads high when everything seems to be going wrong; it gives them strength to sustain reverses and yet claim the future for themselves instead of abandoning it to their opponents. It is true that there is a silly, cowardly kind of optimism, which we must condemn. But the optimism that is willing for the future should never be despised, even if it is proved wrong a hundred times; it is health and vitality, and the sick person has no business to impugn it. There are people who regard it as frivolous, and some Christians think it impious for anyone to hope and prepare for a better earthly future. They think that the meaning of present events is chaos, disorder and catastrophe; and in resignation or pious escapism they surrender all responsibility for reconstruction and for future generations. It may be that the day of judgment will dawn tomorrow; in that case, we shall gladly stop working for a better future. But not before."

Is anyone else concerned about this?

My guess is that most of the members of this group have written off the world. What do you say>

What about "Discipling the Nations?" What about the "rock that struck the statue and itself became a mountain that filled the whole earth?"

Come on. What do you think?

ThirstyJon

Not Much Happening'

ThirstyJon — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:17:33 -0500

Hmmmm.... Not much happening in the Christian World view Group here. Anyone have any suggestions for spicing things up a bit?

Blackaby: Experiencing God'

TheBigRuski — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:35:32 -0500

The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. - John 5:19-20

This from Henry Blackaby's Day by Day:

Jesus, realizing that His role was that of a servant, never sought to initiate activity for the Father (Matt. 20:28). The servant never sets the agenda—the master does. The servant must be so alert to what the master is doing that whenever the master begins to move in a direction the servant quickly joins him. Even the Son of God did not assume He knew the best thing to do in a situation. Instead, He looked to see the Father’s activity and then joined Him. Jesus knew His Father so well that He was keenly sensitive to divine activity around Him, immediately recognizing His Father at work.

It is possible for us to be so busy trying to bring God into our activity that we don’t even notice Him at work around us. He seeks to redirect our attention so that we might join Him, but we tend to be self-centered, evaluating everything by how it affects us. We must learn to view events around us from God’s perspective. Then we will see our world very differently. When God brings someone across our path, we will look to see if God is convicting that person of his need for salvation. Perhaps God is comforting someone in her sorrow. God might be encouraging your friend as she faces a challenge. We will then adjust our lives to join God as He works in that person’s life. We ought to live each day with tremendous anticipation as we look to see where God is working around us. As our eyes are opened to His activity, we will marvel at His great works.

I believe Blackaby's work is important to share. My website has more devotionals by Blackaby and a link to get his book.

http://alexanderwrites.blogspot.com/2008/05/eyes-wide-open.html

I'll try to occasionally post here. Maybe we can share about "Experiencing God"!

True love and happiness'

Tablitas1 — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:54:12 -0500

The true love and happiness
Serafin Alarcón

The true happiness is to make the good.
Aristotle

Philippians 2
1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

It has not happened to you that sometimes you ask yourself if in life it is possible to be happy and have peace? The human being looks for it, and yearns for his existence to have peace, happiness and joy. They are so many and so many the theories and opinions on the subject that few pages would not give to meditate on the subject. It is why I chose a thought of Aristotle like departure point in contrast to the passage of Phil 2 indicated above. The service, the brotherly affection shows the character of which it has managed to reach the highest gift or the major of all the virtues; Love. If, in the exercise of so great discipline we are developed and approaching more the supremacy of the spirit upon the flesh, the egoism and the triviality.

I ask my self, Who can be happy if not yet it has had an encounter, but it has felt loved by God and its fellow? All the creation speaks to a single voice: Love and like knowing how to give it. Some look for happiness in some substance, others in a game, in sex, money, power and nevertheless at the end of the day they finish but insatiable that when they began searching for joy… Jesus spoke of a water source that if one drink of it you will never be thirsty, by all means, spiritual. That water, is his love and the source is Christ manifesting his power and grace in our hearts. Loved, we are united by the perfect bond…

I am certain the true love will bring happiness to our lives compulsorily if we today began to exercise it of the hands of the Creator.

Tablitas of the Lord
http://tablitas.9f.com
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=4S6P3_qbxn0

Tom Marshall and Being Ready to Rule'

ThirstyJon — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:13:13 -0500

I heard a teaching by Tom Marshall yesterday. He was talking about the Zionists who wanted to begin Israel anew back in the 30s and beyond. They had a "shadow government" where they talked and planned for the day they would be leading their own country Israel. They were dreamers! They had a vision!

I have noticed that Americans are so convinced it is the end times in many cases that they don't have a plan for what to do if God gives them dominion.

Do you believe that God could give Christians dominion in America again? Are you ready and interested in government and other areas of society if instead of destroying America, God gives us a chance to bless America?

Your thoughts?

