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Originally Posted by Evangelical
A feature of a genuine lampstand is that each lampstand is identical in appearance. Can we say that the Church in Scottsdale is of the same appearance and same shining as other local churches? What is the dominant expression of the church, is it evangelical, free/brethren, pentecostal, liturgical ? etc. Does it consider itself the genuine church in the city?
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Can you provide some more concrete examples or definitions of "same appearance and same shining"? This is an important topic and I think it would help to make sure there is a common understanding of what the terms being used mean practically, rather than floating around in the undefined, nebulous realm of metaphorical terminology. When we talk about different groups of people in different cities "having the same appearance" or "the same shining", can you flesh out a little further what that actually means or how it is practically worked out? It would help me. Thanks.