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I'm in Indianapolis
cjwood:
hi lloyd, from austin, tx. yep, there are reams and reams of pages containing Scriptural Truths you can, and should read on the main page and in the different forum sections kat provided.
enjoy and take it slow. 8)
claudia
Lloyd:
Hi and thanks.
I think I already had plenty of fellowship online. I'm hoping to find fellowship in person. I think the Bible says a lot about the subject, but I haven't found much on this site yet on it.
Rhys 🕊:
Here are some bits from Ray I found that may help:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,12164.msg105772.html#msg105772
So don't be discouraged. You may not find what you would think is the "True"
Church, but you have found the "TRUTH" of that original Church. And remember,
our fellowship with the Called Out Elect is "IN SPIRIT." And our fellowship and
worship of God is also "IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH" (John 4:21-24). No thing or
no body can ever prevent you from worshiping God in "spirit and in truth"!
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,692.msg5319.html#msg5319
I'll admit that it is difficult to meet with believers of like mind in your area if there aren't any. I have never seen a church that teaches "right in line with what I have on my site." I have had hundreds tell me of such religions, churches, and cults, but after checking them out for five or six minutes, I have always found that do teach virtually nothing as I do. That fact doesn't make me feel good or anything, but so far that has been a fact.
You can join our Discussion Forum at the bottom of our home page and carry on exchanges with other believers, or possibly find someone in your area.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,1304.msg11349.html#msg11349
If there were churches scattered through BABYLON THE GREAT WHORE, then there would be no need for God to admonish those whom He is choosing, to "COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE" (Rev. 18:4). Are we to just come out of her spiritually, but remain good social friends with them on a weekly basis?
Church is not now and never was, a physical building to congregate in to worship God. Could all the hundreds of thousands of Israelites congregate inside the tiny little tabernacle in the wilderness? Could ALL JUDEA congregate in the tiny Temple in Jeruslem every sabbath? The synagogues became corrupted and the churches today are corrupted. So where do you want to go? If you want fellowship why not foin a social club and keep the false religion out of your fellowship.
Jesus taught us that we are to worship God in spirit and in truth, not in this mountain or in Jerusalem, or in a building, or another other "place" that is corrupted. I can't tell people what to do. If "christian fellowship" means more to them than "godly worship," then I guess they just have to keep looking.
Being a follower of Jesus Christ was never designed to be a "feel good religion" as many christian churches promise if you join their particular tents on living a worldly life for Jesus. I trully never miss, "CHURCH"! I "go to church" every time I open my Bible."
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,6056.msg48926.html#msg48926
I assembly with Believers of like mind as often as possible. This is not done in a "church building," however. Usually in private homes and Bible Conferences. God does not dwell in temples, cathedrals, and church buildings:
Act 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Act 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Well where DOES God dwell if not in church buildings?
1Co 3:16 Know ye not that YOU ARE THE TEMPLE of God, and that the Spirit of God DWELLS IN YOU
I think if you find the right people it can be a good thing but if you find the wrong people then you will be worse off. I only meet with people of like mind online, it would be nice to have some physical meetings but I just pray about that. I don't feel down that I don't have people to meet with as for me I receive a lot for what I do online.
We have fellowship with Christ and I have a close relationship with Him and that works for me. I know we are all different too and I don't mind being alone and line studying on my own and writing to others.
Ray meet with others so why not us and I would like too but where do I find the people that are the right people.......not sure.
Rhys
Lloyd:
Thanks for the info.
The Bible says Jesus is our example and I figure anyone, such as the apostles and others, who followed Jesus' example must be our example too. So I gathered that what the apostles and other early Christians did was given in the Bible for our example. Wouldn't that be correct?
indianabob:
New friend Lloyd,
Welcome to the forum and to Ray Smith's publications.
This can be a real blessing if your mind can absorb it.
Only God can make it understood to you.
So then please proceed VERY slowly, it is worth the journey.
Be patient with the learning, there is no rush, no hurry to learn it all in a month.
It may be best, it was for me, to avoid sharing with anyone presently in your life.
Please believe me, they will not understand.
If they seem to understand then most likely they are just being polite and patient with you.
Since you are new then this is just the first step of ten thousand steps.
Take each step with care and lots of careful examination to see if your step is firmly placed.
Ask questions of yourself and of course of all the members here.
You may expect confusion and doubt, it is very normal, so just place your trust in God and God
will lead you in your walk.
Love and hugs, Indiana Bob 8)
Plymouth, IN
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