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So what you’re saying is you would like to see people come together digitally, and collectively to share in the love of Christ? To work together as churches, instead of against one another?
What would be the top three topics or principles of Christianity that you think would bring churches/Christian’s together? Also, in that respect, what would be several topics that are gray areas in the Bible that would cause division between churches?
My Top Three Would Be
“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:37
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” John 13:34
“Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
Philippians 4:5-8
If we as Christians could practice the above three things together, I think it would allow people to cross over denominations, into the freedom that we have a christ. Loving God first, loving one another, and then taking our concerns to the Lord in prayer. Also meditating on positive thoughts, with Thanksgiving, which is something many Christians miss out on.
Likewise, what would three topics be that would cause division amongst churches?
Works unto salvation Baptism unto salvation Tithing Etc…
Each topic above is mentioned in the Bible, but many of them have been twisted to support the idea that our salvation is in our works, or in our baptism, or how much we tithe. Yes, the Lord wants us to serve him, he would like us to be baptized, and he wants us to tithe. But each one of those things is managed in our personal walk with the Lord. None of them have anything to do with our salvation.
Those three topics right there, could cause a lot of division in trying to bring churches together. So how do you rectify avoiding these topics, and having people get over themselves, and allowing others to make their own decisions, regarding what works they do for the Lord, if they choose to be baptized, and if they choose to tithe and how much.
I guess my question is… what is the trajectory of your vision, and do you have a baseline for what you want to do? I think it’s a lofty goal, but a necessary one for the future generations of the church and Christianity and us moving forward in furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray that God give you a clear vision, and that you are successful in this endeavor.!
This verse is not in Matt 22:37, but it is in Mark 12:30-31 and Luke 10:27.
Great questions. So we want each church to still be independent so they can have there own separate server(someday gonna make an app) the main server and communities are only gonna focus on essentials.we will probably use Nicene creed or apostles Creed as our baseline. Stuff like tithing and stuff is what falls under non essential..each church can continue how they want with those topics. Prayer Garden will not have a doctrine on those. Only on the essentials..I believe c/Christianity can be used to talk about those type of things(non essentials). We aren't seeking to be unified in every single issue. Rather coming together on core issues. I believe in time Jesus will sort out those type of other issues.
This is fantastic info. It sounds like you have already come up with a baseline for the movement! Well done! I will be praying for your continued guidance and success.
Thanks sis yes please keep me and prayer garden in your prayers. There is a vision however I'm always open to people's thoughts so if anything comes to mind please feel free to share with me. God bless u. Love you sis
Love you too 💕