Tag: denominations

(Psalm 133:1 NKJV)  Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

If we believe in God’s Son and He lives in us, we are God’s children. We are a family; our bothers and sisters are all those who are His.

I remember at times growing up, when my family was together on things, how nicely things flowed in our home. But, if one of us got off track or did things that were against the rules of our home, it could stir up some uncomfortable situations and make things unpleasant.

Just as it is with God’s family. We have many denominations and at times it gets messy and uncomfortable. If we could all learn how to come together like family should do, we could be so much more effective on this earth.

I remember I was on vacation recently sitting in a hot tub outdoors. There were two Christian ladies in there with me. We started talking about church, and one thing led to the next. They were their for a convention and I was there for another convention.

I mentioned to them about how it would be nice if we could all come together and have one big convention.  One of them chuckled, and said to me, “When we all get on the other side”. I said, “yes it will be that way, no doubt, when we get to Heaven because there will be no choice.  But wouldn’t it be nice if we could make the choice to do it here first, wouldn’t Papa love that?” One of them looked at me like I had 3 heads and the other agreed.

We may have a different name or denomination and different views on things, but we are family, God’s children. We have been saved by His Son. Who are we to give ourselves names and think we can pick and choose who to help and who not to help or be involved with?

We should all be able to work together, we are the children of the most HIGH, and with Him all things are Possible. Let us put our agendas and our ideas aside for once and let God help us to come together and be effective in this earth.

We get one chance at this. Let us work hard and do it God’s way, TOGETHER!!

Love you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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(1 Cor 1:12-13 NKJV)  Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” {13} Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Over the centuries the body of Christ has become more and more fragmented due to differences of opinion, differences in interpretation of scripture, etc. Ultimately this has caused hundreds of different denominations to pop up and grow.

God doesn’t want us to follow a denomination. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Catholic, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Church of God, Nazarene, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregational, Episcopal or any other possible denomination out there. Not a single one of them was ever God’s idea.

God’s word teaches us to follow Christ, and Christ alone. We are not to follow a denomination or an organization and act as though that organization has the corner on God’s insight or inspiration.

There is no man on this earth, nor has there ever been, who has exclusive access to God. God speaks to anyone who will take the time to learn His word and grow their relationship with Him, and listen for His voice. Anyone who tells you otherwise is speaking falsehood.

Test what you’re taught. Make sure it lines up with the word of God, and not just the way your denomination has taught you. Ask God to show you the truth of His word as He intends it to be, apart from man’s opinions.

What God reveals can be truly eye-opening.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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