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There is a trend in the direction of allowing or inviting everybody to receive Holy Communion, regardless of church affiliation or, more importantly, whether or not the communicant has ever been baptized, made a confession of faith, claimed a born again experience...or any of that.
Each side...
Recently, two experiences struck home with me. One was a telecast of a supposed worship service which consisted of singers on stage with a band singing something about Jesus being their friend, accompanied, of course, by a light show and an audience of young people looking somewhat star struck...
Yesterday the news was that Malcolm barely escaped, by a narrow margin, being dumped as Prime Minister, but now rebels in his own party want to vote again. Predictions are that Australia will see its seventh PM minister in a single decade as the result. Media report that the voters are fed up...
Some of the bigger congregations around, both non-denominational and denominational ones, have thousands of members who seem to be attracted by the great number of non-spiritual (for want of a better term) activities that are offered. They give the place the quality of a second home or a lodge...
Assuming that you had any and all to choose from, which denomination's congregation would you choose to join if your own home church suddenly vanished?
What would make the difference for you when considering the possible choices--worship style, doctrine, or something else?
It's a...
The actual practice seems to vary all over the place and is not just a matter of which denomination we're talking about. Some do it weekly, some monthly, some quarterly, and others have another style. So, what seems most correct to you--taking account of every consideration you think appropriate?
It's considered a good symbol to baptize by immersion because, for example, Scripture speaks of being buried with Christ. But is that necessary--according to Scripture--for there to be a valid baptism? Or is it merely optional?
Just about every Christian disavows "saint worship" when it's put that way--even the Christians and the churches that engage in it. On the other hand, almost no Christian or church is against holding the great figures of Christian history in high regard. So where's the right level?
Folks, have you noticed that, lately, the typical thread seems to start with or include a lot of You Tube type videos plus a selection of smilies, etc. given in response?
While I don't mind seeing such occasionally, and I am guilty of having done some of this as well, I'm tuning in to CH hoping...