Pagan Christianity Book discussion
Let's explore the roots of our church practices together and talk about how this book has impacted us and challenged us. This book rocked my world. And I've heard others say something similar.
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James Patrick Jones left a comment for Earl Proeger
Howdy, neighbor!
Glad to see another central Texan around here.
Do you happen to know of organic meetings in our area? Ours is the only one I know of.
The Effect of Focus
The Church tends to focus on the cross of Christ: His passion, His death, and His burial. In His suffering for us we find healing and atonement: His body, broken for us; His blood of the New Covenant, poured out for many for the remission of sins. He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by His stripes we are healed.These are all essential aspects of the Gospel message, but they are not the focus of apostolic preaching. Many, if not most, of the world religions…See More
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Hey Michael!
This seems to be an interesting little community starting up. I'm looking forward to processing through all the "stuff" we've been through in church and what God has been showing us since. I look forward to hearing…
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We were talking last night with Bill about where we see the organizational church and the organic churches diverging, and the crux of the issue seemed to be in the attitude and expectations of the people. In organizational churches, as you alluded,…
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Yes, I do play the pipes! My father began teaching me when I was 12. Now, about 28 years later I still play, and my daughter is learning, too.
Where is Kempton Park? I was in Worcester (just north of Kaapstaat) for about a month back in 1995 doing…
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I just posted this give your opinion
Experience has shown me that ina lot of organized church's, there is a hired staff that is expected to do almost everything, after all that is what they are paid to do.The Pastor is the CEO and the buck…
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Oh yes, do you play the bag pipes? And if so you must have a really good pair of lungs!
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Hi there James and welcome to OCT. We trust that you will be blessed and find direction and purpose through serving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Please feel free to share and ask questions and together as God's children we can stand…
James Patrick Jones left a comment for Mike Keel
Hi Mike.
I thought this looked like a site where we could kind of rehash what we've been through, define our understanding of where God has us, and get some input about pitfalls to look out for.
Whaddaya think?
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Welcome and I pray the Lord will bless you here as well as seeing you participate in fellowship with others.
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The Effect of Focus
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 12:57am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Church tends to focus on the cross of Christ: His passion, His death, and His burial. In His suffering for us we find healing and atonement: His body, broken for us; His blood of the New Covenant, poured out for many for the remission of sins. He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by His stripes we are healed.
These are all essential aspects of the Gospel message, but they are not the focus of apostolic preaching. Many, if not most, of the world… Continue
These are all essential aspects of the Gospel message, but they are not the focus of apostolic preaching. Many, if not most, of the world… Continue
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- At 9:43am on February 13, 2009,
Gottalife said…
- Hi James,
Welcome and I pray the Lord will bless you here as well as seeing you participate in fellowship with others.
Any Questions we are here to help. Look forward to knowing you more
The Gottalife Team
- At 9:51am on February 13, 2009,
Melinda said…
- Hi, Dad.
MMJ
- At 5:02pm on February 16, 2009,
Mike Keel said…
- Hi James
- At 11:44am on February 21, 2009,
Corinne Joubert said…
- Hi there James and welcome to OCT. We trust that you will be blessed and find direction and purpose through serving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Please feel free to share and ask questions and together as God's children we can stand together and grow in Him. Blessings to you! Corinne
- At 11:45am on February 21, 2009,
Corinne Joubert said…
- Oh yes, do you play the bag pipes? And if so you must have a really good pair of lungs!
- At 2:01pm on February 21, 2009,
Mike Keel said…
- I just posted this give your opinion
Experience has shown me that ina lot of organized church's, there is a hired staff that is expected to do almost everything, after all that is what they are paid to do.The Pastor is the CEO and the buck stops with him.Elders or Deacons are the Board of Directors.They and the church staff are supposed to get everything accomplished after all that is there job. The cogrigation s required give up their Sunday morning sothe sevice better be entertaining and up lifting enough to get me through until next Sunday because I plans for the rest of the week and have given up my Sunday to give God his time.
Peter and the apostles asked that Deacons be elected to handle the needs of the body,then those in a better situation take care of those in need.Leaving the apostles(leaders) time to study,prepare and teach the gospel so that those followers of Christ would be able to spread it through out the world.
As I see the problem chruch's seem to be run as business's and the congregetion is missing out by not taking the responsablity on themselves of learning scripture and time out of their worldly schedules to spread the Good News.Jesus didn't tell us to go to work and get rich so we could drive cadilac and watch football on Sunday afternoon He tolds to go forth throgh out the world and baptise in His name. So my bottom line is before we judge leadership maybe we should take a look at ourselves. All the above is said in love
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I don't know if you got my message my name Keith and I live in Lynchburg ,va..Iike this saying I make tshirts when I can afford can I use this? I am not try to get rich I want to get the truth out.
Passover Seder at The Log Cabin (Home of Pastor and Mrs. D. Noonan
April 13, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
On Friday , April 13 , the last evening of Passover we will be having our annual Seder Meal and ceremony at 6:30 PM. Reservation must be made in advance as we have limited space.See More
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Darrell Meeks replied to Michael Hartson's discussion 'Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?'
Michael, my experiences with such groups for more than 20 years now is pretty much the same. Some of them broke up over childish things, such as fleshly disputes, others because they wanted that "religious fix" like spiritual junkies…
Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
Glad to have been of service to ya. Blessings to you and yours.
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Jim London commented on Malcolm Harris's blog post 'FUNDEMENTALS OF OUR FAITH – PART 5'
Malcolm, I agree with Elaine that this succinct presentation is very helpful. Thank you. The one matter of baptism(s) has been an issue that has occasioned the setting of God's children against one another for almost 2000 years, with such…
Elaine van Zon commented on Malcolm Harris's blog post 'FUNDEMENTALS OF OUR FAITH – PART 5'
this is wonderful Malcolm. It is confirming to me what God's purpose has been in my life. I need to' inwardly digest' it now :)
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The Unseen War by David Kortje
A few weeks back I shared a book review with all of you as I felt it was worthy of your reading. This week I find myself doing the same thing again. You are probably wondering if I have suddenly become a “book reviewer” which of course is not the case at all. In fact quite the contrary. The thing is that for the first time in a very long time I have picked up two books that have really impressed something new in my heart. Not necessarily because the topic was new but more so because of the way…See More
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Jim London commented on Jim London's video
It's on Vimeo, Michael! It's probably the one vid that's not on YouTube! Ha!
Michael David commented on Jim London's video
Trying to find this video on youtube. Can't seem to locate it on youtube?
Jim London replied to Michael Hartson's discussion 'Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?'
Great story, Michael -- and a good analogy. Two options: contriving a sense of safety/ control or trusting the God who reveals. One is an illusion; the other is life.
Michael Hartson replied to Michael Hartson's discussion 'Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?'
I know I'm responding to myself, but I had idea. I like stories; sometimes they teach us about ourselves. A couple of weeks ago I needed some engine work done on an old Chevy. Tired of paying a mechanic…
Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
I like reading both sides of the issue, and then reading for myself what is written in the Bible. Some thieves have PhD's, and some don't.
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