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1]Why is it that we have to ask permission from our Pastor before attending other churches?
2]Are we not freely allowed to attend other churches with the same teaching but different church name?

God bless!

You don't need permission. It is your choice.

There are some churches that do require their members to ask the pastor for permission before attending another church. It is not right as far as I'm concerned either.

Why would you want to visit other churches and not be in your own church? Are you dissatisfied with your church and looking for another one? In that case you don't need permission to look for another church. Of course, you don't need permission to visit another church anyway--unless you signed a paper saying you would never do that. I don't sign contracts with churches.

I don't ask any member to ask permission, if they want to attend another Church. Those few that have attended another, have come back to God's Church.

I do not see the need to ask permission to go visit other Brothers and Sisters .. we are one family!   A Pastor who requires you to get permission must have control issues or lacks self confidence. Just my opinion.

God should be directing our paths, not man. For that reason, it makes no sense to me why you would need permission to visit another Church.

Love in Christ, Eva

Amen Sister Eva!

I think you really said it all, and I don't think this question could be answered in a better way. After all, we belong to HIM ALONE!

Love In Christ,
Tom

Psalms 121:7-8 NASB
The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever.

Thank you my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.

You added enlightenment on me.
At least I know how to handle this issue in the future.

God bless!

Our pastor encourages us to visit other churches on occasion to see what they are doing and to keep in contact with other believers, but few actually do.

WE are the Church!
Most of us are Spiritual Stones, Some are Pillars, Peter is the Foundation(rock),The Lord is the Cornerstone...
This IS the Church(Bride) that our Lord will Rapture!
ALL others will have to prove their Love to God by NOT taking the mark of the Beast...
I know you've read the part that says:
Upon you(Peter) shall I Build MY Church...
Our Catholic Brothers know this, But they made a wrong turn somewhere...
I call no man Father or Rabbi, I have but one Father & one Master!
Church(the Building) is for the gathering of likeminded people to fellowship & pray at...
Your Loving Brother Duane
P.S
Theirs alot of Scripture that backs this up...

I agree, there is much scripture to back it up too.

Love in Christ, Eva

Brothers and Sisters,

Careful study of many portions of Scripture will lead to an even more beautiful TRUTH. Take a hard look - you'll see it - and it will add to your Strength in CHRIST.

JESUS CHRIST was talking about Peter's Faith in HIM, not Peter. As we know, Peter denied CHRIST three times within hours of the crucifixion. "Peter" in the ancient languages meant "Small Stone", not "Rock". JESUS CHRIST is the "Rock", the "Foundation", and the "Chief Cornerstone". Faith in JESUS CHRIST was the foundation and was the means to build the CHURCH WHICH IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. Faith is how we become members of the BODY OF CHRIST.

It was never CHRIST'S intention to exalt any man, and this makes me happy because all men fail. JESUS CHRIST never fails. The FOUNDATION is ROCK SOLID, sure, and Eternal. Our purpose is to glorify GOD, not ourselves or men. This is another problem many people of all generations have. Peter did go on to Glorify GOD and he was killed in that purpose.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Galatians 3:22-26 NASB
But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 

blackeyedpea:

Thank you so much for your insight and correction.  I am always in search of the entire truth as revealed thorough God's Word.

Love in Christ, Eva

Good Morning Sister Eva!

You are most welcome. One of our main purposes here is to strengthen and encourage each other in GOD'S WORD. It's a continual matter of prayer about how to best please and Glorify GOD, and that would be for all Christians every day. Many of us have decided that the full-strength GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GOD is one of the best ways to do that. It's still the most powerful and precious message on this earth.

Love In Christ,
Tom

John 1:14-17 NASB
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John *testified about Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

One of the main reasons I love this site is because of it's content and gentle correction.  I have only been on one other Christian site, but their content strayed way off the GOSPEL OF CHRIST.

Thanks to the moderators and posters who have spoken the Truth in love.

