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NASB | Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. |
Bible Question:
Dear Saints of the forum, Just curious, but for those among you that are committed members of a local church: How many other churches have you visited in say, the last 5 years? Of those, how many were of different denominations? Someone is going to ask, "Why do you ask?" I'll tell you after I get some answers! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Hi Charis, my wife and I have probably been in seven different churches in the past five years and I would say that the denominations were close to that amount. I always have a rule that I go by though; if those that regularly attend any particular church don't carry a Bible into the service with them I won't bother going in. If those in charge of the church aren't going to teach me from the Bible they are wasting their time in their service, not mine. This is what Paul commanded to be done and I figure I should be on the receiving end of his advice. 2 Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. This means Bible doctrine NOT church doctrine!! 2 Tim. 3:15-17 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. The way I see it every leader of a church better be able to back up what he says with the Bible and not just with his pet verses. Hay, this sound like I am on my soapbox instead of a simple answer; sorry about that! CDBJ |