Originally Posted by Ralph

Many people confuse the "truth" with hate, because they do not want to accept it as such, but the truth is, there are "no" denominations, nor can any inner faith relationship teach anything new. If one wants to know the truth simply go to the source, "The Holy Bible", and specifically the New Testament for this indeed is where the New Covenant relationship established by Christ Jesus between man and God is to be found, for in it we have everything that is needed as pertaining to being considered a "man of God" as they, the scriptures make us "perfect" in that manner. Thus, when anything is perfect, that means they are "lacking" in "nothing". "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." -- llTim3:16-17. Thus, if we have everything that we need to be considered righteous in the eyes of God found in the Holy Scriptures, just what exactly can be learned in any denominational "man made" custom, as to pleasing God, the sole purpose of man's existence? Or, if you will, the meaning of man's life? The scriptures tell us "exactly" that man's purpose is to search for God and once finding him, to serve him. (Acts 17:21-28, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)

Jesus built his church (Matt.16:16, purchasing it with his own blood (Acts 20:28. He set the conditions for membership (Acts 2:41, Mark 16:16, l Cor. 12:12-24, Galatians 3:26-27). He gave us His Law, The Gospel of Christ, The Perfect Law of Liberty (John 8:31-32, James 1:25). He authorized its form of worship (John 4:23-24) consisting of prayer, The Lord's Supper, singing, giving, and instruction in the Word of God. He assigned the church its mission and revealed its work. He gave it local organization and "only" local organization (Acts 20:28, l Peter 5:1-4, Philippians 1:1). There are no Archbishops, Cardinals, Popes, Patriarchs, Presidents, or any other officers over the universal church. Christ is the Head of His Body, His Church (Col. 1:18 He is the Savior of His Body (Eph. 5:23). Only those obedient to Him have His promise of salvation (Hebrews 5:8-9, ll Thess. 1:3-10). Does this teaching appeal to you? It should for it is found in the "only" place where doctrine is to be drawn, "The Holy Scriptures", the word of God, and we are requested to be sanctified in such -- John 17:17. On what is your mind set, the truth or popularity? (R)