How do non-denominational Christians pick a church?

[1beleevr]

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Well I love the both of you!

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Right back at you, sister! I thank God every day for the privilege of serving others in His name, knowing Jesus the way I do, and the gift of learning how to love even those who are deemed unloveable(I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me!)

 

[tweetymom]

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Right back at you, sister! I thank God every day for the privilege of serving others in His name, knowing Jesus the way I do, and the gift of learning how to love even those who are deemed unloveable(I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me!)

Me too dear brother.

 

[Xavierlives]

Well I love the both of you!

ooo… I might have my first friend!

:extrahappy:

 

[tweetymom]

ooo… I might have my first friend!

:extrahappy:

i am proud to be your friend.

 

[1beleevr]

ooo… I might have my first friend!

:extrahappy:

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Make that at least two(2) friends! I just love my brothers and sisters in Christ!

 

[MyRdmrLvs]

], what do you propose we do? Round up all those who don’t believe as we do, and whip them into submission?

its been tried and its not very effective.

 

[1beleevr]

its been tried and its not very effective.

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There are differences in every aspect of our lives, besides our spiritual differences! Wher to work, who to root for; political differences, etc.,etc.,! I always try my best to honor a person’e choices and beliefs.No one can change a person like Christ can; from the inside out! I have talked with so many Christians who squabble about the most incredibly petty things!True story: A Southern Baptist church in our area, was in need of some help. A woman, who now attends our church, has many contacts with the faith community, and offered to help. The pastor of the Baptist church, declined the help because the other church did not believe as they did This is just one example of what is happening to the evangelical society in this country!

 

[1beleevr]

Was thinking about something today, and it might not be too far off topic! Let’s say that you have two people of differing faiths who marry; whose church do they attend? Do they split time between respective churches? Does one or the other have to convert? Are they unequally yoked, even if they are both believers?

 

[Xavierlives]

Was thinking about something today, and it might not be too far off topic! Let’s say that you have two people of differing faiths who marry; whose church do they attend? Do they split time between respective churches? Does one or the other have to convert? Are they unequally yoked, even if they are both believers?

I sat in a new members class for a church once and we all talked about the church basics. At the very end there was a question and answer session there was a couple who timidly raised their hands and the husband asked what the church felt about married couples of different faiths joining the church. I could see the leaders ponder it a second and then ask, “what faiths?” He said he was a Jew and she was a Christian. They were quietly led off to another room to talk with an elder.

I think even at a non-denominational church, they would still require being a Christian.

 

[PRmerger]

]If you mean as far as believing what they believe; no, I don’t think we can narrow it down to just Christians! Why do people believe in ghosts, or that the sun rised in the east, and sets in the west? Because they have seen it! As far as Mormons are concerned, I learned a lot about what they believed in or didn’t believe in over thirty years ago, when I briefly dated a Mormon girl, and eventually went to church with her for awhile. The way I see it, whether a person is okay or not believing what they believe, once again goes to their upbringing and teaching! If instilled in someone at a early enough age, some things never leave them! As Christians, I believe that we are charged with spreading the Gospel of Truth
(Matthew 28:19-20), planting seeds of hope and encouragement, and letting the Holy Spirit fertilize them! I have met and worked with converts from many religions(even former catholics) who have all said, that they saw the Light, the Light of Truth! So, what do you propose we do? Round up all those who don’t believe as we do, and whip them into submission? I mean, I don’t believe in going to a priest for confession; does this make me a bad man?

I don’t understand what you’re saying, 1beleevr. It really does sound like you’re saying that as long as you’re a Christian, it doesn’t matter what Gospel you believe–baptism, confession, altar calls, eucharist–knock yourself out if you’re into that, but it doesn’t really matter. Is that what you’re saying?

 

[fbl9]

I don’t understand what you’re saying, 1beleevr. It really does sound like you’re saying that as long as you’re a Christian, it doesn’t matter what Gospel you believe–baptism, confession, altar calls, eucharist–knock yourself out if you’re into that, but it doesn’t really matter. Is that what you’re saying?

As long is it isn’t Catholic,

 

[1beleevr]

I don’t understand what you’re saying, 1beleevr. It really does sound like you’re saying that as long as you’re a Christian, it doesn’t matter what Gospel you believe–baptism, confession, altar calls, eucharist–knock yourself out if you’re into that, but it doesn’t really matter. Is that what you’re saying?

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You’re reading too much into this, pr! What I’m saying is, what right do I or you, or anyone else for that matter have the right to tell anyone what to believe! We sincerely hope that everyone will come to hear the Gospel, and learn of the immense joy of knowing Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour, and feeling that peace and hope that comes from a relationship with Jesus! You for instance, believe what you do because you are either a "cradle catholic(that is so cute!), or a convert! You have been catechised and instructed in how to be a catholic! Philippians 1:6 says,“For I know that He is faithful to complete the good work that He started in you, until the coming of Christ Jesus.” So a person may follow the “wrong” path for many years before the Truth pierces his/her heart and shines the light into their lives! Being a nondenominational Christian, gives me the freedom to witness and evangelize without having to defend my church or faith, just tel the truth and lean on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength!

 

[fbl9]

I sat in a new members class for a church once and we all talked about the church basics. At the very end there was a question and answer session there was a couple who timidly raised their hands and the husband asked what the church felt about married couples of different faiths joining the church. I could see the leaders ponder it a second and then ask, “what faiths?” He said he was a Jew and she was a Christian. They were quietly led off to another room to talk with an elder.

I think even at a non-denominational church, they would still require being a Christian.

St.Paul seemed non committal on this one ,the joining of such couple,Such union could put the believers faith at risk,alwhile while wieghing married love in the equation,would the Bishop decide.
Are you saying either the other spouse converts or too bad.

