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Title: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Warrior4Christ on August 29, 2006, 11:12:16 AM Many Christians talk about their "doctrine" based on their church affiliations rather than based on the Holy Bible.
I have found many "Christians" not faithful to Christ alone but to their own church denomination or traditions. I find it hard to believe that those who truly love Christ and have a testimony in their hearts would lift up Luther, Westley, Joseph Smith and others as if they sacrificed their lives for these individuals. I find their loyalty misguided and sentimental, filled with hypocrasy and idol worship. Does anyone just love Jesus out there? Does anyone just live by the Word of God and a relationship with Christ? Must their be "religion" to cloud a person's soul with doctrines of men? Where are all the true believers? Does anyone just follow after Christ anymore? While I enjoy my church fellowship they are NOT God. While I love good preaching and teaching, they are not Jesus, by any means. Does it matter who founded their church? Do we really need church "manuals" telling us what the "rules" are to attend a specific congregation? I don't think it was Jesus' intention to create 500 denominations and offshoots of the "born again" believer. I am wondering, in these last days, who are the ones that follow the Lamb wherever He goes. I think about all the people caught up in the own personal interpretations and "doctrines of men" and wonder if Jesus truly is their Savior and Lord, or if the doctrines of "churchianity" has been taken more seriously than the Doctrines of Jesus Christ, according to the Word of God. I dare to believe God Almighty and trust Him alone and His Word to lead and guide my life. I trust the Spirit of God inside me to lead me into all the truth of the Word of God and to show me Jesus according to Scripture. Am I alone? Does anyone just love Jesus anymore? Or is it really all about "church"? According to the Bible, we cannot GO TO CHURCH, we ARE THE CHURCH. For the Lord of Hosts writes the Word on the tablets of our hearts so that we might know Him and live our lives in separation and holiness unto Him. After all, it really IS ABOUT HIM, RIGHT? When did it become all about us and our "preferences"? Any help in understanding would be greatly appreciated. Will the true Body of Christ please take a stand? Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Rookieupgrade1 on August 29, 2006, 12:21:01 PM Standing...................
Jumping up and down............. ;D Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Soldier4Christ on August 29, 2006, 12:35:35 PM Amen!
Standing straight and tall for Jesus. (as straight and tall as this old body will allow) Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Shammu on August 29, 2006, 06:33:07 PM Add another AMEN W4C
Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Soldier4Christ on August 29, 2006, 06:50:58 PM Hi Warrior4Christ,
That is the one of the main things we have here on Christians Unite. We do not allow the pushing of any certain denomination nor do we allow denomination bashing. It is all good wholesome Christian discussion of the Holy Bible and Jesus with some wonderful fellowship amongst Christians, the children of God. Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: airIam2worship on August 29, 2006, 10:36:41 PM Hi w4Christ welcome to CU. I atand for Jesus too :D :D
Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: nChrist on August 30, 2006, 02:23:44 AM Hello Warrior4Christ,
JESUS CHRIST is the basis of our fellowship here. HE is alive and we are alive IN HIM as members of HIS BODY, the CHURCH WHICH IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Most of the people who have been here any period of time are sick of man's labels and tags. It's ironic that just about the only folks who push labels and tags here are those who deny the deity of one or more of the Holy Trinity - CULTS. We do try to witness to them, but we don't provide a pulpit for them. If JESUS CHRIST is the core of your life, you'll have a good time here and make many friends. Love In Christ, Tom John 10:27-28 NASB "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: ibTina on August 30, 2006, 09:24:51 PM Many Christians talk about their "doctrine" based on their church affiliations rather than based on the Holy Bible. I have found many "Christians" not faithful to Christ alone but to their own church denomination or traditions. I find it hard to believe that those who truly love Christ and have a testimony in their hearts would lift up Luther, Westley, Joseph Smith and others as if they sacrificed their lives for these individuals. I find their loyalty misguided