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re: Church splits are coming. Preached to about this. (UMC Related)
Posted on 2/17/20 at 12:48 am to Eli Goldfinger
Posted on 2/17/20 at 12:48 am to Eli Goldfinger
quote:I disagree. The model provided in the scriptures is the ability to appeal decisions to the broader church, which then has rulings accepted at the congregational level. This is the model of Acts 15. This adds checks and balances to prevent one man or one small group of people from taking an entire congregation into error or heresy with no other recourse but a split or mass exodus.
I think independent congregations such as Church of Christ have had it right all along. No governing body.
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Posted on 2/17/20 at 5:31 am to FooManChoo
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The model provided in the scriptures is the ability to appeal decisions to the broader church
Which church is right though? There are many of them.
Posted on 2/17/20 at 6:51 am to FooManChoo
Allow me to respectfully disagree. The model in Acts 15 is of an Association of local churches making an appeal to THE APOSTLES during the Apostolic Age, which ended when John passed. The Apostles had high authority to guide the infant churches until the FAITH was established. The completed Scripture then became the sole Authority on Doctrine. The Association continues till today for the purpose of mission work and the spread of the Gospel.
BTW, according to Church history, the checks and balances you speak of failed pretty quickly.
BTW, according to Church history, the checks and balances you speak of failed pretty quickly.
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