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NASB | Revelation 18:4 ¶ I heard another voice from heaven, saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive of her plagues; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 18:4 ¶ And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not be a partner in her sins and receive her plagues; [Is 48:20; Jer 50:8] |
Subject: Are churches preaching cheap grace? |
Bible Note: Church is essential. Hello GoodNewsMinister -- I was struck by your withdrawal from Church life. I know many people that have been disillusioned with church -- and found it superficial, lacking in life-transforming faith. But, in my experience, their faith becomes interiorized and fruitless by being cut off from believers. No church is perfect. Some are more faithful than others. BUT we are called, I think, to be part of Christ's communal body. If God has granted you such a vivid vision of what faithfulness means, perhaps you have the gifts to revitalize a church in your area? Also remember, however, that working under authority of church leaders has benefits (even when leaders aren't perfect) because, if we each make up our own version of the gospel, we are prone to self-delusion. The church -- serving God in community -- is a blessing. Yours JRM |
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holy warrior | ||
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goodnewsminister | ||
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Just Read Mark | ||
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DocTrinsograce | ||
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Searcher56 | ||
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True Truthseeker | ||
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Ed O. |