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To: trebb
nondenominational church that relies on the Bible rather than religion...

With all due respect, there is no such thing as a "non-denominational" Church. There are inter-denominational Churches but not "non-denominational." If someone who believed that Jesus wasn't God and claimed he didn't need the Bible, would you accept him or re-catechize him?

If there are fundamental tenants of faith that you ascribe to, you are a denomination by definition.
9 posted on 02/07/2005 7:39:18 AM PST by mike182d
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To: mike182d
With all due respect, there is no such thing as a "non-denominational" Church. There are inter-denominational Churches but not "non-denominational." If someone who believed that Jesus wasn't God and claimed he didn't need the Bible, would you accept him or re-catechize him?

We are Christians, but do not espouse/follow any of the religions (Catholic, Episcopal, Babptist, etc.). The Bible and it's teachings does not constitute a "religion". While Christain-based religions are based on the Bible, the Bible does not mention or require them. In fact, the Old Testament and The Law are religion-based (sets of rules to follow to attain heaven), but the New Testament lets us know that we can never be worthy by or of ourselves - thus making religion obsolete and a bar rather than an avenue.

I would try to give the Good News of the Gospels to your non-believing individual - the rest would be up to him and Him.

30 posted on 02/07/2005 7:52:19 AM PST by trebb ("I am the way... no one comes to the Father, but by me..." - Jesus in John 14:6 (RSV))
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