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Originally Posted by Matt
Nell,
This is whole "name" vs. "no name" is a conundrum. The reason why the LC says, NO NAMES, is because they believe it indicates "Christ PLUS Something".
They are actually concerned about the fact that "denominating" is dividing the Body of Christ. It turns out that not "denominating" based on the "ground of locality" also divides the Body of Christ.
Matt
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Matt, mind if we tackle "ground of locality" as a principle rather than doctrine?
Let's say we apply the ground of locality as a principle.
We assemble with an assembly in the town which we live.
Outwardly where we fellowship may be percieved as a denomination because the assembly takes a name, but inwardly is the application of meeting locally in principle.
If I were to go to another city to assemble according to my preferences, that's is where I see division in principle according to the "ground of locality".
Terry