Re: Does a Christian have to be in a Church
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:17 am
I agree that gathering together is an opportunity to serve/worship God, but do not agree that it is ok to gather with believers who have an incorrect version of the Truth.
Well this is the point I was attempting to make, I don't think either that all Christians are going to agree on all things.
If you privately interpret the Bible, yes you will never agree with others, because everyone has the capability to interpret the Bible to suit their own comfort level with the Truth.
I don't personally find that my own comfort level has anything to do with interpreting the scriptures, there are lots of things that are challenging and uncomfortable but you accept what is written regardless of your comfort level. Your comfort level is not a filter for interpretation or it shouldn't be.
The Truth does not change based on your view of it. It is your duty to seek the Truth, whether you like to agree with it all or not. There is one Church where you can find people with no differences. It's the Catholic Church.
This statement intrigues me, there has to be differences within the RCC they accept unbelievers, Mother Church openly welcomes non Christians, I have seen people spend a lifetime in the RCC and never truly know the Lord.
It is bad advice to tell someone to stick with a social church outlet that has potentially flawed theology. I'd be happy to discuss this further in PM so as not to derail the thread, but thought it warranted at least one response here. If others are interested in discussing it, I can start a new thread.
Start a thread I would be interested to hear what you think, might not agree but interested
Well this is the point I was attempting to make, I don't think either that all Christians are going to agree on all things.
If you privately interpret the Bible, yes you will never agree with others, because everyone has the capability to interpret the Bible to suit their own comfort level with the Truth.
I don't personally find that my own comfort level has anything to do with interpreting the scriptures, there are lots of things that are challenging and uncomfortable but you accept what is written regardless of your comfort level. Your comfort level is not a filter for interpretation or it shouldn't be.
The Truth does not change based on your view of it. It is your duty to seek the Truth, whether you like to agree with it all or not. There is one Church where you can find people with no differences. It's the Catholic Church.
This statement intrigues me, there has to be differences within the RCC they accept unbelievers, Mother Church openly welcomes non Christians, I have seen people spend a lifetime in the RCC and never truly know the Lord.
It is bad advice to tell someone to stick with a social church outlet that has potentially flawed theology. I'd be happy to discuss this further in PM so as not to derail the thread, but thought it warranted at least one response here. If others are interested in discussing it, I can start a new thread.
Start a thread I would be interested to hear what you think, might not agree but interested