“The Body of Christ” with Integrity (On Topic Only”

[upschuck]

Not familiar with general Baptist or Reformed beliefs?

Do you ascribe to any religious leanings or churches?

Not really, no.

I "lean" towards the word of God.

 

[upschuck]

What I actually mean is that I don’t believe that the scriptures are the sole infallible source of authority for Christian faith and practice.

What other sources do you put on par or above them?

 

[Wally]

Why do religious folk fight like no tomorrow when diagnosed with a serious illness? Isn't the afterlife inviting?

 

[MECH-lift]

not sure why they need a 5 million dollar church to honor the lord...

 

[Wally]

not sure why they need a 5 million dollar church to honor the lord...

Handicap access jacks up construction cost.

 

[rod]

Organized religion is a scam just like bitcoin

 

[rod]

 

[FedUPSer9816]

In church service this past Sunday our Pastor ‘s message was on Church membership.

Over my years in attendance this is not the first message I have heard on this topic and yet the same feelings and opinions came to my soul and mind when he came to the part where he was describing the local church, our church as “ the Church”, “the body of Christ”.

I am a firm believer that all believers in God across all nations and all time are what represent “the Body of Christ”, “the Church”.

Any “On Topic” thoughts or opinions on this topic will be appreciated.

I agree with you that all believers in God make up “the Body of Christ”. I stopped attending service regularly years ago, but my salvation isn't dependent upon how many times I go to church. I'm more of a "go ye therefore", this job helps, in spreading the love of God in my daily. Because like the human body, the body of Christ has many parts. The eyes aren't the feet, but same body. If you're feeling some type of way in your spirit about the teachings you're getting, pray on it for guidance. The Holy Spirit will lead you in truth.

 

[Integrity]

I agree with you that all believers in God make up “the Body of Christ”. I stopped attending service regularly years ago, but my salvation isn't dependent upon how many times I go to church. I'm more of a "go ye therefore", this job helps, in spreading the love of God in my daily. Because like the human body, the body of Christ has many parts. The eyes aren't the feet, but same body. If you're feeling some type of way in your spirit about the teachings you're getting, pray on it for guidance. The Holy Spirit will lead you in truth.

Thanks!!!!!

I have been and will continue to talk to God and seek to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading!

 

[Integrity]

Organized religion is a scam just like bitcoin

I understand why you might draw this conclusion but I am uncomfortable with painting with such a broad brush.

I believe many organized churches mean well but sometimes overvalue their own importance and undervalue their human failings.

In their defense overvaluing their own importance in the believers life IMO is really just one of the manifestations of the human failings that one must expect in a man made system regardless of the good motives of the system.

 

[Integrity]

What other sources do you put on par or above them?

Above: The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit, Faith in “the Good News”

On par:
Meditation, Prayer, Conscious Contact with God, The Holy Spirit’s voice heard through various means, My Conscience. Living by the Spirit and not by the Flesh.

 

[MECH-lift]

JESUS 2020 , MAKE AMERICA HOLY AGAIN!

 

[upschuck]

Above: The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit, Faith in “the Good News”

On par:
Meditation, Prayer, Conscious Contact with God, The Holy Spirit’s voice heard through various means, My Conscience. Living by the Spirit and not by the Flesh.

What if the 2 conflict, which do you follow?

 

[Brownslave688]

Organized religion is a scam just like bitcoin

I was with you until the last word.

 

[Integrity]

What if the 2 conflict, which do you follow?

Freedom of moral conscience is always above any written code. I go with what I truly believe.

 

[upschuck]

Freedom of moral conscience is always above any written code. I go with what I truly believe.

So anything goes for you, good to know. Adios.

 

[Brownslave688]

Freedom of moral conscience is always above any written code. I go with what I truly believe.

So as long as I follow my own moral code I’m good?

 

[rod]

 

[Integrity]

JESUS 2020 , MAKE AMERICA HOLY AGAIN!

What does this even mean???

 

[Integrity]

So anything goes for you, good to know. Adios.

Definitely not what I said or meant.