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by JamesPrest
November 30th, 2013, 5:26 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

It is interesting to me that I read your quoted portion earlier today when I was compiling an article on Apostolic Succession. I inserted it there and gave it due justice. I think that said article would make your point well, and here is a link to it should you be interested: http://answersforadvent...
by JamesPrest
November 30th, 2013, 7:06 am
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

David, here is my difficulty: “Before accepting any doctrine or precept, we should demand a plain ‘Thus saith the Lord’ in its support.” {The Great Controversy, 595.1} There are many beliefs, promoted by many different people, that, as far as I can see, have no “plain ‘Thus said the Lord’” in their ...
by JamesPrest
November 29th, 2013, 5:18 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

Sorry... its really not a matter of debate to me. I ask you because you can answer questions that may arise in my mind, whereas an article with preset points and so forth, cannot respond to me. Jesus said, "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church...
by JamesPrest
November 29th, 2013, 11:20 am
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

I would like to request your evidence or proof that there was “NO concept of a ‘physical Israel’ vs. a ‘spiritual Israel’” I mean, I understand that you believe that, but I only believe things if I am able to personally see that they are written. Can you show me why you believe thus? I tend to disag...
by JamesPrest
November 17th, 2013, 5:21 am
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

Just curious, How do you respond to this statement: “When any one arises, either among us or outside of us, who is burdened with a message which declares that the people of God are numbered with Babylon, and claims that the loud cry is a call to come out of her, you may know that he is not bearing t...
by JamesPrest
August 18th, 2013, 9:46 am
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

Why would I want to join the church if I disagree with the church doctrines? Good question. I am interested in a church whose ONLY creed is the Bible. I can agree only to that specific creed that starts with "In the beginning" and ends with "Amen." I am not interested in being pa...
by JamesPrest
August 13th, 2013, 4:34 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: Church Authority and Independent Spirits
Replies: 10
Views: 40140

Re: Church Authority and Independent Spirits

Hmmm... sounds good... Thanks... We'll see what we can do, but it may be a few weeks. We are presently getting kicked our of where we are living. Don't know where we are going, don't know when we are getting there.
by JamesPrest
August 13th, 2013, 4:30 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

Brother David, one more thing. You didn't address the below part of my article. I would appreciate your thoughts on it. "2nd Statement of Prophecy: “Those who assert that the Seventh-day Adventist churches constitute Babylon, or any part of Babylon, might better stay at home. Let them stop and ...
by JamesPrest
August 13th, 2013, 4:25 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

Brother David, That was very well said. I need to study it out more. As for fellowship, its difficult. My internet access is being limited to when someone else decides to plug the router in. Such setting is not conducive for me to plan to get on at anytime. A few things for future reference. #1: Whi...
by JamesPrest
August 9th, 2013, 9:25 am
Forum: Doctrine and Theology
Topic: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?
Replies: 37
Views: 150465

Re: What is "the Church"? What is "a church"?

All quotes below from Review and Herald are taken from a 4 part series of articles written by Ellen White and titled “The Remnant Church Not Babylon,” saving for the one proceeded with asterisks (***). In this series of articles, she refers to the Seventh-Day Adventist church as the remnant. Also, t...

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