@ZealousCatechumens You realize that the Church in those countries oppose the war? and that they have virtually zero control over their countries? What country besides the Vatican have a Christian rule? Zero. Every 1st world country on earth has satan in their ear telling them what to do. If 1st world countries were Christian ruled, the west wouldn't be in the state its in.
@@JohnBloggart What translation is it that you're using where the word bishop appears in this passage? Every passage I have seen is translated overseer. This appears to be some type of intentional deception on your part to make it seem like that structure of the catholic church with its bishops is correct yet this verse states otherwise. This verse in fact states that even among their own number false teachers will rise. This is directly against any type of succession but instead in favor of reading our bible and following Christ not following fallible men.
I have been very open and forthright about the fact that I do not want this channel to turn into a debate about religious denominations. I have deleted and removed countless posts, comments, and commenters from this channel over the last few days and will continue to do so for those who will not understand and respect the heart and purpose of this channel. So it would be best that we don’t keep feeding those who come on here and argue for their own particular heresy, whither they be right or wrong. At least on this channel, this subject is closed.
@@PhilAlumb “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21 KJV
Agreed ! There is truth in many denominations but also a whole lotta rules and requirements. I’m 63 and been to many churches and heard many requirements for church membership. I bought into them for a while but I’ve come to realize that it’s not about following man’s rules for church membership but it’s about believing in Jesus Christ.
Mom & Dad dropped me off at the Methodist church Sunday so they could get over their hangovers, as a boy of 13 I got saved in a charismatic non-denominational church, served as a deacon and took my family to an assembly of God Church for a number of years then later Pastored a southern Baptist Church. Found good people in all of them took something from all of them discarded something from all of them
I heard a man preach one time and he said, "The sign over your church doors just shows me where you stopped. You received a revelation, stayed there and built a whole denomination around it" I've never forgotten that.
When people start to blah blah and getting all technical and stuff, I just simply say that I believe in Jesus Christ our Savior, who died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected and will come again. I follow the principles that Jesus set forth in the Bible and only through Him salvation is possible and that's it. Amen 🙌
Thank you for this. I have felt this way for many years. I have been reading the Bible my entire life but do not have the education you have, this is a confirmation in my spirit.
As a former agnostic who has recently been found by Jesus, this channel has been very helpful so far in my journey to faith and hopefully being born again. These videos are fantastic, thank you Dewayne for the wisdom.
@@oldiron1269 And without true saving faith in good works as evidence of the transformation, you can’t be saved . Because just by grace and through faith in him alone will not save you but by good works . You see a man is justified by works and not by faith alone in Jesus alone . St James
Do you know that Grace in most contextual appliances like Titus 2:11-14 and Ephesians 2:8-12 is divine influence on the heart/conviction causing us to repent and obey Gods commandments?
@@IIZCHAOSDo you not know that the works referenced here are the fruits of the spirit, or do you continue to butcher the Bible and consider only the verses that suit you son of satan?
I'd like to say thank you Dwayne for creating a space for people who don't feel at home within any particular denomination, but just want to love and follow Jesus. You mention that you agree it's important to find a congregation, suggesting that this for you is a temporary 'time out' stage. I would want to say that a congregation of like-minded souls will and are congregating here. Maybe this is how it can be done in a modern digital age (such communication was not possible in bible times). So for the time being I and many are glad of your presence here and find this channel a real blessing and source of inspiration. 🙏🏻
Hello Dwayne I'd like to say thank you very much for making a dedicated video for such an insignificant matter it really means a lot, I want to say this in the most respectful way possible because the last thing I'd want to do is to offend you, but I simply don't find 1 or more men who built the majority of the church in Eastern Orthodoxy, unlike many protestant denominations our church was not built upon the teachings of men sitting at home who decided they wanted to shape the church by their own will and own understanding of the bible. The traditions of the church such as the clothing, the liturgy, the worship style comes from the very beginning of the church, the teachings or theology comes from the Bible, and only a very small amount comes from the teachings of the Early Church fathers who only wrote what they wrote to combat heretical teachings of that time, they never tried to add or subtract from the teachings of Jesus, only clarification of his teachings. Even though we agree and disagree for some things I still have a lot of respect for you Dwayne, you've taught me a lot. God bless you
Thank you for this thoughtful and respectful response to the commenter (and to the community.) I couldn't agree more; I experienced God's saving grace in 2020; churches were closed, so I spent the year researching denominations to decide which one I'd eventuallu join - and the answer to my surprise (and delight) was I would not join a church; no need to complicate the word of God, yet I understand and support why people join.
Wise decision! The institutional church today is apostate in that they deny the Gospel we read in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 in favor of man’s idea of how we are saved, which always places the burden on the believer ‘works’ when it is Christ and Christ alone who is the sole reason for anyone being saved to begin with.
Former catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox here 👋 Don’t know who you are or what this channel is, but I gotta say…this hits HARD. Haha plus, this guy has a killer beard.
I too , a former Catholic, started watching CBN….TBN …..and the false teachers in these CORPORATIONS………Went to Assembly of God, went to Lutheran, Methodist, even went to a Benny Hinn healing service ( 😩🤦♀️ I KNOW !!! ) I believe God knew I was searching. Just like a gemologist, you have to study and know the fake in order to be able to see the real thing….NOW I rest in Christ knowing I AM HOME ….still growing in the knowledge and wisdom of THE LORD …how precious He is ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate these videos, as it was honestly the hyper religious who caused me to throw out the baby with the bathwater and reject all Christianity. I consider myself a Christian now but am more interested in a personal walk with Christ and God than being affiliated with any one church.
