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Why I left the Mennonite Church Part 1

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Thursday, January 28, 2016, In : Warnings Given 

Why I left the Mennonite Church


Church Leadership

In my studies I have come to understand that the method of Church leadership as implemented in the Mennonite church is unbiblical and not like the New Testament church at all.  I do not believe in the control grid were bishops have more power or authority than local ministers. I do believe this is serious as the Bible teaches that each church is to be autonomous and self-governing. The idea that a bishop could influence or make dec...


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Justification

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Saturday, October 3, 2015, In : Twisted Scripture Twisted Theology 

Justification

 

 

"20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

25 Who was delivered ...


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