 

[PRmerger]

[You’re reading too much into this, pr! What I’m saying is, **what right do I or you, or anyone else for that matter have the right to tell anyone what to believe!

We sincerely hope that everyone will come to hear the Gospel, and learn of the immense joy of knowing Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour, and feeling that peace and hope that comes from a relationship with Jesus! You for instance, believe what you do because you are either a "cradle catholic(that is so cute!), or a convert! You have been catechised and instructed in how to be a catholic! Philippians 1:6 says,“For I know that He is faithful to complete the good work that He started in you, until the coming of Christ Jesus.” So a person may follow the “wrong” path for many years before the Truth pierces his/her heart and shines the light into their lives! Being a nondenominational Christian, gives me the freedom to witness and evangelize without having to defend my church or faith, just tel the truth and lean on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength!

So does this apply to Hindus and Muslims and atheists as well?

While I certainly agree with you (if you’re making this point, which I am not certain that you are!) that we can only proclaim the Gospel, and the rest is up to the individual and the Holy Spirit…I’m still not sure where you draw the line. Must you believe in Christ? Must you believe in the Virgin Birth? What about the Trinity?

 

[1beleevr]

St.Paul seemed non committal on this one ,the joining of such couple,Such union could put the believers faith at risk,alwhile while wieghing married love in the equation,would the Bishop decide.
Are you saying either the other spouse converts or too bad.

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I have heard of many successful marriages where the couple were members of different religions, and they couldn’t be happier! Talked last year to a coupe(he’s a catholic, she’s a Jew), who split time between their respective churches! So I guess it is possible for two people of differing faiths to marry and share their faith with each other! I don’t think one or the other should feel obligated to convert!

 

[fbl9]

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I have heard of many successful marriages where the couple were members of different religions, and they couldn’t be happier! Talked last year to a coupe(he’s a catholic, she’s a Jew), who split time between their respective churches! So I guess it is possible for two people of differing faiths to marry and share their faith with each other! I don’t think one or the other should feel obligated to convert!

Please can you explain what it means to be non-denominational…As there would be those whom claim the title non-denominational, who would disagree with your belief on this matter.

 

[1beleevr]

So does this apply to Hindus and Muslims and atheists as well?

While I certainly agree with you (if you’re making this point, which I am not certain that you are!) that we can only proclaim the Gospel, and the rest is up to the individual and the Holy Spirit…I’m still not sure where you draw the line. Must you believe in Christ? Must you believe in the Virgin Birth? What about the Trinity?

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We all know what it takes to be saved, which includes those things you have listed! Do you want to go and tell a Hindu or a Muslim, that they believe wrongly? Better take that plank out of your eye first! A friend of mine, who happens to be a Lutheran, said that he has been sharing the Word with a Muslim and a Jew where he works. The two of them told my friend that Christians(American Christians specifically) were very judgemental, rude and arrogant towards those of differing faiths! We have a former Muslim who attends our church(he got saved in 2007). I do not draw lines, God draws lines! What we humans tend to do is blur the lines, complicate the Gospel, and on many an occasion, keep people away from church! You can’t deny that there are many arrogant and exclusive religions out there!

 

[1beleevr]

Please can you explain what it means to be non-denominational…As there would be those whom claim the title non-denominational, who would disagree with your belief on this matter.

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In many ways, being nondenominational spiritually, is like being an independent politically; you are not tied to a particular religious group! Because you are not Mormon, catholic, Jewish, Hindu,etc., you are “labeled” as a Protestant! Nondenominational Christians do not seem to have as many disagreements about doctrinal issues, rather worshpping,serving and following Christ! What does unequally yoked mean to you? Does it mean a Christian being married to a non believer, or two Christians of different faiths being married? If my wife and I were of differing faiths, but were Christians, I would not expect her to convert to my way of thinking, and would like to believe that she would extend the same coutesy to me! Maybe some other nondenoms could weigh in on this issue!

 

[fbl9]

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In many ways, being nondenominational spiritually, is like being an independent politically; you are not tied to a particular religious group! Because you are not Mormon, catholic, Jewish, Hindu,etc., you are “labeled” as a Protestant! Nondenominational Christians do not seem to have as many disagreements about doctrinal issues, rather worshpping,serving and following Christ! What does unequally yoked mean to you? Does it mean a Christian being married to a non believer, or two Christians of different faiths being married? If my wife and I were of differing faiths, but were Christians, I would not expect her to convert to my way of thinking, and would like to believe that she would extend the same coutesy to me! Maybe some other nondenoms could weigh in on this issue!

Does the non issue of doctrine mean that you have no regard for doctrine because of your beleif that any/all doctrine is man made?
Unequally yoked can and does have both psyhical and spiritual sides.For a Catholic IMOP
any marrigae that is not of same faith is an unequal yoking.A Catholic would be yoked unequally to a non Catholic.

 

[1beleevr]

Does the non issue of doctrine mean that you have no regard for doctrine because of your beleif that any/all doctrine is man made?
Unequally yoked can and does have both psyhical and spiritual sides.For a Catholic IMOP
any marrigae that is not of same faith is an unequal yoking.A Catholic would be yoked unequally to a non Catholic.

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On this forum, many people have discussions, debates, and sometimes battles about differences in doctrine! Who’s wrong, who’s right? Do we all follow and strive to obey Jesus’s Commandments, or do we waste precious time in pointless discussion about doctrinal differences? For instance, you believe that one must go to confession on a weekly basis, while I do not see the need! And there are more marriages than you think that are catholic married to noncatholic! Are they both Christians? Yes, so how do you determine who, if anyone has to convert! Where did they get married; obviously not in a catholic church, right?