Some Good Christian Folk

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:25 am

I have sometimes entertained the thought that if one was looking objectively at varieties of the christian groups/churches,the one which emerges most admirably is Methodism.Point for point, Methodists have done a fantastic amount of good for humanity, they've campaigned against slavery, crime, poverty and drunkenness. They've produced heavenly hymns and inspired people with their energetic evangelism.

john8pies · Post by **john8pies** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 10:42 am

I can`t dispute that, Capt., (even though I`m not a Methodist) but I suppose it`s really a case of `to each his own` - some people live formal worship / quiet hymns, etc, where others will prefer a livelier worship / modern-day songs and the like.....

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Sun May 01, 2005 7:03 pm

John is correct that some like different types of services.

I really love the liturgical services of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches though I think the Anglicans have raised the liturgical service to the level of a fine art.

Shalom

Ted :-6

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:10 am

And I'm not a Methodist either. But one has to thank them for the amount of good that they have done throughout history. I cannot say the same for the Roman Catholic Church,or indeed some of the other Anglican churches.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:24 am

capt_buzzard wrote: And I'm not a Methodist either. But one has to thank them for the amount of good that they have done throughout history. I cannot say the same for the Roman Catholic Church,or indeed some of the other Anglican churches.
At least with the Methodists, there is a method to their madness :wah:

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:28 am

Clint wrote: At least with the Methodists, there is a method to their madness :wah::D Oh Clint

telaquapacky · Post by **telaquapacky** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:35 am

capt_buzzard wrote: I have sometimes entertained the thought that if one was looking objectively at varieties of the christian groups/churches,the one which emerges most admirably is Methodism.Point for point, Methodists have done a fantastic amount of good for humanity, they've campaigned against slavery, crime, poverty and drunkenness. They've produced heavenly hymns and inspired people with their energetic evangelism.Amen! If God didn't lead me where I am, I probably would have been very attracted to Methodism. Good Bible understanding of sanctification by grace, and definitely an excellent historical pedigree. Excellent Church!

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:40 am

telaquapacky wrote: Amen! If God didn't lead me where I am, I probably would have been very attracted to Methodism. Good Bible understanding of sanctification by grace, and definitely an excellent historical pedigree. Excellent Church!
I agree. My Mother-in-law is a Methodist. I don't have any problem at all with attending services with her. They do need to stop drifting away from their roots though.

telaquapacky · Post by **telaquapacky** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:51 am

Clint wrote: I agree. My Mother-in-law is a Methodist. I don't have any problem at all with attending services with her. They do need to stop drifting away from their roots though.Sadly, seems most of the Protestant churches are drifting away from their roots.

One thing about Protestantism is that when the reformers were just beginning to understand the Scriptures, they were compelled by a storm of pressure to codify their beliefs in staid "confessions" which became the body of doctrine for their respective denominations. In some cases this prevented them from progressing to fuller revelations of God's truth.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Tue May 03, 2005 11:08 am

telaquapacky wrote: One thing about Protestantism is that when the reformers were just beginning to understand the Scriptures, they were compelled by a storm of pressure to codify their beliefs in staid "confessions" which became the body of doctrine for their respective denominations. In some cases this prevented them from progressing to fuller revelations of God's truth.
I am where I am because I was unable to breathe where doctrine and dogma had the Holy Spirit blocked on all four sides.