Thanks for quoted material Steve. I think that it gives the very basis for all of the writings that go on here on this and other similar web-sites, and of the grounds that others, including a number of Biblical scholars, have had for various writings concerning the LRC.
Let's take a closer look.
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Originally Posted by Indiana
The Basis of Speaking
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"Since the material in this document concerns an event that took place in the church in Anaheim and since we, the authors, do not live in Anaheim, we believe that it is appropriate for us to state our grounds for writing this material. First, we are organic members of the Body of Christ, and what took place in Anaheim was not only a local matter but also a Body matter. For this reason, it is a matter that concerns us and affects us. Second, the speaking of John Ingalls was transcribed, edited, and distributed. His word has spread beyond his locality, and this word has been brought to our attention. Third, since John’s speaking is actually an attack on Brother Lee and his ministry and on all the churches and saints who continue to receive this ministry, we felt responsible to respond to this attack for the sake of our brother, the churches, and the saints. Fourth, because John’s speaking is subtle and deceptive, some of the saints may appreciate help in discerning the nature and character of this speaking. Finally, John’s speaking presents a distorted picture of the Lord’s recovery and of the Lord’s up-to-date move in His recovery. It is necessary that this distortion be exposed and refuted and that a word of truth be given. In view of the foregoing, we have prepared this analysis of and response to John Ingalls’ speaking."
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First, we, just like those who took exception to John Ingalls, are organic members of Body of Christ. What happens in the LRC is a Body matter. It concerns and affects us all.
Second, the speakings of Watchman Nee, Witness Lee, Titus Chu, Ron Kangus, and so many others have been transcribed, published, and circulated far beyond the confines of the hidey-hole of the so-called Recovery. It has been brought to our attention.
Third, so much of the speaking of these and other men has been an attack on the ministries of many faithful servants of Christ and on the millions of brothers and sisters, called saints in the scripture. We feel to respond on behalf of these, our churches, and the saints who populate them.
Fourth, because the speaking of these men from the LRC is subtle and deceptive, some of the saints may appreciate help in discerning the nature and character of this speaking. (It is amazing how perfectly their own words fit exactly as written.)
Fifth (and finally), their speaking presents a distorted picture of those millions of Christians and their assemblies. It also presents a distorted picture of the so-called "Lord's recovery," daring to call itself the "Lord's up-to-date move in His recovery," and both by open and hidden exclusion, intend that such term only applies to themselves.
"It is necessary that this distortion be exposed and refuted and that a word of truth be given. In view of the foregoing, we" will continue to prepare and submit analysis and response to the deception that parades among God's people as the only true representation of the church.
One less than stellar take on the nonsense that comes from Benson. Unfortunately, I do not expect that a new version of the Jerusalem conference would find Benson back-peddling as James did (if he was actually the source of the problem). Instead, he would be the strongest to assert that his modern-day Judaizers are the core of "the Lord's recovery" and "God's move on the earth."
But that god is not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is not the God of Israel and the one who became flesh and dwelt among us. That god is a poor substitute. One that should have been torn down and burned with the Baals and other idols.