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1 | Church Membership? | NT general Archive 1 | justme | 57931 | ||
After reading yesterdays long dialogue about church membership, it seemed rather like arguement rather than higher Christian dialogue. I think the forum is suppose to be compamionship sharing ideas and scriptures, rather than competition and rudeness. I read all the notes, and said this is so infintile and lackked scriptual support by several. If by the notes alone I was to draw a conclusion, I would say "typical Christians always fighting." I do not think this is what the Lord finds pleasing. Do you? I happen to attend a church that has no church menbership! To my total amazement the system works so well. I doubt church membership is near as important as belonging to the family of Jesus Christ. I would like your comments or suggestions. agape, justme |
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2 | Church Membership? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 57932 | ||
Greetings Justme! I hope you are feeling better my friend! You are in our prayers. Two things are obvious about church membership. 1) Church membership is not a requirement of salvation. One becomes a part of The Church when one accepts Christ. 2) Church membership is not forbidden in Scripture. So, this issue is morally neutral. There are however several 'advantages' to church membership. 1) It serves as an act of commitment to a local body of believers. 2) It makes one accountable to a local body of believers. So, as a practical matter, I support the practice. However, I fully recongnize that it is neither Biblical nor unBiblical since it is never mentioned at all. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Church Membership? | NT general Archive 1 | justme | 57937 | ||
Morant61: Thank you for answering my question and asking about my knee. Ist my knee is still a pain in the ...knee. Your prayers are so appreciated.I totally agree with your statements! I think there is such a sweet spirit when we both agree, and yet do not follow the same ideas of membership! I see both sides of the issue. I just fellowship where membership is not required, but to become a leader commitment has to be clear and evident. I miss new members class, and the right hand of fellowship, and other such things. However, these are over come with other ways that are as effective, but different. For the time being I am where God wants me. I would not think twice about joining a church as a member if the Lord lead me that way . I feel blessed to have communicated with you, my brother in Christ. There is no anger or rudeness but respect love and kindness. I hope this serves as a model for others. God bless you Tim! agape, justme |
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4 | Church Membership? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 57987 | ||
Greetings Justme! I'm sorry to hear that you are still in pain! :-( We will continue to remember you in prayer. I have been in church both ways. The church I attend now, I have been doing so without membership for two years, simply because if I transfer without moving my ordination first, I would lose my ordination. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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