Queston we have discussed at work. No flames just answer please.(Religious)
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Are you talking about the LDS church? Yes, they have some very....interesting beliefs.
Funny thing is, I found a guide to witnessing to Mormons using their own book and using the errant teachings of the LDS church.
Funny thing is, I found a guide to witnessing to Mormons using their own book and using the errant teachings of the LDS church.
LDS is not COFC. COFC, however, does believe you go to hell if you don't attend their particular church.
There is Churches of Christ, which is different from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (Mormons)
Stolen from:
http://church-of-christ.org/who.htmlWhat is the distinctive plea of the church of Christ?
It is primarily a plea for religious unity based upon the Bible. In a divided religious world it is believed that the Bible is the only possible common denominator upon which most, if not all, of the God-fearing people of the land can unite. This is an appeal to go back to the Bible. It is a plea to speak where the Bible speak and to remain silent where the Bible is silent in all matters that pertain to religion. It further emphasizes that in everything religious there must be a "Thus saith the Lord" for all that is done. The objective is religious unity of all believers in Christ. The basis is the New Testament. The method is the restoration of New Testament Christianity.
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The Historical background of the Restoration Movement
One of the earliest advocates of the return to New Testament Christianity, as a means of achieving unity of all believers in Christ, was James O'Kelly of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1793 he withdrew from the Baltimore conference of his church and called upon others to join him in taking the Bible as the only creed. His influence was largely felt in Virginia and North Carolina where history records that some seven thousand communicants followed his leadership toward a return to primitive New Testament Christianity.
In 1802 a similar movement among the Baptists in New England was led by Abner Jones and Elias Smith. They were concerned about "denominational names and creeds" and decided to wear only the name Christian, taking Bible as their only guide. In 1804, in the western frontier state of Kentucky, Barton W. Stone and several other Presbyterian preachers took similar action declaring that they would take the Bible as the "only sure guide to heaven." Thomas Campbell, and his illustrious son, Alexander Campbell, took similar steps in the year 1809 in what is now the state of West Virginia. They contended that nothing should be bound upon Christians as a matter of doctrine which is not as old as the New Testament. Although these four movements were completely independent in their beginnings eventually they became one strong restoration movement because of their common purpose and plea. These men did not advocate the starting of a new church, but rather a return to Christ's church as described in the Bible.
Members of the church of Christ do not conceive of themselves as a new church started near the beginning of the 19th century. Rather, the whole movement is designed to reproduce in contemporary times the church originally established on Pentecost, A.D. 30. The strength of the appeal lies in the restoration of Christ's original church.
Stolen from:
http://church-of-christ.org/who.htmlWhat is the distinctive plea of the church of Christ?
It is primarily a plea for religious unity based upon the Bible. In a divided religious world it is believed that the Bible is the only possible common denominator upon which most, if not all, of the God-fearing people of the land can unite. This is an appeal to go back to the Bible. It is a plea to speak where the Bible speak and to remain silent where the Bible is silent in all matters that pertain to religion. It further emphasizes that in everything religious there must be a "Thus saith the Lord" for all that is done. The objective is religious unity of all believers in Christ. The basis is the New Testament. The method is the restoration of New Testament Christianity.
Back to the top of the page
The Historical background of the Restoration Movement
One of the earliest advocates of the return to New Testament Christianity, as a means of achieving unity of all believers in Christ, was James O'Kelly of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1793 he withdrew from the Baltimore conference of his church and called upon others to join him in taking the Bible as the only creed. His influence was largely felt in Virginia and North Carolina where history records that some seven thousand communicants followed his leadership toward a return to primitive New Testament Christianity.
In 1802 a similar movement among the Baptists in New England was led by Abner Jones and Elias Smith. They were concerned about "denominational names and creeds" and decided to wear only the name Christian, taking Bible as their only guide. In 1804, in the western frontier state of Kentucky, Barton W. Stone and several other Presbyterian preachers took similar action declaring that they would take the Bible as the "only sure guide to heaven." Thomas Campbell, and his illustrious son, Alexander Campbell, took similar steps in the year 1809 in what is now the state of West Virginia. They contended that nothing should be bound upon Christians as a matter of doctrine which is not as old as the New Testament. Although these four movements were completely independent in their beginnings eventually they became one strong restoration movement because of their common purpose and plea. These men did not advocate the starting of a new church, but rather a return to Christ's church as described in the Bible.
Members of the church of Christ do not conceive of themselves as a new church started near the beginning of the 19th century. Rather, the whole movement is designed to reproduce in contemporary times the church originally established on Pentecost, A.D. 30. The strength of the appeal lies in the restoration of Christ's original church.
Gunslinger08
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Originally posted by: SaltBoy
Oh boy, here we go again...
What's that supposed to mean? I just stated that i found their beliefs interesting and on a related note came across some material regarding errancies in their literature.
You can take your
/sits down in lawn chair
/cracks a :beer:
Mind if I sit here? I've got a whole cooler full.
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FYI, I'm a Mormon. I was just thinking that this was going to turn into a Mormon-bashing thread. We've had plenty of those in the past. I'm not feeling up to defending my beliefs right now -- thanks.Originally posted by: amnesiac
Originally posted by: SaltBoy
Oh boy, here we go again...
What's that supposed to mean? I just stated that i found their beliefs interesting and on a related note came across some material regarding errancies in their literature.
You can take yourand shove it up your ass.
Nope, not all churches believe that - well maybe to some extent - but they don't shout it out like the Church of Christ.
Not the Latter Day Saints. I am talking about the normal CofC
Not the Latter Day Saints. I am talking about the normal CofC
I dont think its right for any religion to tell anyone that just because they refuse to join the proposed denomination. But whatever I have my own doubts about some of the practices of my own religion. Oh isht im gonna get flamed.
Oh isht im gonna get flamed.The Church of Christ also believes you are not saved unless you are baptized in their church. They have a very difficult time defending this position with scripture. Rather, Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Hmmm, that's DEFINITELY not my experience with Church of Christ followers. But then again, I'm an agnostic, so I'm staying out of this...
I have seen this statement from a lot of churches and even some in the goverment. I was always under the understanding that Christianx believed in forgiveness and a compassoniate God. Why do you have to FEAR God to be a believer. Man has always tried to rule by fear, are they imatating a God that has to be feared?
Bleep
at least most Unitarians, Methodists, and Episcopalians (BOCP 1979) pretty much believe God is good/forgiving and everyone goes to heaven
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