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Originally Posted by 2ndAmendment  The first thing you have to understand is that Christianity is based on the NEW Testament. The Old Testament is valid but I use it mainly for history and prophesy. I use it for reference to have greater understanding of portions of the New Testament. |
So, the old testament is not the original, most basic set of guidelines? I alway figured the NT was a rehash of the OT.
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I would suggest finding a congregation that you are comfortable with, but most of all, a pastor that believes the Bible is the absolute authority and Word of God. If a pastor or doctrine disagrees with the Bible, it is not the Bible that is wrong. If that happens, run, don't walk, to the nearest exit and find another congregation.
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I've tried church before and came to conclusion that none of it was for me. From holy-rollin' to Roman Catholic. I'm cool with what I believe in, but any and all religions are interesting to me. I'm more interested in the phenomenon of organized religion and the cultures that create them than I am about finding faith or following anything.
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While we are not to give up assembling together, it is better to worship alone for a time rather than receive teaching that is contrary to the Bible.
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I agree. I do my own thing and don't feel the need to identify with any religion. I am just curious about the history of Christianity, given that there are so many sects that claim to be the right path, but they don't seem to stray too far from each other.
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That means YOU have to read the Bible, so you know if the pastor strays from the Truth.
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Thanks for responding... I'm hoping to further my understanding of Christianity in relation to other religions I've read up on.
