Thedictator
Retired Coach, Now Missionary to the World
- Mar 21, 2010
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If, indeed, what you say is true, then you would extend the hand of fellowship to all of the (so-called) Plymouth Brethren who are, indeed, independent autonomous congregations. However, as it actually is, even those fellowships which can clearly trace their origins to your own are frequently rejected. One of the simplest reasons for rejection within your movement is the usage of instrumental accompaniment in congregational singing.
Until you actually and truly embrace all Christians as equal to you in Christ, then you will remain one among a multitude of denominations in Christendom.
How much fellowship one has with other Christians depends on each congregation. Some are ecumenical and some are not at all. We can not Embrace All Christians because of Doctrine.
Some Christians Believe:
1. or do not believe in the trinity
2. That Jesus is Satan's brother
3. That Jesus is not God
4. That the Bible is not God's Word
5. Do not believe in the Lord's Supper (communion)
6. believe in Baptism at all
7. That Angels are equal to God
8. That is Church is Unnecessary and not needed.
9. That non-Christian Religion is equal to Christianity
10. That God was a one time a man
11. Do not believe that there is a Holy Spirit
12. That Man is equal with God.
There are a 1000 or more Christian doctrines that I and my fellowship can not except. As for the instrumental accompaniment in congregational singing that is not as big of a deal as the above statements with me and many of my fellow bothers. We do not exclude anyone from fellowship with us they exclude themselves from fellowship with us by their man-made doctrines.
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