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Admin	Searching for Sunday Posted : 18 Aug, 2020 06:40 PM By Rachel Held Evans “...there are always folks who fancy themselves bouncers to the heavenly banquet, charged with keeping the wrong people away from the table and out of the church. Evangelicalism in particular has seen a resurgence in border patrol Christianity in recent years, as alliances and coalitions formed around shared theological distinctives elevate secondary issues to primary ones and declare anyone who fails to conform to their strict set of beliefs and behaviors unfit for Christian fellowship. Committed to purifying the church of every errant thought, difference of opinion, or variation in practice, these self-appointed gatekeepers tie up heavy loads of legalistic rules and place them on weary people’s shoulders. They strain out the gnats in everyone else’s theology while swallowing their own camel-sized inconsistencies. They slam the door of the kingdom in people’s faces and tell them to come back when they are sober, back on their feet, Republican, Reformed, doubtless, submissive, straight. But the gospel doesn’t need a coalition devoted to keeping the wrong people out. It needs a family of sinners, saved by grace, committed to tearing down the walls, throwing open the doors, and shouting, “Welcome! There’s bread and wine. Come eat with us and talk.” This isn’t a kingdom for the worthy; it’s a kingdom for the hungry.” Post Reply
View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 19 Aug, 2020 05:05 PM So, get off. You have that you have nothing of value to add here. I don't want you here. You are just insulting people and stirring up trouble. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 20 Aug, 2020 05:35 AM It should motivate us to live in a manner pleasing to God so we can hear Him say , "well done. I'm only responding to Quiznos. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 20 Aug, 2020 05:39 AM Churches are a Worship place for those who trust in God. Unbelievers are Everywhere , even in SOME churches. Or on Christian internet. As Believers our old nature should be replaced by a Spiritual healthy one. Post Reply
View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 20 Aug, 2020 08:57 AM You've been reported. Post Reply
Quiznos View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 20 Aug, 2020 08:23 PM Do not report Moon, there is freedom in Messiah for people to be right, wrong, to speak their mind, to encourage and to try one another, to see if they are a genuine believer ( test the spirits ). Post Reply
View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 20 Aug, 2020 08:45 PM She can be wrong all she wants. Being hypocrite and a bully is another matter. Jesus didn't tolerate hypocrites and Paul didn't tolerate bullies(revilers). I won't either. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Searching for Sunday Posted : 21 Aug, 2020 06:34 AM God knows those who are His! Let's all praise God for His Mercy! Great Quiznos :-) Post Reply

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