My new post'

Sigit — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:57:31 -0500

Here's my new post
http://metanoialive.blogspot.com/2008/04/god-who-hates-evil.html

Hope you like it...

Are you a member of the Religious Debate group?'

TheBigRuski — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:39:12 -0500

...and why or why not?

I'm the Lone Ranger on several interesting discussions...and yes, members of the group are open to discussions.

Please consider joining. It should be quite obvious why you should!

www.blogcatalog.com/group/religious-debate/

Help! on Intelligent Design Debate, 'Expelled''

TheBigRuski — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:52:47 -0500

Please chime in!

http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/religious-debate/discuss/entry/an-inconvenient-expelled-no-intelligence-allowed

The Government and Compassion'

ThirstyJon — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:53:20 -0500

There is an upcoming Forum that will be attended by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on "Compassion," "Faith," and "Values."

1) Will you be watching it? You can read about it here: http://freedomthirst.com/2008/04/08/the-compassion-forum/
2) What do you believe is the government's role in "compassion?"

These people are running for President. What should the federal government's role in Poverty, Aids, and other topics be? What about Abortion and Religious Freedom?

The Bible and Education'

ThirstyJon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:26:43 -0500

What does the Bible say about Education and how does it apply to the current status of education in the United States. (Feel free to apply to another nation if you are from another nation).

I know, that sounds like an essay question. I admit I am asking such questions to spur my own mind to greater heights of understanding freedom.

Any thoughts?

Atheists'

ThirstyJon — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:09:40 -0500

So how do we engage in conversation and/or debate with Atheists? Do we defend our point of view? Do we write them off?

What is the motive behind atheism?

Your thoughts?

God and Property'

ThirstyJon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:53:05 -0500

James Madison:

...In the former sense, a man’s land, or merchandise, or money is called his property. In the latter sense, a man has a property in his opinions and the free communication of them. He has a property of peculiar value in his religious opinions, and in the profession and practice dictated by them . . . He has an equal property in the free use of his faculties, and free choice of the objects on which to employ them. In a word, as a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in excess of liberty, the effect is the same . . . Government is instituted to protect property of every sort . . . This being the end of government . . . Conscience is the most sacred of all property; other property depending in part on positive law, the exercise of that being a natural and unalienable right . . .

In light of this, let's discuss how the Ideas of the Bible relate to Property! Your thoughts?

God and Politics'

ThirstyJon — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:11:22 -0500

Separation of Church and State

No talking about religion or politics at the dinner table

I'm not into politics, I am in to Jesus

Christianity is not about politics

You may have heard some of these things said. So here is the question: Should Christians be involved with Politics? Should they speak out on issues, run for office, campaign for candidates? If they do, is their belief in Jesus, the Bible, etc. relevant to the political world?

Your Thoughts?

Are the teachings of Jesus consistent with Communism?'

ThirstyJon — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:43:19 -0600

A guy at Ray Comfort's Blog asserted that Communism was consistent with the teachings of Jesus.

Do you agree with that assertion?

I responded to some to his thoughts here:
http://freedomthirst.com/2008/02/23/communism-is-good-what/

Is the Bible God's Love Letter to You?'

TheBigRuski — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:21:37 -0600

What does it mean to you when someone says the the Bible is God's love letter to you?

My experience with someone saying this to me why I was still seeking can be found at "Love Letter by the Sea".

http://alexanderwrites.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-letter-by-sea.html

I'd like to read your thoughts!

Northern Illinois University Tragedy'

ThirstyJon — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:47:39 -0600

6 have died in a violent attack at Northern Illinois University. This is the city of my birth.

http://freedomthirst.com/2008/02/15/trouble-in-dekalb/

Feel free to leave your words of prayer, comfort, etc. for the victims, families, and the city of DeKalb and Northern Illinois University.

Is Banning Guns the Answer?'

ThirstyJon — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:41:50 -0600

As Christians we all watch the tragedies like the one that unfolded at Northern Illinois yesterday with grief.

The question is this: From a Christian World View are Gun Laws the way to deal with this kind of violence?

This time it happened in my own home town:
http://freedomthirst.com/2008/02/15/trouble-in-dekalb/

What about it? Do Christians say we should ban guns? Or no? Why? Why not? Does God have anything to say about this in the Bible?

FaithTag - A place for social bookmarking'

TheBigRuski — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:49:10 -0600

Just wanted to share with the group here about FaithTag. This from their "About Us" page:

"FaithTag is a Christian-based online social bookmarking service based on the Digg voting system. FaithTag's purpose is to provided a place for Christians and those of other faiths to save and share articles they find worthwhile.

