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Mattie Member
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| the House Church Movement in America | | George Barna recently wrote a book called "Revolution" stating that many believers are leaving the institutional church and gathering in homes, hoping to recover what the first century had. He has also written the foreward to a book by Frank Viola titled "Pagan Christianity" which attempts to explore the roots of alot of our modern day church methods. Him and Frank, along with a host of many others believe that there will be increasing numbers within America and the world who will return to the home meetings.
What do you think of the house church "restoration" movement? What are your thoughts on leaving "institutional" church? It's been said that this return to the "organic", simple church life is just as radical as the reformation itself. What are your thoughts on these statements? |
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2008/6/3 9:23 | Profile |
| Re: the House Church Movement in America | | I dont think it's a good idea at all.
Krispy
PS... just kidding. I'm deeply entrenched in the house church "movement". |
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2008/6/3 9:56 | |
Mattie Member
Joined: 2004/7/23 Posts: 210
| Re: | | Thanks for the response Krispy.. But please elaborate as to why... |
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2008/6/3 9:58 | Profile |
sojourner7 Member
Joined: 2007/6/27 Posts: 1573 Omaha, NE
| Re: the House Church Movement in America | | A return to the "vine" would be a good thing. The church has become more about methods, programs, membership, and less and less about being a community of believers who serve as the body of Christ. I came to know the Lord in a small "vine" fellowship and was greatly blessed and nurtured by this close communion!! _________________ Martin G. Smith
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2008/6/3 10:22 | Profile |
Mattie Member
Joined: 2004/7/23 Posts: 210
| Re: | | if you look at barna.org - George barna's website - you will see the growing statistics of those becoming apart of house churches |
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2008/6/3 11:21 | Profile |
Miccah Member
Joined: 2007/9/13 Posts: 1752 Wisconsin
| Re: | | I hold house church in my home as well. Been doing this or part of house churches for the last 3-4 years.
I am all for it. _________________ Christiaan
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2008/6/3 12:02 | Profile |
Ruach34 Member
Joined: 2006/2/7 Posts: 296 Beijing
| Re: | | I am all for it!
Have been investigating this for the past three years by reading some books on the issue. Art Katz's book on true fellowship and the vitality he talks about by being earnest and honest with believers on a day to day basis is important to say the least.
In what other context will we enjoy the fulfillment of what Paul talks about, Quote:
"...When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification." 1Corinthians 14:26 (NASB)
Is this, i ask, being accomplished in our large congregations today? _________________ RICH
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2008/6/3 13:21 | Profile |
Compton Member
Joined: 2005/2/24 Posts: 2732
| Re: | | Quote:
true fellowship... being earnest and honest with believers on a day to day basis is important to say the least...Is this, i ask, being accomplished in our large congregations today?
I believe it is, but it isn't automatic and it's generally not found by simply going Sunday morning. If we have the energy and desire needed to start a home church, we certainly have enough motivation to develop deeper fellowships with people at larger congregations. For this reason I don't completely buy the idea that people start home churches to find an intimacy and deeper fellowship with other Christians that was missing in larger churches. I suspect the reasons to start or join a home church are more theological and ideological...which is quite understandable.
MC
_________________ Mike Compton
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2008/6/3 13:36 | Profile |
JRuth Member
Joined: 2008/6/1 Posts: 79 Moscow, PA
| Re: the House Church Movement in America | | I do not think it is a good idea to Home Church!! I have been around them, and I don't think it is a wise course to take!! _________________ Jessara
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2008/6/3 14:09 | Profile |
Miccah Member
Joined: 2007/9/13 Posts: 1752 Wisconsin
| Re: | | JRuth wrote:
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I do not think it is a good idea to Home Church!! I have been around them, and I don't think it is a wise course to take!!
Interesting. Why? _________________ Christiaan
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2008/6/3 14:39 | Profile |