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Originally Posted by Ferd
LOL.
MP knows what the word "Fellowship" means in the context that Elder Epley used it but for others who think that means having dinner with someone let me elucidate.
“Fellowship” means to “Extend the Right Hand of Fellowship”. In other words, to stamp that person with official approval and as a pastor point to them as an example for the flock you serve.
Fellowship does not mean, dine with. Meet upon occasion. Hug when you see them and ask about their kids. It does not mean, go to their house or invite them to yours.
It does mean allow them into your pulpit and allow them to speak with your full approval. It does mean to send your kids off to some overnight camp with their kids and have their teachers teach your children doctrine.
You people who want the Good Elder to be some ogre are just silly.
The Good Elder and I don’t necessarily agree on this point. I do think that any Trinitarian who has been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost (and has not rejected the experience as some I know have) has a good chance at salvation.
(Imnottoallysureyoucanbesavedandvotedemocrat) hee hee.... Elder Light how are you my friend?
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Matt 11:19
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a
friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Luke 7:34
The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a
friend of publicans and sinners!
Jesus ATE at Zacchaeus' house---fellowshiped w him. He was a friend of sinners---how can you be a friend of sinners without fellowshipping w them?