Love of "the brethren"

[DaChaser1]

Main line Christian denominations subscribe to the ecumenical creeds as the minimum beliefs required for being "Christian." Main line churches are thus able to differentiate between required Christian beliefs and optional denominational beliefs. Baptists do not have this ability and feel required to bad-mouth differing minor interpretations that main line Christians may ignore.

For example, my congregation invites anyone who is baptized Christian, and is a member of a Christian Church to join us at communion. Technically, Baptists Churches are not "Christian" but pragmatically most of our members don't know the difference.

many, if not MOST, main line churches/denominations today though have the creeds, the Bible, but no saving gospel/nor a Christ that saves, more into social agenda and social rights!

have the bible, but see it as just beimng "another" book!

 

[Michael Wrenn]

If you continue to question the salvation of others you will not be on this board much longer. They take that seriously around here.

My salvation has been questioned first, by several. What about them? Does the rule apply equally, or only to me?

Or is the standard here like in football: The one reacting and defending himself gets flagged, while the first offender does not.

But not to worry. I have calmed down now. God will take care of everything. And God knows my heart. I pass judgment on no one, and I wish no one harm.