[QUOTE=AreYouReady?;1135899]Jesus the Messiah showed us the difference between being a part of a "church" on earth and being part of His Kingdom in Heaven.
The definition of religion by man and by the Bible are two different definitions.
By man:
re·li·gion [ri-lij-uhn] Show IPA
noun
1.
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7.
religions, Archaic . religious rites.
8.
Archaic . strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
Biblically:
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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James 1:27)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy
But it does say you have to believe (certain things). And if you don't, you are condemned. Just sayin'.
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IF you are going by man's definition...yes..
But if you go by Biblical definition...No...because if one has pure religion, then they would be taking action upon scriptures, not just talking at someone.
If you do what the passage says, you are fulfilling what Christ would have us to do.
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