House Church Talk - Tonights meeting

[Gary]

Hi David,

You were concerned about being over-analytical. I wouldn't worry about that. 
I'm sure the Bereans were accused of the same, and the words we value "Test 
everything to see if it is from God" come from a good source  <happy grin>.

Earnestly contending,

Gary

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misunderstand if they wish."  CH.Spurgeon

"When they say to you, "Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper 
and mutter," should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the 
dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do 
not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn." (Isaiah 
8:19-20)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Anderson" <david at housechurch.org>
To: <House Church Talk  at housechurch.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: House Church Talk -  Tonights meeting


>
>>Tonight we had our second session with the booklets and it was wonderful!
>>While we are sad that our friends did not enjoy what we believed to be of
>>the Lord, it felt so good to be digging deeper into the Word of God and
>>building a stronger foundation in Him.
>>
>>Dan Beaty
>>Columbus, Ohio USA
>
>   Hi brother,
>
> What are books(lets) but the words of men...  just like email or the
> words of most any conversation. I am sure that things won't get out of
> hand and that a "dependence upon booklets" won't eventually overcome
> everyone. Lol.
>
> I also understand that anything that smells of institutionalism is
> shunned by some and we just need to bear with them and they with us.
> Technically, institutions are not evil in themselves - it's just the
> unscriptural ones which are to be avoided. Example: Jesus words "Do (eat)
> this in memory of me." represent a valid institution.
>
> In short, I would believe that Christians are at liberty to use booklets
> in their meetings. Or not to. We have yet to do so here but I could see
> that it could be profitable upon occasion. It might also beat "dead
> silence" for an uncomfortably long duration.
>
> Imo. Hope I don't come across as over-analytical.
>
> Thanks for this good report, brother. Wish I could have been there.
> Having been to meetings in your home before, I know there is complete
> freedom in the Spirit!
>
> Our greetings to all your house,
>
>    David Anderson
>
>
>

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