Hi Pilgrim <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
the concept that was being delivered was that of someone needing the church (local) to BE a christian. Accompanied by an attitude of "not questioning your elders." Moses was given as the example, as to say that our elders are on footing with the authority of Moses, or perhaps the Apostles. As another person posted, this is awful Roman Catholic in it's flavor and possible use. To express the idea that a person need the "ok" and "membership" of the local church to "be a christian" causes me worry. ~jeb~

Soli Deo Gloria

JEB