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Originally Posted by Koinonia
By analogy, there would be no [church in London] if [believers in London] [met] somewhere other than [the practical expression of the church in London as defined by Witness Lee]. Though all [believers in London] are [Christians] only [those associated with Living Stream Ministry and Witness Lee and who refer to themselves as "the church in London"] are practically standing on the proper ground as the [church in London]. Therefore, a [church] exists practically.
When a [Christian] [begins associating with Living Stream Ministry and Witness Lee and begins to meet with those believers who refer to themselves as "the church in London] they begin participating in fulfilling the mission of the [church in London]. They call themselves [a member of the church in London] because they are... they are not [a member of the church in London] merely because they call themselves one. A [beliver] [not meeting with the group associated with Living Stream Ministry and Witness Lee and who refer to themselves as "the church in London"] is not [a member of the church in London] just because they call themselves as such.
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Close.... but no cigar!
Here is where you err.
It is irrelevant whether Witness Lee's name is even mentioned or the Living Stream Ministry materials are used for edification or not. Throwing that up in a discussion about the truth revealed in the Scriptures concerning the church and the churches is ignorance at best or the enemy's craft at worst.
Now Koinonia, if you agree with the biblical revelation as I have attempted to explain it then say it. If you don't then it is doubtful you will ever transcend an argument of semantics and it is pointless to reason with a contentious man.
But if you agree with the biblical revelation but you just disagree with the execution of it then say that too. I get that. We can discuss it.
Yet, it does not contribute one iota to anyone's edification for you to take my words and then twist them to say something I did not say nor believe. Believe me, I will tell you exactly what I mean to say and you will have plenty of material to object to. Let's agree where we do and where we don't we can engage in a vigorous exchange.
Thanks,
Drake