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Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

I know quite a few UPC churches that are stricter than some WPF churches...I personally believe we can believe what we want to believe where ever we are...but that is just the opinion of an old lady...and I sure am not political...

The REAL CHURCH is not concerned about cards... it is concerned about a lost world...

Re: Did He Do What I Think He Did?

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified (Post 845987)

I see men do it all the time...he could have re-recorded it, but since the cameraman was also probably a man, it probably didn't occur to either of them. :toofunny

He pulled on his nose, then kind of took a swipe at one nostril. He didn't actually "pick" anything that I could see. A bit gross, but typical male--sorry to be such a female chauvinist. :D

Total reverse chauvinism!!! It was disgusting and he did pick! I would never......well, not where anyone could see. :lol

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

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Originally Posted by Raven (Post 845896)

Whether the "Apostolic movement" is in trouble or not shouldn't be of great concern. Organizations, fellowships, and religious orders may come and go but this I know: The Church remains triumphant! For all those fearful Chicken Littles out there, God's not worried. Everything is on time and going according to His Grand and Glorious Plan.

What is disturbing is the negative fear mongering that goes on in various venues on a regular basis. Not getting enough attention? Got a problem with identity? Need a following? ......... Create an "enemy" or "crisis" and then rally those who are gullible to your cause. It's an old method tried and true in its effect.

The Church is in beautiful shape! Its victory is guaranteed. Now your "little kingdom" may be in trouble but God's church ......NEVER!!!
Matt 16:18
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Eph 1:3-12
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Raven

Great post Raven!

By the way, here is another way to his blog. :spit

http://www.drnjw.com/

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

Watched Tuesday and Wednesday Rhema word on the blog.

One huge point to make (correct): "shew forth" or "show forth" is not talking about strutting your stuff. It literally means "proclaim" or "tell." Another reason people need to put down the KJV.

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

back on the offensive?

Hasn't the WPF always been pretty offensive?

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

We as the church are beautiful. That's not because my sister or brother is attractive or not. Every part of our life is important to the point of maturity toward the believer.

One thing most believe is that every part of us is significant, including how we dress, live, act, talk. But not because of made-up laws, because of Christian maturity.
How he chooses to build on that is another thing.

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 846741)

back on the offensive?

Hasn't the WPF always been pretty offensive?

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Maybe

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

Tuned in today. Tempted to disagree quickly, but actually can accept much of what he said today. I think he's stacking the deck here though to really build his case that the physical, literal body of the believer has significance equal to soul winning and salvation. Paul talked about the sanctity of the body in the context of fornication and adultery. They borrow his lines to prop long sleeves and no colored tights.

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

Socialite, I agree about the 'show forth' thing.

Re: WPF church back on the offensive?

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear (Post 846095)

I know quite a few UPC churches that are stricter than some WPF churches...I personally believe we can believe what we want to believe where ever we are...but that is just the opinion of an old lady...and I sure am not political...

The REAL CHURCH is not concerned about cards... it is concerned about a lost world...

:tiphat:thumbsup:hanky:nod:clap:wave:rooting