"Never in the history of the church has the Body of Christ been so willing to sacrifice truth for the sake of unity. Because of this compromise she shall have neither." From Wayne Clapp's teaching of Jude in the CFFM INL (newsletter).
This really struck me!
If you haven't read it, do so. I never noticed all this "gold" and the "gems" just lying there to be treasured up. Thank you, Wayne!
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This really struck me!
If you haven't read it, do so. I never noticed all this "gold" and the "gems" just lying there to be treasured up. Thank you, Wayne!
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Here's the nearer context of the quote.
"Jude’s days were critical times much like our own, and Jude’s warning applies to us today. We must stay on guard and contend with any ungodly people that creep in amongst us. It is vital to remember the apostles’ doctrine and cleave to it. Never in the history of the church has the Body of Christ been so willing to sacrifice truth for the sake of unity. Because of this compromise she shall have neither.
The opening and closing two verses about the preservation of the saints were very encouraging. These positive bookends keep the believers contending without fear knowing they are kept by the power of G
See More"Jude’s days were critical times much like our own, and Jude’s warning applies to us today. We must stay on guard and contend with any ungodly people that creep in amongst us. It is vital to remember the apostles’ doctrine and cleave to it. Never in the history of the church has the Body of Christ been so willing to sacrifice truth for the sake of unity. Because of this compromise she shall have neither.
The opening and closing two verses about the preservation of the saints were very encouraging. These positive bookends keep the believers contending without fear knowing they are kept by the power of G
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH just shut up already we're all sick of hearing the same thing after every attack...you don't do a damn thing, and we all know you're not going to do a damn thing so just spare us the tough talk. When you decide to stop being a coward in fear of the world condemnation then get back to us please.
od." ~via Craig Banios