Hey wow Paul thanks for that.
Lelia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ariel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: bible church?
> Hey, Matt
>
> I did a Web search on Ask Jeeves and asked "What is a Bible Church?" (I
put
> the whole question in quotes. This is one of the answers I got (I copied
> them from web pages so I hope they're accessible and not full of junk
code):
>
> What Is a Bible Church?
>
> For many people who visit a Bible Church, they might wonder what a Bible
> Church believes and stands for. How does a Bible Church operate and what
are
> their affiliations? This "fact sheet" will try to help you understand the
> doctrinal position and style of Calvary Bible Church
>
> 1.. Bible Churches do not incorporate a denominational name because
> their faithfulness to the Word of God is more important to them than the
> faithfulness to a denominational name or group. They do not oppose
> denominations as such, but have seen a progression toward liberalism in
most
> of the large groups. Keeping themselves independent of denominational ties
> has helped to maintain their allegiance to the purity of God's Word.
> 2.. Bible Churches vary in their style of service. Calvary Bible
Church
> has chosen to conduct its service in a traditional manner with emphasis on
> strong Bible teaching, evangelism, and conservative, sacred music.
> 3.. Bible Churches are not all the same. Some are charismatic and
follow
> a Pentecostal doctrinal position which is called "Wesleyan." They would
hold
> to the ideas that a true believer can lose his personal salvation and that
> there is a separate time when the Holy Spirit begins the sanctification
> process other than the time of salvation. Some have linked the gift of
> tongues-speaking to this experience. Calvary Bible Church does not support
> the use of tongues-speaking in its services, nor does is cooperate with
the
> movements in this country involved with it.
> Our church is fundamental both in doctrinal position and practice of
our
> faith. We have a Board of Elders called a "Session" that oversee the work
of
> the church along with the Pastor. We have congregational meetings in which
> the whole church membership approves the annual budget and matters of
> special significance.
> Here's another answer I got:
>
> Labels are important. They give identity, reveal character, and offer a
> sense of security in the presence of multiple options. Churches bearing
the
> "Bible" label present a positive worship opportunity in a day of spiritual
> uncertainty. However, not all "Bible" churches have Bible in their name.
>
> Conservatively Identified
> Bible churches identify themselves with the conservative movement within
> Christianity. They align themselves with high standards of morality and
> ethics that are taken from the Bible. Bible churches consistently teach
the
> Word of God to a world in need.
> In the midst of the shifting sands of popular opinion, the Word of God
> provides personal, spiritual stability. Bible churches seek to measure the
> experiences of life by God's standard as revealed in the Bible. Thus, it
is
> God's Word that is the core of preaching in Bible churches whether on
> Sundays, at funerals, or at socials. Bible doctrine is the strength of
Bible
> churches.
>
> Voluntarily Supported
> Bible churches are self-supporting. While often involved in the
fellowship
> offered in IFCA International, Bible churches remain independent,
> self-determining and self-supporting organizations. Following biblical
> examples, congregations are encouraged to give voluntarily,
systematically,
> and proportionally. Such giving supports both local ministry and mission
> programs reaching around the world.
>
> Uniquely Organized
> Bible churches are organized churches often developed from a Bible
study.
> Each church determines its own organization and government. There is no
> denominational structure to bring outside interference or control. Bible
> churches find identity with others through fellowships such as IFCA
> International.
>
> Biblically Balanced
> Bible churches are balanced churches. They adhere to the fundamentals of
> faith while addressing contemporary issues. They want to honor God by
living
> according to the Bible. They utilize the strengths of biblical doctrine in
> the shaping of a social consciousness and sensitivity. Vital doctrines in
> the heart lead to valid experiences in life.
>
> Mutually Committed
> Bible churches are not perfect churches but a fellowship of churches
> committed to God and to one another. They love the Lord; therefore, they
> love all who belong to Him. You are invited to consider attending the
> worship services of a local Bible church.
>
> There were a lot more if you want to try that same searching technique.
One
> warning. I noticed that Kenneth Hagen is head of a Bible Church. I don't
> know about the rest of them, but I have a problem with him. (You can hear
> him screaming on TV on any day. Smile.)
>
> Paul
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:14 PM
> Subject: bible church?
>
>
> > Hi, does anyone know what a bible church is?
> > I assume that it is a church which teaches or studies from the bible.
> > I have wanted to check one out for a while because it is very close to
our
> > home.
> > This evening, we passed by it while out on the bike and there was a guy
> and
> > I guess his wife getting ready to go somewhere and they stopped us to
ask
> > about the bike.
> > We asked if he was pastor of that church and he said that he was youth
> > pastor for it.
> > I told him that I was interesting in asking him about it and he gave me
a
> > card with his home number on it.
> > I will be calling him but thought I'd see if anyone had heard of a
"bible
> > church?
> > The bike is still whiing me quite a bit and I want to see if the break
is
> > too tight on my side.
> > Just my luck it is not and I am just that far out of shape.
> > However, Terri says that she is not sweatting like I am and she peddles
as
> > much as me if not more because I get tired of it and just get off and
> push.
> > hahahahah
> > I am also on those blood pressure meds so maybe that has something to do
> > with it.
> > I am reworking Kate's seat for it so we asked that Terri's grandmother
> come
> > over and sit with her this evening while we went for a ride.
> > We went about 8 blocks with that one detore into the church's street and
> we
> > also stopped at store and at a shopping mall where we eat sometimes to
> show
> > off the bike to Terri's cousin's wife who works in a clothing store
their
> > but she was gone and someone else came out to look.
> >
> > Take Care,
> >
> > Matt
>
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