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Churches:
Can Church A badmouth Church B? Example: A
church, claiming to be in the Body of Christ recently came out
with a full frontal attack against Garner Ted Armstrong and the
ICG
When Church "A"
Badmouths Church "B"
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Lying in the Body of Christ:
How to eliminate it
entirely using a prime Biblical example.
Lying in the Church
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Work of the ICG:
Did the Work and Message of Garner Ted
Armstrong die with him?
Isn't This Servant of God Dead?
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Apologetics:
What is Apologetics? What does it have to
do with the Faith? Is there any room in the Church of God for
Apologetics?
No Room for
Apologetics
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Definition of "Independent Church”:
What is an
independent church? Is there such a thing?
Is
There a Such Thing as an Independent Church?
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The only true church of God?
There are churches out there saying they are the only true
church of God? Is it true that only one of the 350 groups from
Worldwide is the true one? Problem is, several of them are
saying it? Who are they saying it to? Must this be stated?
"Ours is the Only
True Church of God"
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Song service and prayer:
Why do we have the opening prayer AFTER the song service?
Doesn’t it sound more logical to enclose everything we do within
prayer?
Song
service and prayer
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Legalism:
---what is it? Is the ICG legalistic? Is the
entire Church of God legalistic?
Legalism
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Growth in the church:
Is this proof of anything one-way
or the other? Does the number of local churches, new churches
or number of converts or baptisms have any bearing on God’s true
church? What can we do about growth or the lack there of?
Numbers, Numbers,
Numbers!!
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The perfect church:
Is it possible—probable that we
could have a local ICG church or fellowship group in complete
peace and harmony?
Give Me a Church in Peace and Harmony!!
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New Church Starts:
How this is done (viewpoint of Web
Site Office---present status and future plans).
New
Church Starts
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Meditation
--what is meditation? Why do we do it? What
might be the best sequence with prayer and Bible Study?
Meditation
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The 3 Basic and Essential rules for every Christian and every
situation
---every word, every thought, every action and
every deed.
The
Three Rules
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Achieving Peace and Contentment:
3 Rules for freeing up
your life.
Three
Rules for Freeing Up Your Life
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Salvation:
What two spiritual elements will keep the
most numbers of people out of the Kingdom of God?
The Two
Spiritual Elements
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Second Chance:
Do humans ever get a second chance in the
Plan of God? Is our calling to the Salvation Process, a second
chance? Is the Second Resurrection a second chance? Is
repentance a second chance?
There is No
Second Chance
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Can a firstfruit leave a church organization?
If so,
how, for what reasons?
Note: I offer this only as
a discussion. You must provide the final answer.
Leaving
an Organization
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Spiritual Maturity:
When does spiritual maturity come?
How is it attained?
Spiritual
Maturity...when does it come?
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The Spiritual Diary
Have you ever given thought to
keeping a spiritual diary? How does it work?
Your Spiritual
Diary
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What is the difference between "free choice" and "Godly
Calling"?
Free choice and Godly Calling
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Self-Examination:
Before the Bread and Wine of Passover,
just how do I examine myself?
Before the Bread
and Wine, Just How Do I Examine Myself?
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Spiritual Lesson about God:
What spiritual lesson do we
learn from the biblical town of Ai that was encountered by
Israel right after the fall of Jericho?
A Lesson from the
Biblical Town of Ai
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Is voting a sin?
Can we vote? Should we vote? What is
our doctrine on the subject?
Is
Voting a Sin?
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Women:
What will be the role of women in the spiritual
Kingdom of God?
The Role of Women
in the Kingdom of God
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Idea babies, theories, prophesy ideas,
doctrine AND the Book of Acts
How can we use the concept of the Book of Acts to
try and test these things?
Write It in the
Book of Acts
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What is a biblical twig?
Why do we get involved with
them? What are the pitfalls?
Obsession with Biblical Twigs
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Godly Correction:
How does God correct the church? By
what means would He bring the correction? What is the essential
element that must be present in one to give or receive the
correction? Who would God use to bring the correction? Who
would He not use?
How Does God Correct the Church?
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The 24 Elders:
Who or what are the 24 Elders of God?
The 24
Elders
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Root of Bitterness:
What is it?
Confusion might exist because the phrase has been used two
different ways in the church.
What is a "Root
of Bitterness"
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Good overcoming Evil.
Many movies and television shows
have a theme of good overcoming evil. Some justify the violence
and other untoward elements [witchcraft, sorcery, gore, etc.]
because of the good overcoming the evil. Is Good
overcoming Evil a biblically
or Godly justified theme?
Good Overcoming Evil - Is This a Godly Theme?"
