What issues would cause you to no longer be a member of a local church. to seek out another church?
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Putting biblical teachings in second place in formulating values or selling out to the worldly culture by adopting its values.
Such as accepting same sex weddings?
That could lead to possible discussion of prohibited topics. It's best to drop that now.
Anything that clearly goes against the word of God. There is room for different traditions but there are commands that we must obey and not compromise.
Non biblical family dynamics
Word of faith /prosperity
Irreverent
Pro-choice
things that are blatantly against the word of God.
Non biblical family dynamics
Word of faith /prosperity
Irreverent
Pro-choice
things that are blatantly against the word of God.
Yes
What about allowing for female Pastors, or forcing to be a member to accept just one form of water baptism or eschatology view?
Allowing any form of Charismatic activity then?
Allowing female pastors and becoming charismatic would cause me to leave. The beliefs of Independent Fundamental Baptists align most closely with my own beliefs and values.
I am a Reformed Baptist and agree with you on those issues
I love it when a plan comes together.....("A Team").
I am a reformed sinner!
If they were teaching the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) false teaching. They are like a ship with the rudder (false teaching) taking them off course. Our heading is Christ - His character and HIS purposes.
Being there are so many pastors on here, I will respond even though I truly believe women are to be silent in the churches. This to me, includes male dominated threads on this site. I occasionally make exceptions, as this is one. I see many behaviors which I find unacceptable, like gambling (slots machines and lottery tickets are). Adorning one's self with costly array (just because you can afford it does not mean it wasnt costly). A closet full of clothes and shoes (more than 20 pairs is definitely costly array). If you have things in your home you have not used in over 2-5 years. Do you have more than two vehicles? How about a motorcycle, boat, RV, or summer home? If you do, guess who sees you spending your congregation's money when there are many who need it more than you do. What ever happened to living a humble life as a servant of the Lord, teaching others by example? If anyone thinks this is harsh, guess what our Father thinks in the name of His Son Jesus Christ. Ive seen all of this and so much more in our churches today which makes me run. I have enough scripture in me I can discern for myself when I dont agree with bad teaching. However, I cannot change pastoral bad behaviors.
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Good evening, Marilyn and thenami;
Both your posts caught my attention and led me to share my thoughts. Pastor Gary and Panda handle the stats and analysis at Christian Forum Site but I have observed "the seasons" here at CFS when more men posted in the threads and seasons when more women were more active.
I spend more time off site in ministry and agree with Marilyn's statement and why she and her husband attend a solid Church that teaches sound doctrine.
This does not mean Churches as a community whole are exempt from their internal and in some cases blind circumstances. One neighborhood Church that I'm aware pays their lead Pastor up to 6 figures annually and this is disconcerting because the membership is only 8 1/2 years with a membership of almost 100. It's a fact but it's not my position to address them. I continue to pray for them and their Pastor, but I must get out of God's way as the issue is internal with their board. Former members who used to attend their annual financial meetings ended up leaving for a new Church. The Pastor lives somewhat the lifestyle as thenami shared but soon he will be stepping down to retire.
This morning I led our weekly Bible study and our group began studying Galatians 1. Paul's 13 letters addresses the key issue for each Church and in Galatians Paul's biggest concern was the Gospel being mixed with false teaching, or dual identity, and confused many of the new converts.
In my time given to serve at CFS is spent sharing, talking Jesus where I'm led as well as listen to views of other believers which is beneficial to me, personally. That's my choice.
I agree with both of you, and sadly, there is truth to thenami's post. This is why it's imperative to stay consistent in studying the Word. In God's time we develop wisdom, discernment to separate and disagree with false teaching. I'm delivering the sermon this Sunday. God help me should I sway from His leading to the Church family.
To echo Marilyn's bottom line, "They are like a ship with the rudder (false teaching) taking them off course. Our heading is Christ - His character and HIS purposes."
God bless you, both, and thank you for sharing.
Bob