I grew up in the assembly of god faith my family was a god fearing family and im thankful for having a family so strong in the faith. Now i attend a cowboy church in my town where the beliefs are southern baptist. Just recently my heart was convicted that god was calling me to preach this was after my wife beat stage 4 breast cancer. Bless you Dwayne i love your channel.
I grew up Assemblies of God. Was atheist for 15 years, 6 months ago God got ahold of me and I've been taking my family to a cowboy church that uses Southern Baptist books. My mother is beating breast cancer. I'm a barber and I'm feeling called to become a missionary to my local area through my haircuts.
Amen, brother. I just wanted to say i saw you on a RUclips short video, where you were on someones podcast. I do not remember whos poscast it was. I was already born again, but i loved your simple analogy about a judge judging your crime that you do and not looking at all the good things or crimes you have not broken in the past. It was great in relation to the simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. God bless you for your humbleness and boldness in Jesus Christ
Jesus rebuked Peter because Jesus knew what spirit Peter was speaking from …..Jesus had just said He must go to Jerusalem and suffer and die ….which was the Father’s will …..and Peter was speaking from a human/ carnal mind not from the Spirit ….which had not been given the apostles yet
I was raised in a church that said they were the "True Church" but I always questioned that. And I'm not the only one either. Numerous people have stopped going to that church because of their beliefs. And I still have relatives who still attend that church. Which is sad because they're being taught the wrong things. Thanks for the video. God's Blessings to you and yours!!
@@xan1562 the coC is actually lightening up with that teaching, thankfully, it was the thing about it i was most ashamed of as a kid and I am overjoyed that my church is preaching unity. Try to remember that every coC is an autonomous thing thats very localized, many of them are really good and some are condemnable.
Your truth is timeless! Momma is a blessing as well as blessed! May you be blessed 100 times the blessings you have shared with your Cowboy Church! I learned from my daddy: it may be the easy way; but it wouldn’t be the cowboy way! TRUTH! Giddy Up!
I've been saying and Feeling what you've said in this for years. I believe in the teachings of Jesus Chris. Not a particular church or building. Or even the people in a church. I have faith in Jesus and his teachings. And I know, that I'm a Christian no matter where I am and everywhere I go. My faith is in God and Jesus.🎚❤️ Thank you sir for this.👍
Greetings from Australia brother. I'm with you, and it's a comfort to hear a grounded believer. It makes me feel like I really AM a member of a church - well, I do anyway, but of course the world tells me otherwise. Jesus' definition of a true gathering is the one I believe: "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, there am I." Fellowship of the saints can take many forms, especially these days. A lot of people have come on board since that bogus worldwide medical event, and many of them have never seen the inside of a church. Meanwhile, I'm told 10,000 churches have closed in the States every year. I see that as no cause for lament. Churchgoers are being sifted, it seems, from Christians. Those newcomers need to hear balanced Christianity and avoid being hijacked by glib, subjective "Christianity" on the one hand, and theologians who engage in never-ending, vain disputation on the other. I'm narrowing a lot of my viewing down to very few Christian channels now, and I'm glad you're one of them.
Spot On Sir! Jesus is the head of the church! True born again believers in God’s spiritual church are present throughout the world, in and out of buildings that are called church.
What a breath of fresh (spiritual) air. God bless you sir! I have written a book on this subject entitled 'Grace grace To It' by DL Waterhouse. It is a discourse on this very subject. I will be praying for you and your ministry. Praise the Lord!
Love the video and how much you've been uploading recently Dewayne, these videos are so helpful for many of us here. Especially this one which talks on one of the largest aspects of Christianity I personally toil over.
16 Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Brother, thank you sooo much for being faithful to our Great God and our Savior Jesus Christ and His word! May God bless you, for we are blessed by Him, through you! 🙏
Thank you for your honesty and work to share the Good News to others 🙏 I appreciate your videos and what you are trying to do with this channel ❤ God bless and much love
I appreciated this video. I have found a denomination that best suits my beliefs, but that doesn't mean we have everything right. I think there's beauty in many denominations
Honestly, all we need is intellectual and spiritual humility plus brothers and sisters who sincerely believe in Jesus. There’ll be enough collective wisdom for us to admonish and sharpen one another. The longer I live, the more I believe pride is the root and what causes us to move away from humble, sincere relationship.
@davidd1289 there is no faith involved with demons and the Satanic. They have been there from the very first, and they have witnessed everything eye-witness firsthand. That goes completely against any definition of faith anyone has ever come up with. I’m not clear what point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think this is the way you want to make it.
@@TackRoomBibleTalk I suppose my point is that demons have a conviction in the power of christ. Demons do not follow Christ in their works/intention. Is not conviction in the importance of a thing not similar to faith?
@@TackRoomBibleTalk “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” James 2:19. Is this completely unrelated to faith?
