I don't imagine there are too many Christians in San Fransico to fit into a single building, firstly ;). Secondly, I said there is an argument to be made, which is my way of not being terribly dogmatic about this, yet I do think we should think more about it, and look to biblical examples for guidance.
The gospel is what unites Christians, not secondary issues of doctrine. We are never told to separate over anything other than gospel issues, quite the opposite, in fact.
Finally, cities have sections/neighborhoods, and those would be fine names for churches once a church is maxed out.
Name A Church
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by agedman, Dec 2, 2017.
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The point is, a geographic name is best because the Church is united be Christ and His gospel, not denominational markers, and I say that as a Reformed believer. -
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I have no problems with using neighborhood or geographic point names. Believe it or not, there are more Christians in San Francisco that you may think. They would make up a nice sized "mega-church" if it was to only one in the City.
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Here's what I found: San Francisco Bay Area Least 'Church Going' Metro In America -
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I understand your shock over my post because we are all accustomed to the way things currently are, but I ask you one thing before you dismiss what I said, please show me from scripture that churches were planted for any other reason than geographic area. Show me that three churches existed within close proximity because of theological distinction.
Does the scripture every say, "To the Baptist church at Ephesus"? -
I would think the first church at Ephesus was Baptist. -
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Where they not Baptist in submerging converts?
Where they not Baptist in separation of church and state?
Where they not Baptist in local polity of the assembly?
They don't fit into any other denominational grouping.
I didn't respond to the incorrect notion that churches were planted by geographical area, because I thought it rather obviously incorrect, doesn't mean I "completely missed the point."
So, because you don't recognize your misstatement, maybe this statement will help.
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Guys, your discussion brought to mind thoughts of Watchman Nee's teaching on the "city church". This seems somewhat related, but rather than distract the thread here, I have created a new one:
The City Church.
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