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Originally Posted by Igzy
I don't believe the group is an entity,
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Originally Posted by Igzy
Where does it say all the church is supposed to do is provide a time and place to meet? Are you saying the church as a group cannot have an agenda of mission work. Why not?
Why the arbitrary delineation? You sound like someone who's been burnt by group cooperation and so are hunting for a reason to de-legitimize it.
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You said that group
isn't an entity and then imply
it can have an agenda of mission work. Which is it? Should "groups" have agency or not?
Is there an example in the NT of an assemply having a "mission work agenda" as opposed to individuals who are joined by others?
I'm not making the argument that if it's not present in the NT that it's prohibited. But an example would sure help if there is one.
Also, can we stay away from arguments about motives? I could say, "You sound like you've been burned by a group that decried 'poor, poor Christianity,' and now are hunting for any way to legitimize it."
NEITHER argument is helpful.