It's good to have you here, Adam! in a spirit of love and fellowship that builds up.
You quoted UntoHim: “There is little doubt that there is a substantial wall between current and former members of the Local Church Movement. There is also little doubt that current members believe that it is us, the former members, who have erected the wall, while we former members believe that it is they who have put up the wall.”
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Originally Posted by Trapped
I agree. I would add that they not only put it up, they fortify it, reinforce it, maintain it, protect it, build it higher, build it thicker, add a moat, maybe some cannons and crossbows........
There have been attempts to paint the wall with camouflage so it blends into the surroundings and looks like it's not really there but......it is there.
Welcome Adam. Glad you are here!
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The quote above by Trapped makes a STRONG and valid point.
Letter from John Ingalls
Dear Brother Steve,
Thank you for your letters. I especially appreciated reading the letter you wrote to Joel. I want to commend you for your forthrightness, honesty, boldness, uprightness, maintaining a right spirit. I felt that the way you addressed all the issues with Joel hit the mark. Their consciences should be touched; if not, there is something seriously wrong.
We have been praying for you and also for the brothers you are confronting. We have prayed the Lord would have mercy on them. I want to encourage you, brother, to pursue the burden the Lord has placed upon you. There is no way at the present time for brothers like Bill Mallon and myself to do anything directly to reach out to these brothers. Perhaps the Lord will use you to open the door or create a
breach in the wall. May His will be done. There is a fortified
stronghold built up that is not easy to penetrate….
To have fellowship with brothers in Christ in the Spirit and in brotherly love is a priceless heritage of ours. It is a pity that this could be obstructed and rendered not only inoperative but impossible to activate.” (my emphasis with bold print)