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TLFisher · 05-09-2010, 08:28 PM

The open letter CRI had done was based on teaching according to basic Christian orthodoxy. The matter of local church practices would not fall under orthodox teaching matters, but under apologetics.

When pondering the question, Can the Local Church Leadership Say, We Were Wrong?, I remember Witness Lee's final public message as translated, "You must bring this message back, read it once, read it twice, and come together in fellowship with one another. Then you will see that, we, in the past were wrong!"
When the LC leadership viewing themselves as the continuation of Witness Lee's ministry won't fellowship over what Witness Lee spoke, how could LC leadership receive another member of the body bringing light to them?
It is an outrage Witness Lee's appeal was not taken to heart by the brothers in fellowship before the church.
Maybe Jane's open letter will be as easily dismissed as was Witness Lee's word? Jane has made valid points. Going forward there is a need through prayer for hearts to softened, the light of God would expose, and there will be a 180 degree turn.

Terry

05-09-2010, 08:28 PM	#11
TLFisher Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 3,562	Re: “Can the Local Church Leadership Say, ‘We Were Wrong’?” (An Open Letter The open letter CRI had done was based on teaching according to basic Christian orthodoxy. The matter of local church practices would not fall under orthodox teaching matters, but under apologetics. When pondering the question, Can the Local Church Leadership Say, We Were Wrong?, I remember Witness Lee's final public message as translated, "You must bring this message back, read it once, read it twice, and come together in fellowship with one another. Then you will see that, we, in the past were wrong!" When the LC leadership viewing themselves as the continuation of Witness Lee's ministry won't fellowship over what Witness Lee spoke, how could LC leadership receive another member of the body bringing light to them? It is an outrage Witness Lee's appeal was not taken to heart by the brothers in fellowship before the church. Maybe Jane's open letter will be as easily dismissed as was Witness Lee's word? Jane has made valid points. Going forward there is a need through prayer for hearts to softened, the light of God would expose, and there will be a 180 degree turn. Terry