@Mindful Thankyou very much encouragement is always appreciated!
Was great initially writing it with a fountain pen- no screen and just more time to think of what I'm saying!
Was great initially writing it with a fountain pen- no screen and just more time to think of what I'm saying!
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
While I basically agree that one shouldn't be church shopping one also has to be careful that you are not joining any church because it has the word church in its title. The church of Jesus Christ and latter day saints. The church of scientology. etc etc etc. Is the church actually proclaiming the Gospel or is it simply trying to sell you a free ticket to heaven. I attended a church for a short time whose invitation to the Lord's Table was "Dig in". After the third week and then asking the pastor if that was just a slip of the tongue and finding it was very intentional I left. I left another church when the pastor was more interested in new age psychology than Christianity. I refused to join another because they insisted on idol worship. Sadly many of the evangelical churches have fallen into the trap of putting themselves on the throne and treating Jesus as some poor sap who 'loved them so much He gave them free tickets to heaven". Another branch has the nation state that calls itself Israel as an idol and puts said nation's flag on its pulpit. Use discernment.
@hippyjoe1955 Read parts of my post where I address this sbout the Triune Thrice Holy God and the Gospel.
There are some great dispensationalists but it's not a theology I subscribe too.
There are some great dispensationalists but it's not a theology I subscribe too.
peterlee · M
The importance is to meet together, Heb 10.25. We all need encouragement.
The trouble is there are too many people like Diotrephes about, 3 John 1:9-12, who do not welcome or, stop you from worshipping, and even expel you from the church.
I look for one where Prayer is central, and seeped in the Bible, the Word of God.
The trouble is there are too many people like Diotrephes about, 3 John 1:9-12, who do not welcome or, stop you from worshipping, and even expel you from the church.
I look for one where Prayer is central, and seeped in the Bible, the Word of God.
@peterlee The thing is our church is very welcoming and loves both seekers and non believers.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
Going to church is a personal choice so why are you so dismissive of your friends' choosing not to attend?
@ArishMell Are you a Christian?
They know attending is essential to our growth as Christians but they don't agree with some non essential issues.
They know attending is essential to our growth as Christians but they don't agree with some non essential issues.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@BritishFailedAesthetic No, although from a lightly Anglican background, and two of my friends are or were priests. (I think one has now retired).
Church doctrine is never going to satisfy all of its followers all of the time, and what one church-goer does not want may be welcomed at the other end of the pew.
Church doctrine is never going to satisfy all of its followers all of the time, and what one church-goer does not want may be welcomed at the other end of the pew.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Or be like people in the past -- if you don't like your church, start your own? If you're going to follow some made-up stuff, why not make up your own version?
Mamapolo2016 · F
I respectfully disagree. If I attend a church where the practices and conversations in OR out of church are in conflict with my principles, I tacitly agree with those. Many of them have little or nothing to do with Biblical teaching. They are just “how we do things.”
I haven’t been to your church. Maybe it’s different. I can’t speak to that.
I haven’t been to your church. Maybe it’s different. I can’t speak to that.
@Mamapolo2016 Thanks for your thoughts, it would depend on said principles.
Mamapolo2016 · F
@BritishFailedAesthetic That it does.