and sentimental, filled with hypocrasy and idol worship. Does anyone just love Jesus out there? Does anyone just live by the Word of God and a relationship with Christ? Must their be "religion" to cloud a person's soul with doctrines of men? Where are all the true believers? Does anyone just follow after Christ anymore? While I enjoy my church fellowship they are NOT God. While I love good preaching and teaching, they are not Jesus, by any means. Does it matter who founded their church? Do we really need church "manuals" telling us what the "rules" are to attend a specific congregation? I don't think it was Jesus' intention to create 500 denominations and offshoots of the "born again" believer. I am wondering, in these last days, who are the ones that follow the Lamb wherever He goes. I think about all the people caught up in the own personal interpretations and "doctrines of men" and wonder if Jesus truly is their Savior and Lord, or if the doctrines of "churchianity" has been taken more seriously than the Doctrines of Jesus Christ, according to the Word of God. I dare to believe God Almighty and trust Him alone and His Word to lead and guide my life. I trust the Spirit of God inside me to lead me into all the truth of the Word of God and to show me Jesus according to Scripture. Am I alone? Does anyone just love Jesus anymore? Or is it really all about "church"? According to the Bible, we cannot GO TO CHURCH, we ARE THE CHURCH. For the Lord of Hosts writes the Word on the tablets of our hearts so that we might know Him and live our lives in separation and holiness unto Him. After all, it really IS ABOUT HIM, RIGHT? When did it become all about us and our "preferences"? Any help in understanding would be greatly appreciated. Will the true Body of Christ please take a stand? AMEN!! I hear what you are saying and my motto has ALWAYS been "keep your eyes on JESUS!! Title: Re: Religion or Relationship - All Christian? Post by: Doozer on September 04, 2006, 04:11:07 PM Many Christians talk about their "doctrine" based on their church affiliations rather than based on the Holy Bible. I'm standing too! The word religion is an action word. It is our expressions of our inward faith. How I express my faith in how I perceive God's Word might be different from another. We shouldn't expect others to express their faith the way we do. Sure, all should be one in God's Spirit and express Him the same, because He is the same always and never changes, but we are not all perfected as one just yet. Soon, the veil of flesh will be lifted and we will all see Him as He is and all see the same. DoozerI have found many "Christians" not faithful to Christ alone but to their own church denomination or traditions. I find it hard to believe that those who truly love Christ and have a testimony in their hearts would lift up Luther, Westley, Joseph Smith and others as if they sacrificed their lives for these individuals. I find their loyalty misguided and sentimental, filled with hypocrasy and idol worship. Does anyone just love Jesus out there? Does anyone just live by the Word of God and a relationship with Christ? Must their be "religion" to cloud a person's soul with doctrines of men? Where are all the true believers? Does anyone just follow after Christ anymore? While I enjoy my church fellowship they are NOT God. While I love good preaching and teaching, they are not Jesus, by any means. Does it matter who founded their church? Do we really need church "manuals" telling us what the "rules" are to attend a specific congregation? I don't think it was Jesus' intention to create 500 denominations and offshoots of the "born again" believer. I am wondering, in these last days, who are the ones that follow the Lamb wherever He goes. I think about all the people caught up in the own personal interpretations and "doctrines of men" and wonder if Jesus truly is their Savior and Lord, or if the doctrines of "churchianity" has been taken more seriously than the Doctrines of Jesus Christ, according to the Word of God. I dare to believe God Almighty and trust Him alone and His Word to lead and guide my life. I trust the Spirit of God inside me to lead me into all the truth of the Word of God and to show me Jesus according to Scripture. Am I alone? Does anyone just love Jesus anymore? Or is it really all about "church"? According to the Bible, we cannot GO TO CHURCH, we ARE THE CHURCH. For the Lord of Hosts writes the Word on the tablets of our hearts so that we might know Him and live our lives in separation and holiness unto Him. After all, it really IS ABOUT HIM, RIGHT? When did it become all about us and our "preferences"? Any help in understanding would be greatly appreciated. Will the true Body of Christ please take a stand? |