Why are you non-denominational?

Andrewn said:

How do I add picture / avatar

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Click on your name at the top, then on your (no-picture) avatar.

Andrewn said:

Why are you non denominational?

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The Bible does not tell me to take on a denomination or a label or to follow a specific church organization by a specific name. In fact, Paul condemned the idea of seeking to be followers of a particular person (like: "I am of Paul," or: "I am of Apollos," etc. - See 1 Corinthians 3). 2 Timothy 2:15 says,

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15).

So we are to study God's Word (Scripture) to show ourselves approved unto God and not be spoon fed. We do not need a church to interpret the Scriptures for us. We have the Spirit to teach us all things. For 1 John 2:27 says,

"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things,..." (1 John 2:27).

Andrewn said:

How do I add picture / avatar

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1. You will see a row of buttons at the top. Hover your cursor over your person icon (next to inbox) and a drop down menu will appear.

2. You will see an link called "Avatar" (Which is about seven down to the left) on the drop down menu. Click on it.



3. Click choose file, and then upload the picture you want. There are size limitations to the kind of picture you can upload. It is recommended that you use an image that is at least 200x200 pixels.

Side Note:

Another way to upload your avatar is to go to the first link option called "Personal Details" (which is the first link option in the drop down menu when you hover your cursor over the person icon (next to the inbox option).

I hope this helps, and may God bless you.

Andrewn said:

How do I add picture / avatar

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In addition, if you want to post pictures in your posts, I originally had problems before uploading images to Christian Forums. My images would come up looking broken within my posts whenever I tried to directly upload a photo within my post quickly.

The best way to upload a photo in your posts (not an avatar) is to:

#1. Go to Christian Forums main page.
#2. Click on the Media button.
#3. Click on the Add Media button.
#4. Choose from drop down box to "Create Album" and name it.
#5. Click upload image.
#6. Click the Save button.
#7. Select the Image to View it in your Media Gallery.
#8. Right Click on the Image you want to use.
#9. Select the Option called "Copy Image Address."
#10. Go back to the thread you want to a post a picture at.
#11. Select the picture icon (Next to the video icon) that is within your post options.
#12. Paste the image link in the pop up window and voila!


I hope that what I said here helps you today.
And may God bless you.

Bible Highlighter said:

The Bible does not tell me to take on a denomination or a label or to follow a specific church organization by a specific name. In fact, Paul condemned the idea of seeking to be followers of a particular person (like: "I am of Paul," or: "I am of Apollos," etc. - See 1 Corinthians 3). 2 Timothy 2:15 says,

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15).

So we are to study God's Word (Scripture) to show ourselves approved unto God and not be spoon fed. We do not need a church to interpret the Scriptures for us. We have the Spirit to teach us all things. For 1 John 2:27 says,

"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things,..." (1 John 2:27).

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Amen.
Denominations teach that for spiritual safety, all Christians need to be covered by someone in authority, ie. pastor, priest etc. But the reality is that such covering over our head actually dishonours our real covering, -Christ himself.
1Cor11v3But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. (ie. Christ)

So every time you pray in church, underneath your pastor's authority, you dishonour Christ!

That's why I will never have another man over my head.
I will of course always pray with my brothers and sisters in the Lord.