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Originally Posted by Esaias
Paul's statement indicates unbelievers being in the assembly was an exception, not the rule. He said 'IF one comes in' etc. Thus, while unbelievers were not unilaterally excluded from all meetings whatsoever at all times, it was nevertheless RARE for an unbeliever to come into the assembly.
They certainly had no concept of the assembly as being the primary place for evangelistic efforts. That was reserved for 'out there'.
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No he does not indicate it is an exception. He indicates it's possible and not forbidden.
Even in my church we don't always have an unbeliever visiting.
BTW Im not sure but it seems like you just agreed with me except that for some reason you want to argue over how often?
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