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1 | Works in the Christian experience? | Heb 6:4 | CDBJ | 17914 | ||
Well I do know some points on Calvinism and Arminianism, and of course I have heard of Luther, but to dwell on their terminology and all the in and outs, this I haven't done. It was once pointed out to me, when I was a very young believer in Christ, that there were over two million religions in the World. They said that I wouldn't have enough time to learn about all of them and to grow in Christ at the same time. They explained to me that a person who works for the treasury department doesn't have time to study all the different counterfeit money that is circulating around; besides all the new phony ones that keep popping up. They do extensive study into the genuine money so that when a fake bill comes along the can spot it with out any trouble; the reason being is that they are so in tune with the real article. As for someone classifying me or not, as a Christian, at least it is Biblical. When God commanded me to study to show myself approver to Him, I am sure He meant for me to study in His Word since: it is inspired by Him and is profitable for teaching, reproof, for correction and instruction in righteousness. There are only so many hours in a day that are devoted toward study. It like someone once quipped, (to each his own.) I heard a good one the other day. The question was, if you were ever arrested for being a follower of Jesus Christ, could they find enough evidence to convict you? One individual said, well, I spend 2 hours each week in church. I ask him if he spent 8hours everyday in his garage, would that make him a car. I don't know if he got the point or not. Anyway thanks for the info. and responding to my thread, now I am more knowledgeable. Yours in Christ, CDBJ | ||||||
2 | Works in the Christian experience? | Heb 6:4 | Reformer Joe | 17917 | ||
CDBJ: You are right that we seem to have to carve out time in order to study the Word of God. I hope that you go to a church where you are challenged and taught and helped in this regard. I think that the teaching/training function of the American church, in training its members in righteousness, has largely fallen by the wayside. WHile individual study is an essential, the corporate body of believers exists to help one another in this endeavour, for the sake of God's glory. I would heartily recommend that every Christian take the time, however, to learn about church history. It gives us a sense of our heritage, and since we are a "holy nation" ourselves (1 Peter 2:9-10), it is good to know how God has been working though His people from Pentecost to the present day. One of the most readable overviews of church history that I have come across is called "Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce Shelley. It often surprises people to realize that God actually didn't take a break between the Acts of the Apostles and the 20th century! Thanks for your comments... --Joe! |
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3 | Works in the Christian experience? | Heb 6:4 | CDBJ | 17925 | ||
My wife and I attend one of the largest churches in Ohio. It is nondenominational and has about eight thousand in attendance on any given Sunday. I enjoy the Sunday school service more then the main church service, that's because I can't carry a tune in a bucket and when I stand to long my back gets out of wack. It is interesting to note that Eph. 4:11-16 KJV, And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the EDIFYING of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the EDIFYING of itself in love. The word edifying in the Greek is the word OIKODOME. The etymology of the word shows that is came down to us as construction term, meaning to build up or construct layer upon layer. This is why we need pastor teachers, to build us up and teach us to do the work of the ministry, doctrine upon doctrine precept upon precept. The church is for believers to learn, it wasn't designed for unbelievers. It is our job to teach people about Christ, then, bring them into the building to learn how to be a witness for Jesus. A lot of local churches today have it all turned around, and they have become nothing more then a glorified dog and pony show to get unbelievers to come in. Wasn't it Paul that told Timothy in II Tim. 4:2 to bring in the football stars and have them give thier testimony. I don't think so! I know it says let the redeemed of the Lord say so, but there is a time and a place! So many churches will do about anything to fill the seats. If they would just give a good exegetical study of God's Word, as they are commanded, God would bring in the saints and fill the seats and they would grow! Believers are hungry for God's word and they don't seem to be getting fed any meat. Can you imagine what a person would look like if all they had to dine on was milk every day? Yet in some churches that is all that is cranked out, every Sunday. I think I am getting on my soapbox so I better quit for now. Yours in Christ, CDBJ |
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