Take heed what you hear. If you want to be a person who hears God's voice you may have to live in the wilderness. John the Baptist was an asthetic who had...
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FRANK GARRO
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Apr 1, 2001 12:20 pm
another home run for bam bam ... From: <davefranktaylor@...> To: <pipertalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:38 PM Subject: Re:...
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stuggle56@...
Apr 1, 2001 12:51 pm
Dan, I don't know that I can give a "serious" analysis of the sovereignty of God. However, I certainly embrace His sovereignty over all things. However I don't...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 1, 2001 2:00 pm
I agree He is not indifferent to sin. I will respond to your request to *narrow* the issue in regards to profaning His name later when I have time. I noticed...
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Ruth McNeese
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Apr 1, 2001 2:32 pm
I have not read all of the posts on this subject, but in the ones I have read, I have not seen a verse I am going to talk about. Many years ago, God used this...
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davefranktaylor@...
Apr 1, 2001 5:01 pm
I am reminded of James' comment, "Keep yourselves from being polluted by the world." This is certainly a critical step towards revival. Bam Bam...
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davefranktaylor@...
Apr 1, 2001 5:13 pm
Something to think about... There is much to say about understanding the difference between content and the vehicle carrying that content. Lately though I have...
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davefranktaylor@...
Apr 1, 2001 5:24 pm
Steve Does God sovereignly ordain means through which He freely chooses to work? And could violating those means "shut down" God, not because He is limited in ...
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esposito2@...
Apr 1, 2001 8:02 pm
Amen, Ruth. Though there may be some gray areas, Ruth pointed out Scripture passages that give us pretty clear guidelines for what we watch and are entertained...
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stuggle56@...
Apr 1, 2001 8:26 pm
Dan, I would answer your question: NO. If I watch a documentary on the Holocaust I have not sinned. This is quite different than being entertained by sin. I...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 1, 2001 9:39 pm
Thank you for your input Ruth. Am I the only one here wrestling with this issue on a larger scale than *individual* sin? What may be sin to some, may *not*...
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Jwes01@...
Apr 1, 2001 10:26 pm
... Good question, Dan. If He is, then we should be burning books like Paradise Lost, The Divine Comedy, most of Shakespeare's plays, etc. I'm just taking ...
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campusminister
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Apr 2, 2001 1:02 am
This has been an excellent discussion, and one that demonstrates the strength of this list (and the very much missed Piper Board.) As a Bible teacher to a...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 2, 2001 2:00 am
... Frank, the "spirit" of John Piper breathes in this observation! ;-) This is true. And, I think Piper would plead with us (Christian believers) to feed ...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 2, 2001 2:03 am
Thank you Michael. Are there others lurking around out there who see the complexties beyond an individual conviction? ... From: campusminister To:...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 2, 2001 2:18 am
Thank you Jwes01@... Your observations are important here. Thanks a lot for this helpful observation. Anyone else? Sincerely, Dan Brennan ... From:...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 2, 2001 2:36 am
Steve, Okay. So, we have established there can be different motives for a believer watching a television program or a movie in a theatre. This is a very,...
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Hedges Brian
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Apr 2, 2001 2:47 am
Yes, I see some complexities in this and have not quite known how to handle it. For example, how do you approach movies like Saving Private Ryan? I watched it,...
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Jwes01@...
Apr 2, 2001 5:41 am
As I mentioned earlier, I try to stay away from movies containing graphic nudity and sexual content. I don't want to be thinking about a sex scene in some...
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PhilipandTracy@...
Apr 2, 2001 1:16 pm
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but Piper doesn't own a T.V. Just thought you might find that interesting, Tracy...
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Andy Mikels
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Apr 2, 2001 2:49 pm
Tracy, No You are the first to mention that Piper doesn't own a television set. Nor has anyone mentioned that Alister Begg owns a big screen television set...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 2, 2001 2:49 pm
I know. But that is a *personal* decision. Don't get me wrong, I respect that personal decision. It means that he has integrity, thank God. When he urgently...
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grizzlybible@...
Apr 2, 2001 8:52 pm
Dear Fellow Christian Hedonists, It has been awhile since I last issued an appeal for potential, radical, God-immersed staff members at our upcoming one year...
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Mitch Larson
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Apr 2, 2001 10:04 pm
I'm new to this list so I don't know if anyone mentioned the Romans 14 aspect of watching movies. I'm encouraged by this conversation because everyone seems to...
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Dan Gunter
dgtulip@...
Apr 3, 2001 4:08 am
... Maybe Bam, Bam will find the biblical view of New Covenant Theology! :-) -- The renewed heart rejoices in knowing that God is our Father, our Creator, the...
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Dan Brennan
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Apr 3, 2001 4:38 am
I have appreciated those of you wrestling over the relationship between Christian discernment and watching specific movies. A couple of you have mentioned ...
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Jwes01@...
Apr 3, 2001 4:58 am
Thanks again, Dan B. I just finished my Greek assignment (you guys always get me when my mind is fried) and read your comments. You know, I really think that...
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LCStoker@...
Apr 3, 2001 12:16 pm
I'm new to the list as well, but I appeal to Romans 16:19 concerning the viewing of questionable things. Paul wrote, "I want you to be wise about what is...
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Deborah Peel
debandstevepeel@...
Apr 3, 2001 2:11 pm
I remember Piper mentioned a book (which I haven't read) called something like "Amusing ourselves to death". That is what happens to me, I am lulled into a...
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Deborah Peel
debandstevepeel@...
Apr 3, 2001 2:37 pm
Someone mentioned the point that the issues raised in watching TV also apply to our reading etc. which IMHO is true. I used to get a daily "Grace Quote" (they...
