tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post114867046162832211..comments2024-03-24T03:21:03.154-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: WHY I LOVE THECHURCH...strengthening our commitment to the household of faithSJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1772457595494525242013-05-10T03:14:09.769-04:002013-05-10T03:14:09.769-04:00Congrats My Dear! I know how much goes into that! ...Congrats My Dear! I know how much goes into that! My Christian tv has 'favorited' your Christian tv (that would be the soon to be not-so-dormant Kindred Kollections!)<a href="http://www.godnet.tv/" rel="nofollow">Christian tv</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389608084370018236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-79346156650824518212010-03-16T16:48:16.978-04:002010-03-16T16:48:16.978-04:00Thank you Elizabeth. I appreciate your encouraging...Thank you Elizabeth. I appreciate your encouraging comment.SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-81421488192111181102010-03-16T00:32:04.142-04:002010-03-16T00:32:04.142-04:00Steve -
I enjoyed reading this blog entry. Thank...Steve - <br />I enjoyed reading this blog entry. Thank you! My husband and I were challenged by it and thought we should summarize in our own words our five reasons for being committed to the church in love and service as well. They are as follows:<br /><br />Committed to Portrayal<br />Firstly, the Church is the portrayal of the body of Christ – therefore, we should be committed to it (1 Corinthians 12:27)<br /><br />Committed to Parenthood<br />Secondly, the Church is responsible to establish a web of relationships that correspond to family relationships (i.e. spiritual parenthood) – therefore, we should be committed to it (Matthew 12:49-50)<br /><br />Committed to Purification<br />Thirdly, the Church is a means of endurance, holiness and purification without which we will not reach heaven – therefore, we should be committed to it (Hebrews 3:12-13, 12:14).<br /><br />Committed to Pleasure<br />Fourthly, the Church is a setting in which the pleasure of giving to one another can be prominently displayed – therefore, we should be committed to it (Acts 20:35)<br /><br />Committed to Partnership<br />Fifthly, the Church is to partner together in the spreading of the gospel of Christ to the lost – therefore, we should be committed to it (1 Timothy 3:15)<br /><br />Thanks again - ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-8354263189790537192010-03-14T23:02:42.149-04:002010-03-14T23:02:42.149-04:00Well said.
Here's a thought - I also love the...Well said.<br /><br />Here's a thought - I also love the Church because those fellow believers who truly love God (as defined in 1 John 2:9-10) love one another. Jesus himself said that this love is how all men would know that we are His disciples. The love therefore that believers have and openly display for one another makes the Church a self-sacrificing, self-perpetuating ministry.<br /><br />And the question that leaves for our personal self-examination and consideration is...how obedient have we each been in following this command?<br /><br />Thanks Steve for this.<br /><br />Heb 13:6Detoured By Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740250831294700652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-20472415204947217372008-01-13T23:20:00.000-05:002008-01-13T23:20:00.000-05:00My joy...My joy...SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-8582616474987481082008-01-13T22:32:00.000-05:002008-01-13T22:32:00.000-05:00Thanks sj.Thanks sj.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-84151764144650246172008-01-13T22:31:00.000-05:002008-01-13T22:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-87057097188075217762008-01-13T19:13:00.000-05:002008-01-13T19:13:00.000-05:00pdsThat's a great praise report! May the Lord con...<B>pds</B><BR/>That's a great praise report! <BR/><BR/>May the Lord continue to open up doors for you to use your spiritual gifts in all that you do for His glory in the service of His church.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace<BR/>Steve<BR/>Eph. 5:11-16SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-33519382258180149002008-01-13T14:01:00.000-05:002008-01-13T14:01:00.000-05:00sj -- thanks for the clarification. Yes, it did he...sj -- thanks for the clarification. Yes, it did help. I recently inquired where some needs exist, so I'm relying on church leadership to assist with the search. Your examples highlighted a couple of areas I had not considered...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-23742252036768700892008-01-13T00:44:00.000-05:002008-01-13T00:44:00.000-05:00pdsGood question:The laboring is with other brothe...<B>pds</B><BR/>Good question:<BR/><BR/><B>The laboring</B> is with other brothers and sisters in the Lord in the church in ministry. The tendency today is to partner with unbelievers in a spiritual ministry or enterprise (2 Cor. 6:14-7:1).<BR/><BR/><B>The life in the church</B> is more referring to our daily life in the body of Christ we are to enjoy with each other. Close fellowship iow.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, a good way to get plugged into a church is by serving. See what areas of need exist and ask to use your gifts in those areas. Sunday School teacher; men's ministries; outreach opportunities; music ministry; missions; mercy ministries to hurting people in your church or community. AND join a community life group or home fellowship group too. Those usually meet bi-weekly or monthly in someone's home and are no more than 10-15 people. More intimate setting for prayer, bible study, and building friendships within the church body.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps a bit...<BR/>Grace and peace<BR/>SteveSJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-415101348309046222008-01-12T23:30:00.000-05:002008-01-12T23:30:00.000-05:00I'm not sure I follow the distinction between "lab...I'm not sure I follow the distinction between "labor with the church" and "life in the church". <BR/><BR/>I assume that "labor" refers to our service within the body of Christ / the local church?<BR/><BR/>What are some ways that an individual can get plugged into a church versus just attending on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings? I'm looking for some real practical suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1148751553058059592006-05-27T13:39:00.000-04:002006-05-27T13:39:00.000-04:00Thank you! The arguments over who is the "true" ch...Thank you! The arguments over who is the "true" church and who isn't and which church salvation comes through have just about given me an ulcer. I am so tired of the church divided and the foolishness it makes of God's Holy Word before an unsaved world.~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819856178499938127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1148740949726302102006-05-27T10:42:00.000-04:002006-05-27T10:42:00.000-04:00refreshing to hear this - to go beyond programs an...refreshing to hear this - to go beyond programs and methods to the real thing<BR/><BR/>much thanks<BR/><BR/>andrew jonesAndrew Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14605531312115198662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1148695693997925752006-05-26T22:08:00.000-04:002006-05-26T22:08:00.000-04:00Very well done. I agree that the Church is both be...Very well done. <BR/>I agree that the Church is both believers in the NT & OT. Mordecai and Esther; Simon Peter and Mary Magdalene are all brothers and sisters in Christ with us.donsandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794015011057098noreply@blogger.com