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Date Posted: 17:42:00 02/17/12 Fri
Author: Brother Ty
Author Host/IP: 66.128.17.136
Subject: Re: church
In reply to: Seeking Soul 's message, "church" on 12:09:47 02/15/12 Wed

Seeking Soul,

His Church should look like Him. Today in America and most of the Western cultures, we see exactly what you have described. The church needs a revival at an individualized level that can then change the landscape, but today, most leaders struggle with this truth due to traditions of men and doctrines of devils. His body (Church) should be full of Love, Power, Grace, Mercy, Kindness, Peace, the Gifts of the Spirit in full operation, Righteousness, Honesty, Honor, no compromise on His word to name a few. The Church should have the whole council of the Word of God and be careful not to mix the Law with Grace. Jesus rebuked the leaders of His day for not understanding the Word of God and they had it memorized.

Also, being female should have little to do with it if one understands the scripture, however much of the Church does not understand the spiritual roles that we all can walk in. God is no respecter of persons. God is Spirit and those that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24 There are roles for husbands, wives, and a �right� order etc� but that is another subject and again if one doesn�t walk in the Love of God, it will go bad really quickly and legalism will waltz right in.

There is an enemy and it is satan. Humans like you and me are a result of the fall of mankind which satan orchestrated and caused a separation between us and God with severe judgment everlasting. So yes we were the enemy of God at one point. Jesus, as you already know, was the answer to that and now for those who confess Christ as the son of God and God Himself will have eternal life. If God has judged Jesus Christ for our sins, how are we the enemy of God? Either we are forgiven through the blood of Jesus or we are doomed to the lake of fire. Jesus hung on a cross, was judged, became sin for us and took the punishment that was owed mankind so we could live. This discussion could go on for a long time as well, but I�m just trying to make a point.

With that said however, there are those out there serving the Lord that walk in His nature and Love. Jesus was very tough on the religious leaders of His day and would probably not set foot in most of our churches without being crucified again. It is a sad time that we live in, but also very exciting.

I don�t see you as the enemy. I think you have a lot of hurts and have a right to ask questions and get healing. Romans 8:1-3: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

The Lord Jesus Christ loves you and wants you to fellowship with believers who have a true heart for Him. Don�t let fear rule your life and forgive those that have wronged and hurt you. Some of the pain and suffering you have gone through are directly related to those very things. God will not repent of your gifts and calling and I encourage you to not fear mankind, but in Love walk with the Lord and help those in need.

There is so much more I could say, but I have touched the surface and by the Grace of God, you can finish God�s race He has put you in.

In Christ,

Brother Ty

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Re: church -- Bro. William A Smithey, 17:52:43 02/17/12 Fri