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Please Park the UR issue unless it comes up on the Bible study.

I struggle to see how this relates to Acts 6 and - there should be no dialogue on this topic if members agree to the Nicene Creed.

I don't know you - All members of this thread must agree with the Nicene Creed. This gives us a safe space to explore Scripture together in a friendly way without having to argue fundamental issues.

Excellent Scriptures thanks, Yes - ordained persecution is to be faced in His confidence and empowering. Life circumstances however can present threats that are to be avoided, and it is up to believers to gain understanding from the Holy Spirit whether to stand or not. Even Jesus demonstrated...

I worded my response carefully. Jesus is well able to instruct His followers, by the Holy Spirit, in this age, to flee from impending danger, if the circumstances require it. The scriptural record of Words first delivered to the followers of Jesus, is recorded for the benefit believers of all...

Who is 'H' and can we stay on topic please...

Mary and Joseph, Followers of Jesus were given this instruction and it was remembered and written for the Church..

All members of this thread must agree with the Nicene Creed to avoid the bun fights so prevalent on the forum and create a safe space to explore various issues without aggression or judgement. Unless a member here openly states a theological position in contradiction to the creed participation...

Can I suggest that real martyrdom is appointed and what He appoints He gives grace for. Consider these scriptures... Matthew 2:13 Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord *appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and fleeto Egypt, and remain...

Whoops - do I smell a scrap ??? Let's just deal with issues as they arise in a friendly manner.

Yes - I this relate to... Can you describe how you personally came to this realisation - It sounds like you must have had some encounter with Him.

Actually it has, because Stephen typifies the real Kingship displayed as He reigns in us.

Hey - you speak of what can only come from direct encounter with Him - such as seems to have been rare in recent times.

Sadly, sometimes, that is the leadership resource some congregations end up with.

Back in the day - RC latin mass vs. Protestant might be close. However it was the Grecian Jews who did the trade and Greek was the universal language of the known world. So the men of the Cloth vs. the tradesmen ? Still happens today.

Sounds like the difference between Love and Law ???

Back to Acts 6... Further contributions appreciated.

Yes - given the Godhead in fellowship with itself, and the mandate for family from way back in Genesis, then the unity Jesus prayed about in John 17 for the family of God - it is clear that 'institution' cannot substitute for this critical inter-relational family experience that is essential to...

Nice contributions F2F - much appreciated.

@Brakelite @amadeus @Azim @Pearl @Rita @Ritajanice @APAK @MA2444 @faithfulness @GTW27 @Berean @rockytopva @quietthinker @ScottA @marks @grace @Oneoff @Hillsage @VictoryinJesus @Angelina @Johann @seatts79 @GodsGrace @face2face OK Acts 6... The young church grows. Division of responsibility is...