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Finding the Perfect Church

First, one must recognize that there is no such thing as a perfect church. Furthermore, from examining the New Testament epistles, there was no such thing as a “perfect church” even during the first century. And, as of today, I have yet to identify a single “perfect Christian.” Even among the...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Sep 12, 2025
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Discussion
Personal Observations

A few ideas, observations, and suggestions that I would like to share with this forum. I attempt to keep abreast of the political, social, and religious trends locally, nationally, and internationally. Therefore, the following are my personal observations, conclusions, and recommendations – your...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Aug 23, 2025
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Discussion
A Word of Caution

About 25 years ago, I posted these thoughts on another forum, as a caution to those in a position of spiritual leadership/teacher/counselor. A Bible study, for the most part, requires extensive preparation and actual "study". Like most people who would be teachers of the word of God, I have...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jul 30, 2025
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Bible Study
A Revival Hymmn, Plus ...

I want to share a video that has sparked another one of the many spiritual transformations that I've gone through in my life. It touches on topics like revival, humanism, and more, all in a very short time. I watch this video at least once a year to remember why I am here. Search Title: The...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jul 15, 2025
- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Discussion
My View of Debates

When discussing Bible doctrines and related topics, there will almost always be a difference of opinion concerning how a word or phrase should be translated and/or interpreted. In attempting to get past hard positions and to expose the truth, the following approach has worked quite well for...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jul 12, 2025
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Biblical Debate Board
The Question of Submission

Yes, yet another post masquerading as a PDF attachment. I recognize that my posts are generally overly long and difficult to read on a forum screen. That is why I attach the bulk of my posts as PDF documents. This allows readers to download and scan the post. If they find little to no value in...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jul 11, 2025
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Bible Study
The Problem with Language

Have you ever misinterpreted something someone said or wrote? Has anyone misunderstood what you expressed in either writing or speech? I answer yes to both questions. My usual explanation is that English is not my first language. I refer to it as Universal Infantile Gibberish (UIG), the language...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jul 10, 2025
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Bible Study
How to Effectively Study and Interpret Scripture

How to Effectively Study and Interpret Scripture Second Post of a Series, Following Bible Study Biases The second element of all Bible studies is its interpretation. Reading a series of words without understanding is generally considered a waste of time, so every time one reads anything, they...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jun 12, 2025
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Bible Study
Bible Study Biases

How to Study the Bible I strongly advocate for daily Bible reading and the “Reading the Bible Through in a Year” program, which will significantly enhance one’s understanding of the word of God and lead to measurable spiritual growth. Bible reading is a great exercise and offers great rewards...
- A.W. Bowman
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- Jun 9, 2025
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Bible Study
The Instructions/Commands of Jesus Christ

The Instructions/Commands Jesus Christ The attached material was derived from a series of posts I made on another forum. Note: The transition between some paragraphs will be a little choppy, with some redundancy and a lack of clarity. I’ll work on these problems during my complete rewrite...
- A.W. Bowman
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- May 28, 2025
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Bible Study