Where To Find God's Word
As a believer, who recently sold out to Jesus I am saddened to discover that many churches and tv ministries no longer finds the Bible relevant. Where does one go nowaday to hear the word of GOD preached?
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---Bloomie on 8/21/09
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"But after hearing these experiences explained I realize that it was not God that gave them the experience.
But these experiences are so strong as to literally blind the mind of those who had the experience." (Mima)
While that is true, what happened when these experiences brings one closer to the unoriginate Father, His Only-Begotten Son, and His All-Holy and good and life-creating Spirit (by studying Holy Scriptures more, praying more, fasting more, etc)?
If this is the case, then the experiences can't be demonic in orgin. Of course, peoples experiences should not be a reason why you join a church. I shouldn't put my experiences in my former posts.
In IC.XC., |
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---Ignatius on 10/11/09 |
" These may turn a person's heart toward things of God, but those things are feelings with can take the place of a living relationship with a living personal God." (Rod)
Actually, for me, it is the opposite. I got a closer [living] relationship with God when I converted to Eastern Orthodoxy. I got closer at Church and at home, studying Holy Scriptures, the Holy Fathers/Saints, reading the Lives of the Saints, reading the writings and lives of the Early desert Fathers and Mothers, etc.
Mima, nothing you said is error. Study Scriptures and what the Early Church (1st-11th centuries) believed and proclaimed. Of course, what is "false" is based on YOUR interpretation of Scriptures.
In IC.XC., |
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---Ignatius on 10/11/09 |
Bloomie, the best place to go is right to the Bible. You cannot find a better place anywhere on earth that has the real Truth. Pray before you start. Ask the Spirit to bring light to His Word. Be honest and open hearted when you read. No matter what religion or denomination you are in, never put those believes before the Word of God. Do not put your own meaning on any passage. Compare what you read with the Nature and attributes of God, if the passage contradicts who God is, you have interpreted wrong. Use "Sola Scriptura" where Scripture interpret Scripture.
All man are capable of making mistakes. When you hear a person speak about a topic, always compare it with Scripture no matter who the person is. |
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---MarkV. on 10/9/09 |
---Rod4Him -- I have had several people tell me that they had a religious experience. In actuality I have no reason to doubt this people. But after hearing these experiences explained I realize that it was not God that gave them the experience.
But these experiences are so strong as to literally blind the mind of those who had the experience. |
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---mima on 10/9/09 |
Jesus Christ is not preached in most churches anymore. All I hear is give your money and God will love you. OR to stay saved you must tithe, or A tither is the sign of a true believer.
Just junk out there. Where is the power of the Cross? |
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---calhoon on 10/8/09 |
You can keep coming here, and read my preaching. I promise you that I preach the uncompromised gospel of truth as commanded, and many times I will also cite the scriptures so that you can look them up to read for yourself. You can also buy the KJV Holy Bible recorded on CDs which are sold in many Bible Book stores and online. |
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---Eloy on 10/8/09 |
Bill-bela, that was good advice you gave and worth mentioning again. When the real Truth from God goes out, it will have the effect that God intends it to have, on whom He intends it to be for. It never returns void. Only the real Truth has that effect. And He knows where He wants it to go and for what purpose.
Isa. 55:11, "'So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth,
. It shall not return to Me void,
. But it shall acccomplish what I please,
. And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it"
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---MarkV. on 10/8/09 |
Concerning Eastern Othodox Church,although what I have to say isn't proof that the church has major error, however, I couldn't help but notice some comments promoting the church. The person said they never "felt more alive spiritually." They also said, "I feel the presence of the Holy Spirit there." Yikes, I can create a "feeling" by having soft music, subdued lights, candles, incense, colored windows, high steeples, high ceilings, and other physical attributes. Plato taught this 2500 years ago. These may turn a person's heart toward things of God, but those things are feelings with can take the place of a living relationship with a living personal God. What happens when this person leaves the church atmosphere? |
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---Rod4Him on 10/5/09 |
Concerning the Eastern Orthodox Church,
They do not believe Scripture and Scripture alone is enough. Here are some differences
1-Orthodoxy argues that the Holy Scriptures (as interpreted and defined by church teaching in the first seven ecumenical councils) along with Holy Tradition are of equal value and importance.
2-- Orthodox Christians believe baptism is the initiator of the salvation experience. The Orthodox Church practices baptism by full immersion(at least they believe in full immersion).
