This is the very first episode of Cogitations. According to Facebook it was streamed on the 6th of February 2019. I had not realized it had been almost 1/2 a year since starting the Cogitations. The "We Talk Truth" group had its inception on the 11th of December of 2018. Since then it has grown to almost 1,300 souls and has good discussion and Q&A with some very good and knowledgeable admin and key members. If you would like to be a part of the group go to Facebook and in your search bar type, "We Talk Truth," and ask to join. We'll let you in and you can join in all the discussion and encouragement that goes on there. If you like what we do, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/nearchurches

Many folk are so worried about hell that they forget about life on earth. Also, they are confused about why folk go to hell. In this episode I talk about some of these issues surrounding the idea of gong to hell and who is going to hell and why. If you like what we do you can become a patron: www.patreon.com/nearcurches

On this independence day in the USA we are going to consider a metric for choosing for whom we vote and we will talk a little about patriotism. Is patriotism good, bad, or indifferent? Take a listen and consider this together for today's episode of Cogitations.If you like what we do consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches

Have you ever thought about the process of placing membership with a local church? the Bible has much to say on the issue. If you have even wondered about it then, please, listen to this episode of Cogitations. If you like what we do consider becoming a Parton: www.patreon.com/nearcurches

Sin and righteousness both have a gradient nature. No one started out the worst anything. the Bible teaches that, just like righteousness, sin is gradient in nature. We must learn to be righteous and we also learn to sin. Take a listen to this podcast episode to learn about the gradient nature of sin. If you like what we do consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches.com

Many in the "We Talk Truth" group have been discussing fasting lately. Fasting is a wonderful tool in our spiritual lives. The questions that comes up most often is, is it commanded? Well, is it? That is exactly what we discuss in this episode of Cogitations. Also, we look at the virtue of fasting. If you like what we do and would like to help consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches

Does the Bible teach that we are not righteous nor can be righteous? The doctrine of Imputed Righteousness states that we can not achieve righteousness but must be given the righteousness of Jesus. This totally takes the power from God's scheme of redemption. Take a listen to this episode and let me know what you think.If you would like to help make sure we constantly put out content like this consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches

Many good and honest brethren only want to follow exactly what the Bible says. In this episode we talk about an issue that may or may not seem like it is a big deal. Sadly, to some, issues like this can mean the difference between spiritual life and death. Listen to this episode of Cogitations and see if you have drawn the same conclusions as me. When it comes to the unleavened bread it does not matter whether I break it or someone breaks it for me. If you like what we do and want to help in it consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches

1 Corinthians 7:15 seems to teach, to some, that someone's spouse abandons them then they have the right in the eyes of God to remarry. This is not what God authorizes. Take a listen to this episode of Cogitations with special guest, Kee Ford.

 

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Romans 7:1-3 is often used as a proof text to show that the guilty party in a divorce for the purpose of fornication is able to remarry once the one who did the putting away dies. In this episode we notice exactly what Paul is teaching in this passage. If you would like to be a part of what we do consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/nearchurches