A Gathered People: Epilogue and AIMers
Greetings! I will go a head and finish blogging about A Gathered People here. The last part of the book is the Epilogue. Here they talk about some of the questions that they anticipate would come. They list several topics that are hotly debated among a lot of our churches. Most of the things they listed are not worth dividing over. It is very sad that some of our churches have split over some of these issues. These things are certainly worth talking about. Great learning can be gained through discussing issues as brothers and sisters seeking to learn from others who have a different point of view on different issues.
But these issues weren't the reason this book was written. I completely agree that "Assembly as transforming, sacramental encounter that calls us to participate in the mission of God is the foundation for discussing all other questions about the assembly. It is the 'weightier' matter". That is the most important topic to discuss. This book sets the floor for future discussions for discussing such things as they listed.
"We realize, of course, that our position regarding the assembly as sacramental encounter is itself controversial- though it is the historical position of the church". I greatly appreciate the three brothers who wrote this book and stepped out and write this book. I am indebted to each of them. I am thankful they seek bring "... the peace of Eden rather than the confusion of Babel within the assemblies of God; we pray for encounter rather than dissension". Thanks John Mark, Johnny, and Bobby for writing this fantastic book!
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I also want ask for everyone reading this to pray for the AIM students. Pray for those who are on their mission fields around the world and for those who are in Lubbock preparing to leave home to go serve God on various mission fields all around the world to serve and work along side missionaries. All of these are stepping out on faith. Please pray for them.
Thanks and God bless!
But these issues weren't the reason this book was written. I completely agree that "Assembly as transforming, sacramental encounter that calls us to participate in the mission of God is the foundation for discussing all other questions about the assembly. It is the 'weightier' matter". That is the most important topic to discuss. This book sets the floor for future discussions for discussing such things as they listed.
"We realize, of course, that our position regarding the assembly as sacramental encounter is itself controversial- though it is the historical position of the church". I greatly appreciate the three brothers who wrote this book and stepped out and write this book. I am indebted to each of them. I am thankful they seek bring "... the peace of Eden rather than the confusion of Babel within the assemblies of God; we pray for encounter rather than dissension". Thanks John Mark, Johnny, and Bobby for writing this fantastic book!
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I also want ask for everyone reading this to pray for the AIM students. Pray for those who are on their mission fields around the world and for those who are in Lubbock preparing to leave home to go serve God on various mission fields all around the world to serve and work along side missionaries. All of these are stepping out on faith. Please pray for them.
Thanks and God bless!
posted by Zack | 11:40 AM
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Zack thank you for your sustained engagement with A Gathered People. I pray that it has blessed you in your walk with the Lord.
Seeking Shalom,
Bobby Valentine
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