Search found 3 matches

by joshtinpowers
Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Funerals & Weddings
Replies: 10
Views: 19798

Well for me personally, I always rationalized the use of the church building for funerals/weddings thusly: At every funeral/wedding I've attended, there has always been preaching/teaching, and/or praying, and/or singing, and since those are all acts of worship, we are essentially engaging in a worsh...
by joshtinpowers
Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Funerals & Weddings
Replies: 10
Views: 19798

I appreciate your response, and I agree wholeheartedly. I've been discussing this issue with some brethren lately, and was curious to hear some fresh viewpoints. I'm still curious to hear some dissenting thoughts as well, that would provide clear Bible authority for this practice. My fear is that th...
by joshtinpowers
Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
Topic: Funerals & Weddings
Replies: 10
Views: 19798

Funerals & Weddings

It's a common practice for funerals and weddings to be conducted in the church building--where do we find authority for it?