I have told over and over time that I am non-denominational Christian. My church teaches the literal truth of the Bible and they lead us to a life changing and life saving connection to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior.
Still I get "accused" that I do not tell what is my church. My church is the body of Chist who believe Jesus is Savior God.
How could I do better job explaining that I do not believe that we do not have to attend the same church denomionation worship when we believe we are saved by mercy and grace of God, Jesus?
2007-12-01
08:26:02
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Nina, BaC
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Vot Ana:Jesus is YHWH = God of Abraham.
There is no Jehovah in the Old testament. It is a man made name.
2007-12-01
09:36:56 ·
update #1
No, my church is not believing all differnt faiths. No, my church teaches the literal truth of the bible. My church did not have to change the Bible message to fit to its teachings.
My chruch is non-denominationa Christian church, but people with all kind of faiths can attend. To be baptized member of our church, there are certain rules we need to believe in. Everything is backed with the Bible. They call you to the change like Jesus has asked us to do. For example, you cannot remain atheist and be a baptized member of my particular church.
2007-12-01
09:42:02 ·
update #2
That was for Lavernder
2007-12-01
09:42:39 ·
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Dear Nina,
That is an excellent question. Think of C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity. He did not tell what denomination he belonged to either.
I now belong to a Bible-believing non-denominational church but I grew up in a Presbyterian-Congregational church that affiliated with the United Church of Christ. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot but my jw mom kept telling me I wouldn't survive Armageddon unless I became a Watchtower witness. While she was saying that to me my Catholic friends were telling me that I wouldn't go to heaven unless I became a Catholic. My Lutheran friends just looked at all of us with disdain when the topic of salvation was being discussed. My church wasn't saying anything on the topic and I just kept singing "Jesus Loves Me" to comfort myself with matters I didn't yet understand.
In adulthood I spent time thinking that church was not necessary. Enjoying nature and not arguing about religion seemed good to me. But God graciously did not leave me in my religious unreality. For a time I headed back to the UCC and started reading the Bible from cover-to-cover. People thought I was weird for doing so and spent the majority of their time dealing with social issues. I finally left at the end of 2004 because a huge piece of me was missing.
The particular church I now attend truly is part of the body of Christ and it is a place where souls get nourished.
Thank you, Nina, for planting the seeds.
Others are doing a great job of watering the seeds.
It is God who gives the increase.
For His glory,
JOYfilled
2007-12-01 13:32:06
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answer #1
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answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7
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This is a false teaching of the cults (the counterfeits). We are at an advantage if we know what to expect from a cult. Cultists are very well trained to appear "Christian", and indeed believe they are the true churches, and you need the deliverance! Therefore, be bold and ask the question, "do you believe the group you represent is the only true church on the face of the earth?"
If they reply that they are, or if they are evasive, making remarks like "Well, every church has a measure of truth but...", you have made an early detection of a Cultist.
Every true Christian, if asked the same question, regardless of his denomination, would reply that the true church is comprised of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, and HE (not some organization) is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE, (John 14:6). No legitimate denomination would claim that they alone and their members have salvation exclusively, but the cults (the counterfeits) do.
2007-12-01 08:36:51
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answered by Freedom 7
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I think people get so hung up on what church they are attending and the name of a denomination. Anyone who follows God's plan of salvation will be saved. It is he who will lead that person (if they want to be led) to what church to attend. It is true that your body is the tabernacle but you should also belong to an assembly and have a shepherd. What you should do is just let the Lord lead and guide you into all truth. He will show the way for you. Remember, he speaks in a still small voice, so you have to be listening and willing.
Blessings to you.
2007-12-02 09:49:46
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answered by Indya M 5
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No, but it certainly helps. I'm not saying that it helps to be a particular religion. I'm saying that it helps if your particular religion is teaching the Truths of the Bible. You can still be saved in a church which is *not* teaching the Truths of the Bible -- but it is harder. This is the same thing with why unequally-yoked marriages are condemned by the Bible -- because it makes it harder to maintain your standards when the other party isn't making the same effort.
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This is not just for the Asker -- but for all. Please note that, if you examine your Bible closely, you will find that practically every time God was referred to in the Old Testament, it was actually referring to pre-incarnate Jesus and *not* to God the Father. People also try to claim that Jesus never once said He was God or the Son of God. Check out these texts and think about what they indicate:
John 1:1-3,14
John 3:16-18
John 5:18-25
John 8:56-59
John 9:30-38
John 10:19-39
1Cor. 10:1-4
God bless.
2007-12-01 09:02:06
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answered by ♫DaveC♪♫ 7
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"That would be an ecumenical matter." (Father Ted).
Seriously though - and I speak as one who was brought up as a Christian in one particular denomination but later abandoned it - there is nothing in the Bible that I can see that says you have to be a Catholic, an Anglican, a Baptist, Methodist or any of the scores of other different versions of what it means to be a Christian.
What the individual believes is what matters, and if someone believes in the teachings of Jesus, and that Jesus is their Saviour, etc. that means they are a Christian, whether they follow the Church of Rome, or of England, or are Born Again, or whatever. Or if they don't belong to any particular denomination.
Strictly speaking, all Christians share the same Fellowship, regardless of who their temporal leaders are (or aren't).
2007-12-01 08:41:52
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answered by squeaky guinea pig 7
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No, whoso ever calleth on the name of the Lord shall be saved. It s not the name or denomination.
& i have a Strongs Bible Concordance & the name of the Lord God, is Jehovah, in the original meaning--- in some references---. it --the concordancer--has every word of the Bible in it where it's found & what it means in the text.
I dont remember exactly where the reference is, but it's in there. God is called AbbaFATHER, , Jehovah, means"God the Father"
Emanuel means "God the Son"
The Holy Spirit is "The Spirit of Truth"
2007-12-01 14:48:42
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answered by The Doors 3
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Dear Nina, I also stated I don't belong to any church or any religion. But I am a strong believer and also "open minded". I also question in my mind about your religion or church. You say Non-Denominational, so is that like what I am? The difference is do you attend a church that claims to be open to every religious belief, because then you guys sitting in that church believe in different higher powers. Somewhat like one of my circle of friends. He was attending AA meetings because his girlfriend said if you don't get a grip on drinking, its Hasta La Vista. Anyway he said when they go to the meetings, everyone has their own higher power and no one need to know who it is. Forgive me, I am not disrespecting your belief its just that I don't understand what kind church is that. Back to the difference is I DON'T attend a church. But my life is the same as yours or the JW's, no difference.
2007-12-01 09:08:31
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answered by Anonymous
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When we are saved it shouldn't matter where we worship. The church is the people and not the structure so it doesn't matter what physical building we attend any worship service. We are all simply attending the preachings of the bible . Being saved makes us all one in Christ no matter what physical building we are in or denomination we are.
I am not sure that answers your question. But this is what I understand you to be asking.
2007-12-01 10:22:09
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answered by Angelica1951 3
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Denominations aren't mentioned in the scriptures.Actually the word (Christian) is a
man made term according to the book Acts 11:26.
2007-12-01 08:40:57
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answered by Anonymous
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Of course not.
Suppose missionaries go to the heart of Africa and they make one convert in the middle of the remote Congo. The person becomes saved by grace, but there is no local church; surely this would not affect the individuals salvation.
Hebrews 10:25 reads "do not forsake the assembling of YOURSELVES together".
Yourselves points to those of a like mind. if there are no like minded assemblies in your local area, then there is NO assembly TO forsake.
2007-12-01 08:31:16
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answered by Anonymous
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