Love in Christ, Eva

Hi Everyone, HERE'S GODS WORD

Ephesians 2:
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
 
21 In whom  all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

22 In whom  ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Let's not forget that the Lord asked Peter if he loved him 3 times and told him to FEED HIS FLOCK, Just before he Asscended into heaven...
The only way we can be feed by Peter is too read his Words...
If you do you'll see that Peter Does hold the Keys(ways) to salvation...
YLBD

Hello Brother Duane,

I give thanks that all Christians hold the way to Salvation. The only way in the Old Testament was Faith in GOD. Faith in GOD was the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. After the CROSS, Faith In JESUS CHRIST is the only way to Salvation. So, Faith in GOD is the Foundation for the entire Bible from cover to cover. I give thanks that we don't place our Faith and Trust in men. Our Faith and Trust is in the HOLY ONE who has never failed, never lied, and never sinned. The Law of Faith in JESUS CHRIST has set us free from the curse of sin and death.

Deuteronomy 32:3-4 NASB  "For I proclaim the name of the LORD; Ascribe greatness to our God! "The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.

This is the first time in Scripture that GOD is called "The Rock". HE is the Rock and Foundation that doesn't change and doesn't move. It also pertains to HIS Deity, Power, and Perfection. There are many times in the Bible where GOD is called the Rock, and we are given a great number of illustrations regarding our need of "The Rock". HE is the basis of our Hope. A contrast is given with shifting sands. In fact, there are contrasts and comparisons throughout the Bible. "The Rock" is known as a protector, a shelter in the time of storm, a hiding place, and is the "Rock of Ages". "The Rock" also pertains to GOD being just, perfect, and worthy of allegiance. "The Rock" is the sure foundation.

This can be and is a beautiful Bible Study. See Hab. 1:12, 2Sam. 23:3, Is. 17:10, Ps. 31:2-3, 1Co. 10:4, 1Pe. 2:8, Rom. 9:33, and many other beautiful portions of Scripture.

Thanks Brother Duane. You gave me an idea for a Bible Study that I plan to enjoy. If any man is deemed worthy, it's because of GOD in him - not the man himself. This extends to many perfect works by CHRIST (i.e. Holiness, Righteousness, Redemption, Sanctification, and most obviously Salvation).

Love In Christ,
Tom

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NASB
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.

Hi Brother BEP,
Maybe this will help some on your BibleStudy?

Hebrews 11
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.

3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.

13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.

24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.

31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.

34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

   39And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

James 2nd chap.,1 Corinthians 13:13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity (Love),
YLBD

Amen Brother Duane!

Thanks! The more I think about this, the more I like the idea of doing a study on Faith. I have a lengthy list of things that I want to study, but I think that I'll move this to the top of my list. LORD Willing, I'll try to share part of it on the forum.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Romans 10:16-17 NASB
However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Praise God brothers and sisters in Christ!

Encouraging and really really great! for the greater Glory of God!
Thank you for your replies.

Bro. Jun

Your welcome Brother,
what ever it takes to get people to open up & seek him!
AMEN!
YLBD

Totally agree! That sound so ridiculous to 'ask' to go to another church, like a child asking to go out on a Saturday night with friends.... I would never ask my pastor for "permission" to go to another church!!!

There is absolutely no Biblical authority for a church to require a member to ask the pastor's permission to visit another church.

Chaplain Bob!  Welcome to the forums! 

Actually I see the you've been registered for quite some time now.  So in that case I'll say, "Nice to meet ya!"

Oh my gosh!  I'm sitting here listening to Hannity and Combs and I'm watching this little guy do his thing when all of a sudden he sticks his tongue out at me and I just lost it!  (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/Voice_of_Agora/hysterical.gif)

Thank you.  My pleasure.  I don't get by here all that often 'cause it doesn't seem to be a very active board.

Hello Chaplain Bob,

I don't know what you call active, but we average over 130 posts per day and have over 12,000 page views per day. If there's something specific that you want to discuss, start a thread or revive an older thread on the same topic.

Love In Christ,
Tom