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03-12-2012, 10:57 AM
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On the road less traveled
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
I can relate to your "identity crisis" after having gone through one ourselves, leaving the UPC after almost 40 years... you begin to search and question all things you were taught... and I remember last year when the light came on for me after I had read the NT in a little over a day or so, after being desperate to understand where God wanted us to be... and I realized then... that the overlying, underlying and constant thread throughout the Word is Love... Love for God and for one another.... the love for God is much easier than love one for another...
We can get the love for God in our lives because of the blessings, and rewards that come from loving God... but loving our neighbor, or someone who has hurt us, or is our enemy... that is a totally different story.
That is the true test of our salvation... can we love those who don't love us....
What wonderful thoughts and reflections... Aquila, and thank you so much for sharing your heart with us!
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03-12-2012, 11:04 AM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
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You are not far from the Kingdom of God.  |
Oh how I pray that that's true. Sometimes... I feel a million miles a way. Thank you.
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03-12-2012, 12:05 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
Thank you so much for posting this!
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03-12-2012, 12:09 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
Good for you
Thank you for sharing.
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03-12-2012, 12:18 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
you house church people just don't want to live holy!
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The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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03-12-2012, 12:31 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
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you house church people just don't want to live holy! |
lol 
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03-12-2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
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I've recently emailed a house group out here in NC, haven't heard back yet. Would like to visit.
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Today pull up the little weeds,
The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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03-12-2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
You thoughts about love are spot on!
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Today pull up the little weeds,
The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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03-12-2012, 01:17 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
I've recently emailed a house group out here in NC, haven't heard back yet. Would like to visit.
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I love house church. It's a beautiful experience. A wonderful place to begin practicing the "One Anothers":
Greet one another (Rom. 16:16, 1 Cor. 16:20, 2 Cor. 13:12, 1 Pet. 5:14)
Comfort one another (1 Thess. 4:18)
Forgive one another (Col. 3:13)
Build one another up (Rom. 15:2; 1 Thess. 5:11)
Serve one another (Gal. 5:13)
Bear one anothers burdens (Gal. 6:2)
Encourage one another (Heb. 10:25)
Meet with one another (Heb. 10:25)
Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving toward one another (Eph. 4:32, Rom. 12:10)
Receive (welcome) one another as Christ received us (Rom. 15:7)
Care for one another (1 Cor. 12:25)
Minister one to another (1 Pet. 4:10)
Show hospitality to one another (1 Pet. 4:9)
Pray for one another (James 5:16)
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03-12-2012, 02:33 PM
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Re: The Essence of Biblical Christianity:
I believe if one truly walks in The Spirit then the Holy Spirit will teach one what is Holy and true,so I think it is important to stay in the word and in prayer and in communion with The Holy Ghost.Keeping rules or man-made standards won't make one Holy,because to me Holiness is a work of The Holy Ghost in the life of the believer.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
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