@RonFilipkowski Since the majority of the flags are USA flags, you probably should think about leaving the country if you want to get away from patriotism. ๐ค However, moving to a Democrat run state is also a viable option for those who dislike American ideals like the freedom of expression.
The church must remember our home is in heaven. When an authority of this earth commands us not to meet, pray, read the Bible, preach scripture, or evangelize, or places a limit on any of these things, we must say with the apostles, "We must obey God rather than people.
@ZacksJerryRig We are withdrawing from the WHO because they have been dishonest and have been caught covering for countries who are large donors to the WHO. (Talk about a zombie movie) Of course it seems like a bad call if we don't know why, Always ask why.
Happy Resurrection Sunday! God rased Jesus from the dead to testify to the Jewish nation and the world that He was who He claimed to be, the son of God. #RessurectionSunday#ChristIsRisen#HeIsRisen
The Father gave for teaching and edification:
the apostles and prophets (past)
the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers (present)
"to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ". (Ephesians 4:12)
Our Father has not given us a system to follow. He has given us the tools in the form of gifts to keep us in the Truth.
These gifts become offices when we as Christians in our local assembly recognize the gift and ordain (set apart) the individual to the office.
Christ does not share His position as the center of the Church with any System. The Father has ordained His Son to be held in honor, all systems (denominational and non-denominational) are man's order. Some more in tune with scripture and some less.