HISmanD Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 23 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/17/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1973 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Has even the differences among and within the denominations hurt not only the Gospel but the fellowship of the Saints? I am looking for some honest opinions on this matter as it affects not only the Church in the world's eyes but the Great Commission I believe as well. I do not personally care if they come to our church to hear the GOSPEL just as long as they go somewhere. But we care more about numbers it seems more than we care about souls. The Bible says in 1 John that "if we walk in the light as He is in the light we have fellowship one with another" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,268 Content Per Day: 7.56 Reputation: 28,001 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 Not nearly as much as preaching one thing and doing another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Not nearly as much as preaching one thing and doing another. ain't that the truth?? The basis of our fellowship is not a church, nor a denomination, and in fact not even Jesus. It is a cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.93 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The basis of our fellowship is not a church, nor a denomination, and in fact not even Jesus. It is a cross. Umm, you lost me there, yod. Would you please explain? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.21 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 I know it is early for me, but can anyone tell me what the acronym GOS means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthitjah Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 1,285 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 17,917 Content Per Day: 2.27 Reputation: 355 Days Won: 19 Joined: 10/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 The basis of our fellowship is not a church, nor a denomination, and in fact not even Jesus. It is a cross. Umm, you lost me there, yod. Would you please explain? Thanks! Sis, I think he meant that the only reason we have fellowship at all is because we were crucified and died to ourselves. (In a manner of speaking) Peace, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HIS girl Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 HISmanD Something I have noticed about the differences in Churches is not only the distortions of doctrines of men tainting the pure Word of God but also cultural differences and "trend/era" differences. But does the latter hurt the Gospel message? Has even the differences among and within the denominations hurt not only the Gospel but the fellowship of the Saints? I am looking for some honest opinions on this matter as it affects not only the Church in the world's eyes but the Great Commission I believe as well. I do not personally care if they come to our church to hear the GOSPEL just as long as they go somewhere. But we care more about numbers it seems more than we care about souls. The Bible says in 1 John that "if we walk in the light as He is in the light we have fellowship one with another" Well the connecting thread is Jesus isn't it - get 2 Christian folk from completely different ethnic backgrounds and they can find common ground in Jesus. Often times not a word need be spoken to recognise another true Believer - (By your fruit they shall know you.) Regardless of cultural and generational differences - if ones foundation has been built on the absolute authority of God's Word, then slight variances of worship etc shouldn't hurt the Gospel. My opinion of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthitjah Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 1,285 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 17,917 Content Per Day: 2.27 Reputation: 355 Days Won: 19 Joined: 10/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 I know it is early for me, but can anyone tell me what the acronym GOS means? Drink some more coffee. I think he meant Gospel. GOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.21 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 I know it is early for me, but can anyone tell me what the acronym GOS means? Drink some more coffee. I think he meant Gospel. GOS Reminds me of text talk ... why can't people just spell the whole thing out? Am I showing my age again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthitjah Posted November 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 1,285 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 17,917 Content Per Day: 2.27 Reputation: 355 Days Won: 19 Joined: 10/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2009 I know it is early for me, but can anyone tell me what the acronym GOS means? Drink some more coffee. I think he meant Gospel. GOS Reminds me of text talk ... why can't people just spell the whole thing out? Am I showing my age again? Jos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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