To: Emile Vidrine who wrote (14949 ) 5/2/1998 1:14:00 AM From: David fisk Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 39621
Bro. Emile, things are good here. Always glad to hear from you. Hope family is all well. I agree about True Christianity, but in the mind of many today Christianity is a villian because they associate the acts of some so-called Christians to true Christianity. In my mind there are at least two groups who call themselves Christians. True and false and there is a vast difference between True Christianity and todays's worldly minded Christianity(false). For instance, here in Dallas, is a so-called Christian church with a so-called Christian pastor who is an admitted homosexual and a member of the gay/lesbian alliance. This is the type of Christianity I was refering to, not Cchristianity at all, just call themselves that. As you say, there is only one Christianity and it is made up of born again believers, all others are deceived. Eph 4:1: Vs. 4:1 Here begins Paul's exhortation for his readers to promote the unity of the church through godly living (vv. 1-6) "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called," (Eph 4:1 NASB) "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love," (Eph 4:2 NASB) "being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." (Eph 4:3 NASB) "There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;" (Eph 4:4 NASB) "one Lord, one faith, one baptism," (Eph 4:5 NASB) Eph 4:5: Vs. 4:5 one baptism. I.e., the baptism of the Spirit, which brings us into the unity of the Body of Christ. "one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all." (Eph 4:6 NASB) Eph 4:6: Vs. 4:6 God is Father in four relationships: (1) here, of all men by virtue of being their Creator; (2) of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 3:17); (3) of Israel (Ex. 4:22); and (4) of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:26). I think we agree there are many false prophets in the world today who establish a false christianity and lead many astray to their damnation without Christ. ""And many false prophets will arise, and will mislead many." (Mat 24:11 NASB) ""And because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold." (Mat 24:12 NASB) There is only one life source, Jesus The Christ. God bless, David