TSR Christian Society

I think the Bible is inspired. What about you?

I flopped my chemistry paper (really, really badly). Unfortunately, this has
probably extended my road to medicine... Again.

Finding it so hard to re-focus at the moment.

I don't really know much about him beyond that to be honest, except that on wikipedia it quotes him as saying he's not a theologian/philosopher (he considers himself fairly unintelligent), so he doesn't try arguing things in public, and just sticks to his music.

I walked right into that one

What do you mean by inspired?

I've never really had a problem swapping butter for other things (I normally use Stork in the UK), it's eggs that are more difficult. Do you ever blog about law-related topics? I've never had the chance to compare with a Scottish law student.

I think most people here are fairly evangelical, I can only think of 2/3 posters here who are actually liberal. I think if we discussed something like Biblical authority instead of gender roles you'd see the difference

I must say, I can't see (potentially inflammatory statement, but there you go...) how people can be Christians without being evangelical with their faith; it always struck me as quite a silly label. If you're not, you're essentially avoiding Jesus saying both "I am the way, the truth and the life; no-one comes to the Father except through me" and also "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit".

EDIT: and also, - not heard it put like that before, but that's a good way of thinking about it, I think

Fair enough, I guess I got ahead of myself, I apologize. Though, I am not entirely sure about this last line: I don't think its as simple as everyone will be blessed in every way God can, because we can see from the world that many people with pure ans strong beliefs do not always have an easy life. I think its good to pray and hope and believe and be optimistic however I also think we as a church should also come together to help those who perhaps are not as fortunate; I think being fortunate and blessed are different - you can be blessed but not fortunate and vice versa. Having money is fine and wanting your family to have a comfortable life is good, however I don't think living with millions whilst some live with nothing is what God would want.

What do you mean by evangelical?

Hey guys, I'm looking for some new music. Could you suggest me some stuff? Preferably bands so that I could use them in church for when we play People I already have: Hillsong/Hillsong London, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Soul Survivor, Jesus Culture, Chris Tomlin, Ben Cantelon, David Crowder Band. But yea, any and all suggestions welcome!

Does anyone else have close Christian friends leaving? Some of them I'm ok with, because I know we'll still talk and another I want to ask to stay, but I know I can't because it wouldn't be fair and besides which, I have no right to. I can't even ask them to stay in touch.

For band stuff for Church: Delirious?, Emu Music (pretty sure all their tabs etc are available free online)


Leaving where? Because I've been on Christian summer camps for past 5 years I'm used to saying goodbye to Christian friends (often with tears), and it does totally suck, but I've found even ones who I haven't talked to throughout the year will be my friend when next year comes round!

Graduating, so Church and the City. I think it sucks more in some cases because I feel the friendship still has room to Grow

I have to agree with this.. I am blessed with God's love, his mercy and forgiveness however I, as do all christians also have suffering in my life. I wouldn't call myself fortunate but then I know others have it worse.

Not sure if ive explained myself well.

Spreading the gospel and giving others the opportunity to respond and start following Jesus for themselves, I would have said.

Hey guys, I'm looking for some new music. Could you suggest me some stuff? Preferably bands so that I could use them in church for when we play People I already have: Hillsong/Hillsong London, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Soul Survivor, Jesus Culture, Chris Tomlin, Ben Cantelon, David Crowder Band. But yea, any and all suggestions welcome!

If you're interested in something a bit heavier, you could go for Underoath, As I Lay Dying, Blindside, P.O.D, or Brian Welch's [of Korn] new stuff. Can't see you playing any of that in church though

I think there must be at least a couple of metalheads on this thread! Definitely don't be ashamed... I don't actually like grime at all though, I just saw someone mention it someone on TSR the other day.

I do get pretty fed up with church music sometimes - you should definitely try out a heavy song at least once! Sometimes I just feel like the whole thing's a bit too lovey-dovey (this is especially directed at all things Phil Wickham). Most songs one could probably sing to one's lover with few/no alterations. It just makes me thing - why aren't we representing God's anger musically?

Well, it depends what you mean. I listen to all kinds of music from soft rock/pop to hardcore, I don't see a genre of music as a viable divide for what should be allowed to be considered 'Christian'. I mean it varies like I said, here I'll show you, it will get progressively heavier (All Christian Bands):

I flopped my chemistry paper (really, really badly). Unfortunately, this has
probably extended my road to medicine... Again.

Finding it so hard to re-focus at the moment.

Does anyone else have close Christian friends leaving? Some of them I'm ok with, because I know we'll still talk and another I want to ask to stay, but I know I can't because it wouldn't be fair and besides which, I have no right to. I can't even ask them to stay in touch.

But they'll still appreciate a letter from you. My problem is not that my xian friends are leaving, but that they are wandering away and there is nothing I can do about it.

Well movement doesn't mean the friendship can't grow! I find Christian friends are the ones I manage to keep in touch with the best (prayer requests etc.) I'll be praying that you manage to make it work

Hey guys, I'm looking for some new music. Could you suggest me some stuff? Preferably bands so that I could use them in church for when we play People I already have: Hillsong/Hillsong London, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Soul Survivor, Jesus Culture, Chris Tomlin, Ben Cantelon, David Crowder Band. But yea, any and all suggestions welcome!

Thanks. I'm gonna pray about it and see what God speaks to me. I feel like I'm going to miss my window of opportunity or something daft like that. Daft.