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NASB | Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ's return] approaching. |
Subject: Church membership scriptural? |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, Thanks for the information. I will not have time to look into this for a couple of weeks. My daughter and grandson are visiting from out of town and I will be traveling out of town myself the following week. So, I will likely not comment on this post; after having taken your advice to read through the confession again. I will probably email you after that time since the topic will be "old" on the forum by then. But I do appreciate your time and feedback. One thing I will say now, however, is that you have helped me to remember something. That is, that even when things ARE organized according to biblical principles, it doesn't mean that men won't still mess it up at times. You wrote: "Since we lack the proper respect for authority, it should not surprise us when we see these abuses". I think you've hit the nail on the head here. I'm not sure that many in the church today see the pastor, decons, and elders as having authority. I'm not speaking of everyone, but in my personal experience, it seems to be true of many. In any case, your post has helped me to consider this issue with a new perspective. Afterall, I never want to find myself in opposition to what is happening in the church; and certainly not if it is in accordance with principals of scripture. I will read the Confession as you have suggested and evaluate the scriptures that it is drawn from. I most likely will end up having a better feeling about it all after that. Again, thanks, Christ's love, Jeff |