HOW WOULD JESUS START A CHURCH? - All About GOD2024-03-28T19:01:10Zhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/forum/topics/how-would-jesus-start-a-church?commentId=1383940%3AComment%3A1668344&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYour right there Carla that e…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-27:1383940:Comment:17188772016-11-27T15:57:49.470ZChristine C.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/ChristineCox
<p>Your right there Carla that each of us have somut to offer and share, but your going above you station in some gatherings and they dont like folks who are Spirit Filled distrupting their way of doing things, and tell them to button it or get out. or what authority do you have to say what you have said, and to answer the Father in me is my authority. well that puts the cat right amoungst the pigeons. </p>
<p>Your right there Carla that each of us have somut to offer and share, but your going above you station in some gatherings and they dont like folks who are Spirit Filled distrupting their way of doing things, and tell them to button it or get out. or what authority do you have to say what you have said, and to answer the Father in me is my authority. well that puts the cat right amoungst the pigeons. </p> well it does not say that the…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-27:1383940:Comment:17188762016-11-27T15:48:36.748ZChristine C.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/ChristineCox
<p>well it does not say that the Samaritan was a rich fella, or the woman at the well, and all the followers of Jesus were to share all they had. and then theres the little guy with 5 loaves and 2 fish, and well Im sure even in the stable or cave it was given to Jesus to birth in. so alot of poor had alot to do with Jesus. and also I must share the fact that in the world there is alot of hate toward dissabled and poor folk they are looked down on by many folks and thats not what the church…</p>
<p>well it does not say that the Samaritan was a rich fella, or the woman at the well, and all the followers of Jesus were to share all they had. and then theres the little guy with 5 loaves and 2 fish, and well Im sure even in the stable or cave it was given to Jesus to birth in. so alot of poor had alot to do with Jesus. and also I must share the fact that in the world there is alot of hate toward dissabled and poor folk they are looked down on by many folks and thats not what the church should do, also they should not take what little the poor have in tithes and then tell them to go and find a job and that they are lazy and have no faith cause they are in that state. In fact its greed of the rich that steals from the poor their jobs their homes, home that had the toilet outside, yes rich are buying them living in them doing them up, massive rent they expect from folks who dont even afford the money. and park their cars outside to show em off. The houses for the poor should have remain for the poor now they have nowhere to live, and not enougth houses are being built, Im sure Jesus would be a Rebel with a cause when it comes to defending the poor. dont forget He did not have a good word to say to the Jews when He went to the worship places, and we know correction has to start in our own house before we can correct others. </p> " I know of some churches whe…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-25:1383940:Comment:17186632016-11-25T10:10:45.193ZCarlahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/CarlaButler777
<p><strong>" I know of some churches where the poor and needy are said to be welcomed but there is little or no evidence of that ."</strong></p>
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<p>I can't help but think of Matthew 5--</p>
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<p>The NASB is my favourite translation, but I love the way the NLT says this verse, especially verse 3.</p>
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<p>"One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,…</p>
<p><strong>" I know of some churches where the poor and needy are said to be welcomed but there is little or no evidence of that ."</strong></p>
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<p>I can't help but think of Matthew 5--</p>
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<p>The NASB is my favourite translation, but I love the way the NLT says this verse, especially verse 3.</p>
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<p>"One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, <span class="text Matt-5-2" id="en-NLT-23213"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">2 </font></sup>and he began to teach them.</span></p>
<h3><span class="text Matt-5-3" id="en-NLT-23214">The Beatitudes</span></h3>
<div class="poetry"><p class="line"><span class="text Matt-5-3"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">3 </font></sup><span class="woj">“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,<sup class="footnote"><font size="2">[</font><a title="See footnote a" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5&version=NLT#fen-NLT-23214a"><font size="2">a</font></a><font size="2">]</font></sup></span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-3"><span class="woj">for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-4" id="en-NLT-23215"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">4 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who mourn,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-4"><span class="woj">for they will be comforted.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-5" id="en-NLT-23216"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">5 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who are humble,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-5"><span class="woj">for they will inherit the whole earth.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-6" id="en-NLT-23217"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">6 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,<sup class="footnote"><font size="2">[</font><a title="See footnote b" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5&version=NLT#fen-NLT-23217b"><font size="2">b</font></a><font size="2">]</font></sup></span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-6"><span class="woj">for they will be satisfied.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-7" id="en-NLT-23218"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">7 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who are merciful,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-7"><span class="woj">for they will be shown mercy.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-8" id="en-NLT-23219"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">8 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those whose hearts are pure,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-8"><span class="woj">for they will see God.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-9" id="en-NLT-23220"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">9 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who work for peace,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-9"><span class="woj">for they will be called the children of God.</span></span></span><br/><span class="text Matt-5-10" id="en-NLT-23221"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">10 </font></sup><span class="woj">God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,</span></span><br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs."