Church searching?

Looking for tradition based-yet spirit filled church. Sorry about the fuzzy static. I guess the microphone wire was not pulled out of the area on my desk.

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[DryBONESreborn]

Don't you mean Christian denominations vs religions? It's the same God. But true. Thank you for your insight. God bless you.

[randont]

There are over 20k+ Christian religions. That alone shows you need more than a book to find the truth. James 1:5 ,"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." I have found Gods religion and I asked him in prayer if it was true. Over and over the scriptures say ask and ye shall recieve knock and it shall be opened unto you. Seek and ye shall find.

[DryBONESreborn]

I think most of it comes from understanding Greek, Hebrew and other sources to find out exactly what is meant. I know that when things are translated they can come out funny or come out wrong. Jesus never commands us to hate our parents, just hate is such a passionate word, that we have to look into other sources for correct translation. I feel that sola-scripta is great but you need other bibles to fet the correct wording for our time and culture. For instance noone 'beats a dead horse'in life

[DryBONESreborn]

Thanks.

[thrufaithalone]

DryBONESreborn-that would be great!

[coventrygardens]

although most protestants claim to rely on the bible as the only religious authority, there are plenty of issues where protestant theology is based on speculation that goes beyond the bible. protestant views regarding the lord's supper are not based solely on the bible verses. the catholic view of the lord's supper is likewise not proven from the bible alone, yet we catholics can go beyond the bible because catholics aren't claiming the bible as the only religious authority.

[DryBONESreborn]

No prob. I agree some things can be so petty and choke the life out. "Don't wear red,it's of the devil." Who said the devil is red? "Follow this rule, don't do this it's pagan." I know bdays are pagan, The word Easter is pagan, many practices are said to be pagan, but I've seen counter-research say it's not. As I recall, we live in a fallen world, Peter had a dream about unclean food. It even mentions eating food offred to idols knowing there is one God etc.

[DryBONESreborn]

Now, that's interesting. I'd like to hear more on this, if'd you chat with me. It's rare to see that type of conversion to a denomination.

[thrufaithalone]

DryBONESreborn-My apologies, I missed your reply. To clarify, I was only refering to tradition that concerns matters of faith. Traditions like birthdays, etc are of no eternal consequence. When it comes to Biblical practices and spiritual issues, it's different because we have the "instruction manual"

[thrufaithalone]

coventrygardens-Traditions change - God's Word has remained the same. It warns us not to go beyond what is written. Jesus said "Thy Word is Truth". It's the only Truth that is reliable. Jesus didn't have everyone join His band of disciples; He allowed for others preaching in His name without being associated with His group. The 12 disciples were not set apart by a formal act; ordination means merely appointment. There also is no formal church history stretching back to the time of the disciples.