Comments on: The church search http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/ musings from those on the journey Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:56:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: ajesusman http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-155329 ajesusman Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:37:46 +0000 http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-155329 I like a lot of things on your list, as I see them as scriptural (well, I am a little lost on the 'no singing' thing): My suggestion is that, rather than look for what fits you perfectly, look to come together in fellowship with other like-minded (non-traditional) saints in your area: and appreciate them (and your gathering) for what they are and it is. In the community of faith, every voice is legitimate (for Christ legitimizes us), so true authenticity is coming together in faith despite our differences in terms of personal preference. I see that you believe (correctly in my opinion) that we are all part of a royal priesthood; that we all are able to teach, prophesy, pray, and serve in various ways as God so leads. This desire to see Christ alone uplifted and all saints similarly esteemed ("where one suffers, all suffer; and where one is honored, all are honored) is a sufficient condition to require for your assembly. Perhaps, you may begin in your own home: the church which meets in the house of ____. Peace I like a lot of things on your list, as I see them as scriptural (well, I am a little lost on the ‘no singing’ thing):

My suggestion is that, rather than look for what fits you perfectly, look to come together in fellowship with other like-minded (non-traditional) saints in your area: and appreciate them (and your gathering) for what they are and it is. In the community of faith, every voice is legitimate (for Christ legitimizes us), so true authenticity is coming together in faith despite our differences in terms of personal preference. I see that you believe (correctly in my opinion) that we are all part of a royal priesthood; that we all are able to teach, prophesy, pray, and serve in various ways as God so leads. This desire to see Christ alone uplifted and all saints similarly esteemed (”where one suffers, all suffer; and where one is honored, all are honored) is a sufficient condition to require for your assembly. Perhaps, you may begin in your own home: the church which meets in the house of ____.

Peace

]]> By: phil http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-154918 phil Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:57:21 +0000 http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-154918 I don't play... I am the victim! :) I don’t play… I am the victim! :)

]]> By: Laura http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-154832 Laura Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:06:58 +0000 http://www.signposts.org.au/2007/01/21/the-church-search/#comment-154832 oh, poor Phil. You love to play the victim, don't you? :) oh, poor Phil. You love to play the victim, don’t you? :)

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