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Bradigans:
If the SPIRIT leads, can you out there consider joining a forum? Being in the true CHURCH is 24/7. We in the body of Christ need not only pro and synergistic views of likeminded believers (THOSE TRULY SEEKING GOD'S, THE WORD'S TRUTH), but also antagonistic views (eg bicep and tricep while working together usually work against one another) of likeminded believers (THOSE TRULY SEEKING GOD'S, THE WORD'S TRUTH). That's where Christ's Holy Spirit comes in. 1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:14 - For the body is not one member, but many. We in THE BODY need not only one anothers pro and synergist views, but also one another's buffering (antagonistic) views. Can somebody help me out there? Oop's maybe I should be saying in here (IN AND THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF COURSE). This is how I believe we need to start coming together. Romans 8:19 - For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Ephesians 4:13 - Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
 
 
IN HIS LOVE,
 
 
Bradford

Kat:
Hi Bradford,

I see nothing wrong with visiting other forum if you so desire.
But it seems like you were referring to 'all Christians' as the body of Christ?
In the scripture that were referring to the body of believers, 
the writer began the comments to the 'Brothers',
I believer that 'Brother' is speaking only to the chosen few, not all the called.

1Co 12:1  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
1Co 12:12  For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
1Co 12:13  For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--Jews or Greeks, slaves or free--and all were made to drink of one Spirit.

Rom 12:1  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Rom 12:4  For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,

The body of Christ are those who abide in Christ and those who keep His commandments and bear fruit.

John 15:1  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.
v. 2  Every branch of mine that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
v. 3  Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.
v. 4  Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
v. 5  I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
v.6  If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
v. 7  If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
v. 8  By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
v. 9  As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
v. 10  If you keep My commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

hillsbororiver:
Good morning Bradigans,

Seeking debate or to go out of our way to "show people the light" usually bears no fruit, as a matter of fact in my own experience I have never seen someone's mind changed by challenging their beliefs.

Tit 3:9  But avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

But it is our duty to be ready to speak if someone sees our example and earnestly seeks answers.

1Pe 3:15  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

If you feel led to join this like Kat stated there is nothing at all wrong with belonging to other forums, we only need discern our motivation and to be sure it is motivated by giving Him glory.

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe

Dennis Vogel:
Mat 7:6  Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. (e-Sword is so handy).

Ray has told me many times that he would be very happy to find others with the same beliefs. But so far we have not found any (at least in the English speaking world), and that's after many people providing many links to other sites.

There are the "called" and the "chosen."

Mat 7:20  Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

That's how we know they are of the same body.

Dennis

Kat:
Hi Bobby,

Just to explain my above comments better.
I was referring to 'all Christiandom' as not being the body of Christ, at this time.
I thought Bradford was referring to all Christians forums, as being in the body?
I would never suggest that we here are the only people that have the Truth.
I was trying to show how you can deternmine who is of the body of Christ.
Neither do I think Ray is the only one who has the Truth,
he's just the only one I know of.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

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