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What Is Wrong With Small Groups?

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by TCGreek, Dec 3, 2007.

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  1. dan e.

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    It may be. But that is about as far as it goes.
     
    #62 2 Timothy2:1-4, Dec 4, 2007
  3. TCGreek

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    Now, that is what I'm talking about. This is a great testimony of the true results of a proper working small group setting.
     
    #63 TCGreek, Dec 4, 2007
  4. TCGreek

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    We just have to let the Scripture speak. :thumbs:
     
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  5. TCGreek

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    Great questions, Webdog.
     
    #65 TCGreek, Dec 4, 2007
  6. TCGreek

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    I direct your attention to Webdogs comments on Acts 2--they are really good on this issue and answer the objections you have brought.
     
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  7. drfuss

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    Webdog writes:
    NOW we know who TCG was talking about :rolleyes:
    The great thing about SG is the very facts you mention...people are different!

    drfuss: We must not be communicating with each other. My point was people are different. Some want to be in small groups and others do not want to be in small groups.


    Webdog writes:
    What does a pastor ministering to everyone have to do with anything?

    drfuss: The pastor should also minister to those who do not want to be in small groups.

    Webdog wirtes:
    You think a church should be set up as a dictatorship where the ONLY learning comes under the dictator? Please, let me know what church you attend, as I will stay as far away as possible.

    drfuss: I have no idea what the above has to do with anything in this discussion. Where you came up with that from what I wrote is beyond me.

    From your comments, it appears that you assume that if someone has a difference of opinion on SG's, that person has a wrong motive.

    You pastors seem to be so sold on SGs that you don't want to consider another view.
     
    #67 drfuss, Dec 4, 2007
  8. reformedbeliever

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    We have considered the other view too long.
     
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  9. Joe

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    If the idea makes your hair stand on end as it does mine, then that's not a good way to start. Everything that takes place in a small group will then be misinterpreted. I am with you, I prefer a larger group.
     
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  10. TCGreek

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    I guess you would have gone to the Temple gathering and forgo the house gathering (Acts 2:46)
     
    #70 TCGreek, Dec 4, 2007
  11. Joe

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    Probably so. I admire those that can thrive in small groups, good for them.
     
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  12. 2 Timothy2:1-4

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    Look I don't have anything against small groups. I think they are great. I don't care dor Dan. E view of it as it is rather EC and very skewed biblcially.

    However it is blantantly false to say that what is accomplished in the small groups in homes cannot be accomplished in SS. That case has not been made. And there is no biblical madate to meet in any particular geogrpahical area. Home or church building. Geography doesn't define it or make it better or worse. Its just geography.
     
    #72 2 Timothy2:1-4, Dec 4, 2007
  13. dan e.

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    sheesh...I was just teasing about the Gaithers.
     
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    I'm not a pastor, so I'm not trying to "manipulate" (why do you keep using that word?) anybody. Fact is, it's a wonderful discipleship method for believers. If you don't like it, fine, but please quit with the "manipulate" wording, as it doesn't fit in this discussion.
     
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  15. TCGreek

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    1. There are obvious benefits to be had in a SM that a person doesn't experience in a SS.

    2. Personally, I believe that the early Christians met in homes by designed--they were able to share that common meal and experience that personal fellowship.

    3. When they needed to meet publicly, then did, as seen in Acts 2:46.

    We cannot dismiss these small groups gathering in homes as merely cultural.
     
    #75 TCGreek, Dec 4, 2007
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    I wasn't trying to pick at you. Since I was agreeing with small groups I wnated to seperate myself from some of what you said. It wasn't said with a confrontation in mind. We just disagree.
     
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    I have yet to see one mentioned.


    What is your scriptual support?


    I have seen no evidence to suggest otherwise. It is neither inferior or superior to SS.
     
    #77 2 Timothy2:1-4, Dec 4, 2007
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    Got it:thumbs:
     
    #78 dan e., Dec 4, 2007
  19. reformedbeliever

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    One of the advantages to SG over SS is that in most small group churches, you have the opportunity to visit a small group almost every day of the week. Some people attend more than one small group. Some people thrive on fellowship and study of the Word daily. SS only offers one day a week.
     
    #79 reformedbeliever, Dec 4, 2007
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    Casual environment (for those who have to wear suits to church on Sundays)
    Not limited to Sundays only, or a specific time of day
    Ability to go someplace fun to fellowship occasionally on SG night (good luck leaving the church building to go bowling or something during SS)
    Food :)
    For the most part, the group decides on the study...the church doesn't decide the study for you. Our group has parents with younger children, so we decided our study would focus on raising children God's way, by reaching their heart (Ted Tripp).
    Besides Acts 2?
    Oh, I think you see it...but will not concede to it.
     
    #80 webdog, Dec 4, 2007
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