They walk in newness of life. Thank you for your response. My life revolved around church, things about our precious Saviour and BSF. It was emailed to BSF class members and leadership this month to lay the foundation for their new study, a revision of the former study called History of Israel and the Minor Prophets. The new study is People of the Promised Land (Part 1), a name exposing BSFs departure from a focus on Scriptures purpose of revealing God and His glory to instead follow the wide path of man-centric teachings. It is believing. We were constantly being reminded how much we love to sin.but thank God that Jesus will cover us. "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name [Jesus Christ] under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." I want to be discerning, but this is helpful to see this viewpoint, with which I can concur. I became a convert so to speak. In fact, it is best to approach it as signing up for a seminary class, because, if you wanted to, you could get as much or more out of it as some people get out of a seminary education. So far in the study of ppl, Ive not come across any man- centric inclinations. LTRP Note: For several years now, Lighthouse Trails has received letters from many women who have been involved with BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). It is such a great ministry. While wondering last year how they would teach toddlers and preschoolers Revelation, God called ME into CHILDRENS LEADERSHIP. Though community celebrates togetherness, individuality is the emphasis (like the secular philosophy of multiculturalism). I am so grateful for this thread. Just starting my 7th year of BSF. 1 2. All through the Bible sin is exposed so people do not fall into sin. It is anything but. She said that I am a baby christian because I am doing this bsf stuff for the first time and that I perceived it wrong, took it wrong. Its that simple. It is set apart. THANK YOU BSF LADIES WHO HAVE BEEN AND INSPIRATION TO ME. You can visit BSFs website and click on Contact Us you can call them and tell them your desire to get information about starting a class. I struggled that we were not allowing Jesus words to penetrate our hearts where wealth was concerned, and I struggled with the fact that even the questions did not seem to be leading us to take Jesus words more seriously. I was excited to start BSF, and went to the welcome session on Monday. This is love in practice: And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all judgment,that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Judging or discernment never approves of any evil or impure way. I am a responsible human being but frequently made to feel like a degenerate at BSF. BSF classes run for 9 months of a year, and they typically cycle through 10 different lessons, one every year. Also share our resources: White Paper: Purpose Driven [] And grace is for those who love the LORD Jesus Christ of the Bible in sincerityEphesians 6:24. Ironic, someone help this woman remove the plank in her eye! I used to go to BSF and found I could not speak against peoples false religions and Catholicism, if people think it was biblical being in BSF, they have been deceived. I pray Bsf continues to stay the course with Gods help, I am truly distressed about this. Im rather encouraged to depend on God in every facet of daily living and this is really helping my spiritual growth. BSF draws a large crowd at our church. Through prayer, God will provide the solutions. I have recently become a Childrens Leader after only being in BSF for one year. BSF preschool program has expanded. But Gods plan perfect. If you don't have a suggestion for an improvement, you may also list problems you find as well. ByDarlene McCormick SanchezThe Epoch Times Time is running out for a Dallas father who asked theTexasSupreme Court to order his ex-wife to return his 10-year-old son to Texas fromCalifornia, where he fears she will medically transition his son to a girl. The entire Bible boldly exposes false beliefs including idol worship. We were on different ends of the spectrum in regards to the church, Israel and all subjects pertaining to end times. They were not interested in Gods truthwhatever BSF said was the gospel. that drive the tone of socialism and liberalism downward to the attendee. How to apply for UPSC CAPF- BSF Assistant Commandant: Candidates can apply on the official site of UPSC. Nevertheless, using BSF simply to mean "best friend" is totally acceptable. I have yet done the new Revelation study, but if youre liking the actual lessons, I would encourage you to press on and see if things improve. Like other government employees, BSF employees are also categorised into different classes. I am heartbroken. What spoke to my heart primarily was that I was required to sit in a group with women I did not know and pray with them. The evening childrens program isnt much different from what the adults do. People had to really want to come I didnt pander to anyone and everyone was encouraged to do their studies. However, I was very much mistaken and had to endure her rantings about how discernment ministries such as yours destroy the good reputation of ministries like BSF. Jesus said, my sheep know my voice. the study of Gods word in BSF never fail to confront my sins and show me the need for Christ. I bet you have some people trying it out from your honest invitation. Just the right answers and mine are definitely not. And I thought I was the only one who was struggling. They are all from way different walks of life than me, which is another great thing about BSF. I so enjoyed reading your post and had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments (especially the part about the hymns!). I think the change is good to reach more people, I dont think the Word is dumbed down. I question the faith gift, when it comes to falling away, only those given this gift. I have seen several people in BSF drawn away from commitment to the local church because they prefer BSF. The recent studies Ive attended in the area I currently live have been more of a cookbook style of study where a question is asked, to which there is a correct answer, a few comments are simmered, then voila! By