Most of us will agree the Body of Christ will encompass believers of many denominations when we get to our reward. And while I do not have a seating chart for Heaven, I believe we will be interspersed about our celestial home. Contrary to many a cute joke, there will not be a Methodist section nor a Baptist section nor a Pentecostal section. We will all worship the Lamb together…don’t you believe that? Let me ask you this then, why don’t we worship together here on earth? Why is it we allow the doctrines of man to keep us from transforming our churches and our world? I am not suggesting that doctrine doesn’t matter and I am not saying we should have church together every Sunday, but if we agree that it is Jesus’ atoning blood which purchased our salvation, why is it we rarely even try to worship with our sisters and brothers in the faith? Do you really think that our differing interpretation of baptism or tongues will keep one of us from receiving salvation when we've professed Jesus is Lord? I know it is like trying to traverse a minefield blindfolded, but we will never experience true revival until we respectfully embrace our sisters and brothers in the faith for the glory of God.
AMEN! It's what we believe about Jesus!
ReplyDeleteShouldn't we ALL be held accountable regardless of our maturity level? I don't think a new believer and a seasoned saint should be held to the same standard, but each ought to be held accountable for what they do understand. Keep up the good work!
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ReplyDeleteAmen again to this post! In our communal devotions, we pray for Christian Unity daily. It has made us more aware of the Holy Spirit at work in the Body of Christ, The Church.
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