Thoughts: Factions in the Church!

Why do Issues that come up in The Church, sometimes turn into a deeply implanted Crusade that one finds their self almost ready to die for and protect what one thinks is its virtue. 1Cor 11:19



I have a real good friend and brother, … In a way another Spiritual Son, who is still ministering in the Former USSR. We have been conversing (E-Mail) about the different Doctrines that make the different Denominations Ultra Sectarian in the positions they take.



As we dialogged, we find out how really united we our in our beliefs. The more we converse, the more the light reveals what we had formally thought as being differences.



It Becomes Hilarious, when we get down to the Nity Grity. We can laugh at those who are locked into their ‘Boxes’ (Filters)



It reminds us of the Sadducees and the Pharisees during Jesus’ time. The controversy over being, an after life, any such thing as Angels, etc. were very minor to the main Issue at hand. That is Serving God.



The Preacher, who came to town and turn their Religious world upside down, united them, (Against Him.) proving that they did not know God. (Even Face to Face with Him.)



Today it is so easy to Label another part of the body, as heretical, because of how they see things different.



The most recent is the ongoing arguments from the Calvinists and the Armenians. It has been going on for scores of decades and both sides, (And all the splinters betwixt and between.) wrestle over an issue that has nothing to do with getting The Gospel Published and giving individuals a choice of not spending Eternity in Hell.



Is Predestination something only God determines, and if it is, what is the use of preaching the Gospel, if God is going to make the decision, regardless of what is your desire? On the other hand, after you choose to be saved, can you turn your back and walk so far away from God that He will never hear you repent, ask for forgiveness and He welcoming you back with open arms?



Like the Hypothetical sign at the entrance to The Kingdom as you approach it, … it reads, “Predestination” and as you pass through, you glance back at that sign and it reads, “Who So Ever Will”!




I have ministered to many from these different “Factions’ that have been beside themselves about Salvation, especially theirs and helped most see the Light from The Truth! It is what sets them FREE!



Let me finish with this:
Paul is very clear about the factions in the Church and I believe that he is telling us that these factions are necessary. Let us look at it here:
1Cor. 11:19 For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.



There is no one person that will be able to minister to every single person. It had been, it is and will be all of us that Publish The Good News that will bring in The Kingdom. Even though Paul is rebuking the Church at Corinth, he is telling them (and us.) that some will hear it from others, some from … yes even you, and I hate to spoil your thoughts about me, but God has and will still use me. (As unworthy as I am.)



Forget the trivial and hone in on what is important! i.e. The Vital message is: Jesus + Nothing! The ‘Nothing’ includes anything that one would consider important to be saved. Jesus Took care of it ALL!

The Jewish Christians wanted to strap Circumcision on the Gentiles for them to be saved. That made Paul Mad!

The only Question to be asked is: ARE You Saved Now? And If not: How Come? Scripture is very plain about how and the way it is done.



Should you need some help on this, comment and we will go to The Word Himself.



Be Blessed, 1 aka DP