While FaithTag is not explicitly a Christian, evangelistic system, it is designed to allow Christian webmasters and website visitors to share their information without fear of being immediately rejected or buried simply because they are Christian. However, people of various faiths are welcome to use this service and by sharing and saving articles and sites they enjoy."

link: http://www.faithtag.com/

Do You Believe In Spiritual Warfare?'

Sigit — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:52:56 -0600

Just want to know about this group opinion: What do you think about spiritual warfare? Do you belive on that? Let me know all of your opinion...

My new blog: 'Alexander''

TheBigRuski — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:43:34 -0600

Devotionals by not only me, but the top Christian authors.

Looking forward to participating in Christian World View.

Alexander: A Bright Light

link: http://alexanderwrites.blogspot.com/2008/01/bright-light.html

Christianity and Homosexuality'

ThirstyJon — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:31:10 -0600

How does God view Homosexuality?

How does God view Homosexuals?

What is the Christian Response to Homosexuals?

What is the Christian Response to the "Gay Rights" Movement?

WHAT IS THE NAME OF GOD, THE FATHER?'

kingskid — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:14:32 -0600

Brother Tyrone has written a post THE GODHEAD:

http://kingskid3.blogspot.com/2007/12/godhead.html
http://kingskid3.blogspot.com/2007/12/godhead-continues.html

Please read the two-part post and you will find the answer to the above question.

Why I believe in God:'

ThirstyJon — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:21:50 -0600

Why do you believe in God?

Where's Sabbath Role Today?'

Sigit — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:07:46 -0600

Hi, i need all of your opinion about Sabbath day today. You know, in old testament, the day was actually in Saturday, but many people assume it's at Sunday (Yeah a long history made it change the position). How's your opinion about it? Is it break the law (again...) nowadays?

The role of Mary'

brigid — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:46:20 -0600

Let me say this right off the bat. I'm Catholic. I think Mary is important.

No, I don't worship her. No Catholic does. We honor her because God honored her. She was given the responsibility and honor of bearing and raising His Son, after all.

Even the angel Gabriel found her an important person.

Luke 1:28 "And he came to her and said, 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!'"

No one else in the Bible is addressed this way by an angel. As an example, take a look at the way the angel addresses Zechariah earlier in the same chapter:

Luke 1:13 "But the angel said to him, 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.'"

So if God made Mary that important to Him, why shouldn't we also find her important and honor her?

WHAT IS "THE LORD'S DAY"?'

kingskid — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:29:33 -0600

I told a Pastor that I had been lied to in regard to Sunday (first) being the day of worship, instead of the Sabbath day (seventh). His answer to me was, “Sunday is the Lord’s day”. My question:

What is the Lord’s Day according to the Bible?

Peace

Advice for Christian Bloggers'

ThirstyJon — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:08:29 -0600

I (ThirstyJon) am celebrating my first year of blogging. I recently wrote a post about what I have learned about myself and about blogging during that time. You can find it at: http://freedomthirst.com/2007/12/03/first-year/

So... I'd like to invite you to offer advice, counsel, and thoughts about what you have learned in your experience as a blogger.

I'd like to hear what you've learned in general, and I'd like to hear what you've learned about Christian blogging in particular.

My God grant all of us who are committed to Excellence in Jesus Christ the power to influence this world to Know God!

Your thoughts?

Linking'

ayouthofvalour — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:50:22 -0600

If any of you would like to link i'd be happy to. I don't want spam the point of the group but It'd be great to have links to real christian sites that I actually want people to go from my site instead of just ones about making money. Let me know if your interested.

About This Group: Read This First!'

ThirstyJon — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:52:35 -0600

WHAT DID PETER'S VISION MEAN?'

kingskid — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:28:03 -0600

Acts 10:9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Salvation'

ayouthofvalour — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:44:35 -0600

What do people believe about Salvation. Can you lose it? or is it eternal? is it a one time decision or a lifetime of commitment? let's elaborate on this very important subject

Caring for the Environment'

ThirstyJon — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:33:51 -0500

What is a Christian World View on the environment?

Will we all be whisked away in a "rapture" anyway, so the earth doesn't even matter?

Does the Bible say anything about caring for our environment?

Are spiritual matters more important?

Don't feel limited to these questions. I'm just trying to inspire your brain and get those juices flowing!

:-)

ThirstyJon

Is this group redundant?'

ThirstyJon — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:19:27 -0500

I know it is a weird question, but I wanted everyone's thoughts on the issue.

Is this group redundant to any of the other Christian groups on BlogCatalog? Or does it have potential?

Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts!

ThirstyJon
www.freedomthirst.com

Foundational Concepts'

ThirstyJon — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:44:22 -0500

I would love to hear thoughts on what ideas are the foundation of a Christian World View.

Or, I could just say "What is the foundation of a Christian World View."

What are the most basic and fundamental concepts?