A point of scholarship. "Petros" in Greek does not refer to a "little pebble" as you indicated. This comes from a strained reading of the Greek by Luther and others which attempts to show that the difference between "Petra (fem.)" (translated - on this 'rock') and "Petros (masc.)" (translated - you are 'Peter') indicates a substantial difference between the two words, since the masculine 'petros' is used in some classical greek poetry to refer to a pebble, whereas the typical gender for Rock is feminine. There is a very simple reason why this argument has been discarded by biblical scholars (including John Calvin) since its appearance during the German Reformation. Jesus and his disciples did not speak greek, and Peter was never named "Peter". They spoke Aramaic, and in Aramaic, there is no gender-difference for the accusative or vocative of "Rock," which in Aramaic is "kephas". So Jesus literally says to Simon, while standing in Caesarea Philippi next to a giant rock (you can go there today, my brother has been), "You are 'Kephas', and on this 'Kephas' I will build my Church." This is why in the King James Bible and others you will see Peter called "Cephas" because this is a more accurate transliteration of the Aramaic than "Peter" which appears in the Greek about a century later, when the Greek and Egyptian Fathers began assembling the Greek and Syriac texts from which modern biblical scholarship draws it's roots. The translators of Matthew used Koine Greek, not Attic or classic greek, and they used Petros for Peter simply because he is a man, and the gender of the noun Petra is disregarded when constructing the masculine Proper noun "Petros". Furthermore, everywhere else in scripture that God gives someone a new name, it indicates the bestowal of a spiritual role on the person that elevates them in salvation history. Abram becomes Abraham (Father of many nations) , Jacob becomes Israel (contender with God), Sari becomes Sarah (Princess), Simon becomes Kephas (The Rock). Furthermore Jesus indicates exactly what role "Simon son of Jonah" is entering upon being renamed "Kephas": "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." This is not a "proof-text" that "proves" the Apostolic tradition of Petrine supremacy, but it is important not to "add" to the scriptures by imposing bad scholarly traditions on them, especially not those constructed by ideologically motivated 16th century scholars. I say again even John Calvin, the arch-nemesis of Catholicism, rejects the scholarship of the 'little pebble' interpretation. lastly I absolutely love your videos, I think you have a much needed perspective and life experience for men today in general...
@joshuabarrett8020 thank you! glad I wasn't far off the mark. I get somewhat upset by people bringing a demonstrably false interpretive tradition to scripture and then claiming they are the ones who follow "scripture alone."
Well said, I went down this rabbit hole trying to fully understand the meaning behind what Jesus was saying here, and I found what you laid out to be exactly correct. It’s also worth mentioning that in the context of the verses, it doesn’t fit at all that Jesus would be calling Peter “pebble”. He’s very clearly praising him in these verses, and it does not fit at all the he would praise him in verse 17, call him pebble in verse 18, which is less than flattering, and then go back to praising him by saying I will give you the keys to heaven ect. It simply doesn’t fit and only affirms that this was in fact Jesus anointing him as an earthly authority.
Can you please show me where Luther is responsible for the "little pebble" interpretation? I've read the 'Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope', which, although written by Melanchthon, is the formal Lutheran position re this interpretation (and just references the positions of many early church fathers on the issue.) I've also read many of Luther's own works and many works of the Lutheran reformers and never ran across it. First time I heard of it is in this video.
I was raised Baptist and my wife is Church of God. When we got together i was on drugs and just all messed up but i got straight and we married and now i go to the church she was raised up in. I am very skeptical of speaking in tongues and all the waving of hands etc and i don't believe that after someone truly asks Jesus to be his / her savior that it can be taken away if you happen to die on a day when you haven't forgiven someone or if you messed up in some way but i still go and pay tithes etc because i don't think it really matters if i disagree with some of the beliefs. I really appreciate your talks and glad i found your channel
We have one of those down the street. Made the mistake of walking by one Sunday morning. Even with all the windows closed and only a *TINY* gathering of people (maybe 10-15 cars in parking lot) inside, we could hear it. It terrified my children and if I'm perfectly honest, it scared me too. Sounded like demon possession or something holy crap...
Since Jesus himself prayed that we the believers would all be one (John 17:11, 22), and the Father always listens to the prayers of His Son, I have to believe this will happen at some point before the End.
Thanks, Dwayne, for clearing up that Peter was not the rock that the church would be built. I now see that Jesus is the rock. I'm 67 and have been saved since I was 9. Your teaching is straight from the Bible, and I really appreciate what you are doing on this channel. I'm learning so much.
Why then did Jesus change his name to Peter ? Also. Matthew 16, where Jesus says to Peter, “I will give you the keys, the kingdom of heaven. Whenever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whenever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Jesus does that with Peter individually, with that second person singular in Matthew 16.He also says in Matthew 18 that when you’re dealing with the dispute, go to your brother one-on-one and then have two or three address him, and then if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the CHURCH If he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. And he says to the church collectively, “Whatever you bind under earth shall be bound in heaven, whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Now there are a lot of ways of understanding the binding and loosening, but it seems to be some kind of power, right? Some kind of authority, that whatever you do here on earth will be ratified or affirmed in heaven in some way. Jesus clearly works through Peter to be the rock and t9 build his church and gave Authority to forgive sins in John 20-23 . Notice YOU in that verse . And to feed his lambs as a Shepard does . But he now is Shepard hang on that can’t be right but it is and clear as day in scripture. Jesus did give Peter Authority to build his church .
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this particular topic uncle Dwayne. Very well said "Jesus is the rock that His church is built on and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. In Jesus name amen 🤍✝️
I understand your point, but in the same time nothing wrong to go to church on Sunday: Just don’t be naive and keep the faith! Good luck on your new RUclips channel and Godspeed!
The answer to the question is; Nope. I attended a women’s conference & at the beginning the MC asked; how many baptists are here, how many Catholics, how many etc etc, went thru the litany & asked at the end to a hushed audience, do you think they’ll be any of that in heaven? Woke a lot of people up and I loved it!
God bless you, Dewayne, and God bless us all. The main problem with the mass variety of denominations is that many of them lose sight of who God is and how He wants to be worshiped as He directed in scripture. Would we accept latter day saints and jehovah witnesses as Christians just because they proclaim Jesus Christ? Even though they both deny that Jesus is the eternal God. What about oneness pentacostals? Denying the triune nature of our Lord to prefer a modalism false version. I say this all only with love and respect. Only the Lord knows who will be with Him in paradise. I simply encourage whoever reads this to compare what they believe with those believers who lived right after the time of our Lord's ministry on earth. Seek the Lord. Seek the truth. Thank you for reading, and God bless you.
