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Originally Posted by KMK Loosey goosey home churcher to Confessional Christian | Question: Can one be a "home churcher" and be confessional? |
I think it might be possible. (Look at the church in Acts) But I also think that it is rare.
In my experience, 'home churching' always lacks the following:
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LBC 26:8 A particular church, gathered and completely organized according to the mind of Christ, consists of officers and members; and the officers appointed by Christ to be chosen and set apart by the church (so called and gathered), for the peculiar administration of ordinances, and execution of power or duty, which he intrusts them with, or calls them to, to be continued to the end of the world, are bishops or elders, and deacons.
26:10 The work of pastors being constantly to attend the service of Christ, in his churches, in the ministry of the word and prayer, with watching for their souls, as they that must give an account to Him; it is incumbent on the churches to whom they minister, not only to give them all due respect, but also to communicate to them of all their good things according to their ability, so as they may have a comfortable supply, without being themselves entangled in secular affairs; and may also be capable of exercising hospitality towards others; and this is required by the law of nature, and by the express order of our Lord Jesus, who hath ordained that they that preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
26:12 As all believers are bound to join themselves to particular churches, when and where they have opportunity so to do; so all that are admitted unto the privileges of a church, are also under the censures and government thereof, according to the rule of Christ.
28:2 These holy appointments are to be administered by those only who are qualified and thereunto called, according to the commission of Christ.
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As I said it might be possible to have a church with membership, officers, tithes and offerings for the pastor, censure and government that simply meets in a person's home instead of a church building. However, I have never seen or heard of it being done for long.
I could go on but I am afraid I have already gone
enough.
If anybody has questions about the home church movement feel free to PM me.