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Quote from: MakingMoneyHoney on September 13, 2015, 09:55:20 PM

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Quote from: MakingMoneyHoney on September 13, 2015, 09:36:11 PM

I follow the bible and look for discernment from the Holy Spirit for it's meaning. I don't go to a church building. Though I don't believe in a pre-trib rapture, which I think he alludes to, this is a pretty good list of why people should stay away from church buildings/institutions. Why to stay away from buildings called churches

You are not Christian then.

Being a Christian is about going to churches and doing confession at least once a year.
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Jesus Christ didn't go to church, was he not Christian? His disciples didn't either.

"The earliest followers of Christ didnt do it that way. The earliest followers of Christ didnt meet in a Christian church. They met in the Jewish temple, there in Jerusalem. (Eventually they were thrown out. After that they met in public places or private homes.) And they didnt meet every month. They met every day. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching And then after the service they would have a meal together. (I just learned today that the orthodox church still practices this tradition.) From house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God And it would appear that they gave more than we do today. all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

So the earliest followers of Christ, the earliest church members, didnt do it the way we do today, its true. They did more. (Acts 2:42-47)" (link)

Question: "What is the church?"

"Answer: Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. The word church comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as an assembly or called-out ones. The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people. It is ironic that when you ask people what church they attend, they usually identify a building. Romans 16:5 says greet the church that is in their house. Paul refers to the church in their housenot a church building, but a body of believers.

The church is the body of Christ, of which He is the head. Ephesians 1:22-23 says, And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. The body of Christ is made up of all believers in Jesus Christ from the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2) until Christs return. The body of Christ is comprised of two aspects:.....(click link for more info)...In summary, the church is not a building or a denomination. According to the Bible, the church is the body of Christall those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 12:13). Local churches are gatherings of members of the universal church. The local church is where the members of the universal church can fully apply the body principles of 1 Corinthians chapter 12: encouraging, teaching, and building one another up in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ."

I study the bible with other believers, and communicate with them, and pray daily, ask the Lord to forgive me for my sins in the Lord's Prayer daily, and pray before eating my food in remembrance of Jesus.

Luke 22:19 And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 20 And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood

Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Do you think the Lord would put that in the bible if people weren't to pray it asking for forgiveness for their debts (sins). Why do you think you need a priest if the Lord showed us how to ask for forgiveness without one?

Are you Anabaptist?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabaptists

Thank You.
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