Ash ObelTimes of Israel Amid rising antisemitism, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt warns that historical precedent indicates Jewish community will be blamed for countrys problems Moscows exiled former chief rabbi, Pinchas Goldschmidt, has warned Russian Jews that they may become scapegoats for hardships brought on [Read more] Disloyal to Him? Lighthouse Trails 2022 Year in ReviewFinal PartTop 10 Articles It replaces content with process and instruction with discussion or dialogue. My heart is pretty heavy right now not only for my lost love, BSF, but also aches for the men, women and especially the children being lead astray. So glad youve dropped by! Having attended for 11 years in the 90s-early 2000s, I was excited to be getting back into a structured Bible study. The attached eBook [this link taken from BSF FB page] is co-written by Susie Rowan, head of BSF International. Church discipline is commanded by holy God. GOD BLESS EVERYONE. Im almost ready to give up. The departure from truth has become most evident starting with the training of leadership last year, and now with this very overt, in writing proclamation of BSFs new direction to all registered members. It is not, in fact, a mysterious club. I feel like is a sinking ship. I Met My Best Friend Im So Glad That I Met You Nat (Stinky Butt). I would encourage you to share how you feel with your leader, especially if you are finding your frustration growing. The phrase is probably a shortened form of shut up your mouth or shut your mouth up. This spring Ben has enjoyed his last season in the childrens program at BSF and I just cannot say enough about how wonderful it is. All 3 mean the same thing. Complaining will do no one any good. How some of the women come up with the answers without a commentary and notes is beyond me. madewell brand ambassador; captive bred painted agama However, please keep it positive criticism. So sad. BSF, with Susie Rowan at the helm, has been patient in pushing this anti-biblical agenda, but the water is now boiling. And I believe the use of the term community is derived from Buddhist philosophy. Im so glad you are going to try it out. You cant speak if you havent done your homework, really? You kind of get lost if you dont, so you just plug through. Christians are commanded to judge, as we are not to associate with so-called believers who disobey the Bible: 1 Corinthians 5:11 I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindlernot even to eat with such a one Plus we are to refer to sinning believers as wicked and remove them from the church; 1 Corinthians 5:13. I have been in BSF since 1996, with 12 years in leadership. At that, you barely finish in time. Lock Box. I look forward to hearing how it goes. Holy Spirit will make it plain. I understand they made the change to encourage people to come even when they havent done the homework, and to reach the younger women. But it it has been often misunderstood. Would you mind sharing where you attend class? I was a discussion leader for several years. BSF is clearly a step in the wrong direction for anyone attending a dispensational fellowship or those wanting to study the Bible without a Reformed/covenant theological spin. Cant put my finger on it. She also has said it is satan just causing division. First I am sorry and I completely understand your being hurt by such events. Co-incidentally, we received a second letter last week from another BSF member who shared similar concerns. I have attended BSF for over 20 yearsand this year will be my last. I am going tomorrow with a new perspective and will continue to dive into this study. The leader reads the question, lets one maybe 2 people answer and goes on to the next question. The point was that our salvation does not rely upon us -our faithfulness. Christianity and the Bible is under attack from many outside enemies; this is not the time to quibble about small things, accusing people without even knowing who they are, and assuming the worst. You read the scripture. BSF can also stand for "But, seriously folks.". Oh sister. David Sommerdorf. Yep, only after being in a few meetings. After reading all the letters and comments, I see many other red flags and wil not be able to join BSF afterall. Victoria. For example, if the passage was teaching atonement through the blood of Christ, we would choose a hymn such as, Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness This is a continuation of my information submitted about the new age terminology used at a C&MA District Conference I attended in 2003. *Quotes by Rick Warren & Timothy Keller They quote many people (secular, too). Im done. You go to what is called Introduction Classalso known as a boring recitation of the history of BSF and all the rules and guidelines. The adult who enrolled the child in class is the ONLY adult allowed to sign-in and out the child. *BSF teaches that believers have a biblical mandate to redeem their culture, quoting Chuck Colson as support, rather than Gods Word. Coles First Big Climb: Mt Antero, Colorado, whoever welcomes one of these chino house, is strength spent on cupcakes in vain? Strangely, on a year I had a particularly ungracious leader, I had one of my best years as far as relationships with group members, which is kind of counter-intuitive. We are to judge, determining who are the true believers and those who are the tares or the unrighteous ones who arrive to destroy the innocent purity of holiness and immutable Biblical doctrine. This doesnt mean we get all the answers every week but the goal is for God to influence and give insight rather than the comments of someone else. Its so hard to have those conversations but your perspective will be such a gift to your particular BSF class. For example, someone might come in late and it be obvious to everyone else that she was struggling or had a bad morning or whatever, and our leader would focus on her missing name tag. God bless each of you for desiring Gods Word in your life and may He bring you to just the right study for spiritual feeding. So why havent I told you about BSF? I was a Teaching Leader in the past and a Discussion Leader for all but 7 years. OUR WEBSITES. In notes last year several times it talked about