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What is our doctrine? -discussion One
Is it our booklets or sermons or our doctrinal statements?
Our
Doctrine -discussion one
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Religious Debate:
Why do religious/spiritual arguments
and debates not work? Does the Word of God encourage argument
and debate? If someone is in 100% opposition to you on a
religious, spiritual or Biblical subject, what can we conclude?
What does Gal. 5:19-21 have to say about this.
Why Religious
Arguments Do Not Work
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Matthew 7:15-20
What "fruit" means. (Note:
question repeated in Scripture Related Topics - Item 40)
Matthew 7:15-20
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Standards:
Should ministers be held to a higher
standard?
What does our doctrine say? Is there a “higher standard”?
The Concept of a
"Higher Standard"
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Newly revealed knowledge:
What is it?
How is it imparted?
What is usually given?
Has Chris Cumming ever received such knowledge?
Newly Revealed Knowledge
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Infallibility of the minister:
Are ministers infallible?
If the sermon is inspired does this mean the sermon will be
perfect? Ditto Bible Studies and counseling?
Fallible Human Beings
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Minister & Member:
Disagreements between minister and
member on non-salvation subjects and various speculations or
opinions on various subjects.
Minister & Member Disagreements
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Complaint of a detractor-- Situation with question:
A
person told me that in the past, a minister had led him astray.
Is this possible? How would God evaluate the situation?
Is the
Complaint, "The minister led me astray" justified?
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Self Promotion - Self-Serving Attitudes.
What is this?
How does it manifest itself? Does it work?
Self-Promotion in
God's Church?
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Faith; Can it be Legislated?
There is not a "thus saith the Lord" for all possible objects of
belief. How do we formulate beliefs for all these topic
areas? What are our responsibilities in dealing with our
beliefs?
Faith Cannot Be Legislated!!
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Luke 15—The parable of the Lost Sheep:
Misused and misapplied scripture. Who are the lost sheep?
Are they people who left the ICG? Can ministers and members be
likened to the shepherd who goes after the lost sheep?
Parable
of the Lost Sheep
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Matthew 10:8: --
“Freely thou has received, freely give”
This verse has often been misapplied. What does it really
mean? What does it have to do with the present-day Work of God
and our giving out free booklets and tapes?
Freely Ye Have
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Matthew 18 Process.
Detailed step-by-step procedure.
Goals and Purposes of the Process. What are the pitfalls?
Matthew
18 Process
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Matthew 18:20 “Where two or three of you are gathered”:
Misused and misapplied scripture. What is this verse actually
referring to?
"Where
Two or Three of You are Gathered in My Name"
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Blessing on the meal in public places:
—when, where, how—especially in
public places such as restaurants.
Blessing on the Meal
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Who can judge your humility?
Who
is the Judge of Your Humility?
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Is there such thing as "a geographically isolated member?"
Geographically Isolated Member
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Accusers and Accusation:
Is there any room in the church
for accusers? Is there ANY biblical foundation for one to
accuse his or her brother in the faith? What does the Bible say
about accusers and the end time?
No Time for
Accusers!
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Is worry a sin?
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Sermons/Sermonettes-- Situation/Attitude:
“Hey, you
pointed that sermon/sermonette at ME!!”
"Hey,
You Pointed That Sermonette at ME!!!"
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Sermons/Sermonettes:
Are they clubs with which to beat
my brother over the head?
Has the Minister Given Me a Club to Beat You With?
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“I’m just not being fed over
there?”
Is this a valid complaint?
"I'm just
not being fed over there"
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Is someone telling you what to believe?
This is a charge
brought from detractors and those fallen away from the faith.
Is it a valid charge? Should it be?
Is Someone
Telling You What to Believe?
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"All I Do is Pay and Pray":
Have you ever heard someone lament, “All
I do in this church organization is pray and pay.” Is this a
legitimate complaint?
All I Ever Do In
This Church is "Pay and Pray"
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I Just Won the Lottery ...now what?
What does the lottery teach us about stewardship?
I Just Won the Lottery ...now what?
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Kingdom of God: Authority vs. Character:
How will God rule Earth for the 1,000 years?
How will He rule the firstfruits?
How will God rule the Kingdom of God after
the 1,000 years and White Throne Judgment?
Authority vs. Character
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What are Fear Religion and Headline Religion?
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The Era of the Slick Argument:
How does it work? How
does it manifest itself?
The Era of Slick
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Prophecy:
What is the purpose of prophecy?
How do we interpret prophecy? What do we need to know now?
How do we prove prophecy? Is knowledge of prophecy required for
Salvation?