The Eucharist is the center of worship in the Orthodox Church. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that during the Eucharist believers partake mystically of Christ's body and blood and through it receive his life and strength. |
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---mima on 10/5/09 |
Any church that says "Bible-believing"? If it turns out that they do not preach the Word, go searching for another church. |
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---amand6348 on 8/24/09 |
The True Word of God in an Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Apostolic means the teachings of the Apostles. God's Church being born on the day of Pentecost according to Acts 2 v's 37-41 which Fulfills Matt. 28 v's 19-20, to the Jewish people First that was delivered by Apostle Peter, Apostle Paul brought This Very Same to us gentiles. The Man-made relig-org's churches (r-catholocism the first trin-church & then her offspring churches)denies God's Church being born according to Acts 2 v's 37-41.
There is NO one found in N-Testament scriptures that baptized in the titles Father-Son & Holy spirit. |
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---Lawrence on 8/24/09 |
You will find The Holy Truth being preached unaltered in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Our worship is fully biblically sound, and more than half of our service [s] have either direct or indirect inferences to Holy Scriptures. We cherish the Holy Bible and venerate it.
I have never felt more alive spiritually than in a Canonical Eastern Orthodox Church. The Divine Liturgy is soul lifting. I feel the presence of the Holy Spirit there. I will suggest you find a Canonical Eastern (or Western rite) Orthodox Church in your area and visit one.
In IC.XC, |
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---Ignatius on 8/22/09 |
by the title of this blog the best place is still the bible with guidance from the holy spirit. |
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---tom2 on 8/22/09 |
Pensacola Bible Institute is one place that is faithful to the gospel and the bible.
Pastors who graduated from there are very sound on doctrine. judge for yourself. |
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---Jake on 8/22/09 |
You can't mention any TV minisry that won't be picked apart by some Christians...let alone non-Christians.
Trish's suggestion is a good one. And
"Evangelical" churches are not the only ones that preach the Word of God. Some liturgical churches actually teach the Word more, though their sermons are shorter and their rituals may be hard for the uninitiated to follow.
The only way to find a good church is to visit services.(I usually visit at least twice). Beside what YOU get from the preaching of the Word, what is the attutude of the congregants? How do they respond to each other and to you.
A couple of visits may not tell the whole story, but you will get an idea how much they really live out what they are taught. |
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---Donna66 on 8/21/09 |
I agree, indeed you will find the true unaltered, word of God in the Eastern Orthodox Church. A most beautiful form of worship that allows one to worship in the true spirit with all the hosts of Heaven.
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---Alan on 8/21/09 |
\\As for TV, the pickings are slim. The only one I watch is In Touch, with Dr. Stanley.
---Trish9863 on 8/21/09\\
Even he is questionable.
I heard him once make a distinction between the Holy Spirit and something he called "the very Spirit of God."
I have no idea what he meant by that, and I really wonder if he did himself. |
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---Cluny on 8/21/09 |
One thing to watch for is when you first visit a church and they are "pushing" the most recent book out about what some man thinks you should do. If the preacher uses more than one scripture in his sermon that is a good clue that you are seeing a Bible-believing preacher. Of course, you want to avoid any church with a bunch of statues sitting around. |
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---SusieB on 8/21/09 |
In any Eastern Orthodox Church you will find worship offered in the Biblical pattern as is pleasing to the Lord and the pure Word of God preached without fear or favor.
I can't speak for what goes on in evangelical churches. |
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---Cluny on 8/21/09 |
Hi, Bloomie . . . glad to meet you, welcome to the Kingdom of God > God bless you > we have Isaiah 55:11 >
"'So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth,
. It shall not return to Me void,
. But it shall acccomplish what I please,
. And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (Isaiah 55:11)
God's word *shall* do all that *God* Himself understands His word to mean, Bloomie > in spite of how we may misunderstand it and ones may try to make it look like you can't understand or find God's word. So . . . I go to prayer and trust God to have this work for us, how He is able. Just be honest with God, and this will connect you with the ones who are honest (o: |
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---Bill_bila5659 on 8/21/09 |
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There are Bible preaching churches out there, you have to visit them, interview the pastors, and pray. You will find a good church home, as the Lord will guide you.
As for TV, the pickings are slim. The only one I watch is In Touch, with Dr. Stanley. |
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---Trish9863 on 8/21/09 |
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