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  1. 9Rock9

    Is there a Christian political philosophy?

    So, I want to explore political philosophy and how it relates to Christianity. Ideally, our faith should inform our politics, but not the other way around. Yet, this unfortunately not the case in reality. I don't intend to turn this into a finger pointing game between the left and the right, I...
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    Is futurism necessarily premillennial?

    I've been researching various end time views to figure out where I land. I personally lean premillennial, but hold to it tentatively and open to amillennial and postmillennial positions. The only opinion I have that I am somewhat confident about is that I see the prophecies as having an "already...
  3. 9Rock9

    Job interview

    I have a job interview. It's only a part time position at a fast food place, but I need some source of income while in trade school. Please pray that it goes well.
  4. 9Rock9

    Swedenborgianism

    Swedenborgianism is a sect I have always found particularly fascinating, probably because of how small and obscure they compared to other controversial groups like LDS and JWs. I've been studying it mostly out of curiosity. The main reason why Swedenborgianism isn't considered a part of...
  5. 9Rock9

    Final exam

    I have a final exam next week. Please pray that I pass it. I passed all my other exams in that class, but the worst ones are B-, which concerns me.
  6. 9Rock9

    Progressive Covenentalism

    Hello! I am exploring eschatology to have a better understanding. I see arguments for both premillennialism and amillennialism, though I admit to being biased towards the former due to my denomination and upbringing. One view I am considering is progressive covenentalism. It seems pretty...
  7. 9Rock9

    Baptism question

    Would an Anabaptist church accept baptisms done in a Baptist church as valid, or would a convert from the Baptist denomination need to be baptized before joining the Anabaptists?
  8. 9Rock9

    Historic Premmillennialism and Israel?

    Where does historic premillennialism stand on Israel? I consider myself premillennialism but on the fence between dispensationalism and historic premillennialism. I say I am closer to the latter as I think dispensationalism gets too caught up in details that may or may not be true. I don't...
  9. 9Rock9

    Independent Baptists

    So, I looking into the Independent Baptist denomination as I am kinda disillusioned with the the Southern Baptist Convention right now. While I like that the SBC is big tent conservative denomination, I am a bit concerned about its future such as falling back into theological liberalism and the...
  10. 9Rock9

    Non-Denominational Accountability

    So, I have seen non-denominationalists getting a lot of flack online. The biggest criticism I've heard is that non-denom churches lack accountability since the pastor can do and teach whatever he wants, without any higher authority overruling him. What are your thoughts about this, and how...
  11. 9Rock9

    Work and anxiety

    So, I just got a new job this week. It's fine, I guess. Better than nothing. It pays well and the benefits are good, but it has 12 hour shifts. Everyone I talked to suggest I stick with it because of the pay and I have no marketable skills. I see their reasoning, I get that money is important...
  12. 9Rock9

    Moderate Fundamentalism?

    I know this sounds oxymoronic, but I wonder if there is such a thing as moderate fundamentalis'? I sometimes wonder whether I'm a fundamentalist. I'm a firm believer in the inerrancy of Scripture, and hold to a lot of conservative views on theology, society and sexuality. I also lean...
  13. 9Rock9

    Israel and Eschatology

    I'm currently undecided about my eschatological view. I'm leaning towards premillennialism currently, but it's not a strong lean as I am open to amillennialism. One of the hang ups I have is about Israel: I believe there is only ONE people of God, and ONE way to salvation. God does not have...
  14. 9Rock9

    Where are the Plymouth Brethren

    I've always been intrigued by the Plymouth Brethren movement since I first learned of their existence. The Open Brethren are the closest to my own beliefs. However, I don't think there any of their churches near by, and I don't know how to find one. From what I understand, they don't advertise...
  15. 9Rock9

    Being filled with the Spirit

    From what I understand, Calvary Chapel is a charismatic denomination, and like most churches in that traditional, believes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is different from conversion. Is this correct? Can anyone explain to me how it works?
  16. 9Rock9

    What is Keswickian theology?

    So, as an American evangelical, I have encountered the term "Keswickian theology." I know nothing about it aside from that it's somewhat similar to Wesleyan-Holiness theology in that it teaches progressive sanctification and it's the view promoted by the Christian and Missionary Alliance. What...
  17. 9Rock9

    Employment Struggles

    Idk where else to post this, so I apologize if this isn't the right place for this. I lost my job and currently unemployed. I've been job searching for over a month now, but haven't had much success. It seems like everywhere has an open position, but few are actually hiring. I keep applying...
  18. 9Rock9

    Job Searching

    I have been having a difficult time finding a job lately. Please pray that I will find something soon.
  19. 9Rock9

    Complementarianism

    So, I noticed that all of the Holiness denominations I can think of: United Methodists, Wesleyans and Nazarenes, all affirm women's ordination. Are there any Holiness denominations that affirm complementarian views about the ministry?
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    What are the differences between Amish, Hutterite and Bruderhof?

    What are the differences between these Anabaptist groups when it comes to doctrines, practices and lifestyles?