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Aletelia ^ | April 28, 2017 | Philip Kosloski

[rwa265]

Greetings, aMorePerfectUnion -

I’m not sure if we have ever conversed with each other. If we have, it has not been recently and I do not remember. So I’m not sure how you would have any idea what I do or do not understand about Christ. In trying to understand Christ, I do so with a great deal of humility, keeping in mind the words of the prophet Isaiah that as high as the heavens are above the earth, so high is the mind of God and the ways of God. I also remember the words of Paul that, at present, we know partially and we see indistinctly, as in a mirror.

As far as why Jesus came to earth, I believe it starts with love. His love for us and His desire for us to love Him. Of course we all know the point was to sacrifice Himself on the cross to redeem us from our sins so that we may have eternal salvation.

I have no idea why you refuse to share the manner in which you practice your faith. I don’t mind sharing how I worship God. I think it helps us get to know each other better. But if you are reluctant to do so, that’s fine. Whether it be at a church, or a gospel hall, or in your home, as long as you gather with other(s) in the name of Jesus with love for God and for your neighbor in your heart, it is pleasing to God.

May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you.
Rich

[BipolarBob]

When it comes to the White Throne judgement, there will be no Catholic priest, Pope ,congregation or MARY in your corner (or anybody elses).

[metmom]

The reason is in denomination where there’s only maybe one or two churches for that denomination in a city or area, then by giving out the name of the church, it would make it WAY too easy for someone to ID a person.

In WNY and CNY there are Catholic churches about on every other street corner, so to say *Catholic* does not give enough information to track someone down.

To say something like Nazarene, or Assemblies of God, cuts that to a fraction of the population and all someone would have to do is find out a first name and go to the church and they could easily find them.

And I am not going to risk some kook tracking me down through the internet cause they didn’t like something I said and wants to make my life hell for it.

Besides, faith in Christ is the common denominator for Christians, not the denomination you attend for worship on Sundays.

I don’t know the church affiliations of any of those I ping out but I still consider them brothers and sisters in Christ based on their personal commitment to Him and having accepted Him for salvation by faith.

[metmom]

Then you'll forgive us when we consider the same for your postings, eh?

No forgiveness needed.

She should expect the same back if that's what she's dishing out.

[metmom]

I have no idea why you refuse to share the manner in which you practice your faith. I don’t mind sharing how I worship God. I think it helps us get to know each other better.

I'll take a stab at it.

My faith is in Jesus, not a church, or denomination or system of beliefs.

How I practice my faith is by prayer, reading God's word, worshiping with music, going to a Bible study, attending church on Sundays, and LIVING it out.

But I don't see how where I go for an hour or two once a week on Sunday mornings is relevant.

My church attendance is a small part of living my faith out because two hours a week is a small amount of time to spend on anything.

I don't eat once a week and think that sustains me. I will waste away and die on one meal a week.

Likewise my faith is the sum of my life, not the sum of my church attendance or membership.

But if you are reluctant to do so, that’s fine. Whether it be at a church, or a gospel hall, or in your home, as long as you gather with other(s) in the name of Jesus with love for God and for your neighbor in your heart, it is pleasing to God.

Then why the insistence of knowing where someone goes for worship on Sunday mornings?

And why do so many Catholics complain when that information is not forthcoming? It's not their business, nobody answers to them, they are not in authority over anyone else that they can demand that kind of accountability to themselves from others.

I answer to God and Him alone. The opinion of others of the church I choose to attend is irrelevant to me, and I'm not going to give it out so someone can slap a label on me, hold me accountable for everything some person who once affiliated said or did, and for them to condemn me over something that does not affect them but that they simply don't like.

[ealgeone]

I agree with metmom about the security issue. I asked a Catholic poster one time to substantiate their claim of a Ph.D. They refused for the very reason metmom gives.

[Elsie]

Thanks for proving my point.

Which was what?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

I have no idea why you refuse to share the manner in which you practice your faith.

