Originally Posted by Pilgrim
[True it is. The visible Church is made up of both true and false professers who are its members. No man knows the heart of another, even oneself, with an infallible knowledge. Yet, we are given some knowledge, wisdom and insights according to what God has made known. Thus, "you shall know them by their fruits", etc. And, the Church is given the keys of the kingdom with which they either admit, deny or cast out according to what can be seen. That some churches misuse, abuse or fail to use these things rightly is unfortunately also true. But our confidence is in God Who does know all things and will render perfect justice and show mercy to all who are His through Christ.

AMEN!



The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine