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Aren't our spirits and minds gathered together ... to Godly purpose and accord ?

I see many on these threads uplifted in prayer and comforted and encouraged in Christ.

I see instruction and debate on scripture.

I see praise (of God), thanksgiving, and personal testimony.

I see the sharing of the faith.

I would argue that we do have a particular type of christian gathering here, ... and, perhaps, one that is more open to unbelievers.

Certainly, there is more opportunity for individual needs to be addressed (to an extent) ... than at a typical church gathering.
Thank you.
 
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Amen brinny. :)

:amen:

"The joy of the Lord is your strength." ~Nehemiah 8:10

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Let me just say this. I haven't logged onto this thread since back in page 7 or so, it is now page 12 I believe. And from what I can see that has transpired since that point, if God was ever in this thread, He has departed, at least in interest..

I guess if you are used to one man standing in a pulpit and telling you what he thinks is all the teaching you get, letting people share their thoughts is going to be a bit controversial.

A one man pulpit is not biblical. Discussing is.
 
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I guess if you are used to one man standing in a pulpit and telling you what he thinks is all the teaching you get, letting people share their thoughts is going to be a bit controversial.

A one man pulpit is not biblical. Discussing is.
I agree.
 
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Hmm is God always with us? Ok.. how about this. The Father WHERE is He right now? Yeshua? Where is HE right now. The sweet sweet Holy Spirit of GoD..you know the one the 12 talked about when they said "HE SAID" the one that talks. Where is He?

Jesus..in the Father the Father in Jesus and Jesus is? IN You. Jesus said "how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask". Then written God is IN YOU to do and to work".

So this can come off kind of silly (my part). He is always with us..in us. You asked about two or three gathered in my name. Are you asking is it the SAME as two or three coming together in His name. As it would be right now? I would have to say no. Now I already told you WHERE He is. So let that stand for HE said it not me :)

Ask Him.. There is something that happens when we are together, worshiping Him in spirit and truth. When we are as one. I cant see you touch you. And sorry but there are things He will not do will not show you..to go speak to.. say this to that person. Or the smallest of things like.. just go over then and give them a hug. Why? Because I am GOD and you said you would do as I asked :) hehe.

So "WHERE" is not the same as "us in church together" as it is "us online".

Well.. like this.. I am online now..so are you. Yet..I can go down the street.. or miles away and go to any Church. There are those that can not. Now for them.. online is ALL they have. A phone where you HAVE TO HIDE and just text back and forth. What can a GOD do in that substitution? HAHA ANYTHING! Praise GOD.

For ME.. I can not substitute ONLINE because I dont want to got to church. He does no play games. WE do. I can see how SOME would and can apply "in His name" to mean to say things it does not apply to. For me.. its like the 120 came together as one..in one accord in His name. Not each one doing there own thing in some place.

Hey..its not my word. What can you BELIEVE? You come..you put HIM 1st..where ever you are. What can YOU believe? I am in NO WAY going to say..HE CANT DO or BE THERE. Blood of JESUS. I share what I THINK..but no way will I step in front of your faith. For He LOVES YOUR FAITH. Just do something for HIM. DONT STOP THERE! If you believe HE IS THERE. THINK about that. GOD ..GOD GOD GOD is THERE! Sorry..what do you need? Whats wrong? GOD IS THERE! AMEN
 
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Hmm is God always with us? Ok.. how about this. The Father WHERE is He right now? Yeshua? Where is HE right now. The sweet sweet Holy Spirit of GoD..you know the one the 12 talked about when they said "HE SAID" the one that talks. Where is He?

Jesus..in the Father the Father in Jesus and Jesus is? IN You. Jesus said "how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask". Then written God is IN YOU to do and to work".

So this can come off kind of silly (my part). He is always with us..in us. You asked about two or three gathered in my name. Are you asking is it the SAME as two or three coming together in His name. As it would be right now? I would have to say no. Now I already told you WHERE He is. So let that stand for HE said it not me :)

Ask Him.. There is something that happens when we are together, worshiping Him in spirit and truth. When we are as one. I cant see you touch you. And sorry but there are things He will not do will not show you..to go speak to.. say this to that person. Or the smallest of things like.. just go over then and give them a hug. Why? Because I am GOD and you said you would do as I asked :) hehe.

So "WHERE" is not the same as "us in church together" as it is "us online".

Well.. like this.. I am online now..so are you. Yet..I can go down the street.. or miles away and go to any Church. There are those that can not. Now for them.. online is ALL they have. A phone where you HAVE TO HIDE and just text back and forth. What can a GOD do in that substitution? HAHA ANYTHING! Praise GOD.

For ME.. I can not substitute ONLINE because I dont want to got to church. He does no play games. WE do. I can see how SOME would and can apply "in His name" to mean to say things it does not apply to. For me.. its like the 120 came together as one..in one accord in His name. Not each one doing there own thing in some place.

Hey..its not my word. What can you BELIEVE? You come..you put HIM 1st..where ever you are. What can YOU believe? I am in NO WAY going to say..HE CANT DO or BE THERE. Blood of JESUS. I share what I THINK..but no way will I step in front of your faith. For He LOVES YOUR FAITH. Just do something for HIM. DONT STOP THERE! If you believe HE IS THERE. THINK about that. GOD ..GOD GOD GOD is THERE! Sorry..what do you need? Whats wrong? GOD IS THERE! AMEN
Thanks for the reply Blade. :)
 
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I've seen many prayers written here in posts........So he has to be here reading them. so yes.
Could it be that as we read the prayers and posts and having the Spirit of God in us He too is reading? The verse saying "where two or more are gathered in My Name I am there with you" I think means that He is literally present in the room but invisible being in His Spirit form.
 
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Could it be that as we read the prayers and posts and having the Spirit of God in us He too is reading? The verse saying "where two or more are gathered in My Name I am there with you" I think means that He is literally present in the room but invisible being in His Spirit form.

I believe that's EXACTLY what that means.

Precious!!

May His joy be ours!!!

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