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- Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:05 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
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Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
PART 7. THE UPSHOT The upshot of all this goings on at MCF (Melbourne Christian Fellowship) is what? Was one family destroyed by one bad local elder? Was there something terribly wrong with us? Was it that local leader? Was it the local presbytery? Was it the BCF teachings? 1. It was not one family ...
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:14 pm
- Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
- Topic: Covenant Family
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24623
Re: Covenant Family
Yep, judging and puffing-up isn't just a Pentecostal thing! Immersion of course makes sense biblically but God is merciful (either way). But baptising babies is a GENUINELY strange thing to do given the closely related command of 'repent'. On the other hand, how come many (most?) Pentecostals give h...
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:14 am
- Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
- Topic: Covenant Family
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24623
Re: Covenant Family
I suspect many of us in the 'water baptism is for believers' camp have lent on this Scripture, over the years, as an additional reason (beyond repenting can't be done by babies) as to why we don't need to do infant baptisms. The Lord is watching over our little ones. No need to take it any further.
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:34 pm
- Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
- Topic: Covenant Family
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24623
Re: Covenant Family
It's all based on 1 Cor 7:14 14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. To partly come to MCF/BCF's defence here, how else are we to int...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:56 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
- Views: 117944
Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
Sure eagles, I'll keep you honest. I haven't kept great track of the Lutheran Church except I have fond memories of my time there and their mostly BIblical stance and I have a soft spot for them. LIkely they, as well as many other mainstream and independent churches, are and will give in via comprom...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
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Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
The slavery that MCF brought on us was no different to the return to the law of the Galatians (chapter 5): 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery . 2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselv...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
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Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
Oh, it is war eagles, you're right on the money. And our weapon is the Scriptures and our mouths and the HS in our words. We are NOT to accept lording over: 2 Cor 11:19, 20 You gladly put up with fools since you are so wise! For you tolerate it if: anyone enslaves you anyone devours you anyone takes...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
- Views: 117944
Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
It is so clear that we have been led by ULTRA control freaks who stopped using the Scriptures to see how to live and govern a long time ago. I think because of the authoritarian nature of their first guru (Ray Snr) they never were required to take initiative or search the Scriptures critically thems...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
- Views: 117944
Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
By the way, did you guys know, as pointed out by my wife, that the deacons, men of high standing, serving and ministry (eg Philip), of Acts 6 were chosen BY THE CONGREGATION! Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this re...
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:53 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
- Replies: 57
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Re: The level of degradation that MCF reached 1994-2016
Will read Eagles, thanks.
And, yes, Connor et al did do exactly what Scripture outlines: point out the errors with witnesses. They did their part from that point of view.
But, yes, what happens when the leadership ignores you? That then goes to the other discussion we've been having here . .
And, yes, Connor et al did do exactly what Scripture outlines: point out the errors with witnesses. They did their part from that point of view.
But, yes, what happens when the leadership ignores you? That then goes to the other discussion we've been having here . .