The when I'm taking about the church has an issue with being more concerned with M&M (Money and Membership) I'm referring to the church physical, not the Church Universal, which is concerned with Salvation for all.

I didn't think I needed to explain that distinction.


>it won't attract them by focusing on sin and hell and God's
>retribution.
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But here is where you are wrong. The Word should be preached - the whole word. Jesus who is the Word from Genesis to Revelation and before said. " If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me." If the WORD is lifted up ( The WHOLE WORD) people will be drawn to salvation and redemption. An that's what the article is talking about, a lack of the whole WORD being taught.


>there needs to be some balance, i agree. but putting more of
>that stuff on the scale won't strike the balance that will
>bring ppl of the world to church and then to God and
>salvation. b/c don't nobody wanna hear all of that. and
>unlike when the Bible was written, ppl have too many other
>options besides church in general or the xtian church
>specifically and any particular denomination. so if a church
>is preaching that fiery mess and another is on the grace tip
>of course ppl are going to be drawn to grace. so maybe that
>fiery church needs to tone down its message. it can stay on
>that fire stuff if it wants - and watch its membership
>continue to dwindle. which may result in more lost souls.


I don't s agree with this, for one it's not theologically correct and it's not doctrinally correct.







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