Dave, That is great that you are helping others. I have found real liberty in caring for others since getting out from under "law". Sorry, I don't know of any books re: evidence. Possibly "Haley's (Halley's?) Bible Handbook" (I forget the name). Good to hear from you. This site takes a long time to post!
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Dave, It is under Abusive Practices,Assebly Doctrine, Eschatology. (You've gotten to be quite a theologian!"
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Now that is funny!
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Are you the David Mauldin that I knew from Fullerton (The Convelescant Hospital Outreaches about 19 years ago?)
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Hi Joe, I don't know who you are but we have a common bond in that God has been merciful to us. The Cycle of devotion is also referred to as the “Heavenly Ladder”. If you are interested I referred to it in “The two Babylons” (Pg. 7) Basically it is religion and focuses your eyes on yourself rather than on Christ. David G. told me it didn’t work for him, but I continued to try. I a
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Here’s a start CHECK LIST FOR LEAVING THE ASSY 1. You must ask others to find out if you have issues with them. It is not enough to believe and say that you hold no grudges and love the Lord’s people. If others think you have an issue with them you must go to them and find out what it is. (MT 5:23) 2. You must know where you are being called to. It is not enough to walk by fait
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TEN PROMISES FOR TWO BABYLONS (SEE ABOVE PAGE 7) 1. MT 23:8 “and all ye are brethren” 2. PROV 1:23 “Turn ye at my reproof” 3. 1TIM 2:5 “and one mediator” 4. PS 119:89 “thy word is settled” 5.1COR11:28 “examine himself” 6.2COR 6:16 “I will be their God” 7.MT 6:7 “vain repetitions” 8.ROM 11:6 “no more grace” 9.MK12:7 “the inheritance shall be ours” 10.GAL 5:1 “be not entangled again”
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Does anybody know whatever happenned to Ran Bates? (I think that's his name) I remember he moved to SLO (from Fullerton) for health reasons and then disappeared. I think Linda's wedding was the last time I saw him.
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Mark, Greetings. That is incredible about George’s “liberty” in interpreting Ephesians. I’m sure the examples are endless. I remember him interpreting the “ear” of corn in MK 4:28 meaning that we should listen. The Greek word (4719) has nothing to do with the human ear. I know that seems harmless but it does cause confusion.
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I was saved at 16 from the Catholic Church; at 45, after 20 years, I was delivered from bondage (The Assembly). Here are some similarities to consider: Catholicism The Assembly 1) The Pope / Guess who? 2) The Priests’ Interpretation / The ministry 3) Confession
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At 16 I was saved from the Catholic Church; at 45, after 20 years, I was delivered from bondage (The Assembly). Here are some similarities to consider: Catholicism / The Assembly 1) The Pope / Guess who? 2) The Priests Interpretation / The ministry 3) Confession
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