Canfield on the Ground of Locality

Cal · 07-12-2012, 07:05 AM

To say that 2 or 3 can't be a church because Jesus used this example in Matthew 18 is an example of bending the scripture to produce a predetermined result.

Jesus likely isn't saying that just 2 or 3 can't be a church, he's just giving an example of how to approach dealing with personal offenses between believers.

I.e., first take it to the brother, then to a few, then to the whole church.

But if the church consists of only 2 or 3, then obviously you skip the second step.

I can see some situations where 2 or 3 would be a legitimate church. In remote places in the country, for example. And no city there too!

aron · 07-12-2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igzy

I can see some situations where 2 or 3 would be a legitimate church.!

Well, 2 or 3, with Jesus there in your midst, seems to be a legitimate assembly. If I have Jesus in my assembly, and someone wants to parse text to tell me it isn't a legitimate church, I will laugh at them. You take your definitions and I will take Jesus. No problem.

07-12-2012, 07:05 AM	#1
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: Canfield on the Ground of Locality To say that 2 or 3 can't be a church because Jesus used this example in Matthew 18 is an example of bending the scripture to produce a predetermined result. Jesus likely isn't saying that just 2 or 3 can't be a church, he's just giving an example of how to approach dealing with personal offenses between believers. I.e., first take it to the brother, then to a few, then to the whole church. But if the church consists of only 2 or 3, then obviously you skip the second step. I can see some situations where 2 or 3 would be a legitimate church. In remote places in the country, for example. And no city there too!