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Which church would you choose?

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If your church just closed the doors. And assuming there was no other (same denomination, or system) -if your Catholic, (no other Catholic in the area).

Assuming you are the church going type of person. You just can’t stay away from church.

Which church would you attend, and why?
 
If your church just closed the doors. And assuming there was no other (same denomination, or system) -if your Catholic, (no other Catholic in the area).

Assuming you are the church going type of person. You just can’t stay away from church.

Which church would you attend, and why?
Orthodox, due to the apostolic succession!
 
I think I would try to find a Lutheran church.
 
I’d try to find a church that teaches chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In my opinion, that’s the best way to learn and understand in context.

~Pie
Yes…expository preaching of the word is important. It functions in several ways when done.
It provides instruction, familiarity with content and points to how best to study scripture.
 
I am not familiar with it.... from what denomination? Thanks
Well we recently split with a congregational. So, we are new. Congregational is liberal now a days. It fell apart. Moving towards Presbyterian government which is actually more like congregational used to be.
 
Well we recently split with a congregational. So, we are new. Congregational is liberal now a days. It fell apart. Moving towards Presbyterian government which is actually more like congregational used to be.
The prime factor of importance in a local expression of Christ is the people…His sons and the eldership allowing Christ to be the Head.
 
I would probably find a Baptist Church (strangely, I am Particular Baptist in theological beliefs, but God has planted me in a variety of local churches over the years … Evangelical Free, Pentecostal, and Church of God)
 
I had to go to Reformed Baptist or Orthodox Presbyterian Church. If I disagree with a denomination's theology too much I get 'antsy'.
I still recall a Sunday teacher saying that God is not present in Hell to which I asked, "So you're saying God is not omnipresent". He didn't respond and wife told me later I should hush... (giggle)
 
If your church just closed the doors. And assuming there was no other (same denomination, or system) -if your Catholic, (no other Catholic in the area).

Assuming you are the church going type of person. You just can’t stay away from church.

Which church would you attend, and why?
Congregational worship is awesome. I believe we form a bond with other believers, even if we don’t know them well, just by being in the presence of a community focused on Christ. It’s sort of a manifestation of God’s assurance that He will never forsake us. However, it’s been my experience that “church” can become not much more than a social gathering, and that’s not so good.

I could be very happy with a simple (or deep) daily Bible study with friends who love the LORD and who are willing to reach out to others in kindness…. I believe something even better can develop from daily worship than from meeting weekly or bi-weekly with a big congregation of people who show up just so they won’t be labeled as back-sliders. So, my answer is that I’d choose to attend where two or three are gathered together in Jesus’ name (Matthew 18:20) and be confident that He would be there with us.
 
I had to go to Reformed Baptist or Orthodox Presbyterian Church. If I disagree with a denomination's theology too much I get 'antsy'.
I still recall a Sunday teacher saying that God is not present in Hell to which I asked, "So you're saying God is not omnipresent". He didn't respond and wife told me later I should hush... (giggle)
Lots of people are very cautious to answer that. Of course, the answer is, yes.
 
Lots of people are very cautious to answer that. Of course, the answer is, yes.
It comes down to where you believe the Lord is leading you. With exceptions doctrinal fine tuning should not be the final arbiter. Learn to listen to the Lord. This is the goal. To learn to hear and serve Him.
Ya never know what one simple interaction the Lord may use you for…that has eternal value.
A kind word. A shared testimony. A mere look and expression.
The Lord Himself was not limited to the institutions of the day.
Think about it.
 
I had to go to Reformed Baptist or Orthodox Presbyterian Church. If I disagree with a denomination's theology too much I get 'antsy'.
I still recall a Sunday teacher saying that God is not present in Hell to which I asked, "So you're saying God is not omnipresent". He didn't respond and wife told me later I should hush... (giggle)
He was correct.
Hell is the place AWAY from God … [Mat 25:41 NASB] "Then He will also say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, you accursed people, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;” ;)
 
Orthodox, due to the apostolic succession!


Words have meaning attached. Christ' law forbids adding new meaning or taking away from one word . (.Deuteronomy 4:2)

Apostolic succession?

A succession of sent messengers (FED X, Western Union, Pony express, Uber, Amazon ). Or like my wife's special apostle Mr. G lee sent on a mission to the supermarket with a written list not to add or subtract from. Returning receiving a apostles award , two home made peanut butter cookies and a cold glass of milk . That kind of apostle?

Where would we find the scripture that supports the oral tradition Apostolic succession? .

God sent Abel (apostle) with the gospel his blood like all saints cries out longing for the promise of a new incorruptible body that will not grow old and die.. all die not receiving all will on the last day .

Cain seeing no value in the unseen spiritual unseen things of Christ (first born rites) refused to hear the gospel . and set up the foundation of "Paganism" Out of sight our of mind ( I see nothing) Esau in the same way saw no value in first born rites as matters of the spiritual things the unseen eternal. .

Like with Satan the father of lies a murderer from the very beginning with Cain .

The lord ; Where is your brother Abel . . Cain said. . how am I suppose to know its not my job to watch him. Did you check the green pastures of the lambs? He is not in the corn field. . . that's just a scarecrow on a crossing pole.
 
I am not familiar with it.... from what denomination? Thanks
It would seem not the Catholic denomination? From what denomination did they come from ?
 
I would offer

Hell is a place of the sufferings the wage of sin.

Yoked with Christ's labor of love the daily sufferings can be lighter with a living hope beyond the grave . Not Limbo /Purgatory.

Hell sufferings unto death. . . a living sacrifice. Christ the head pouring out His Holy Spirit life on dying flesh in jeapordy of his own Spirit life.

He gives us little of His powerful faithfulness. Calling us ye of little faith (power) He has more than enough. . "Let there be power " to move mountains and create new creatures. and "it was very good".

2 Samuel 22:5-7King James Version When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me; In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

Jonah 2:2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

God does not hear the dead (necromancy) or what some call patron saints .

Matthew 26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
 
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