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I'm a member of a Southern Baptist church, but I'm more of a Christian "mutt". During my Christian walk, I've attended Presbyterian, Assembly of God, and several non-denominational churches. Additionally, I've also attended Army chapel services and missionary home churches while I was in the Army. I've felt at home in each of them, but never completely agreed with any of them on all doctrines. I like this site for the same reason that I like this church. As was mentioned earlier, Baptists are generally very welcoming. I enjoy the discussions here, even when others disagree with my views. Generally, I find the members of this forum very cordial and mature. We may not always agree, but we can remain friendly, as we agree on our core Christian beliefs.
[EDIT] Forgot to mention - along the way, I've also picked up some Reformed Theology (Calvinist) doctrines. I chew the meat of what I pick up and spit out the bones that I don't agree with.
I would suggests that even baptist also post - but mention what kind of Baptist you are
as the large variety and vast difference we have!
Southern Baptist -- (Non-landmark; non KJO; 2.5 Calvinist)
Formerly GARBC
...then maybe a vote should be taken amongst the Baptists on whether to eliminate the 'Other Denominations Forum'. I think it's very rude of Baptists to invite 'Other Denominations' to the board and then bare their teeth in contempt and detest at them for their beliefs. The odds are you're going to spend eternity in glory with these people.
'm a member of a Southern Baptist church, but I'm more of a Christian "mutt". During my Christian walk, I've attended Presbyterian, Assembly of God, and several non-denominational churches. Additionally, I've also attended Army chapel services and missionary home churches while I was in the Army. I've felt at home in each of them, but never completely agreed with any of them on all doctrines.
What about when Our Lord said, "Do this in memory of Me"? Since He said that then He was giving them and their successors the authority to carry out what He was doing. It also has to be remembered that it is ultimately Christ Who is offering the Mass since he is the eternal High Priest.Only Jesus can do that in person. No human can stand in the place of Jesus.
I think that you would need Scripture to prove humans can do the same work as Christ did on the Cross. If a human could do that, then you may have a point. Without Scripture, any human claiming that ability, would be a cult, or false Christ.
Your point about the Holy Spirit is moot. Jesus was the only one who can offer that supper, even if the Holy Spirit is involved.
Remembrance is one thing. Christ doing the Lord's Supper is a totally different experience.What about when Our Lord said, "Do this in memory of Me"? Since He said that then He was giving them and their successors the authority to carry out what He was doing. It also has to be remembered that it is ultimately Christ Who is offering the Mass since he is the eternal High Priest.
Because it is OBVIOUSLY figurative. Simple language skills show this. A man is not bread. Bread is IMAGERY.May the peace of Christ be with you. In what way do you disagree with that interpretation? How do you know that you have the right interpretation?
For me, it was because Baptist’s are so welcoming, tolerant and accepting, like the Mennonite sites.
Catholic sites can be echo chambers, where you hear the same views. I like to hear a diversity of views, learn a lot that way.
We have the same 27 Books in our Bible. We do view the Bible as the infallible/inerrant written word of God. We just do not believe that it is the sole authority in matters of faith and practice.
Unfortunately, Mennonites seem to be accepting of almost everything except biblical Christianity.
So which one is more authoritative when the two are at odds, the scripture or the pope?
If your interpretation of scripture is Infallible, I’ll follow that.
The Papacy has been an instrument of Satan for a VERY long time.Isn't it your religion that subscribes to papal infallibility? How does that work when his infallible words contradict the God-breathed word?
Isn't it your religion that subscribes to papal infallibility? How does that work when his infallible words contradict the God-breathed word?
Unfortunately, Mennonites seem to be accepting of almost everything except biblical Christianity.
Ultimately it is Christ Who celebrates the Mass since He is re-presenting His Sacrifice to God the Father.Remembrance is one thing. Christ doing the Lord's Supper is a totally different experience.