I'm not sure you understand the correlation of condemning churches in your area as not having Christ, not having the Spirit, and simply serving self interest with the underlying implication that they are non-Christian.
I think some good points have been made on both sides of this rabbit trail, that it is reasonable to understand why one would find local churches lacking, and also that it is understandable that a fellowship would not want to support what from all appearances might come across as a rogue believer that has an attitude towards the Church in general.
But, like I said from the beginning, I see nothing wrong with fellow-shipping in the home, if that is what it takes to have you involved in Christian fellow-ship. My advice, was, and still is, go ahead, keep at it, just be careful of the condemning tone you are expressing. I think most are going to question the thought that in your area...God has no-one in whose lives He has been working. Take a lesson from Isaiah, and consider that in your area there might just be those God has reserved unto Himself, who have not bowed the knee to Baal. Take a lesson from Jonah and Peter, and understand that those you condemn are still in God's sights.
It may be God is using to start something new in your area, and if so, I rejoice with you. But, keep in mind that every new sect, new denomination, new cult...also had its beginning with people not satisfied with what was being taught and practiced in their day.
So relax, and try to be a little less vocal in condemning those that in all likelihood belong to God, and have no less faults than you yourself have.
God bless.
New Birth Contrasts and Consequences
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by The Biblicist, Jun 19, 2016.
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Im trying to conduct a business now & Im short handed.
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I'm trying to help you, brother.
I would not have quoted you if you hadn't asked me to.
I tried to swing it back to topic.
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Hopefully, in a little over a week now, I have a man coming on to take over the service department, which will take a load off of me. This is someone I can trust, because...I raised him from a babe, literally, lol. My nephew.
Few perks to being a business owner, despite popular belief, but, I am hoping that this will work out as I see it can, and there is no reason to think it will not.
Good luck to you in yours.
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Speaking of going, time for me to get myself busy.
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It's in a tie with the San Francisco Bay Area.
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