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	<title>Elim Baptist Church&#187; &#187; Pastor&#8217;s Occasional Papers</title>
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		<title>Which Bible Should I Use?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 23:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[During a ministry that has now been involved in four different decades (Whew! Where has the time gone?!) one question has been asked of me more than any other. That question involves Bible translations and which one is the best to use. Most of the time it has taken this form: &#8220;Pastor, which Bible should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do We Exist?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a fair question to ask! In a culture that assumes multiple religions are equally valid, and in a city that has more churches per person than most cities its size, perhaps it is wise to ask, &#8220;Why does this church exist?&#8221;
Actually, we have already answered the question. As a congregation we have formally adopted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Kind of Baptist (Church) Are We?</title>
		<link>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/09/what-kind-of-baptist-church-are-we/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Several months ago I produced one these periodic postulations and began to answer the question, &#8220;What kind of Baptist are we?&#8221; In looking at that very valid query, it was decided that we were, at the very core, both biblical Baptists and purposeful Baptists; that is, we are Baptist for reasons that are important to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do We Do What We Do?</title>
		<link>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Elim Baptist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ wherever God grants us influence, by the teaching of the Word of God in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is our statement of purpose, and it helps direct the functions and decisions of our congregation.
But how do we let such a statement of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Kind of Pastor Do We Want?</title>
		<link>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/what-kind-of-pastor-do-we-want/</link>
		<comments>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/what-kind-of-pastor-do-we-want/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps depending on how you feel about things in your church right now, the above title either turns the corners of your mouth up in a smile or your eyebrows up because of a frown! However, neither response really fits the situation because, as far as I know, this church will not be looking for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Should the Church Be Run?</title>
		<link>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/how-should-the-church-be-run/</link>
		<comments>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/how-should-the-church-be-run/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Actually, as a Bible-believing church, the title question should really be asked this way: &#8220;What does Scripture say about the polity, or organization, of the local church?&#8221; After all, right-thinking Christians know that Scripture is sufficient for their preaching and discipling, their spirituality and joy in following Christ, and their understanding of church growth and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Membership Matter?</title>
		<link>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/does-membership-matter/</link>
		<comments>http://elimbaptist.org/2007/08/08/does-membership-matter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Larry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[When most Christians today are asked to define what it means to &#8220;go to church,&#8221; rarely are they able to give a biblical answer. Much of what is offered as a reply revolves around programs or activities that occur within the church building. Even more alarming is that pews are often filled once a week [...]]]></description>
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