Quote:
Originally Posted by Igzy
I understand your question, but you are actually comparing my apples to your oranges. The difference should be clear to you because I've already made reference to it, but I'll try to be plainer. The difference is that you are creating restrictions based on non-prescriptive patterns. ....
|
Igzy,
As I told you before, we are saying the same thing from different angles, but approach is quite different. Do you remember I said "the end-image" would be almost similar?
I want to clarify more.
1. In my model, saints can move to other local churches. I do not think restricting movement preserves oneness.
2. Concerning the biblical verses, whether those be prescriptive or descriptive, I am comparing my apples with your apples. As you and OBW agreed, my model has some "descriptive" verses in the Bible. But you have not showed me any even descriptive verses which support your model. First and foremost, any model should be based on the Bible. That is what is called sola scriptura. I do not object any model which is different from mine as long as that is based on the Bible. This is the reason why I cannot willingly accept your model even though the end-image is quite similar to mine.
3. Igzy, what matters in the matter of practice is the case in which divisive ones come in. If every Christains are not divisive but according to the will of the Lord, there in no need to talk about "practice", "model" etc. Whatever pratice or model we have, there will be no problem.
I'm asking you the case in which divisive one come in, when you, if you are an elder of a church, have to make decision to accept him or not. The divisive one would definitely claim he is according to the will of the Lord. What would your decision be? Accept or Reject?
(Titus3:10) Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.(NIV)
If you reject him, he will claim that you are divisive. If you accept him, you are not following the prescriptive verse in the Bible.
My point is that no model is perfect as long as there is divisive ones come.
Gubei