Why did Paul and Barnabas have such a sharp disagreement? What came from it? Two men of basically equal knowledge going to different lands rather than as one. The chosen 12 had problems enough with the theology of their day and there were divisions. Paul's teachings were not the same as Peter although both believed and served the same Christ.
Some of the Protestant churches have left behind the teachings of the Bible as have some Roman and Orthodox variants Catholic. This is true with any church. Most however do not commit the unforgivable sin which is the denial or rejection of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior the Son of GOD.
Personally I've found intercession prayer unneeded. I can ask of GOD what I need and it is given if I need it. I don't as such think persons need to prove their salvation by showing spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues as Charismatics say must happen. But I do however know first hand the experience of being overwhelmed or in the presence of the Trinity as a message was given me at a very difficult time that gave me strength for what was to be. This was at a laying on of hands. No one heard that message but me as I was the one it was intended for. I had some real difficult decisions facing me then and months following that had GOD's Hand and blessing not been in it a very bad outcome would have happened for several persons. Most Baptist don't admit to such :>}
Some feel the only way they can be close to GOD is to be in church every time the doors open. Some need that. Some need the worshiping structure of the Roman catholic Church, some need the Charismatic doctrines, some may just need to hear a sermon, some may need a hell fire and damnation sermon, and some may not. Some may feel the need to pick up snakes to show their faith Not Me unless GOD tells me to do so.
The only way I can even pray or rather hold enough concentration to pray is by talking a walk alone along a favorite river path. Some may say there is no scriptural basis for this yes there is. Even the LORD went out alone to pray. He also took his chosen away from the cares of their surroundings to pray.
I've seen persons receive salvation at church alters in tears and I've seen them receive the same calling out hunting or fishing. Where were Christ chosen 12 when He called them?
I have no beef with the Roman Catholic church as half my family is such including a Priest. Some as well are Baptist preachers one or two may even be Mormons I'm not certain. No church is 100% right none are not one. If any church or it's leaders were 100% right then Christ death was in vain.
I believe Protestant Churches are a End Times Prophecy brought on by the expansion of knowledge and communication. Some of it by Divine Revelation and some by finds like The Dead Sea Scrolls and a better understanding of ancient language and Hebrew Traditions. I don't see it as an evil but rather as a means of more persons spreading the Gospel to all nations thus the same way Paul and Barnabas were divided.
Exactly. Churches (denominations) are comprised of fallible human beings. Catholic and protestant alike are run by fallible human beings.
In all Christian denominations -- Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, non-denominational, etc. -- there are saved believers and unsaved pretenders. Those of us in the body of Christ (all believers) should celebrate what we share in common (devotion to Christ) rather than argue about where we differ.
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INDEED.