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Originally Posted by Peter Debelak
TJ: I have felt and feel strongly in agreement with you: he holds us accountable for our specific beliefs in light of the truth to which we have been exposed...
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Peter, I saw your post after my last one. I'm on my way out the door to a tennis team drill to get some much needed exercise!! My brain and fingers on the keyboard have been getting all the exercise lately! I'll respond later today.
I have one thing to say quickly and that is, I don't think the purpose of this exercise is to apply teachings in Revelation to the Local Church as a whole. The LC has all kinds of characteristics. I don't think anything is going to be a perfect overlay for any group. It's the old "if the shoe fits, wear it" saying.
Most importantly, we need to lay hold on our own personal responsibility. That is all for which we will be required to give account. Beyond that we need to grasp enough to understand how to avoid such perversions. We need to be able to recognize those teaching the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes whether we know their motive or intention or not. We need to be able to recognize the doctrine of Balaam and of Jezebel.
If we open our heart to him, He will show us what shoe fits us. If we seek truth to help us stand in freedom, He will surely give it to us.
Gotta run,
TJ