Interdenominational Dealings

[Naomi]

Originally posted by Clint Kritzer:

You may want to just wait and go Christmas carolling with them.

Brother Clint

What if they have terrible voices??? That would be taking it a bit far, don't you think? Please tell me this was a typo! (hee hee)
Naomi

[ June 12, 2002, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: Naomi ]

 

[Dr. Bob]

Vast difference between working with other truly born-again, evangelical groups and working with the apostate churches that have a form of godliness while denying the power of it.

I can work (and will speak in the morning) at an Evangelical Free Church VBS. They have the exact same doctrinal statement as my last Baptist mission church - and they should, since they split off of it 30 years ago!!

But the next week, the Missouri Synod Lutherans have asked me to speak. I will not. Though they speak of salvation by grace, they teach the MEANS of that grace is baptism, communion and faith. That is false doctrine.

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

 

[PackerBacker]

Originally posted by Gina:
I'm sorry DB, but I had to laugh at that. Maybe it's just out here, and my own personal experiences, but unfortunately Baptists seem to hold the title belt for 123-repeat after me salvation for kids and everyone else.
Hmm, good topic for all other discussions...finding out how each denom. comes to the conclusion that a person is saved...
Gina

Gina,

Good observation. I could only wish the "1-2-3 title belt" was only held in your area. Unfortunately I see the same thing happening overseas by mostly Baptist missionaries.

Dr. Bob made a comment about the difference between the MEANS of receiving God's grace. Can't help but see that the "1-2-3 repeat after me prayer" is no closer to the biblical "means" of receiving God's grace than baptism, communion, etc. Some of us Baptist have a pretty large mote in our own eye.

Steve

 

[Naomi]

Originally posted by Dr. Bob Griffin:
Vast difference between working with other truly born-again, evangelical groups and working with the apostate churches that have a form of godliness while denying the power of it.

I can work (and will speak in the morning) at an Evangelical Free Church VBS. They have the exact same doctrinal statement as my last Baptist mission church - and they should, since they split off of it 30 years ago!!

But the next week, the Missouri Synod Lutherans have asked me to speak. I will not. Though they speak of salvation by grace, they teach the MEANS of that grace is baptism, communion and faith. That is false doctrine. </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

</font>[/QUOTE]Dr. Bob,
Thank you for your input

. I agree with you to a certain extent, but you stated:
But the next week, the Missouri Synod Lutherans have asked me to speak. I will not. Though they speak of salvation by grace, they teach the MEANS of that grace is baptism, communion and faith. That is false doctrine.

If they asked you to speak, knowing your doctrinal beliefs, couldn't you have shared your thoughts about salvation? Using the opportunity to use the scriptures in the correct context? I know you would have to feel the Lords leading to do so, but I was just curious

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God Bless
Naomi

 

[Maverick]

It is tough enough to find Baptists that are on the same sheet of music let alone dancing with the other denominations. I will preach anywhere but I will not take a check.

 

[Lorelei]

Originally posted by Naomi:
How truly sad this is I can understand if they were serving a different "Jesus" ie. JWS etc. I would not want to support that at all. We are talking about a denomination that teaches the same Jesus.

Just because they call themselves Christian does not mean they are serving the same Jesus. There are many churches out there teaching a Jesus that saves through baptism, or a Jesus that saves only if you live a good enough life. Is that really the same Jesus you believe in?

Paul felt very strongly about those who preach a different gospel.

Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

It isn't only the JWs or the Mormons that do this. Anyone that adds to what is necessary for salvation is misleading people into a false doctrine and are preaching another gospel.

~Lorelei

 

[onevoice]

Quote:
Just because they call themselves Christian does not mean they are serving the same Jesus.
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or Jesus at all for that matter. This goes for every church.

I take every opportunity to preach in any church that I can. I don't look at the sign on the door. I preach what God lays on my heart and usually have a great response. If I offend than I offend, but I follow the scripture that says "Go into ALL the world". . not just those who are not associated with a church already. I would even preach in a Muslim service if God opened the door... they might kill me before I walked out the door, but ya know. . God's word will not return into him void.

 

[Lorelei]

Originally posted by OVM Online:
I take every opportunity to preach in any church that I can. I don't look at the sign on the door. I preach what God lays on my heart and usually have a great response. If I offend than I offend, but I follow the scripture that says "Go into ALL the world". . not just those who are not associated with a church already. I would even preach in a Muslim service if God opened the door... they might kill me before I walked out the door, but ya know. . God's word will not return into him void.

That is indeed what we are called to! You preach on!!!!

I do think going in to preach the true gospel is different then becoming associated with them in a way that supports thier beliefs.

~Lorelei

 

[LadyEagle]

Guess what! There will be NO DENOMINATIONS in Heaven, Folks!

This discussion is truly pitiful.

Not everyone who says, Lord, Lord is of the Kingdom. Not every Baptist is either. And not every Lutheran, Pentecostal, Methodist, Presbyterian, or (gasp!) Catholic is going to hell!