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Exploring the Issue of Group Uniformity In Practice. (Part II)

Exploring the Issue of Group Uniformity In Practice. (Part II)

The discussion of uniformity of practice among Christians, especially in the context of a congregation or brotherhood, most likely will cause a wide range of reactions among those who read this. Some may wonder what in the world is he talking about? Others, who either are members of a fellowship that practices uniformity of practice to some degree or in the past have been a part of such a fellowship may feel a negative reaction to a discussion on uniformity….

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Exploring the Issue of Group Uniformity in Practice

Exploring the Issue of Group Uniformity in Practice

The discussion on uniformity of practice among the “plain people” is not a new topic. It was part of the discussion in the major three-way split of the Brethren that occurred in the early 1880’s. It is certainly an issue still being discussed today. It is clear in the New Testament that the Church is called to unity. The foundation for this unity is rooted in our love for God and our love for each other. The question we wrestle…

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What Seest Thou?

What Seest Thou?

…In Amos 8:2 the Lord asks Amos the prophet, “What seest thou?” The prophet replies, “A basket of summer fruit.” The natural harvest marked the end of the crop. The Lord was showing Amos that Israel had come to a time of judgement because of their disobedience. Does God ever prompt us by asking, “What do you see?” It is interesting that people who experience the same event or happenings in life come away from that experience with different viewpoints….

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Keeping the Faith

Keeping the Faith

Faith is an expression of confidence. The Hebrew writer says that the person that comes to God must believe that He is – that God exists. It is a confidence that God not only exists, but a confidence that he responds to those who diligently seek Him. (Heb. 11:6) Christians are called “believers”. Repeatedly we encounter the concept of belief in the New Testament. When a new Christian is baptized we ask them, “Do you believe that Jesus Christ is…

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Exploring Faith and Practice (Part III)

Exploring Faith and Practice (Part III)

We are called to walk in the light that is in Jesus Christ   John 8:12- “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Eph. 5:8-11- “8. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of the light: 9. (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and…

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Exploring Faith and Practice (Part II)

Exploring Faith and Practice (Part II)

  Next, we will begin to examine a few scriptures that directly address the Christian’s walk. In the example that Jesus shared about the shepherd and the sheep we noted that Jesus said the sheep follow the shepherd. How should we understand this “following” idea? In a physical sense we can follow someone without engaging our mind much at all. We just simply watch with our eyes and follow with our feet. Sometimes believers make statements like, “We just need…

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Exploring Faith and Practice

Exploring Faith and Practice

In the Christian’s walk of faith sometimes realities are encountered that, on the surface, seem to be contradictory. The Apostle Paul says, “We are His workmanship”. Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments”. What then is the effective reality that brings the Christian to faithfulness? Is it God working in me, or is it me, choosing to follow Jesus? We recognize that Jesus’ words and Paul’s statement are both true. Both truths need to be acknowledged, lest we…

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