tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post4522413413067145487..comments2023-11-05T02:23:19.338-06:00Comments on Cruciformity: Church BuildingsJoshua Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885411328858790275noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-62571229158743848592011-05-28T11:20:59.760-05:002011-05-28T11:20:59.760-05:00Great great post!!! Some even says that it's G...Great great post!!! Some even says that it's God's will or God gave that vision to build a big church. <br /><br />I posibility is to attract non believer and to have bigger capasity (this is probably the most used reason)<br /><br />What I think is, church nowadays are not God's Church anymore. Just imagine the two thousand years of evolution of churches around the world. Persecuted and persecuting era come and past. It's not pure anymore. There are so many things happen in this two thousand years. Who can still remember what is the original church. I even doubt that Bible is dependable anymore.Phelioxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904443223086416860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-77715408625000546512011-05-28T11:20:31.497-05:002011-05-28T11:20:31.497-05:00Great great post!!! Some even says that it's G...Great great post!!! Some even says that it's God's will or God gave that vision to build a big church. <br /><br />I posibility is to attract non believer and to have bigger capasity (this is probably the most used reason)<br /><br />What I think is, church nowadays are not God's Church anymore. Just imagine the two thousand years of evolution of churches around the world. Persecuted and persecuting era come and past. It's not pure anymore. There are so many things happen in this two thousand years. Who can still remember what is the original church. I even doubt that Bible is dependable anymore.Phelioxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904443223086416860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-21093370672431792302009-12-31T14:12:55.048-06:002009-12-31T14:12:55.048-06:00Wacker, welche Wörter..., der glänzende Gedanke ...Wacker, welche Wörter..., der glänzende Gedanke <a href="http://t7-isis.org" rel="nofollow">levitra kaufen</a> cialis generika bestellen [url=http//t7-isis.org]viagra generika erfahrungen[/url]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-89296808637011592712008-11-11T14:14:00.000-06:002008-11-11T14:14:00.000-06:00Good for people to know.Good for people to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-56871414428333268512008-11-05T08:11:00.000-06:002008-11-05T08:11:00.000-06:00Super!!!I'm reminded of these:"For where your trea...Super!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm reminded of these:<BR/><BR/><I>"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."</I> - Matthew 6:21<BR/><BR/><I>"But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented."</I> - Luke 16:25<BR/><BR/>We need to be careful on how comfortable we are in this life...Paul Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17280048917176407967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-56606868207888691982008-08-20T22:45:00.000-05:002008-08-20T22:45:00.000-05:00well said brother.well said brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-59703631127616767602008-08-18T15:09:00.000-05:002008-08-18T15:09:00.000-05:00I'm kind of late to comment here, but I just wante...I'm kind of late to comment here, but I just wanted to say that I have a hard time understanding the difference between "becoming all things to all men" and just making people comfortable. Christianity isn't comfortable, it isn't easy. It should be inviting for anyone, but not compromising. Hard stuff. I think I'm going to feel weird going back to the States after being in house churches and a rented coffee shop...brettincasiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996254166988048020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-85158830563949509672008-08-16T10:39:00.000-05:002008-08-16T10:39:00.000-05:00I agree 100%!I agree 100%!TREY MORGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956688456753622296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-47281912817822329602008-08-11T08:11:00.000-05:002008-08-11T08:11:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comments guys.Larry - I share your ...Thanks for the comments guys.<BR/><BR/>Larry - I share your sentiment. After spending time in big churches it just feels fake to me, but maybe that's just my perspective. Part of that is that I hate fakeness, and I love genuine relationships. For me at least, it's nearly impossible to have real relationships in huge places.<BR/><BR/>Monica - I appreciate what you said. Just because it's weird for me, it doesn't make it wrong. I can see how churches need to be level with the culture they're in - including financially. I guess in my head I have a problem between "being all things to all men" and following customs, and balancing that with the teachings of Jesus. This is the problem with any mission work, though. I guess I've read too much of "The Irresistible Revolution". I hope you enjoy yourself out at Dimmitt, and I appreciate your perspective.Joshua Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885411328858790275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-34273449647634310102008-08-11T07:22:00.000-05:002008-08-11T07:22:00.000-05:00Joshua,I attended a VERY large church for 7 years....Joshua,<BR/><BR/>I attended a VERY large church for 7 years. I remember the first time that I walked in and having a lot of the same feelings that you were talking about. Who needs a fountain at church? By the time we moved away, I understood it. <BR/><BR/>You know, with AIM, you have to learn the language and customs and traditions of the country that you will be joining. The only reason to go through all of that trouble is so that you can relate to the people that you will be ministering to. I think that a church in an afluent area does the same. It is impossible to minister to others if you can't "make them feel at home". <BR/><BR/>It still does not make me comfortable to see money spent needlessly, but I would say that that such behavior is sort of the American custom. <BR/><BR/>During the time that we worshiped in that big church, I saw a lot of Jesus being shared. I saw tremendous ministry. I knew that God was there.<BR/><BR/>Now, do I believe that Jesus would be hanging out in a mega chruch? Probably not, but then, I'm not convinced that he would be hanging out in ANY church.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your post!<BR/><BR/>MonicaMommysmarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826068985848949578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-69258932364091315652008-08-09T20:41:00.000-05:002008-08-09T20:41:00.000-05:00My name is Larry. I am having trouble posting on ...My name is Larry. I am having trouble posting on your site using google account. <BR/><BR/>Good postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-941723813898442898.post-75384784484454362462008-08-09T20:40:00.000-05:002008-08-09T20:40:00.000-05:00Hi Joshua. I think that same thing when I go to t...Hi Joshua. I think that same thing when I go to the BIG city and see all the big money spent on Church Builings. To me, The best church builing is a living room of a brother or sister in Christ. Or maybe my house.<BR/><BR/>We need good facilities for worship and study. However, some of these buildings look like too much of the world.<BR/><BR/>Give me a home a bible and some good ole air conditioning and I'm good to go.<BR/><BR/>Good PostAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com