The Purpose
of Prophecy
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Prophecy: Prophecy vs. The
Salvation Process
The battle for your time and your mind.
Prophecy vs. The
Salvation Process
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Prophet vs. Gospel-spreader:
What is the difference?
Prophecy vs. Prediction
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Condemnation:
What is "condemnation?" What is "damnation?"
Can firstfruits condemn others?
Can one be condemned or damned by a firstfruit for leaving a
physical church organization?
Can firstfruits condemn things?
What does the Bible say about judging and condemning others?
Condemnation -
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Gambling:
Is gambling a sin? What is gambling? Why is this subject so
volatile? Can a firstfruit buy a lottery ticket? What does this
subject teach us about good and bad theology?
The Subject is
Gambling
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What is our doctrine? -discussion Two
Just how many doctrines do we have?
What are the subject headings for these doctrines? That is,
what is our doctrine about?
How are our doctrines constructed?
Where do doctrines come from? That is, who is the author of
each one?
Our
doctrine -discussion two
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What is doctrine vs. a personal element of belief?
What is a personal element of belief? How does it differ
from doctrine? Do we or can we have a personal element of
belief within one of our doctrines? How do we deal with
differing personal elements of belief
Doctrine vs. a personal element of belief
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1
Thessalonians 5:22:
-- “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
--Mistranslated, misapplied and often misunderstood scripture.
--What is the more correct rendering of this verse? To whom is
this scripture directed?
---How is it misused? What is an “appearance of evil?”
"Abstain from
all appearance of evil."
...immersion into its meaning
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Matthew 7:1 –Judge not, that ye be not judged
What is this verse saying? Is ALL judging wrong? Is
there a right kind of judging? If so, how is it done?
Who Are You to Judge Me?
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How Churches are Scattered
Why it happens. How it happens. What to watch for.
What you can do.
How Churches are Scattered
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What motivates a firstfruit to righteousness?
What motivates people in our church to start tithing and to keep
the Sabbath, Holy days etc.?
What Motivates a Firstfruit to Righteousness?
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Are you a member of a splinter group?
What is a splinter group? Is the ICG a splinter group?
Are You a Member of a Splinter Group?
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Bible Studies
How are Bible studies conducted in the ICG? Can anyone in the
ICG conduct a group Bible study in his or her home? If
not, why not?
Bible Study...an ICG Perspective
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It's All About Godly Calling
What is Godly Calling? How does it work? What
decisions does the firstfruit get to make?
It's All About Godly Calling
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Little White Lies:
Is telling little white lies okay? Isn't it a fact that
God looks on the intent of the heart? Aren't these lies
permissible if their intent is to make someone feel better about
themselves?
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Are We Carrying on the Work of Herbert W.
Armstrong?
Some churches are claiming to be carrying on the work of Herbert
W. Armstrong. Is this a valid claim? What was the
work of Herbert W. Armstrong?
Are We Carrying on the Work of Herbert W. Armstrong?
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The Gnostic Movement is alive and well in the
Body of Christ.
What is the Gnostic movement? What is the chief
motivational factor that would draw one to this movement?
What are their beliefs and doctrines?
The Gnostic Movement is alive and well in the Body of Christ.
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Is it the "Lord's Supper" or "Passover"?
Both terms are used. Which is correct? Is "Lord's
Supper" a man-made term? Is there more than one definition
of the word, "Passover"?
“Passover”
or the “Lord’s Supper”?
note: This
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"Final Place of Grooming"
Those who teach there is a place of safety often give the
justification that it is a place of final spiritual grooming
prior to the return of Christ. Is this idea an example of
good theology? Is it spiritually logical?
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Literature and tapes from other church
organizations
Is getting literature and tapes from other church organizations
a good idea? What are the pitfalls? What
biblical imperative comes into play for the member?
Literature from other organizations
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Preparing for the Great Tribulation?
What should a firstfruit do in physical preparation for the
Great Tribulation? Should firstfruits be storing food and
water? How much? What is the difference between
stewardship and hoarding? What role does faith play?
Preparing for the Great Tribulation
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Who is Our Mission Field?
Our doctrine and constitution says much to our mission of
spreading the gospel. It says very little regarding to
whom we are spreading it. Who is our mission field?
What groups does God have us targeting? What is our
intention for each group? What response are we hoping for
with each group?
Who is our Mission Field?
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Prophecy vs. Prediction
What's the difference? Was Garner Ted Armstrong a prophet?
What does a prophet do? Does the ICG offer prophecy?
What is prediction? How is it used in the Work.
Prophecy vs. Prediction
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Deleavening of our Homes
What is just as important as putting the leaven out?
