Posted by greenhornet on November 18, 2005, at 19:48:42
In reply to Re: Seminary schools » Gee, posted by Dena on November 11, 2005, at 11:34:03
> Well, they're *quite* diverse... each has it's uniqueness and focus.
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> My husband went to seminary, over 10 years ago now, and then served in a liturgical/charismatic/evangelical church (yeah, they exist) for 9 years...
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> And, when it was apparent that the church had become very legalistic (heavy-handed leadership - people lording over others, against the teachings of Jesus), we left... or, really, God got us rather dramatically (& painfully) kicked out.
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> After a year and a half search for a new church "home", God has led me, oddly enough, to a new understanding of the institutional church (not to be confused with The Church - which is relational -- made up of those who love and follow Him... not aligned with any particular building, organization, or institutuion).
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> Anywho, this is a link to what I've started learning -- I commend it to you in your understanding of Him, and His plan for His Church:
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> Here's the list of articles: http://www.ptmin.org/articles.htm
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> Here's one entitled, "The Pastor: Where Did He Come From": http://www.ptmin.org/thepastor.htm
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> I'm telling you, it's rocking my world, as well as my husband's... but we can't deny what we're reading and learning... nor can we deny where God is leading.
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> I'm up for a discussion if anyone else is interested...!
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> Shalom, Dena------------------
Dena,
There is no question that you and I are basically coming from the same point of view. However, I have read over the site you mention. Much of it is good. But finding the simplicity/faith/power of the 1st Century Church is a myth; we honestly have nothing to go on except what was affirmed by the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Century Church.
I will gladly engage in discussion with you, but perhaps private e-mail would be more appropriate.
I recommend reading "By What Authority?", Mark Shea.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879738510/drbobsvirte00-20
GH
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