assembling vs. Church
ekklesia means "assembly"
I don't disagree that the concept is based in part upon "the reality of the brotherhood of believers" at all.
I just resist the application of this concept as a "universal church" because it deprives us of the ability to see the Body clearly.
Plus, being in the same brotherhood is endlessly disputed, I'm afraid.
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Let each walk as the Lord has distributed to each, as God has called each, and in this manner I instruct all the assemblies. 1 Cor. 7:17
Last edited by YP0534; 12-24-2008 at 02:52 PM.
Reason: clarity
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