What is just as important as putting the leaven out?
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The Deleavening Process
How do I do it? Why do we do it? Where does the leavening go;
where do we put it? Why does God have us do this? Is there
only one way to do it? Is there a spiritual aspect to this
process?
A Spiritual Aspect to the Deleavening Process
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Just Where Do I Stand God?
Does God let us know just where we stand? Does He really
love us? Why did He call ME? What is God offering
me? Will God lead me to truth? Will He ever stop
working with me?
Just Where Do I Stand God?
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True or False?..."Spiritual beliefs Ruin
People?"
A person once claimed that spiritual beliefs ruined their
parents. Is this possible? Can true spiritual
beliefs destroy a firstfruit? Can false spiritual beliefs
destroy a firstfruit? Can a firstfruit ever claim that a
minister led him astray?
True or False?..."Spiritual Beliefs Ruin People"
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Are you a Victim of Spiritual Sabotage?
What is "spiritual sabotage"? How does it happen?
What does the Bible say? How can this enemy be overcome?
Are you a Victim of Spiritual Sabotage?
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The Safest Place in the World
For the firstfruit, where is the safest place in the World?
Is it a place of safety? Is it Godly protection right
where you are or is it somewhere even more safe than these?
The Safest Place in the World
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Christ: What if Christ were returning in
30 Days?
What would you do? What would you change about yourself?
What would your attitude be? What does the Bible have to
say on the subject?
Imminent Return –what if Christ were returning in 30 days?
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"Time is Short"
What does this phrase mean? Is it only talking about the
impending return of Christ or is there another perspective for
us to consider?
"The Time is Short" ...another perspective
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Obedience
What is obedience? Is it just "being in obedience to the
Law" or "being in obedience and submission to God and His
authority. Is there something more? What does you
Bible say?
Obedience...an additional perspective
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Systematic Theology
What is Theology? What is Systematic Theology? Are
firstfruits being judged on theology?
What is Good Systematic Theology? What is Bad Systematic
Theology. How can we prevent bad theology in our lives?
Good Systematic Theology
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The Deity of Christ
There are people in the World who firmly believe that Jesus is
not God or part of the Godhead. They say they have all
kinds of scripture to back up this belief. What would be
your response to such a person? Listen as I give you
mine!!
Deity of Jesus Christ ...my response to a non-believer
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"Go ahead, prove me
wrong!!"
Has anyone ever said this to you? When someone offers me a
belief or doctrine contrary to mine, am I obligated to prove him
wrong? Can the minister or firstfruit convince anyone of
anything? What does the Bible mean when it uses the word
"convince"?
"Go ahead, prove me wrong!!"
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What is a Nominal Christian?
What does this phrase mean? If I label someone a nominal
Christian, am I condemning him. What is God's current
thinking and attitude regarding false churches?
What is a Nominal Christian?
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"Headquarters just isn't showing any
leadership!"
Is this a valid complaint? As a member of God's church, is
there EVER an instance when we can legitimately bring this
charge? If one is bringing criticism against HQ, what
spiritual elements are missing and/or not being considered?
"Headquarters Just Isn't Showing Any Leadership!"
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May ICG Ministers sell Tupperware?
If the answer to this question is in the affirmative, what
elements must be considered and adhered to? Do the
qualifications of a minister offer any guidance in this matter?
May ICG Ministers sell Tupperware?
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Can a Minister Stand on a Soapbox?
Just how much may a minister use his position, the pulpit or the
church to wax eloquent about politics, bills, petitions or
political flashpoints such as human or animal rights? May
a minister express his personal admiration for some human being,
such as a president and if so, how? In this area, what is
the advisable etiquette for a minister regarding e-mail and the
Internet?
Can a Minister Stand on a Soapbox?
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Qualifications of a Minister
Can they be wrongly used? What is the purpose of the
scriptural qualifications for ministers and deacons? What
is their design? When are they to be used? Can they
be used to condemn anyone?
Qualifications of a Minister...WRONGLY
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Where did the minister and the guy who puts up
chairs come from?
Ever consider this question? How does one become a
minister in the Church of God? Someone asked me the other
day, "What steps does one have to take to become a minister?"
What do you believe was my answer?
"Where did the minister and the guy who puts up chairs come
from?"
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Fellowship
What is fellowship? What does the Bible have to say about
Fellowship? With whom or what are we to have fellowship?
With whom or what are we to have no fellowship? What are
the benefits of Fellowship?
Fellowship - What does the Bible have to say about fellowship?
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"Are You Following a Man? ...a
common accusation
Is this a valid accusation? What does your Bible say?
"You Are
Following a Man" –common
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