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2023

1. Oct 17

   

   We Believe: In The Separation of Church & State

   The idea that religious belief should not be punished is far from universal. But religious freedom is vital.

   Sunday Oct 22, Matthew 22:15-22

2. Oct 10

   

   We Believe: In The Practices of the Church

   Nowhere are the divisions within the church more sharp than in teachings about Baptism and the Lord's Supper. How do we make sense of this

   Sunday Oct 15, 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

3. Oct 3

   

   Important Documents

   Downloadable files from the First Baptist Church Muncie Website all in one convenient location.

   FBC Muncie, Church resource

4. Oct 3

   

   We Believe: The Church is the Body of Christ

   The Church, and what we might call “organized religion” in general, is incredibly unpopular and increasingly distrusted.

   Sunday Oct 8

5. Sep 26

   

   We Believe: Sanctification & Perseverance of the Saints

   The last of the questions asked of the actors on the television program "Inside the Actor's studio" is this: "If heaven exists, what would

   Sunday Oct 1, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

6. Sep 19

   

   We Believe: In Faith & Repentance

   Have you ever thought about how we use certain words in certain ways, even though they mean the same thing? For example, "Election"

   Sunday Sep 24, Luke 18:9-14

7. Sep 12

   

   We Believe: In Freely Offered Good News

   Free. If you like me you almost expect to see an asterix next to that word. In fact, whenever I see "FREE" on an advertisement, I look for

   Sunday Sep 17, John 3:1-21

8. Sep 5

   

   We Believe: In God's Saving Action

   If you pay attention long enough, you'll see the words "Jesus Saves" plastered any and everywhere. Sometimes in the weirdest of places.

   Sunday Sep 10, Matthew 9:1-8

9. Aug 29

   

   We Believe: In Human Goodness & Human Corruption

   “Yes sir, that’s one subject you can’t talk enough about– sin.” What is sin anyway?

   Sunday Sep 3, Romans 3:9-18

10. Aug 29

    

    Understanding God In Prayer ("We Believe" Resources)

    We don't know God like we know an interesting bit of trivia. In fact, prayer is an important way we know God. Resources within.

    FBC Muncie, Series resource

11. Aug 22

    

    We Believe: In One God, Father, Son, and Spirit

    I’m not much of a radio show person, but Air1 has a captivating segment where hosts CJ and Lauren ask an “impossible question of the day.”

    Sunday Aug 27, 1 Kings 19:11-14

12. Aug 22

    

    Understanding Holy Scripture ("We Believe" Resources)

    -How did we get the biblical canon? -How do Christians read & understand the Bible? -Is the Bible anti-women? Pro-Slavery? Repressive?

    FBC Muncie, Series resource