Forgiven Christians (Ephesians 2:8-9)
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."
"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38,39).
Joe Schooler, CRO Carm.
ph: (805) 754-9797
pastorjo
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Forgiven Christians Ministry understands there are many people throughout the world who love the Lord with all their hearts, yet for one reason or another are unable or uncomfortable attending a local Church.
Perhaps it is a physical restriction, or an uncertainty of which denomination to identify with, or issues of anxiety in crowds. Some folks feel they can worship the Lord best in the magnificence of nature, and others have a "hermit's heart" - feeling most comfortable worshiping the Lord in the solitude of their homes.
Well, Joe has experienced each of these seasons. We believe in the gathering of believers to worship and glorify God, and to join in community to support and fellowship with one another, yet we also believe this can be accomplished in small groups and even when "two or more are gathered together" in Jesus' Name.
There is no substitute for a community of believers gathering together to praise and worship our Lord Jesus Christ, to support, comfort, and correct one another. If you are anonymously attending or are a "member" of a local church, yet haven't developed a relationship with fellow worshipers, you are not fully enjoying the fruit of being a member of "the Body of Christ."
Always striving to grow stronger in Biblical Christianity, Joe Schooler has found spiritual resources in the internet and broadcast ministries of Protestant preachers like Charles Stanley (In Touch), Adrian Rogers (Love Worth Finding), R.C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries) and John MacArthur (Grace to You). Developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus is Joe's highest goal, and he has gained much insight from his brothers and sisters in Christ, regardless of denomination. Some of his favorite websites are linked in the "Other Resources" page on this site.
Please feel free to consider this as a support website if you are going through a season where you are uncomfortable in a traditional church environment, and let us know how we can serve you in Christian fellowship.
Contact Joe with anything from prayer requests to questions to advice on how he can serve you better at joe@forgivenchristians.org .
God bless you.
This is a Christian non-denominational site. In addition to the services noted, discussion of Apologetic issues is welcome.
It is not our intention to use this as a forum for criticism of Christian denominations; we will, however, discuss discrepencies where fundamental doctrines are compromised. We are here to support and inspire you as you grow in the joy of the Lord and accept your position as a tremendously loved child of the Most High God.
Live in the comfort and security of having the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, stand for the truth of the Gospel, and study the Scriptures. To know Jesus, we must dig deep into the Bible.
One of the wonders of the Bible is that we can read it every day for the rest of our lives and always, always receive new revelations. Every time you open the Bible can be an "Aha!" moment.
Joe Schooler, CRO Carm.
ph: (805) 754-9797
pastorjo
