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NASB | Matthew 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:18 "And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of the Christ]. [Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col 1:18] |
Bible Question:
To add to the disscussion on the question of "Is Denominationalism a Sin?" If we as Christians are to worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 and in one faith, one body, which is the church Ephesians 4:4-6, then why have so many denominations choosen man ordained names to go on the front of the building where they worship? Usually when something is purchased and/or built by someone that persons name goes on the front. Acts 20:28 I meen didn't Jesus say He would build His church? |
Bible Answer: Hello Raven: In The real world of today, names are associated with items, or churches, food products and more. Like when I hear the word Ford, I know what to expect. The same with Dodge, Chevy, KIA, and VW. For me, when I see Assembly of God, Church of Christ, LDS, JV, Southern Baptist, GARB, Consertive Baptist, American Baptist or even Calvary Chapel, I have a pretty good idea what their theology is. I have spent many, many hours learning, and visiting these churches. I am totally incompatable with LDS, and JV. I have many other friends that belong to these other churches. I know what I believe and where I feel most represents my theology, and follows how I think biblically a church should be run. I am glad for these signs and denominations telling me these things. Christ did not start a church persay. Paul started several. Not all were run the same. They all had problems! As long as human beings are in the human body we will have difference of opinions on Baptism, Denominationalisn, which english translation is the best Bible, can I lose my salvation, speaking in tongues, and the list gets bigger and never ending. However, Galations 5:6 ......The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. NIV. So RAVEN if you so choose to ride a donkey to worship, on the ground, facing east, and sing with with a 76 trumbone band, or with no instruments, and if you want to speak in tongues, or rule against tongues, if your church wants only women pastors or men, that is one great thing about living in a free country! I might add I have paid a very high price for this freedom! So Raven, what would you think is best? A church run government, and state? Should we all sav Raven has the total truth lets follow that foul? Just what is it you would like to see/ No denominations? Well I can tell you in Bolivia in September of 1983 if it were not for Southern Baptists many missionaries who depend on private denoations would have gone belly up! They came to the rescue because inflation was 1000 percent a month! There are many mansions, and thank God some of us care about other believers no matter what church they are, except cults. But even then we are to show love! I honestly hope you read this with a tender heart, and an open spirit for the Holy Spirit to touch you in a special way. agape, justme |