Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 08:46 AM
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Okay, in scriptures is there any reading why or do you have to be listed as a member of God House in any denomination. So, if one just goes to church and never become a member, what is wrong in the Christian World and scripture with doing this.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 09:13 AM
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Bernie, Yes sir, thanks. I don't know scriptures well enough to know what it has to say about this question.
I never did see the big thing way churches want you to become this member and that whole thing. It has nothing to do with my relationship with God and my faith. If that is a factor for not going to Heaven or it keeps you from being a Christian, then there is something I'm terribly missing.
I do not care to be involved with the politics of a church with meeting and schedules etc... I know from scripture that is part of being a Family in Christ and need to be publicly.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 09:18 AM
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If you are a believer you are a member of the church.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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Thanks for your knowledge and scripture that backs up your believes. I'm just not a person that wants to get involved in any organizations. Even outdoor orgs. no matter what love I have for any committed things I totally believe in. I'm not a group, club, organization person even though I totally committed to their work, beliefs, path to their goals in any organization. Itt might mean than I'm not truly committed but that is just who I am, good or bad it is what I am.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 10:30 AM
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I know what you’re saying but Jesus came for one purpose which was to pay the price for our sin and save sinners. Without salvation nothing else matters. Everything else in the Christian life follows salvation but what you mention is important for the believer as well as following all Christs commands. Always remembering Ephesians 2 8-9 Eph 2: 8-10 [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. How would one explain the scripture Matthew 9:20-22 King James Version 20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Ive heard it explained that not only was her body healed but that by her faith she also gained entry to paradise should she have died before Jesus resurrection. Now my question is if she hadn't took the action to reach out and touch Him (which Jesus noticed even being bumped by the crowd) would she have been saved and/or healed. Or would she have merely been part of the crowd moving along?
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 10:36 AM
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I know what you’re saying but Jesus came for one purpose which was to pay the price for our sin and save sinners. Without salvation nothing else matters. Everything else in the Christian life follows salvation but what you mention is important for the believer as well as following all Christs commands. Always remembering Ephesians 2 8-9 Eph 2: 8-10 [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. How would one explain the scripture Matthew 9:20-22 King James Version 20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Ive heard it explained that not only was her body healed but that by her faith she also gained entry to paradise should she have died before Jesus resurrection. Now my question is if she hadn't took the action to reach out and touch Him (which Jesus noticed even being bumped by the crowd) would she have been saved and/or healed. Or would she have merely been part of the crowd moving along? I believe that it seems that she already had the faith, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 10:39 AM
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Thanks for your knowledge and scripture that backs up your believes. I'm just not a person that wants to get involved in any organizations. Even outdoor orgs. no matter what love I have for any committed things I totally believe in. I'm not a group, club, organization person even though I totally committed to their work, beliefs, path to their goals in any organization. Itt might mean than I'm not truly committed but that is just who I am, good or bad it is what I am. I get that because I'm a lot that way. For me as I've grown in my faith and I've learned to surrender more God has moved me a bit more towards having the desire to serve others. And because of that I've been blessed in ways I wouldn't have believed. I good Church that's only desire is to serve God is a huge benefit in this.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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Thanks for your knowledge and scripture that backs up your believes. I'm just not a person that wants to get involved in any organizations. Even outdoor orgs. no matter what love I have for any committed things I totally believe in. I'm not a group, club, organization person even though I totally committed to their work, beliefs, path to their goals in any organization. Itt might mean than I'm not truly committed but that is just who I am, good or bad it is what I am. I get that because I'm a lot that way. For me as I've grown in my faith and I've learned to surrender more God has moved me a bit more towards having the desire to serve others. And because of that I've been blessed in ways I wouldn't have believed. I good Church that's only desire is to serve God is a huge benefit in this. Hear is a passage for those that are not the club sort or crowd type. Luke 9 : 49-51 If you are living a life as a believer, Your example is your witness. Share the gospel-- good news, and you will cast out evil spirits olso. Not really you thou. For you are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus.
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Re: Bible Religion Question
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03/30/24 11:29 AM
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Both scriptures are God's word and without context and understanding seem to be contradicting each other but aren't. Yes Context is important. If you go on to read the passage about what God's will is. This is of the utmost importance. Good point Yes sir.
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