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1 | Do altars belong in christian churches? | Ex 17:15 | John Reformed | 97750 | ||
What is the biblical foundation for christian churches erecting altars to be used as part of their worship? | ||||||
2 | Do altars belong in christian churches? | Ex 17:15 | GeneZ | 97879 | ||
On what basis should an altar be built? The altar was for OT sacrifices, not the church age. Today, if anything, our sacrifice should be to willingly take up our cross and deny self as the Word of God accurately taught transforms us into new thinking in Christ. I suppose our altar could be symbolized by our accepting truth and laying down our old way of thinking, accepting objectively sound doctrine when it comes our way. When its pertaining to the Church age, the word "altar" is never taken in a literal sense. It is always used figuratively like I just used it. Grace and peace, Gene | ||||||
3 | Do altars belong in christian churches? | Ex 17:15 | John Reformed | 97891 | ||
Dear Gene, The altar should never be built in a NT church. We have the cross as the only symbol which we need. I'm concerned that the modern altar detracts from Christ's cross-work by symbolizing sacrifices beyond what our Lord has already accomplished on our behalf. John |
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4 | Was a cross used in Apostolic worship? | Ex 17:15 | Emmaus | 97894 | ||
John, Where in the Bible does it say the Apostolic Church used a cross in their worship? Emmaus |
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5 | Was a cross used in Apostolic worship? | Ex 17:15 | John Reformed | 97901 | ||
It does'nt. I retract my statement. I did'nt mean it to be taken literally. In fact we do have a cross standing outside our church building, but not one inside where our service is held. We are careful not to encourage even the least temptation to idolotry. I remember the crucifix of my childhood. It stood near the altar and after confession people would do penance near it. The feet of the statue were badly worn from stroking and kissing it. It was as if the statue itself held some holy vitue of it's own. That's the kind of idolatry that rises from unbiblical practices. Images of God made from wood, stone or paint. People begin to think the "things" made are holy in themselves! That is why even an altar can lead the people from worship that is true and spiritual. Christ is risen! He died once and is now seated at the right hand of God. His enemies have been made His footstool. The sacrifice has been made. Believe and be saved. John |
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6 | Was a cross used in Apostolic worship? | Ex 17:15 | Emmaus | 97915 | ||
John, The logical trajectory of your train of thought leads to Quaker quietism. That is how the Quakers got there. Emmaus |
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