Our Beliefs
written by Parepidemos
- Doctrinal Statement
- This article lays the foundation for the doctrinal base of all
the articles contained in this site, beginning with our position
on eternal security and taking you through a logical process to
our beliefs on the wonderful grace of God.
- Statement of Faith
- We at Open Arms Internet Ministry believe that what you
believe is very important. While there are many minor issues we
consider negotiables in the Christian walk, there are some
issues that we must firmly stand together on to be united in the
Body of Christ. In our Statement of Faith you can find clearly stated
our beliefs on the basics of Christianity.
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From the Pastor's Study...
written by Parepidemos
- A Practical Biblical
Perspective on Sex and Marriage
- Our experiences in counseling in the chat rooms led to the creation
of this article on what the Bible says about sex and marriage.
This is one of the major issues we have faced in our counseling
over the past year. Many people who come to us would never sit
face to face with a pastor or counselor and reveal many of the
difficulties and struggles they face in their marriages. In this
article you will find 3 sections: The main
introduction, a section written for ladies
and a section for the men.
- Ye Are Gods?
- A doctrine that is becoming more and more prevalent in Christian
circles today, especially in the faith movement, is that one day
we are to become gods. Is this a biblical doctrine? This article
will clarify the error in this teaching and reveal to you what the
Bible says on the matter.
- Who Are God's Anointed?
- Many Christians use the word anointed in various ways today. This
article will show you its true meaning and tell you exactly who
the Bible says are God's anointed ones.
- Are We in a Time of
a Great Revival?
- What does the Bible say about a great revival in the end times?
This article delves into the subject of revival in the church today.
- Gifts and Fruit of the
Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live godly lives here on
earth. This article will explore the gifts that the Spirit gives
as well as the fruit of having the Holy Spirit in your life.
- Stone Casters and
Stone Catchers
- Judgment and justice are often separated by a fine line. In this
article, we look at the woman caught in adultery in John 8 and see
how Jesus combined both judgment and justice in this woman's life.
- The Great White Throne
Judgment
- We are told in Romans 14:10 that we will all stand before God's
throne. But are believers and unbelievers judged by the same criteria?
Will believers and unbelievers stand beside each other in this judgment?
Knowing that there are two judgments, one for the believer and one
for the unbeliever, helps us to understand better what role both
sin and grace play in the believer's life
- Why Does God Allow Evil?
- It doesn't take a genius to realize that evil is everywhere in
our world today. But God is supposed to be loving and kindhearted.
How can He allow such evil to be so prevalent? This article is a
must read for all who have struggled with just such a question.
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The Female Mind
written by Chalkbrd
- I Do Not Set Aside the
Grace of God...
- Although the song Amazing Grace is sung by thousands of
Christians and non-Christians all the time, have you ever stopped
to consider just how amazing God's grace is to us? When God's grace
truly catches hold of your heart, you will never be the same!
- Not to be Grasped
- Grasping at godhood has become standard in many so-called "Christian"
ministries in our world today. Take a look at the passage from
Philippians 2:5-12 and see how this should
effect our thinking in this area.
- The True Ruler
- What is the standard by which all our beliefs and doctrine must
be measured? It is the inerrant Word of God, given to us to guide
us in every aspect of our lives. Why do we at Open Arms base our
counseling and our beliefs on this book instead of personal revelations?
This article will give you the answer to that question.
- A Wife's Letter to Her
Husband on Pornography
- Is pornography harmful to a marriage relationship? Read what one
woman has to say about its effects on her marriage.
- FYI: A Brief History of
Open Arms
- If you're interested in learning more about the roots of this
ministry, here's where you can find out about how it all started
in January 1998.
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FAQ's
written by Parepidemos
- What does the Bible say about Premarital/Extramarital
Sex?
- This article examines the Bible's stance on both premarital and
extramarital sex.
- What does the Bible say about
Masturbation?
- This is an often misunderstood subject and is often avoided by
many counselors and pastors. The question arises often, however,
and is dealt with in this article.
- What does the Bible say about
Oral Sex?
- Is this an acceptable practice in God's sight? In this article,
the pastor searches the scriptures and gives you a Biblical response.
- What does the Bible say about
Contraceptives?
- The Catholic Church is one of the few churches willing to take
a stance on this issue. This article will answer what the Bible
says about the use of contraceptives.
- How much sex is normal?
- A frequent question we encounter is how much sex should a healthy
married couple be having. This is a question that is in the back
of many minds, but rarely asked. Here is the pastor's view on this
subject, based on his Biblical study on the subject.
- What does the Bible say about
Divorce?
- Does the Bible ever allow divorce? Why was divorce given in a
law to Moses? Here are the Biblical facts concerning divorce.
- What does the Bible say about
Homosexuality?
- It has become very clear lately that homosexuality is being accepted
by many as politically correct. But what does God have to say about
it? How should Christians respond to homosexuals?
- Is Pornography
harmful?
- The amount of pornography in varying degrees has been on a dramatic
increase lately. Is this a harmless habit or can it have devastating
effects?
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