Thank you brother! I thought after your first video shootout was this point exactly; when criticizing the Catholic church, I would also say that there in no perfect denomination! The church universal is catholic with a small 'c'. Only God and Jesus know the actual Truth, and we must discern by the Holy Spirit while reading God's word, and walk by Faith. Happy Father's Day with a big 'G!' GOD IS LOVE ❤️
The Word according to Dewayne! We're all entitled to our opinion. Thank you for sharing yours publicly for those (of us) who have not given it much thought.
DENOMINATION: a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church. It's also used to indicate the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp. Follow the money and / or other financial instruments used in Business!
Non denomination Bible Church ❤ I'll never be a member of a denomination. Verse by verse book by book. We need Christ, Christ does not need us. Im typing while listening. I really enjoy this new channel and hopefully you'll do tell some of your missionary times in Indonesia. You & Mama have a great weekend 🙏🏻
Dewayne, you are on the right path, standing only on The Rock, not on man’s ideas and prejudices. When you spoke of my favorite verses, Revelation 22:18-19, I knew you that you know. Dust your feet off from any critics and let us keep walking the path, spreading gospel truth.
Thank you for a nice message and pointing all things to the lord, I consider myself non denominational myself but i asked the lord to point me to a church of believers as i have been by myself for a long time, he brought me to a nice church where i feel the lord.
You have put many a hour reading and thinking about this and have came to a strong conclusion, thank you for openly and clearly stating what I also feel leaving me not feeling that I got it all wrong and left with people treating me like I am the lost and broken they have to bare and indore when I go to Bible study , leaving me feel like I should just shut my mouth and sit there or they ask about my handicap and then as i try to say something of it they jump right into the study and say th at I need to focus on Bible study leaving me confused and not sure of anything .
Speaking only for me, during covid I did lots of studying and watched as some of the “big preachers” and churches failed. That caused me to asked myself and our pastor, out of all these denominations which one is right? My eventual conclusion was none of them. So now what do I do? I read the word, I pray, our offerings completely bypass paying for church staff or buildings… and God is all the more close and personal now. By faith alone in Christ alone, and working hard to undo the church-e-anity….I picked picked up over the years.
I am of the same understanding of the church. What I’m struggling with is the tithe. I am going to do a study on it myself but sure would like your understanding on it as you have a grasp of scripture that makes sense. God bless.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6
1Co 1:10 BSB I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
Thank you for this. Belivers in countries who suffer persecution would be the first to understand that there is one body and the body of Christ is not devided (into denoninations) but are one in Christ. Paul talks about divisions in I Corinthians.
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My denomination is Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.
Amen.
@ZealousCatechumens You realize that the Church in those countries oppose the war? and that they have virtually zero control over their countries?
What country besides the Vatican have a Christian rule? Zero. Every 1st world country on earth has satan in their ear telling them what to do.
If 1st world countries were Christian ruled, the west wouldn't be in the state its in.
Amen, and your by-laws are found in Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21!
@@JohnBloggart What translation is it that you're using where the word bishop appears in this passage? Every passage I have seen is translated overseer. This appears to be some type of intentional deception on your part to make it seem like that structure of the catholic church with its bishops is correct yet this verse states otherwise. This verse in fact states that even among their own number false teachers will rise. This is directly against any type of succession but instead in favor of reading our bible and following Christ not following fallible men.
I have been very open and forthright about the fact that I do not want this channel to turn into a debate about religious denominations. I have deleted and removed countless posts, comments, and commenters from this channel over the last few days and will continue to do so for those who will not understand and respect the heart and purpose of this channel. So it would be best that we don’t keep feeding those who come on here and argue for their own particular heresy, whither they be right or wrong. At least on this channel, this subject is closed.
The Kingdom of God is within you, was the message I get from Jesus. I am home & with God everyday. He is within me & not outside of me.
Or..is it The Kingdom is AMONG You. 🤔
@@PhilAlumb “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”
Luke 17:20-21 KJV
Agreed ! There is truth in many denominations but also a whole lotta rules and requirements. I’m 63 and been to many churches and heard many requirements for church membership. I bought into them for a while but I’ve come to realize that it’s not about following man’s rules for church membership but it’s about believing in Jesus Christ.
Mom & Dad dropped me off at the Methodist church Sunday so they could get over their hangovers, as a boy of 13 I got saved in a charismatic non-denominational church, served as a deacon and took my family to an assembly of God Church for a number of years then later Pastored a southern Baptist Church. Found good people in all of them took something from all of them discarded something from all of them
Agreed 👍 I’m still learning that myself and I’m 49 😎
I see a Dewayne video, I like immediately. Your videos are a blessing sir, so peaceful in this day and age.
I heard a man preach one time and he said, "The sign over your church doors just shows me where you stopped. You received a revelation, stayed there and built a whole denomination around it"
I've never forgotten that.
I really enjoy your tack room Bible talks. It has inspired me to start taking an hour a day with a cigar and my Bible to start reading. Thank you
When people start to blah blah and getting all technical and stuff, I just simply say that I believe in Jesus Christ our Savior, who died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected and will come again. I follow the principles that Jesus set forth in the Bible and only through Him salvation is possible and that's it. Amen 🙌
Thank you for this. I have felt this way for many years. I have been reading the Bible my entire life but do not have the education you have, this is a confirmation in my spirit.
