"Beards are sin!" False doctrine?

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

So it’s a pagan custom then.

I should have been more clear, I was referring to American culture.

I don't think the founding fathers had beards, so it's their fault.

[Amanah]

Bible Beard is an Apostolic

Standard Apostolic Orthodoxy with a Twist
August 4, 2017
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We believe the Gospel: The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We believe that in obeying the Gospel you must follow Peter’s command in Acts 2:38

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost [When you receive the Holy Ghost you will speak in tongues]

We believe there is One God and His name is Jesus.

We believe you must continue in the Apostles doctrine and live a holy life unto the Lord.

The TWIST is we enforce this Truth!

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[Aquila]

I'm seeing a pattern here.

Platform, platform, platform, platform.

What if we got rid of the platform???

Ever visit with the Quakers? They did it. They have meeting houses often structured like this:

[Tithesmeister]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I'm seeing a pattern here.

Platform, platform, platform, platform.

What if we got rid of the platform???

Ever visit with the Quakers? They did it. They have meeting houses often structured like this:

I'm with you on that brother.

Just a trivia question. along these lines.

How many times is the word pulpit mentioned in the KJV?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Tithesmeister

I'm with you on that brother.

The Quakers have an interesting model of how they do church. They silently pray as a group. If someone is inspired to speak, they simply stand and deliver whatever God has laid upon their hearts to say. Then they are seated. They resume silent prayer and contemplate what the Lord just told them. All are free to speak as led by the Spirit, but only one at a time. A visitor wouldn't even know who the elder was until the very end when the elder drew things to a close. It's almost like house church... but everyone gets a real solid and quiet opportunity to speak. lol

I actually enjoyed my sojourn with the Quakers. I kinda miss them.

Just a trivia question. along these lines.

How many times is the word pulpit mentioned in the KJV?

I think it's only mentioned once or twice?

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Aquila

The Quakers have an interesting model of how they do church. They silently pray as a group. If someone is inspired to speak, they simply stand and deliver whatever God has laid upon their hearts to say. Then they are seated. They resume silent prayer and contemplate what the Lord just told them. All are free to speak as led by the Spirit. A visitor wouldn't even know who the elder was until the very end when the elder drew things to a close. It's almost like house church... but everyone gets a real solid and quiet opportunity to speak. lol

I actually enjoyed my sojourn with the Quakers. I kinda miss them.



I think it's only mentioned once or twice?

Sounds like Gospel Assembly meetings (the ones I've been to, anyway). Also, sounds like an independent oneness pentecostal house church we were with back in Houston years ago. In fact, sounds like the first UPC I ever went to (where I got baptised). Except none of those were filled with 15 plus minute gaps of total, embarassing silence, punctuated by whispery quiet monologues about nothing doctrinally or various cat lady "testimonies". The Quakers ain't got a corner on anybody's market, though, cause back when I was a "troubled teen" the PDAP meerings were about the same. In fact, come to think of it, the PDAP meetings were more lively than the two Quaker meetings I've been to.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Sounds like Gospel Assembly meetings (the ones I've been to, anyway). Also, sounds like an independent oneness pentecostal house church we were with back in Houston years ago. In fact, sounds like the first UPC I ever went to (where I got baptised). Except none of those were filled with 15 plus minute gaps of total, embarassing silence, punctuated by whispery quiet monologues about nothing doctrinally or various cat lady "testimonies". The Quakers ain't got a corner on anybody's market, though, cause back when I was a "troubled teen" the PDAP meerings were about the same. In fact, come to think of it, the PDAP meetings were more lively than the two Quaker meetings I've been to.

Lol

[n david]

Originally Posted by Tithesmeister

Are you assuming that because he wore a ring he was not saved?

No.

James refers to others as brothers and sisters throughout his writings. Verse one he addresses, "My brethren," and in verse two he says, ""For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,"

If these were brothers, James would not have needed to distinguish or call it "your" assembly.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

No.

James refers to others as brothers and sisters throughout his writings. Verse one he addresses, "My brethren," and in verse two he says, ""For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,"

If these were brothers, James would not have needed to distinguish or call it "your" assembly.

Let's assume that you're right. How does that change James admonition not to show partiality in the church? Are you saying that if they were saints, it would be okay to favor the rich brother over the poor brother? Or is the passage essentially about not showing partiality in and of itself?

[Amanah]

I don't know Chris, I'm wondering if you are being a drama queen about the beard just to stir the pot. I honestly don't think having a beard is that much of an issue in churches today. And in time, once the old timers have passed on, it will be no issue at all.

What is much more of a concern is preserving like precious faith from the onslaught of worldliness and compromise that is buffeting the church.