Remembering the church before the internet (just some thoughts)

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Dec 27, 2019
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Anyone remember the time before the internet?
It's affected the way we view the world. Facebook reveals all sorts of divisive thoughts that we never had a chance to be exposed to before.
You went to church, you heard what was preached, and if you were like me and werent the most outgoing, you just assumed everyone else thought the same.
You didn't have access to what other Christians were thinking like we have now on the internet. Anyone can voice any opinion or expound on anything.
When I was going to church, I was aware of different denominations, and had access to a selection of books, but the varying and diverse thoughts and opinions just were not out there. If there's one thing that has completely changed the church I think this is a big part of it if not the main reason.
 

shittim

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Adam was in fellowship with the Father before the fall, we were always intended to be in this relationship, not just go to a place once a week and hear someone talk about G-d.
What I see the internet doing is expanding the gospel around the world at the speed of light.
Paul was taken to Rome at a time when all roads led to Rome, the first printing on the printing press was the Gutenberg Bible, cassette tapes revolutionized and expanded preaching of the gospel.
Ever since the fall He has worked to redeem mankind to Him, and He will be successful and He gives us the opportunity to be a part, if we choose.