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That's where I parted with the institutional church. There I was in middle-class American society. My evangelical church declared that we had it right and everyone else was wrong. That seemed suspiciously convenient. What's wrong with this picture? [

Yes! Imagine that. I was a bit stunned. I did respond. [

Yes. What I call "the institutional church". Which I differentiate from the Body of Christ. (the church) I don't have huge issues with the many denominations. Some are not genuine, but... most I view as specialists in one area of the faith or another. Unity happens when we accept our...

Did the results of the Fall of humankind supersede the results of the Atonement? Was the act of the one man (Christ) insufficient to cover the act of the other man? (Adam) Which act was greater? - Adam or Christ? Romans 5:18-19 NIV Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation...

No. I am fighting for Christians to wake up to real faith. There are genuine problems in the church. My topics attest to this. --- PARODY --- Person #1: Receive the free gift of eternal life. Person #2: No thanks. Person #1: I said it was free. Person #2: There must be some strings attached...

It doesn't end well. [

What percentage of church-goers are there because of extortion? Believe or burn. https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/the-changing-perception-of-hell-how-do-you-define-it.59384/ [

The point of the topic OP is to question the position of the church on the grounds for divorce based on what they claim Jesus said. They fail to understand the difference between fornication and adultery AND the Jewish law surrounding a non-virgin bride. Jesus wasn't promoting divorce on the...

The Apostle begins first Corinthians chapter twelve with these words: "Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed." - 1 Corinthians 12:1 Yet some, not understanding that the Body of Christ is made up of many parts, would toss out gifts (body...

The gifts are for everyone. (see signature line below) Acts 2:39 NIV The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off— for all whom the Lord our God will call.” [

--- PARODY --- Prospective new convert discussing with themself the assets and liabilities of joining a church. I heard the Gospel. Not sure if I understand. If I accept it, I'll have to go to church. They'll want me to get baptized. Shove an offer plate at me every week. If I don't...

--- PARODY --- Prospective new convert discussing with themself the assets and liabilities of joining a church. I heard the Gospel. Not sure if I understand. If I accept it, I'll have to go to church. They'll want me to get baptized. Shove an offer plate at me every week. If I don't...

Trusted Jesus for what? [

No accountability for global genocide? That's quite a fine monster god you have created. You bow to and worship that caricature? [

What is that more abstract truth? Can truth be abstract? Seems rather inconclusive. [

St. SteVen said: When I enter the church building I can feel the tangible presence of God surrounding me. Sometimes it is stronger than at other times. I noticed it more at the previous church. When I enter into worship (singing, praise, tongues) I can always feel it...

When I enter the church building I can feel the tangible presence of God surrounding me. I have been in services where it was so thick, you could cut it with a knife. As I walked toward the front of the sanctuary it was like entering a pool of warm water. I have been overcome to the point of...

Have you not been born again? Born (reborn) of the Spirit? In my experience there is nothing abstract about it. I was made (remade) from the inside out. I highly recommend it. [ cc: @Ritajanice

The afterlife. That's why they call it the afterlife. - LOL [

Not a metaphor. The reality of spiritual death that we inherited from Adam. On the day you eat thereof, you will surely die. How was it that they died that day? Physically, or spiritually? [