As a former agnostic who has recently been found by Jesus, this channel has been very helpful so far in my journey to faith and hopefully being born again. These videos are fantastic, thank you Dewayne for the wisdom.
We are not part of an organization. We are part of an organism. We are the body of Christ. By grace, through faith in Him alone.
Faith without works is dead.
@@IIZCHAOS …as the body without the spirit is dead… True saving faith results in good works as evidence of the transformation.
@@oldiron1269 And without true saving faith in good works as evidence of the transformation, you can’t be saved . Because just by grace and through faith in him alone will not save you but by good works . You see a man is justified by works and not by faith alone in Jesus alone . St James
Do you know that Grace in most contextual appliances like Titus 2:11-14 and Ephesians 2:8-12 is divine influence on the heart/conviction causing us to repent and obey Gods commandments?
@@IIZCHAOSDo you not know that the works referenced here are the fruits of the spirit, or do you continue to butcher the Bible and consider only the verses that suit you son of satan?
I'd like to say thank you Dwayne for creating a space for people who don't feel at home within any particular denomination, but just want to love and follow Jesus. You mention that you agree it's important to find a congregation, suggesting that this for you is a temporary 'time out' stage. I would want to say that a congregation of like-minded souls will and are congregating here. Maybe this is how it can be done in a modern digital age (such communication was not possible in bible times). So for the time being I and many are glad of your presence here and find this channel a real blessing and source of inspiration. 🙏🏻
Hello Dwayne I'd like to say thank you very much for making a dedicated video for such an insignificant matter it really means a lot, I want to say this in the most respectful way possible because the last thing I'd want to do is to offend you, but I simply don't find 1 or more men who built the majority of the church in Eastern Orthodoxy, unlike many protestant denominations our church was not built upon the teachings of men sitting at home who decided they wanted to shape the church by their own will and own understanding of the bible. The traditions of the church such as the clothing, the liturgy, the worship style comes from the very beginning of the church, the teachings or theology comes from the Bible, and only a very small amount comes from the teachings of the Early Church fathers who only wrote what they wrote to combat heretical teachings of that time, they never tried to add or subtract from the teachings of Jesus, only clarification of his teachings. Even though we agree and disagree for some things I still have a lot of respect for you Dwayne, you've taught me a lot. God bless you
Dewayne…..it’s like you’re living inside my head. My thoughts on denominations exactly. Your content is awesome…..Christ is King!
Thank you for this thoughtful and respectful response to the commenter (and to the community.) I couldn't agree more; I experienced God's saving grace in 2020; churches were closed, so I spent the year researching denominations to decide which one I'd eventuallu join - and the answer to my surprise (and delight) was I would not join a church; no need to complicate the word of God, yet I understand and support why people join.
Wise decision!
The institutional church today is apostate in that they deny the Gospel we read in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 in favor of man’s idea of how we are saved, which always places the burden on the believer ‘works’ when it is Christ and Christ alone who is the sole reason for anyone being saved to begin with.
Former catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox here 👋 Don’t know who you are or what this channel is, but I gotta say…this hits HARD. Haha plus, this guy has a killer beard.
What made You join..then Leave the different Churches ?? 🤔
So you're not a member of any of those churches now?
bro switched teams when his was losing
The search for truth and being honest enough to admit that none of these institutions had the sole claim to it, nor the fullness of it.
I too , a former Catholic, started watching CBN….TBN …..and the false teachers in these CORPORATIONS………Went to Assembly of God, went to Lutheran, Methodist, even went to a Benny Hinn healing service ( 😩🤦♀️ I KNOW !!! ) I believe God knew I was searching. Just like a gemologist, you have to study and know the fake in order to be able to see the real thing….NOW I rest in Christ knowing I AM HOME ….still growing in the knowledge and wisdom of THE LORD …how precious He is ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate these videos, as it was honestly the hyper religious who caused me to throw out the baby with the bathwater and reject all Christianity. I consider myself a Christian now but am more interested in a personal walk with Christ and God than being affiliated with any one church.
I grew up in the assembly of god faith my family was a god fearing family and im thankful for having a family so strong in the faith. Now i attend a cowboy church in my town where the beliefs are southern baptist. Just recently my heart was convicted that god was calling me to preach this was after my wife beat stage 4 breast cancer. Bless you Dwayne i love your channel.
I grew up Assemblies of God. Was atheist for 15 years, 6 months ago God got ahold of me and I've been taking my family to a cowboy church that uses Southern Baptist books. My mother is beating breast cancer. I'm a barber and I'm feeling called to become a missionary to my local area through my haircuts.
This is has been one of the best weeks of my life just cause of these videos. Thank you for your endless wisdom! I have learned so much from you.
Amen, brother. I just wanted to say i saw you on a RUclips short video, where you were on someones podcast. I do not remember whos poscast it was. I was already born again, but i loved your simple analogy about a judge judging your crime that you do and not looking at all the good things or crimes you have not broken in the past. It was great in relation to the simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. God bless you for your humbleness and boldness in Jesus Christ
The church is a living organism. I totally agree with you. Christ is the head of the church not man.
@MarsSTG why do he call peter Satan just a few verses down then?
Jesus rebuked Peter because Jesus knew what spirit Peter was speaking from …..Jesus had just said He must go to Jerusalem and suffer and die ….which was the Father’s will …..and Peter was speaking from a human/ carnal mind not from the Spirit ….which had not been given the apostles yet
I was raised in a church that said they were the "True Church" but I always questioned that. And I'm not the only one either. Numerous people have stopped going to that church because of their beliefs. And I still have relatives who still attend that church. Which is sad because they're being taught the wrong things. Thanks for the video. God's Blessings to you and yours!!
