ECT Must one "go to church" to be with God?
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musterion
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But hey, AMR, since you're slummings in my thread again, what say you?
Is that implication fair or unwarranted? That is, as far as those denominations and churches go where it is believed the building itself, or something contained within the building, is where one meets God? Discounting, of course, assembled members of Christ's Body who may meet there (if there are any).
Is that implication fair or unwarranted? That is, as far as those denominations and churches go where it is believed the building itself, or something contained within the building, is where one meets God? Discounting, of course, assembled members of Christ's Body who may meet there (if there are any).
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Thank you!
For accuracy and further research of the source, the actual citation should be:
https://dailygoodies.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/not-in-man-made-temples/
I do not care if you cite or not. Just try not to post using the quote function such that no one can actually reply and have the quoted portion included. This forces us to troll about to get to the bottom of things, looking for where the quote came from. Had you simply pasted the posts into a window without quoting them without some personal text all would be just peachy.
AMR
Why do unsaved people ask silly questions?
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This is one area where I even disagree with a fellow I really enjoy reading, R. C. Sproul, who argues that there is such a thing as sacred places. See what I did there?
Of course, this has nothing to do with our obligation to assemble for access to the ordinary means of grace via Word and Sacrament, be subject to discipline, and receive instruction from ordained servants. This means "church" is not sitting around at McDonald's or coffee shops talking about or studying Scripture.
AMR
Yep
Calvin had one man (who disagreed with him) burned at the stake. Calvin asked that "green wood" would be used. Green wood burns much slower, guaranteeing a slow and torturous death. Calvin also participated in the burning's of so-called witches of his time. He was a savage, sadistic, evil and wicked man.
Was Calvin a member of the Body of Christ? I highly doubt it. Even though Charlie Manson may say something of truth once in a great while, ought we to follow such a man? I say, we ought to ignore everything that man stands for. The same goes for Calvin.
Calvin was a vial man, do doubt.
I thought Calvin Coolidge was a Republican, pops?
Nope sonny, you're badly mistaken.
A Libertarian?
Try again? Put some more energy into your thought processes this time?
musterion
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This is one area where I even disagree with a fellow I really enjoy reading, R. C. Sproul, who argues that there is such a thing as sacred places. See what I did there?
Sure did, and I know you well enough that I'd have bet that's what you'd say.
Yeah, can't have anyone not paying tithes at the feet of the ecclesiarchy.
Footnote for Matthew 18:20, The Reformed Unquestioned Assumptions and Prooftexts Study Bible, Reformation Trust [Ligonier].
B-A-A-A-A-A-A-H!!!!!
musterion
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That's exactly what Latimer, Ridley and Cranmer wanted to know.
Fine. You've moved down to my "56th favorite Grosnick Marowbe." You are now my ex friend on "MySpace."
So there, pops.
I'm crushed. Say it's not so?