God being in control of everything, which is heretical. It makes people confused however, when I say God is in control I am referring to when I release my will to His will because I believe He knows better than I to work all things out for our good. LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. You answer your questions. The weight of being an outcast, of being unwanted weighed down my tired and sore body. And also only hymns. No one is righteous, not even one. Now I teach a class Bible for Dummies which attracts people who were just like me before I started studying the word. They give lip service to seeking the Lord in prayer, but their decisions and direction are formed from their numerous surveys of the population NOT attending their classes. As some of you know, I'm working on myself, trying to grow and fix some of "me", smooth out the rough edges and I have chosen to do this through God's word, prayer, and books. I came to BSF because I dont know much about the Bible and want to learn about God who I want to be in relationship with but dont know very well. Reminds me a lot of Babel. While we posted nearly two dozen articles, letters, or videos about The Chosen [Read more] Thanks very much for this article. There is no "architectural guarantee". The NU240E probably has 19 rollers with BSF at 3.4 orders and the 6240M probably has 12 rollers with BSF at 3.3 orders. So the problem is I will go to class this week and all the women will act like this weeks lesson was oh so encouraging! Leadership is heavily laden with guilt. So taking the popular English meaning of "attitude" as the condition of salvation is not only confused, it also implies that works are a condition of salvation. Teaching Calvin doc. The lessons/lectures have been dumbed down, and most standards have been tossed out to accommodate anyone who can manage to show up. It is also one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of India and is under the administrative control of the Home . Almost as if they are siblings. I am a 37 year old mother of two (about to be 3) and a physician. At th. Church Anniversaries, Sunday BSF, The Holy Ghost & Your Life. The ministry is rapidly circling the drain, teaching elements of Spiritual Formation, pushing seeker-friendly training of leaders, watering-down their study materials, and redefining grace and love in the training of their leadership, in promoting silence/compromise over speaking truth that may offend. As far as my spiritual journey goes, I have had a lot of ups and downs but one thing Ive learned is that I am pretty much guaranteed for DOWN if Im not reading Gods word. Endophthalmitis is a condition that can develop in the aftermath of cataract surgery. (SeeYear in Review 2022, Part 1 The Chosen; see Year in Review 2022, Part 2 Letters and Comments) The Final part of the Lighthouse Trails 2022 Year in Review lists the top 10 articles we posted this past year from guest writers and Lighthouse Trails authors. This is my 9th year of BSF on the same location, and I guess the leaders in my area are well trained because over that time period, theres been an ongoing consistency in the way discussion groups are led. God provides! Hmmm. Each one expressed a concern that the organization once taught Gods Word but over the last decade especially began to drift. Listed in order of when they were [Read more] At the same time my life has been changed dramatically, first by my own study of Revelation. It is from the Christian publication, Israel My Glory. did you quit last march? seriously not wanting to go back help!!! There is no discussion as there is no time for discussion. My bsf is hooking up with her married "uncle". But I wanted to learn the Bible so pressed on. Our ushers pretty much let us sit where we want, and do help find seats for late arrivals. Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also considered a form of profanity by some. My heart is broken over this move in BSF. I am so so sorry to hear this. The focus of the organization is entirely self-preservation which is socorporate. If BSF had made me feel ashamed that I had been practicing idolatry all those yrs growing up I would never have gone back. Sacrificing a the real issues at had for a small good-but-not-the-point point. If it does not bring glory to Jesus and spread the Gospel, it will be plainly manifest and not succeed. Below is one of the articles in that edition. I pray that is all of our focus, to stay in the word, to pray for our brothers and sisters and to Act according to Gods will. And maybe he is not, but week after week, I felt like it was all too easy to rationalize everything Jesus said about wealth as we came and went in our nice cars and in our cute clothes. Communism? I blame my childhood. That would make the rest of us that much more ready to be compassionate and loving towards her. Consensus building can't accept right and wrong or true and false. Let me tell you. But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindlernot even to eat with such a one.. They do not teach you to be discerning, its all about bottoms on seats. My prayer is that many who love Jesus would wake up to these deceptions quickly and be aroused from any wool that has been pulled over their eyes, blindness. Amazon directly manages delivery for this product. I started in 1976. Their refrains are engage the culture and keep the conversation going.. i have had a hard time with bsf. Thank you for the factual information youve published. Just prior to leaving BSF, I read deeply troubling works published on the BSF website which were encouraged and written by the then CEO Susie Rowan set off alarm bells and were very disturbing references to ecumenicalism. Some problems can develop if a patient has a pre-existing visual disorder or other health concerns that might complicate the recovery. . CBS has some great studies that can be purchased from Amazon with instructions matching the old BSF method for leading the group in the back of the books. I really struggled to be a good BSF leader because even though I understand most of the reasoning behind the rules, I want any encounter I have with Gods word to be bathed in grace.
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