</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">I'm also thinking of Acts 3.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj"><strong><em>Healing the Lame Beggar</em></strong><font size="1"><br/><br/></font> " <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-1.htm" target="_top"><b>1</b></a></span>Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the ninth <i>hour,</i> the hour of prayer. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-2.htm" target="_top"><b>2</b></a></span>And a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-3.htm" target="_top"><b>3</b></a></span>When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he <i>began</i> asking to receive alms. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-4.htm" target="_top"><b>4</b></a></span>But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on him and said, “Look at us!” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-5.htm" target="_top"><b>5</b></a></span>And he <i>began</i> to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-6.htm" target="_top"><b>6</b></a></span></span>But <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk</span></strong>!” <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-7.htm" target="_top"><b>7</b></a></span>And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-8.htm" target="_top"><b>8</b></a></span>With a leap he stood upright and <i>began</i> to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-9.htm" target="_top"><b>9</b></a></span>And all the people saw him walking and praising God; <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/acts/3-10.htm" target="_top"><b>10</b></a></span>and they were taking note of him as being the one who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to <i>beg</i> alms, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him." (<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">emphasis mine</span></strong>).</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">I do understand what you're saying though.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">Galatians 2;10; Matthew 19:21</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">But then there's also James 2:5</span></span></span></p>
<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">"Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?"</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">I'm learning that there's something for each of us to learn, and each of us has something to contribute.. Those who are rich by worldly standards have much to learn from those who are poor by worldly standards. Those who are poor by worldly standards, have much to learn from those who are rich by worldly standards. We simply need to learn from each other. We all have something to learn and something to teach, and something to give. That's one of the functions of the church, and then to live it out. It seems that there is a mentality (not saying you-but in general), that people lacking in money have only needs from the church, but nothing to offer.. That's not true. Everyone has something to offer for the benefit of the body of Christ. Each person has purpose and infinite value In Christ.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="line"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Matt-5-10"><span class="woj">Blessings, Carla</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="text Matt-5-12" id="en-NASB-23247"></span></p> That was a 'cute' statement.…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-25:1383940:Comment:17186582016-11-25T05:41:30.870ZTammyhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/TammyHenson
<p>That was a 'cute' statement. Those who know me would have got it. Doesn't offend me whatsoever. You just didn't catch the humor which is all good.</p>
<p>That was a 'cute' statement. Those who know me would have got it. Doesn't offend me whatsoever. You just didn't catch the humor which is all good.</p> I'm sure he would look at the…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-24:1383940:Comment:17189572016-11-24T23:29:33.085ZTammyhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/TammyHenson
<p>I'm sure he would look at the signs where it said "Church" - a lot of them, walk inside look around, walk back outside & look at the sign again & make sure He seen it correctly & walk away with a palm to His forehead shaking His head.</p>
<p>I'm sure he would look at the signs where it said "Church" - a lot of them, walk inside look around, walk back outside & look at the sign again & make sure He seen it correctly & walk away with a palm to His forehead shaking His head.</p> I wonder if Jesus would even…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2016-11-24:1383940:Comment:17189542016-11-24T20:00:12.745ZChristine C.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/ChristineCox
<p>I wonder if Jesus would even enter a church, just walk by, is the church worshiping the same Jesus or themselves and their own way of doing things, ? would we know Him or turn Him away thinking Him a mad man. I hope the Jesus I am following is the real one. </p>
<p>I wonder if Jesus would even enter a church, just walk by, is the church worshiping the same Jesus or themselves and their own way of doing things, ? would we know Him or turn Him away thinking Him a mad man. I hope the Jesus I am following is the real one. </p> Amentag:www.allaboutgod.net,2015-11-12:1383940:Comment:16684722015-11-12T22:40:11.446ZTammyhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/TammyHenson
<p>Amen</p>
<p>Amen</p> I believe He would say ... "F…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2015-11-10:1383940:Comment:16683442015-11-10T01:41:13.778ZLeonard Thttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/lrtraina
<p>I believe He would say ... "Follow me." </p>
<p>I believe He would say ... "Follow me." </p> Amen Charlestag:www.allaboutgod.net,2015-11-06:1383940:Comment:16677902015-11-06T16:18:25.412ZTammyhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/TammyHenson
<p>Amen Charles</p>
<p>Amen Charles</p> I believe that Jesus would fi…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2015-11-06:1383940:Comment:16679762015-11-06T16:16:33.554ZCharles Burwellhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/CharlesBurwell
<p>I believe that Jesus would first go through the city looking for His true servants. Such as those who worship Him in spirit and in truth. He gives us a good description of those He would seek in Jer. 9:23 : " Thus saith the Lord</p>
<p> Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,</p>
<p> Let not the mighty man glory in His…</p>
<p>I believe that Jesus would first go through the city looking for His true servants. Such as those who worship Him in spirit and in truth. He gives us a good description of those He would seek in Jer. 9:23 : " Thus saith the Lord</p>
<p> Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,</p>
<p> Let not the mighty man glory in His might,</p>
<p> Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;</p>
<p> But let him who glories glory in this,</p>
<p> THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWS ME,</p>
<p> THAT I AM THE LORD, EXCERCISING LOVINGKINDNESS, JUDGEMENT AND RIGHTEOUSNESS </p>
<p> in the earth, for in these I delight," saith the Lord. </p>
<p> Then when He has found them He will begin to work through them to do His work and will. </p>
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<p> Just my opinion, God bless</p>
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