Blood lust in Old Testament

[apothanein kerdos]

My mom was Seventh day adventist and my dad Catholic. Mom got her way. So we went to church on saturday and followed Old test laws (except the sacrifice laws, Jesus was our sacrifice as well).  Then my folks had a problem with some of the beliefs of the SDA and so we tried my dad's religion. LOL  We went to a private catholic school and were taught totally different views.  Well, when I got old enough to choose for myself, I started reading the bible and learning for myself.  Now, as an adult (40 shhhh LOL)  I attend a baptist church but am not a member.  I am a member of the body of Christ.  God's church.  Not a SDA, not a Catholic, not a baptist but a Christian!  And an always seeking knowledge one at that.  Okay, life story out there.  See why I was so messed up? LOL 

I am saved though, I know that Jesus died for me.  I know that I am nothing and there is nothing without Him.  But still learning how to follow.

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All that matters is that you're saved. I'm against the whole idea of church membership as we know it (shhhh, that's controversial in these parts) so I know where you're comming from. I think your background can help you out in that both do teach a lot of truth and at the very least different perspectives. Keep searching though, one is never too young or too old to discover the mysteries of God.

[Giaour]

Seems like the more I learn, the more questions I get LOL. Is church membership a verbotten subject here?

I can quote scriptures all day but figuring them out is another story. In school we had to memorize a ton of them.

I have also read the Torah and the koran as research.

Thanks for caring enough to talk to me. You're very kind.

Gia

[apothanein kerdos]

Seems like the more I learn, the more questions I get LOL.  Is church membership a verbotten subject here? 

I can quote scriptures all day but figuring them out is another story.  In school we had to memorize a ton of them. 

I have also read the Torah and the koran as research.

Thanks for caring enough to talk to me.  You're very kind.

Gia

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Thank you very much for the compliment. I really needed that

It's not really forbidden, just most people hold to the traditional view. For me it's been really hard to seperate from it. I've grown up Southern Baptist so it's hard for me to admit that church membership (as we know it) has no place in the church today. Yet...the more I explore other churches who have done away with it, the more I realize they're getting more things done.

Don't worry about figuring out scriptures. That will come with prayer and time. I mean, if you think about it, it's fallible humans trying to understand the infallible Word of God.

You might find the Talmud helpful (if you haven't already read it). It explains a lot of the Jewish customs and beliefs and really helps in trying to understand where we get some of our beliefs. Plus, it explains a lot of the Torah (understatement of the year).

[Giaour]

Great suggestion, I will read the talmud as well. With all of the members here and all of the topics and posts, I was feeling a tad lost. Thanks for making me feel welcome here. I have a ton of questions but I don't want to wear out my welcome. LOL

I also do not give in the collection plate. I donate privately out of the eyes of man. I also do not fill out attendance cards at church. I don't think the church should be counting God's people. He knows the number who are his. King David was punished for counting his people. I know, I have issues.

[ted]

As to church membership, I encourage it if you can find one that teaches the Truth.

One way it can help is by having a good Pastor that helps in your learning of the difficult areas of the Bible.

Another way it helps is that it brings you in contact with others of like faith in God. We can help each other in times of distress, just like what is happening here today!

A church can be a wonderful refuge in this world. It can stand as a pillar in a down trodden society and be a beacon for those searching for the truth in Christ. It can help missionaries fill their needs. It can send saints to prisons, hospitals, orphanages, seedy areas of town and a host of other places in need of the Gospel.

Being a member of a bad church can cause a lot of problems, also. The way you were brought up is one example of what I mean. ( I mean in the terms of religious upbringing in which you described )

Some people live in areas where there is no church worthy of Christ's Name. I would not attend one just for the sake of being there.

Some people feel called from church. It's something I guess I can understand, if there is not a good one around you. Much of this may be attributed to members of churches that use that status as a means to feel superior to others.

Regardless of those types of people, the church will survive, if it is in line with the teachings of the Bible.

Thanks and I pray you will continue to be Blessed here as well!

t.

[Giaour]

Thank you Ted.

I attend the same church 3 times a week , I serve in the nursery, I am on a prayer team, I sing in sign language for the chior. What does me signing a piece of paper change anything?

[Giaour]

I'm sorry, I am not trying to be contrary. I will drop the topic if it is a stumbling block for anyone.

[apothanein kerdos]

Great suggestion, I will read the talmud as well.  With all of the members here and all of the topics and posts, I was feeling a tad lost.  Thanks for making me feel welcome here.  I have a ton of questions but I don't want to wear out my welcome. LOL 

I also do not give in the collection plate.  I donate privately out of the eyes of man.  I also do not fill out attendance cards at church.  I don't think the church should be counting God's people.  He knows the number who are his.  King David was punished for counting his people.  I know, I have issues.

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Oh wow, if I ever start a church I want you to attend it! Churches could use more "members" like you (like the irony in the sentence?). You'd be suprised though. What you're teaching has actually starting to catch on. What's more amazing is that it's bible students who are catching onto it...

[Giaour]

I'm not trying to "teach" anything. I am only sharing what I believe. I couldn't handle the pressure and scrutiny that teachers are held by. LOL These are all things that I have discovered on my own by reading His Word. I know I tons more to learn. (you didnt warn me fast enough about membership lol)

[apothanein kerdos]

I'm not trying to "teach" anything.  I am only sharing what I believe.  I couldn't handle the pressure and scrutiny that teachers are held by. LOL  These are all things that I have discovered on my own by reading His Word.  I know I tons more to learn.  (you didnt warn me fast enough about membership lol)

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lol. Like it or not we're all teachers. Sharing the gospel is a form of teaching Scrutiny isn't always a bad thing, keeps ya on your feet!