I do not refuse to share the manner in which I practice my faith.

I share the manner I practice my faith here on every thread I participate on and with each of my posts.

I am very pleased, though, to help you identify me
by my real identity and the many names of my church!

I am a believer in Jesus Christ,
a sinner saved by His grace and sacrifice,
having no merit of my own,
made a saint by His holiness,
a member of His eternal church,
part of the Body of Christ and a member of His Bride,
given a new nature and His very own life,
indwelt by His Holy Spirit,
able to approach the Father in boldness,
and awaiting the day the life of Adam in me is
left behind on this globe and
I only share His inheritance and glory.

God has given my church many names in the pages of Scripture:

Body of Christ - Eph 1:22,23; Col 1:24

Bride of Christ - Re 21:9

Church of God - Ac 20:28

Church of the Living God - 1Ti 3:15

Church of the first-born - Heb 12:23

City of the Living God - Heb 12:22

Family in heaven and earth - Eph 3:15

Flock of God - 1Pe 5:2

Fold of Christ - John 10:16

General assembly of the first-born - Heb 12:23

Golden candlestick - Re 1:20

God's building - 1Co 3:9

God's husbandry - 1Co 3:9

God's heritage - 1Pe 5:3

Habitation of God - Eph 2:22

House of God - 1Ti 3:15; Heb 10:21

House of Christ - Heb 3:6

Household of God - Eph 2:19

Israel of God - Ga 6:16

Lamb's wife - Re 19:7; 21:9

Pillar and ground of the truth - 1Ti 3:15

Spiritual house - 1Pe 2:5

Temple of God - 1Co 3:16,17

Temple of the Living God - 2Co 6:16

I hope that helps you understand who I am and the manner in which I worship.

All glory to Him alone.

May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you!

[Elsie]

I’ve found no mention of beads, or wafers or scapulars in that book ROME assembled.

[Elsie]

I know where 2 FR posters live.

One; because he is quite open about other areas of his life and makes it known on FR.

Two; because I am a puzzle solver; I’ve stitched together a few disparate parts of a fella’s info and found where he lives.

I imagine someone could find me relatively easy as I have goats, am a Wesleyan, live in central Indiana but not quite in Indy. All this has been revealed on FR. I imagine there are a few other tidbits on FR as well.

Yes; I have sensors, cameras, WIFI, battery backed up storage and guns.

Come visit some time!

[Mom MD]

I’m LCMS and happy to state it. But first and foremost I am a saved redeemed grateful follower of Jesus Christ

[metmom]

I ***LIKE*** that.

I’m stealing it.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“I’m stealing it.

I know you. It’s already yours too!

[metmom]

HEY! That’s my church too!

[metmom]

Which is the most important thing.

[trisham]

Thank you, NYer.

[ealgeone]

If I do I’ll call ahead for sure!

[boatbums]

Are you a member of a particular denomination? If so, which one? If not, are you a member of a non-denominational congregation?

Let me ask you...WHY do you need to know this about a Freeper? Would it help you better understand someone's theology better than what they have taken the time to state on the topic already? What exactly do you hope to find out IF someone tells you the name of the church where they worship? For example...I was raised as a Roman Catholic and then joined a Southern Baptist church. After that, I joined a nondenominational church when I moved. There was virtually no difference between the SBC and the nondenom in their statement of faith or theology. So what does that tell you any more now that you know?

I mean, do you comprehend that non-Catholics CAN hold to the basic beliefs of Christianity yet choose to worship within different denominational groups? Maybe it's worship style or congregational organization or political leanings that set one apart from another. Are you unaware that these same kind of differences exist in Catholicism? I can't help but think this is nothing more than pestering or badgering when the question keeps being asked over and over again. So, what's the big deal anyway?

[BipolarBob]

That $11.95 scapular sounds like a bargain when weighed against eternal fire and damnation. I've got to hand it to the Catholics, they do have bargains that are hard to beat.

[boatbums]

Hey! That’s MY church, too!