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1 | and to me if all of us believe the same | Eph 2:8 | Reformer Joe | 55503 | ||
Now that is a good question! First of all, we do not all believe precisely the same thing. While Hank and Tim and Makarios and kalos and cyclist and other posters here are fellow Christians, we do differ on a number of issues. We share a belief in the essentials, the defining points of what makes one a believer in Christ. However, we do disagree on what the Bible says in other areas at the same time that we commonly hold the Bible to be the infallible word of God. In addition, we may prefer different styles of worship while having agreement on the essentials. For example, you will see a much more traditional service where I worship, complete with organ and sometimes an orchestra accompaniment, singing hymns and responsive readings and confessing our sins and our faith in unison, corporately. While I adore the grandeur of God that is conveyed in such a setting, others prefer to give worship to God in a different environment. Cultural and ethnic backgrounds often contribute to preferred settings as well. One day all Christians will be together and worship God in the same way for all eternity. Just remember that all the division we see now does not automatically translate to "disunity." What is essential is finding a church where God's word (and the message of Jesus Christ dying on behalf of sinners and rising again) is proclaimed and cherished as infallible and sufficient to transform God's people into what He wants us to be . Secondly, it must be a church where the ordinances Jesus Christ established (baptism and communion) are practiced. Thirdly, it is a great advantage to attend a church where there is a plurality of people governing the flock, and where church discipline exists to keep God's doctrine and reputation pure. There are many churches fitting this description, and feel free to email me if you could use some help in finding a good place to worship God or investigate more about what Christianity is! --Joe! |
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2 | Do you know of any churches setup like t | Eph 2:8 | The Bible is Right | 55605 | ||
Do you know of any churches setup like the first century church? | ||||||
3 | Do you know of any churches setup like t | Eph 2:8 | Emmaus | 55607 | ||
The Bible is Right, May I suggest you investigate the Catholic Church. It is I know a shocking suggestion in this venue, but one I believe worthy of your consideration among any others that may be put forth. You have been asking a series of very basic and very important questions that all come down to authority. To whom and to what did Jesus impart his authority? The answer is not inconsequential. Good bless you in your search for answers to your questions. Emmaus |
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