kicked out!

[BeardedFool]

I think it is is fairly obvious by now that the Local Church is Christian and follows the teachings of the bible in exactly the same way Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and most Catholics are Christian and follow the teachings of the Bible.

James, glad you finally had a wake up call and are now free to pursue a relationship with God directly, rather than through a corrupt organization. My advice to you, for what it is worth, is realize that humans are deeply flawed and you happened to fall in with some. Take what truth you got from them and know that Christ is still real and alive in many others. Don't get bitter and you will find your way. Persevere in your pursuit of the truth you find in God's word.

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by BeardedFool

I think it is is fairly obvious by now that the Local Church is Christian and follows the teachings of the bible in exactly the same way Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and most Catholics are Christian and follow the teachings of the Bible.

While I agree that one could make the comparison between the LSM and these other organizations - I don't think it is fair, or appropriate, to make this statement quoted above. The LSM and their affiliated churches are, in nature and practice, flawed at the core by their steadfast devotion to Witness Lee above all else. This devotion to Lee has left a lifeless and dying collection of Witness Lee denomination churches marked by a spirit of confusion, exclusivity, and judgement - which leads to a quenching of the Holy Spirit. There are dear believers within those church walls and it would not be appropriate or accurate to lump them in with some of the heretical groups you've mentioned above.

[BeardedFool]

Witness Lee denomination churches marked by a spirit of confusion, exclusivity, and judgement - which leads to a quenching of the Holy Spirit. There are dear believers within those church walls and it would not be appropriate or accurate to lump them in with some of the heretical groups you've mentioned above.

leastofthese, I agree whole heartedly with your statements. I am sure we will also be extremely surprised at the number of dear believers that are Catholic, Mormon, and JW. That alone doesn't mean those organizations all grow from the root of the same tree.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by BeardedFool

leastofthese, I agree whole heartedly with your statements. I am sure we will also be extremely surprised at the number of dear believers that are Catholic, Mormon, and JW. That alone doesn't mean those organizations all grow from the root of the same tree.

Catholics sure. There are true believers there.

Mormons and JWs are not regenerated believers and are heretical. Any concept that they are true believers is unorthodox.

Drake

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Drake

Catholics sure. There are true believers there.

Mormons and JWs are not regenerated believers and are heretical. Any concept that they are true believers is unorthodox.

Drake

Have to agree with you bro Drake. At a little Tuesday brothers' gathering this week, we were actually having a discussion about living ones we've experienced in the Romish system. A brother's sister is catholic and it looks like she will be passing away soon. She's not very open to her brother, spiritually, so we prayed the Lord would send a born again Catholic priest to her!

That would be a little harder to pray regarding Mormons & JWs (although he did use a donkey)!

[leastofthese]

Originally Posted by BeardedFool

leastofthese, I agree whole heartedly with your statements. I am sure we will also be extremely surprised at the number of dear believers that are Catholic, Mormon, and JW. That alone doesn't mean those organizations all grow from the root of the same tree.

So we can agree to disagree on certain points.

What are your thoughts on the “root of the same tree” ?