I received an email question and I decided to answer it here to edify all the saints around the world. See the questions below and my words with ***** by them.
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I don't think it matters much at this point, but for closure I was wondering something since you seem to be an expert (and i don't say that sarcastically I've used your website as a cross reference a bunch of times) on the subject.
*****Glad it helps you. I am not expert just a man holding to and teaching God's Word fully without compromise. Jesus told me to do so in Matthew 28:20
Here's the question....are there ANY biblical churches in existence?
****** I get this question often and it is a type of loaded question meaning; it can have several answers: 1) the answer is NO if you do not see any truly biblical churches in your knowledge or area. 2) their must be other bodies out there that are fully bibilical but you do not know of them is all. (God always has a remnant) There are many house bodies all over so we believe some exist that are fully biblical or striving to be so? We strive to be fully biblical. Remember in Rev 2 and 3 ; those bodies were not perfect but they were striving and told to repent and correct or be judged. (sin or false ways is NOT acceptable) Today most just stay in there sins and bad doctrines as it is easier. I am not sure why people think there will be many or any biblical bodies in these last days? See the bible teaches: 1) apostasy will rule as Paul said wolves will come in when he left Acts 20:29 2) Jesus said the last days are marked by false teachers Matt 24 and 3) Christ asked will he find any faith when he returns. (Luke 18:8) I will say for the record; I do NOT know of even 1 body organized and meeting in a building that is either fully biblical or wants to be. Yes I stand by that! Men always challenge that when I say it. Paul warned of the day most will be in false ways. 2 Tim 3 and 2 Tim 4. I ask men so show me one to test and they always go away and NEVER offer one. I am still waiting to be proven wrong in that claim after my many years of traveling, preaching, teaching and testing, I see none in a building? There is a famine in the land for true biblical bodies but I know saints scattered all over seeking and keeping truth daily like faithful Noah's of their day. Glory to God for that!
Was there EVER a point in human history when the buildings we call churches served God's purpose?
**** This is another tricky question so we must clarify it first.1) buildings were NEVER God's design but mans. The NT bodies met in smaller groups in houses. (see a article on that below) 2) serving God's purpose can mean you partly do it or fully do it. I mean; even cults like Jehovah witnesses have some doctrines right but in the end, they fall far short of the truth test. God will always have His way and He even uses evil for His glory. Martin Luther was a evil murderous minded Jew hating man but: God used him to spread the bibles truth to the masses. In the end, on this question, the only clear answer is NO, man made denominational building centered religion has NEVER service God fully, as He ordained His body. Heb 5:9 says Christ made the way for those who obey Him.
Are there any preachers/pastors/missionaries you do endorse?
***** Yes indeed, I lift up Jesus Christ as the greatest preacher ever. I also quote and refer people to the men He called and anointed to do His work like David, Paul, Peter, John and the Prophets. Do we need anyone else's words? It was via them / the inspired Word of God, they are the ONLY ones we are told to look to and imitate. 1 Cor 11:1 We can fully recommend / live by all the words God had them speak and teach. The world has gone into apostasy following other uninspired men, it is not wise. All scripture is useful for teaching and such. 2 Tim 3:16
I was thinking about it - my guess is something drastically changed in the established churches either around 1900 or 1950.
***** Man made Christian religion went wrong way before those dates starting with the 2nd and 3rd century heresies then roman catholicism and all the 30,000 unbiblical groups we see today. But I agree; it has gotten much worse since the 1900's and it proves we are in the last days as false teachers litter the landscape far more today then ever before just as Jesus said would be so. See Matt 24
Was wondering if you had any thoughts on these things.
****** Those are my thoughts. I teach men to repent of all the false flavors of churchianity that will dawn your soul. We are to HATE all false ways. Psalm 119:104 we are to study the Word and obey what Christ ordained lest they will be judged / turned away on judgement day. See Matt 7 / To settle for less then the full truth is called sin and doctrine matters. DO a word search in the NT word on doctrine. It means instructions and I always ask; how can you even follow Jesus without proper instructions? Here is a article on doctrine:http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/2019/10/doctrine-matters.html
*****Jesus said worship in spirit and truth/ John 4;24 and dontperish.com helps people do that. See this article on building centered faith:
http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/2013/12/is-religious-denominational-building.html
*****Thanks for your question and I hope this blesses all who read it....
God be praised
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