We where just studing this in sunday school this morning and the belive I
came out with was that I we take the sacrament with the knownledge of sin in
our lifes without confessing to the lord and asking for forgiveness we are
not worthy of gods blessing and are bringing damnation to our souls.
Russell Rice
Anchor of Hope Ministries
Lebanon Ohio
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From: Mark W Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 9:36 PM
Subject: [RR] Biblical Questions
> I agree. Where is the scriptual verses to support it. Another point my
> wife and I were discussing tonight.
> 1 Cor. Chapter 11 the word "worthy" what is it talking about? SIN? or
> taking the bread and wine without recogonizing it represents Jesus, body
> and blood. What do you all think about this. Please ready the whole
> chapter and let me know what the Spirit reveals to you about it.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 09 Sep 1999 10:17:53 -0600 Soaring Golden Eagle
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > At 09:25 PM 9/8/99 -0500, Mark W Jones wrote:
> > >
> > >I thought Jesus was the shepard and we were the sheep? I see the
> > model
> > >of the decon board in the new testement but where can I find the
> > model of
> > >the pastor? Is there one?
> >
> > Yes, there absolutely is a model for the pastor/shepherd (same word
> > in
> > Greek) in the local assemblies. There is a great deal in the New
> > Testament
> > about the 5-fold ministries (apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers,
> > and
> > evangelists) and other ministries in the church (deacons/servants,
> > administrators, helps, music, etc.). Try looking up some of the
> > above key
> > words in your concordance.
> >
> > Here is one key quote. Paul said "Follow me as I follow Christ." We
> > aren't
> > to blindly follow a human who isn't following Jesus Christ, but you
> > will
> > indeed be blessed when you find a pastor who is following Jesus
> > Christ and
> > follow him.
> >
> > There are deep and dangerous ditches to avoid on both sides of this
> > road:
> >
> > (1) Rejecting all pastoral authority other than Jesus Christ is
> > rebellion
> > against Jesus Christ Himself, because He set up the 5-fold
> > ministries.
> >
> > (2) Overbearing "pastors" on a power trip who "lord it over" their
> > flock
> > and DEMAND complete submission and claim that people can't hear from
> > God
> > except through them are never following Jesus Christ. Run away from
> > them as
> > fast as your feet will take you.
> >
> > In between, we have pastors with pure hearts who might occasionally
> > "miss
> > it," but they are anointed with the Holy Spirit to feed you the Word
> > of God
> > that you need. They are genuinely concerned for their flock, and
> > speak the
> > truth in love. They are motivated by the love of God and His people.
> > They
> > persevere in spite of misunderstandings, rebellious and disruptive
> > people,
> > spiritual battles, and more. May God bless the REAL pastors! We need
> > them.
> > They need our support.
> >
> > I thank God that I am blessed with a pastor that I trust and
> > cheerfully
> > support. I pray for him (and the whole church staff) regularly. I
> > defend
> > him. I listen to him. I draw on his anointing. He supports the many
> > ministries of the church (including Royal Rangers) in a style that
> > is
> > exemplary. We are growing spiritually, and I fully expect to see
> > outstanding miracles even more often than we see them now. Glory to
> > God!
> > This is normal.
> >
> > I've also had the misfortune of watching a pastor slip in his walk
> > with God
> > and destroy a local assembly as well as his marriage, many years
> > ago. I
> > still pray for that man from time to time, but I don't follow him.
> >
> > Some people seem to project their own problems on the pastor. If you
> > want
> > to know how to tell the difference, feed your spirit with the Word
> > of God,
> > be filled with the Holy Spirit, and listen to what the Holy Spirit
> > is
> > telling your spirit. You will most assuredly know the difference.
> > (Read 1
> > John -- the whole thing -- more than once until it sinks in.)
> >
> >
> > ___
> >
> > Michael Paul Johnson aka Soaring Golden Eagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > http://eBible.org/mpj Rocky Mountain Outpost 207 New Creation Church
> > Jesus Christ is Lord! If Jesus came back today, would you be READY?
> >
>
> Mark Jones, Ozark MO, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Download a Free Royal Ranger
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