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Cults do say that they only follow scripture. It’s not uncommon at all, CB. You’re either inexperienced, not followed such things, or are again obfuscating

So far as the church of Philadelphia is concerned, I do think that the 7 churches of Rev represent types through the ages, so its type is: Philadelphian.

[CynicalBear]

>> Cults do say that they only follow scripture.<<

Not without an intermediary human “interpreter” they don’t. Name one cult who does not have as it’s authority a human between the members and scripture.

>>So far as the church of Philadelphia is concerned, I do think that the 7 churches of Rev represent types through the ages, so its type is: Philadelphian.<<

I asked what “denomination” the church at Philadelphia was. You seem to demand that churches must belong to some denomination. So the faithful church at Philadelphia is what denomination exactly?

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Cults do say that they only... and you believe them. That says a lot about how easily 'man' can sway you.

Cult are not Holy Spirit filled - they follow 'man' who is the head of their cult, not Jesus. So You’re either inexperienced, not followed such things, or are again obfuscating.

It's not wise to believe cults and what they say they do, but that didn't stop you from gobbling it up and repeating it in your quest to 'try' to denounce a born again Christian freeper, did it?

"The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."

HEED The Word alone or be wrong every time. Your *choice*.

JESUS THE WORD is The FINAL Authority.

[metmom]

Cults do say that they only follow scripture. It’s not uncommon at all, CB.

Yeah, well so do a lot of denominations. Does that mean they're cults, too?

And if the criteria for not being a cult is adhering to other writings of the *church fathers* and creeds and catechisms, then what they're saying by default is that Scripture alone is not enough.

Who wants to go there?

Jesus had some pretty strong words for the Pharisees who added to Scripture.

Being part of a denomination is no insurance against going into error. Individuals can go into error, and take themselves. Small home churches can go into error and take some others. Whole denominations can go into error and take lots more.

Might doesn't make right. Truth is not determined by consensus.