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It's OK to visit other churches

It's OK to visit other churches

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misterkilometres	\| Move to Bottom Author
Rank:Rookier IV Score: 2380 Registered: 12/06/2008	(Date Posted:04/09/2008 07:30:01) Hello all, Another thought that sprang to mind ( after a few glasses of cabernet merlot) It is ok to visit other churches! I have relished the fact that I can go and fellowship at another church for a day. If I have friends that fellowship somewhere other that the denomination that I attend - I am free to go and visit! No guilt or anything. I can even tell my minister about it and there is no problem at all. It is just normal as can be! That is sooooo cool! I can experience AOG, Baptist, Roman Catholic ( not that I have done that yet - but want to ) Church of Christ ( I turned up with my guitar at a CoC service and they put me in their band ASAP.) I love my freedom in Christ! The people that I meet at other churches have so much to offer as a different perspective, and they are always so inviting and friendly. When I go camping I just turn up at the local church in that town, and it is OK! No explaining to do, no guilt trips. The broader church community is the best, and I am loving it! Have any of you guys or gals noticed how free you can be? Have you had great meetings/services at different denominations? This is something that was not even to be considered at RCI, you would be ex-communicated! Your comments...... -------------------------------------------------------------- YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT - NOT BY THEIR GIFTS.

Sea Urchin	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 1#
Rank:Poster Venti I Score:6930 Registered: 15/02/2007	RE:It's OK to visit other churches (Date Posted:04/09/2008 21:20:45) Hello Mr K (sounds a bit like "Special K") Know why it's OK to visit other churches? Cos we are all one body of believers - we, the people, ARE the church! It is my (humble) view that the less we see of 'separation' and the more we see of 'integration' or 'good relations' will help us to understand each other. Yes, the different denominations all have their own little 'quirks' (and none are 100% quirkless) but when we see past these differences and just LOVE one another (as we're meant to do) we have a better understanding of our place in the kingdom. Urch

Didaktikon	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 2#
Rank:Posterior Maximus I Score:17390 Registered: 29/08/2007	Reply To Sea%20Urchin (Date Posted:04/09/2008 23:09:04) Hiya, Urch. Know why it's OK to visit other churches? Cos we are all one body of believers - we, the people, ARE the church! Okay. But what, exactly, is the church? It is my (humble) view that the less we see of 'separation' and the more we see of 'integration' or 'good relations' will help us to understand each other. But according to what you stated, above, we (Christian believers, I presume) are already "one body of believers". This being the case, how then, could we not "understand each other"? How then could there be differences in the first place? Yes, the different denominations all have their own little 'quirks' (and none are 100% quirkless)... "Quirkiness"? Does this comment relate to beliefs? Or practices? Or both? And what stage or level of "quirkiness" in a church should cause one to become alarmed? Eh? ...but when we see past these differences and just LOVE one another (as we're meant to do) we have a better understanding of our place in the kingdom. Hmmm. So "love" is sufficient to see past what are often substantial (and substantive) differences? This being the case, where does the issue of "truth" get a look in? Curiouser and curiouser. Ian -------------------------------------------------------------- Vivos voco, mortuos plango website: www.pleaseconsider.info email: didaktikon@gmail.com

earth5	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 3#
Rank:Poster Venti III Score:11420 Registered: 07/01/2007	RE:It's OK to visit other churches (Date Posted:05/09/2008 19:53:14) Hey Mister K, Love your post and your s to urch.... Me I have visited many churches and denomiations over the last 12 years since leaving revers, and i Love it, i love the differences etc but i love the way we can all fellowship together as we have the same cause and that is to preach Christ and him crucified. I love the different styles etc that i come across in worship preaching etc and i have learnt that because it is not my flavour dosent make it wrong, i can just enjoy it for where they are at and what God is calling them to do in there part of the body and community. We ARE all one body just many parts, and i love that and i love the freedom to enjoy that. Take it easy,as we live in the same city would love to catch up for a coffee some time if that suits . -------------------------------------------------------------- earth5 I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn"t, than live my life as if there isn"t, and find out there is"

Didaktikon	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 4#
Rank:Posterior Maximus I Score:17390 Registered: 29/08/2007	Reply To earth5 (Date Posted:05/09/2008 20:16:51) Hiya, Earthman. I love the different styles etc that i come across in worship preaching etc and i have learnt that because it is not my flavour dosent make it wrong, i can just enjoy it for where they are at and what God is calling them to do in there part of the body and community. No doubt. But might I ask, just how would you assess whether or not what "they" do is "right" or "wrong" to begin with? What "measure" informs your judgments? We ARE all one body just many parts, and i love that and i love the freedom to enjoy that. "We"? Again, how do you reach the conclusion that such are "tenants in the vineyard", so to speak? I'm intrigued to learn a little of your ecclesiology. Take it easy,as we live in the same city would love to catch up for a coffee some time if that suits. The famous E5 Coffee and Cuddles! And from what I've heard, a little harmless gossiping, too! Blessings, Ian -------------------------------------------------------------- Vivos voco, mortuos plango website: www.pleaseconsider.info email: didaktikon@gmail.com

brolga	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 5#
Rank:Poster Grande III Score:14470 Registered: 01/03/2007	RE:It's OK to visit other churches (Date Posted:05/09/2008 21:00:24) To be a part of the true church one has to be renewed in heart. Only God knows which members are really "born again' Christians". In the organized church there are people who seem to be Christians (leaders as well), who are not renewed in heart and will be exposed and rejected at the judgement. (2: Tim. 2:19; Matt. 7:15; 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-50; 25: 1-46). brolga -------------------------------------------------------------- Who said it could not be done? And tell me what great victories does he have to his credit which qualifies him to judge others accurately?

earth5	\| Move to Top \| Move to Bottom 6#