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@@xan1562 the coC is actually lightening up with that teaching, thankfully, it was the thing about it i was most ashamed of as a kid and I am overjoyed that my church is preaching unity. Try to remember that every coC is an autonomous thing thats very localized, many of them are really good and some are condemnable.
AMEN. The truth of Jesus Christ is built on JESUS CHRIST…..HE IS THE CORNERSTONE
Amen Brother! Absolutely loving these videos! The Lord has certainly given you his wisdom!
Your truth is timeless! Momma is a blessing as well as blessed! May you be blessed 100 times the blessings you have shared with your Cowboy Church! I learned from my daddy: it may be the easy way; but it wouldn’t be the cowboy way! TRUTH! Giddy Up!
Absolutely loving this new channel breath of fresh air
I've been saying and Feeling what you've said in this for years. I believe in the teachings of Jesus Chris. Not a particular church or building. Or even the people in a church. I have faith in Jesus and his teachings. And I know, that I'm a Christian no matter where I am and everywhere I go. My faith is in God and Jesus.🎚❤️ Thank you sir for this.👍
Greetings from Australia brother. I'm with you, and it's a comfort to hear a grounded believer. It makes me feel like I really AM a member of a church - well, I do anyway, but of course the world tells me otherwise. Jesus' definition of a true gathering is the one I believe: "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, there am I." Fellowship of the saints can take many forms, especially these days. A lot of people have come on board since that bogus worldwide medical event, and many of them have never seen the inside of a church. Meanwhile, I'm told 10,000 churches have closed in the States every year. I see that as no cause for lament. Churchgoers are being sifted, it seems, from Christians. Those newcomers need to hear balanced Christianity and avoid being hijacked by glib, subjective "Christianity" on the one hand, and theologians who engage in never-ending, vain disputation on the other. I'm narrowing a lot of my viewing down to very few Christian channels now, and I'm glad you're one of them.
This fits, if only because I've never felt completely comfortable in any denomination. Keep the faith, Dewayne. 🙏
What you say touches my heart I don't believe in a denomination. I believe in and on Jesus Christ of Nazareth is God in the flesh.
Spot On Sir! Jesus is the head of the church! True born again believers in God’s spiritual church are present throughout the world, in and out of buildings that are called church.
I just read the bible and the holy spirit points me in the right direction anything after will settled in the end.
What a breath of fresh (spiritual) air. God bless you sir! I have written a book on this subject entitled 'Grace grace To It' by DL Waterhouse. It is a discourse on this very subject. I will be praying for you and your ministry. Praise the Lord!
Love the video and how much you've been uploading recently Dewayne, these videos are so helpful for many of us here. Especially this one which talks on one of the largest aspects of Christianity I personally toil over.
You really keep me going. I usually just put your talks in the background and it has helped me so much in the journey through christ
16 Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Yes, the rock of His statement, or Himself.
Brother, thank you sooo much for being faithful to our Great God and our Savior Jesus Christ and His word! May God bless you, for we are blessed by Him, through you! 🙏
Good morning Dewayne. Thanks you for starting this channel, and thank you for your inciteful thoughts on the Bible. Have a great day!
Thank you for your honesty and work to share the Good News to others 🙏 I appreciate your videos and what you are trying to do with this channel ❤ God bless and much love
Amen
Jesus came to break the chains, not to put us back into the chains of something else.. beautifully said ❤️🤝 Love these videos Dewayne thank you again
Amen brother, keep this up for the people who appreciate it. We appreciate you.
Thank you Dwayne. God bless you and your family
Thank you for this thought provoking video! Perfect to ponder on while I finish my evening bowl.
I appreciated this video. I have found a denomination that best suits my beliefs, but that doesn't mean we have everything right. I think there's beauty in many denominations
Honestly, all we need is intellectual and spiritual humility plus brothers and sisters who sincerely believe in Jesus. There’ll be enough collective wisdom for us to admonish and sharpen one another.
The longer I live, the more I believe pride is the root and what causes us to move away from humble, sincere relationship.
I mostly attended baptist churches. However, direct faith in Christ is the most important thing to focus on.
Demons and satanic have faith in christ. Our works and grace alone develop our relationship I think.
@davidd1289 there is no faith involved with demons and the Satanic. They have been there from the very first, and they have witnessed everything eye-witness firsthand. That goes completely against any definition of faith anyone has ever come up with. I’m not clear what point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think this is the way you want to make it.
@@TackRoomBibleTalk I suppose my point is that demons have a conviction in the power of christ. Demons do not follow Christ in their works/intention. Is not conviction in the importance of a thing not similar to faith?
@@TackRoomBibleTalk it is faith of fear not love I suppose
@@TackRoomBibleTalk “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” James 2:19. Is this completely unrelated to faith?
Real good job ,the church is the body of Christ, believers in the gospel 1 cor 15:1-4 a mystery revealed by Christ to Paul after the cross ,grace.
Jesus Christ is the Truth 🙏 God Bless You All.
Absolutely Dwayne I totally agree with every bit of that. That is my belief and understanding. God bless, brother you and your family.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A point of scholarship. "Petros" in Greek does not refer to a "little pebble" as you indicated. This comes from a strained reading of the Greek by Luther and others which attempts to show that the difference between "Petra (fem.)" (translated - on this 'rock') and "Petros (masc.)" (translated - you are 'Peter') indicates a substantial difference between the two words, since the masculine 'petros' is used in some classical greek poetry to refer to a pebble, whereas the typical gender for Rock is feminine. There is a very simple reason why this argument has been discarded by biblical scholars (including John Calvin) since its appearance during the German Reformation. Jesus and his disciples did not speak greek, and Peter was never named "Peter". They spoke Aramaic, and in Aramaic, there is no gender-difference for the accusative or vocative of "Rock," which in Aramaic is "kephas". So Jesus literally says to Simon, while standing in Caesarea Philippi next to a giant rock (you can go there today, my brother has been), "You are 'Kephas', and on this 'Kephas' I will build my Church."
