Groups

  • The New Perspective on Paul
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    The New Perspective on Paul
    Status: Member
    Description: In the past 30 years a revolution has taken place among New Testament scholars in their interpretation of Paul's letters. A concerted effort has taken place to understand Paul's first century Jewish context and use that context to interpret his writings. This group will discuss these developments.
  • The Faith Club
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    The Faith Club
    Status: Member
    Description: Have you always had questions about Christianity, Islam, or Judaism that you were too afraid to ask? Now you can get your questions answered, and meet people of a wide variety of faiths, in this group led by the authors of the bestselling book THE FAITH CLUB. The book tells the story of Priscilla, Ranya, and Suzanne: three women of three different faiths trying urgently to understand each other in the wake of September 11 and its aftermath. They’re not afraid to ask each other the hard questions about the other faiths — and you shouldn’t be either. THE FAITH CLUB is the November 2007 featured book of the Exploring Faith Book Club. Sign up now to ask your questions and join the conversation!
  • Emerging Church
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    Emerging Church
    Status: Member
    Description: A blog exploring the future of the church...
  • Friends in Christ
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    Friends in Christ
    Status: Member
    Description: This is a gathering place to discuss and study The Word of God. Many studies will be located in the journal section! All humble and mature contributions are welcome. This is not to be a place of gossip!Lets focuss on the word rather than distractions!Documentation is encouraged but not a must. If any have concerns feel free to contact me E-mail style (private).I hope we can grow together. Feel free to invite other Christians to OUR group! Your friend and fellow member, Will.
  • Experiences with Jesus
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    Experiences with Jesus
    Status: Member
    Description: Wanting to share with others supernatural experiences with Jesus Christ
  • Reading Revelations
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    Reading Revelations
    Status: Member
    Description: This group is dedicated to understanding the Book of Revelations and is in 3 translations of the book. The books are posted. State your views or what you feel is most relevant.
  • For Near-Death Experiencers: After the Light
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    For Near-Death Experiencers: After the Light
    Status: Member
    Description: Have you been in the Light? Whether you had a near-death experience or something like one, there are often challenges upon returning, including fear of being called crazy. You are not, of course. And you are not alone. There are millions of us. It can be helpful to share the experience and any of the known six major challenges with others who understand and who have been there.
  • Edified Through Christ - Sharing Life Together
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    Edified Through Christ - Sharing Life Together
    Status: Member
    Description: This group is here for those who desire to be part of a real community of Christians who have the need to share life together. For those who's work schedule or life schedule prevent them from joining a small group within their home church that meets on a regular basis. We encourage you to maintain your home community, but share in ours to keep the Lord Jesus Christ alive and strong in your heart everyday. We all have some time daily to join others online to offer a few minutes of support, encouragement, advise and prayer. Come and help us uplift each other and keep Christ alive and strong in each of our hearts. All are welcome.
  • Translating God's Word
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    Translating God's Word
    Category: Science & Religion
    Status: Member
    Description: What do you look for in a Bible translation? Basically, there are two types: a literal (word for word) rendition and a dynamic equivalent (paraphrase or idiomatic). The first clings as closely as possible to the original language, that is, as much as idioms and word choice will allow. In contrast, the paraphrase is a “free” translation in which the translator seeks to express the original writer’s thoughts as he may interpret them rather than the exact words used in the text. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… This group’s primary concern is using good translations as well as using a variety of English translations. However, our discussions can cover any area that is Bible related and, or related to Bible study and research. Our two group texts are Proverbs 2:1-6 and John 17:3. Here are some of the areas of interest for this group. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. • Hermeneutics • History of Judaism • Textual Criticism • Bible Translation • Biblical Greek • Biblical Hebrew • Semantics • Exegesis • Doctrines • Archaeology • Bible Chronology • Theology • Inductive Bible Study • History of Christianity • History of Religion • How the Bible Came Down To Us • Customs and Culture • Study of Bible (Chapter by Chapter) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you some ideas. If anyone disagrees with another, simply quote the person and give your logical reason as to why. Then site a web address or a source, which may be a very good one, also, it may be very informative, but it is up to you to read it and find out how the previous poster is not quite right and explain it to the rest of us. At the end of your explanation you may site that website as your source. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. There are enough hate boards out there tearing the throats of others out in the name of God ironically. That is not the case here. We are going to be Christlike and respect each other. We will pick the kindest of words when we disagree. Like: “I can appreciate where you are coming from, but I feel this…….. is the real reason for this….., do you see what I mean? The other may come back: “Yes, I see how you are getting where you are, but I must respectfully disagree because…. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Our goal is to do good research, keep digging and show loving kindness to others in the process. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Your friend, Apologist
  • N. T. Wright
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    N. T. Wright
    Status: Member
    Description: Nicholas Thomas "Tom" Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and a leading New Testament scholar. His academic work has usually been published under the name N.T. Wright. He is generally perceived as coming from a moderately evangelical perspective. He is associated with the so-called Third Quest for the Historical Jesus and the New Perspective on Paul, a complex movement with many unique positions (originating from the works of James Dunn and E. P. Sanders). He argues that the current understanding of Jesus must be connected with what is known to be true about him from the historical perspective of first-century Judaism and Christianity. In addition to his doctorate degrees from Merton College, Oxford University, he also has been awarded several honorary doctorate degrees, most recently from Durham University in July 2007.
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