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Guess where I did my undergrad? Philly. Yes I would know a thing about it as I found a nice, sound church to attend there. You're the one judging pal. I've even *gasp* been outside of the country numerous times. Dog patch, yep, sure. Your character has shown its self plenty on this board. I pity you and your attitude

 

So is this an excuse to join apostate church?

 

I would like my edited post to show why it was edited. It was not because of anything I said but was edited by a moderator to cover up filthy language by EWF

 

So do they sweetheart :smilewinkgrin:
Now don't ask them about being born again, or about doctrine or about anything theological.....you will get a blank stare. But they are Christians....and proud......and belong to a "church ".......come to think of it, so do Roman Catholics & JW 's...:laugh:

 

"an excuse"?...no...just speaking of the reality that in any church there are some who are in reality not really not going to stand the judgement of God.
they are in actuality not members by new birth, no matter what they profess with their lips;

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

I quoted point 3...the first two sections speak in the positive...

 

First......lets get this straight. Your not my pal. Next Pilly is not Nw New Jersey....so your still clueless. But had I been in Philly id had of gone to 10 th Presbyterian. Oh and again....I couldnt care less what you think. Learn to mind your own business.

 

Funny....a week ago you admonished me for going to an apostate church.:laugh:

 

You post on a messageboard. When you do that everyone sees what you post. It isn't private and no one is prying in your precious business you're making it public. The point was I was in Philly and have been to Jersey plenty. You aren't in some third world country, you just lack humility. And that's a shame. Good luck

 

EWF: You are on a downward spiral. Remember this is a Christian forum. And you shouldn't be acting this way even on a non-Christian forum because you claim the Name of Christ.

 

Well EWF...no one is suggesting going to apostate churches at all,at least not as a regular attendee.
the confession deals with a sad reality, but a reality nevertheless.
It is speaking of what can be biblically described as a true church.

Any church holding to the biblical gospel [the blood of the cross] and looking for the return of Christ....is going to have unsaved come in to visit.Some like some of the people and might want to become members ...without ever having been born of God.

There have been several times when I have attended churches that did not share what i would hold, and yet there were saints there. When i am in that situation short term...I pray to be able to help some new believer , offer some verses , fellowship about common issues,and reinforce some basic truths that will help him long term.

That is different from marching into a "unitarian fellowship" with a scripture denying lesbian in the pulpit,and "seeing" if I could help there.
If they are that far gone, they do not even have faith in the biblical teaching of scripture at all...there is no bond, or unity of the Spirit even possible .

If you review the whole section the confession usually frames the issue out;
http://www.vor.org/truth/1689/1689bc26.html

 

I know where I am posting & you have no clue what your talking about. you dont know where I live & you dont know who I have spoken to.....so you make assumptions & wild accusations which I will repeat, are none of your business. But you at the same time claim the blood of Christ & yet you judge me! Right. I dont need luck, I am a full born regenerated Christian ...... I have Christ as my Lord & Savior so stick that one in your pipe & smoke it.

 

Oh thats just fine.......Father Pacula over at St Marys of Assumption will welcome me back with open arms then.

But know this....... I WILL DISTURB THEIR CHURCH ORDER!

.....Or perhaps this church isnt biblical.

Could you help me out & list out churches that ARE biblical?

Thanks

 

Is that a threat your personally imposing on me Rippon? Yes I claim the name of Christ, but even Christ called out hypocrisy & unchristian like behavior when he saw it.......so why should I not emulate?

 

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

 

Excuse me, but we(as Baptists) DO place priority on believers having the LIBERTY to individual beliefs & practices

 

OK then......would you ever go to a church that was Calvinistic & Covenental & Amill?

 

Let me Ax you, are these what you consider the essentials of the church......the Quote comes from Iconoclast who got them from the Ole 1689 Confessions.

Since im not reformed, I dont hold to Confessions but since we can learn from our Reformed Brethren..........

Any church holding to the biblical gospel [the blood of the cross] and looking for the return of Christ