John S. wrote: >> ... there was no time when the RIGHT CHURCH >> EXISTED except in the Mind of God and via the >> blood of Christ. The First Church was steeped >> in legalism.
DAVEH: > Is this a commonly accepted theory of Protestantism? > LDS folks believe such thinking is flawed It is somewhat common in Protestant circles to think this way, but not all Protestants think this way. John's background is the Church of Christ, which is a restorationist movement somewhat like Mormonism. Many of the Church of Christ sects have been labled as cults by other Protestants just like Mormonism has. One of the themes in the Church of Christ is to get back to first century Christianity. Apparently, John has rejected much of the Church of Christ teachings, and one of them is apparently the theme that there is some kind of perfect church that we need to restore. In considering this question of whether or not it is possible to have a perfect church, I consider the churches addressed by Christ in the book of Revelation. I notice that two of the churches were without rebuke. That tells me that there have been churches that were perfect. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