This is why in the King James Bible and others you will see Peter called "Cephas" because this is a more accurate transliteration of the Aramaic than "Peter" which appears in the Greek about a century later, when the Greek and Egyptian Fathers began assembling the Greek and Syriac texts from which modern biblical scholarship draws it's roots.
The translators of Matthew used Koine Greek, not Attic or classic greek, and they used Petros for Peter simply because he is a man, and the gender of the noun Petra is disregarded when constructing the masculine Proper noun "Petros". Furthermore, everywhere else in scripture that God gives someone a new name, it indicates the bestowal of a spiritual role on the person that elevates them in salvation history. Abram becomes Abraham (Father of many nations) , Jacob becomes Israel (contender with God), Sari becomes Sarah (Princess), Simon becomes Kephas (The Rock).
Furthermore Jesus indicates exactly what role "Simon son of Jonah" is entering upon being renamed "Kephas":
"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
This is not a "proof-text" that "proves" the Apostolic tradition of Petrine supremacy, but it is important not to "add" to the scriptures by imposing bad scholarly traditions on them, especially not those constructed by ideologically motivated 16th century scholars. I say again even John Calvin, the arch-nemesis of Catholicism, rejects the scholarship of the 'little pebble' interpretation.
lastly I absolutely love your videos, I think you have a much needed perspective and life experience for men today in general...
Well said
fantastic reply.
@joshuabarrett8020 thank you! glad I wasn't far off the mark. I get somewhat upset by people bringing a demonstrably false interpretive tradition to scripture and then claiming they are the ones who follow "scripture alone."
Well said, I went down this rabbit hole trying to fully understand the meaning behind what Jesus was saying here, and I found what you laid out to be exactly correct.
It’s also worth mentioning that in the context of the verses, it doesn’t fit at all that Jesus would be calling Peter “pebble”. He’s very clearly praising him in these verses, and it does not fit at all the he would praise him in verse 17, call him pebble in verse 18, which is less than flattering, and then go back to praising him by saying I will give you the keys to heaven ect.
It simply doesn’t fit and only affirms that this was in fact Jesus anointing him as an earthly authority.
Can you please show me where Luther is responsible for the "little pebble" interpretation?
I've read the 'Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope', which, although written by Melanchthon, is the formal Lutheran position re this interpretation (and just references the positions of many early church fathers on the issue.) I've also read many of Luther's own works and many works of the Lutheran reformers and never ran across it. First time I heard of it is in this video.
Good stuff , thank you and have a most blessed day !
Back again so soon! You seem to be enjoying this as much as we are! God bless you Dwayne!
God bless you
I was raised Baptist and my wife is Church of God. When we got together i was on drugs and just all messed up but i got straight and we married and now i go to the church she was raised up in. I am very skeptical of speaking in tongues and all the waving of hands etc and i don't believe that after someone truly asks Jesus to be his / her savior that it can be taken away if you happen to die on a day when you haven't forgiven someone or if you messed up in some way but i still go and pay tithes etc because i don't think it really matters if i disagree with some of the beliefs. I really appreciate your talks and glad i found your channel
We have one of those down the street. Made the mistake of walking by one Sunday morning. Even with all the windows closed and only a *TINY* gathering of people (maybe 10-15 cars in parking lot) inside, we could hear it. It terrified my children and if I'm perfectly honest, it scared me too. Sounded like demon possession or something holy crap...
Since Jesus himself prayed that we the believers would all be one (John 17:11, 22), and the Father always listens to the prayers of His Son, I have to believe this will happen at some point before the End.
AMEN
Thank you for sharing! God Bless you and your Family!🐑✝️❤
You opened my eyes regarding this subject. Thank you.
Beautifully said. Thank you for your perspective and truth.
Amen thank you for being so truthful. You are a blessing
Thanks, Dwayne, for clearing up that Peter was not the rock that the church would be built. I now see that Jesus is the rock. I'm 67 and have been saved since I was 9. Your teaching is straight from the Bible, and I really appreciate what you are doing on this channel. I'm learning so much.
Why then did Jesus change his name to Peter ? Also. Matthew 16, where Jesus says to Peter, “I will give you the keys, the kingdom of heaven. Whenever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whenever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Jesus does that with Peter individually, with that second person singular in Matthew 16.He also says in Matthew 18 that when you’re dealing with the dispute, go to your brother one-on-one and then have two or three address him, and then if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the CHURCH If he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. And he says to the church collectively, “Whatever you bind under earth shall be bound in heaven, whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Now there are a lot of ways of understanding the binding and loosening, but it seems to be some kind of power, right? Some kind of authority, that whatever you do here on earth will be ratified or affirmed in heaven in some way. Jesus clearly works through Peter to be the rock and t9 build his church and gave Authority to forgive sins in John 20-23 . Notice YOU in that verse . And to feed his lambs as a Shepard does . But he now is Shepard hang on that can’t be right but it is and clear as day in scripture. Jesus did give Peter Authority to build his church .
