I think your closing statement hits it. That's why I like you. The plow is the real work of the kingdom. A key to it all is daily fellowship. That is the essence of the first century church. Is Jesus mentioned everyday? Is He the focus in all that we do? I am semi-retired and work in coffee shops and will have a meal at a restaurant bar. I meet believers and unbelievers alike and have learned to engage people where they are. I put my foot in my mouth and apologize, and I treat all believers in Christ in line with Jesus prayer in John 17. Wher I hear blasphemy or exaltation of men, I speak what is true if I think they can hear it. Home groups can be the best approach but connection with a church keeps us humble and is important to me.
I am fond of Walther, but not "knowing what he's on about" isn't *always* about his Catholicism!
lol, tough but fair
Excellent analysis
I think your closing statement hits it. That's why I like you. The plow is the real work of the kingdom. A key to it all is daily fellowship. That is the essence of the first century church. Is Jesus mentioned everyday? Is He the focus in all that we do? I am semi-retired and work in coffee shops and will have a meal at a restaurant bar. I meet believers and unbelievers alike and have learned to engage people where they are. I put my foot in my mouth and apologize, and I treat all believers in Christ in line with Jesus prayer in John 17. Wher I hear blasphemy or exaltation of men, I speak what is true if I think they can hear it. Home groups can be the best approach but connection with a church keeps us humble and is important to me.