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To: Manfred the Wonder Dawg
"Tommydale - I stand with you. Too many "Christians" are embracing feel-good near truth rather than Truth, having failed to test it in light of Scripture."

I agree as well. Some mega-church movements are basically person-centered and not Christ-centered. One of our local formerly Baptist churches has built a mega-church building on the outskirts of town. They have ditched the term "Baptist" on any of their signs and ads. They now have a new name: Prairie Crossing Church (I have altered the name, slightly). However, some members claim they are still Baptist. Also, no cross on the outside of the church building, anywhere (there was a big one on the old building), and initially no crosses inside from what I have been told by those who attended the grand opening. Members claim one (one!) is being made for the sanctuary.

My pastor has warned of lots of unscriptural, feel-good doctrine tends to come from such churches. Too many Christians do not know enough about scripture, themselves, to test questionable doctrine against scripture. Seriously studying scripture takes some work and some reading and thinking which some are reluctant to do, sadly. Also a pastor who preaches solid, scripturally-based doctrine is a must. Many of these pastors are NOT found in the largest churches because everything to be found in scripture is just not all feel-good material, and Jesus did not promise to fix all your problems and make your life easy (quite the opposite).

Quix, you are way too quick to criticise, IMHO; this is a genuine and serious issue. False teachers abound, highly attractive and personable false teachers. Scripture clearly warns of this.

68 posted on 05/07/2005 9:27:55 AM PDT by Irene Adler
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To: Irene Adler

"Too many Christians do not know enough about scripture, themselves, to test questionable doctrine against scripture."


I believe that is the individual Christian's responsibility - 2 Tim 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Funny .. you didn't think TommyDale was "too quick to critize" but Quix was .. strange!


154 posted on 05/07/2005 11:48:42 AM PDT by CyberAnt (President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
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