Wow, thank you for that clarification, Dewayne. Makes me want to study the Bible more in depth.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this particular topic uncle Dwayne. Very well said "Jesus is the rock that His church is built on and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. In Jesus name amen 🤍✝️
Thank you for sharing. God bless you
May God bless you Dewayne Noel!
Thank you for the beatiful words! I am always listening 🙏🏼
I understand your point, but in the same time nothing wrong to go to church on Sunday: Just don’t be naive and keep the faith! Good luck on your new RUclips channel and Godspeed!
Hey Mr.Noel, good to see you again, God bless you and mama 🙏🏼.
The answer to the question is; Nope. I attended a women’s conference & at the beginning the MC asked; how many baptists are here, how many Catholics, how many etc etc, went thru the litany & asked at the end to a hushed audience, do you think they’ll be any of that in heaven? Woke a lot of people up and I loved it!
Juniper Coffee is da bomb diggity!! We ordered you coffee and had your brand coffee this morning.☕️❤️👍
God is using you Mr. Dewayne. It’s awesome to watch
God bless you, Dewayne, and God bless us all. The main problem with the mass variety of denominations is that many of them lose sight of who God is and how He wants to be worshiped as He directed in scripture. Would we accept latter day saints and jehovah witnesses as Christians just because they proclaim Jesus Christ? Even though they both deny that Jesus is the eternal God. What about oneness pentacostals? Denying the triune nature of our Lord to prefer a modalism false version. I say this all only with love and respect. Only the Lord knows who will be with Him in paradise. I simply encourage whoever reads this to compare what they believe with those believers who lived right after the time of our Lord's ministry on earth. Seek the Lord. Seek the truth. Thank you for reading, and God bless you.
Thank you brother! I thought after your first video shootout was this point exactly; when criticizing the Catholic church, I would also say that there in no perfect denomination! The church universal is catholic with a small 'c'. Only God and Jesus know the actual Truth, and we must discern by the Holy Spirit while reading God's word, and walk by Faith. Happy Father's Day with a big 'G!'
GOD IS LOVE ❤️
The Word according to Dewayne! We're all entitled to our opinion. Thank you for sharing yours publicly for those (of us) who have not given it much thought.
DENOMINATION: a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church. It's also used to indicate the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp. Follow the money and / or other financial instruments used in Business!
Thank you Sir for the video,well said and God bless.
Thank you Mr. Dwayne.
The Orthodox are still here ... since 33 AD ...
Non denomination Bible Church ❤ I'll never be a member of a denomination.
Verse by verse book by book.
We need Christ, Christ does not need us. Im typing while listening. I really enjoy this new channel and hopefully you'll do tell some of your missionary times in Indonesia. You & Mama have a great weekend 🙏🏻
Technically, non-denom IS a denomination.
@@katie7748 if you want to see it that way. I see it as a local autonomous congregation, with only Christ as the Head. Elders & Deacons.
It’s an institution.
Technically, non-English is English.
@@katie7748Not really, they could simply be stating that they don't want a label and aren't a member of any organized group of "churches"
I am a believer in Christ for eternal life who has chosen with my free will to follow Him!!
Dewayne, you are on the right path, standing only on The Rock, not on man’s ideas and prejudices. When you spoke of my favorite verses, Revelation 22:18-19, I knew you that you know. Dust your feet off from any critics and let us keep walking the path, spreading gospel truth.
Thank you for a nice message and pointing all things to the lord,
I consider myself non denominational myself but i asked the lord to point me to a church of believers as i have been by myself for a long time, he brought me to a nice church where i feel the lord.
You have put many a hour reading and thinking about this and have came to a strong conclusion, thank you for openly and clearly stating what I also feel leaving me not feeling that I got it all wrong and left with people treating me like I am the lost and broken they have to bare and indore when I go to Bible study , leaving me feel like I should just shut my mouth and sit there or they ask about my handicap and then as i try to say something of it they jump right into the study and say th at I need to focus on Bible study leaving me confused and not sure of anything .
Thank u for saying the things that are needed to hear 😊
Speaking only for me, during covid I did lots of studying and watched as some of the “big preachers” and churches failed. That caused me to asked myself and our pastor, out of all these denominations which one is right? My eventual conclusion was none of them. So now what do I do? I read the word, I pray, our offerings completely bypass paying for church staff or buildings… and God is all the more close and personal now. By faith alone in Christ alone, and working hard to undo the church-e-anity….I picked picked up over the years.
Loved me some Dr. John R. Rice. I was saved in 1979, and the "Sword of the Lord," and his books discipled me.
I am of the same understanding of the church. What I’m struggling with is the tithe. I am going to do a study on it myself but sure would like your understanding on it as you have a grasp of scripture that makes sense. God bless.
"in spite of the denomination " your 100% right. Thank you for your talks.
i believe in Eastern Orthodoxy ☦️
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I love these so much! Thank you!
Very well stated!! I have been saying this very thing for many years and am glad to here someone else saying it as well.
Listen to Johnny Robertson what does the bible say?
Great talk..loving these...blessings brother
Agreement from this pilgrim. Thank you Dewayne.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6
Enjoying a cigar again (this time not with you) while watching your video like always. Thanks for the many uploads lately 👍
Amen brother! Thank you for sharing!
1Co 1:10 BSB I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
EXACTLY!!!
Therre is One True, One God, One Bible and One Church...! Go with God
Live in peace and harmony. Do good deeds and be understanding and kind. Pray for everyone❤
Thank you for this. Belivers in countries who suffer persecution would be the first to understand that there is one body and the body of Christ is not devided (into denoninations) but are one in Christ. Paul talks about divisions in I Corinthians.
Yes - and this Church still exists!
I have always wondered that myself. Great question and greater answer.