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This is a problem I think. A lot of people see church as a country club for good behavior, and that we should exclude anyone who might disrupt our party, when in reality the unruly are exactly who Jesus was trying to reach and went to the cross to save. This includes every one of us, none of us...

Only they know why they are there, its not our job to judge their motives but instead be a light to the world, and they are part of the world.

When though is "sufficient instruction and/or admonishment" are we not supposed to be patient as God is patient with all? It took me 40 years to come to God, what if God wasn't patient with me? God would forgive someone living in sin all the way up to death, shouldn't we stand ready and willing...

I disagree, but I'm not going to get into an endless argument, so have a good day John146 :)

I agree, except I don't think we should avoid anyone. If they were in a church building at all then that could very well be the beginning of a repentant Christian and should be taught the gospel. Romans 10:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have...

john146, you say that no person was saved before the cross and that OT people were saved through obedience to the law? Has it came to mind that the OT reached much further back than the law of Moses? And it sounds like you might think that everyone who ever lived before the cross is doomed to...

I agree, isn't that why Jesus came? to seek and save the lost? Seems to me like those people are part of "the lost". I think that some people see those people as being too lost or too far gone. And if they are not welcome wouldn't that be saying that you don't really believe that Jesus's blood...

I think that Jesus will never lose any of his sheep just like the passage says, however I think that its possible for a person to sorta self amputate themselves from the body of Christ by turning their backs on the faith and denying the Lord without ever repenting. 2 Peter 2:20-22 English...

So if one of these folks came into your congregation how would they be treated if their past was known?

Hi everyone, I am from Missouri and attend Church of Christ. I stumbled upon this forum and look forward to some good discussions.