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Actech1958
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I am ex-Church of Christ member of 50 years, who broke free from the bondage of religion and now enjoy freedom in a relationship with our savior Christ Jesus. I hope to be an inspiration to others and help them to transition into a new walk with our Lord. Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you "free" from the law of sin and death.
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Welcome!!!
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Actech1958
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Ivy wrote:Welcome!!!

Thank You!!
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So glad you have joined us! I spent 54 years in the CofC. I am so happy with my new life!
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Welcome to the ex-board! you will find a diverse group of exers to engage yourself with.
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Welcome, enjoy the euphoria. looking forward to hearing more
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Actech1958 wrote:I am ex-Church of Christ member of 50 years, who broke free from the bondage of religion and now enjoy freedom in a relationship with our savior Christ Jesus. I hope to be an inspiration to others and help them to transition into a new walk with our Lord. Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you "free" from the law of sin and death.
Glad you're here AC. It always amazes me how so many in the CoC will take verses like Romans 8:1-2 and say "I know that's what it says, but that's not what it means!" And then they proceed to put the old "CoC spin" on the verses. They also have a lot of problems with verses like Romans 10:9-13. In fact, in my experience the CoC tended to ignore almost all of the book of Romans.
"If I had to define my own theme, it would be that of a person who absorbed some of the worst the church has to offer, yet still landed in the loving arms of God." (From the book 'Soul Survivor' by Philip Yancy)
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Actech1958
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Opie wrote:
Actech1958 wrote:I am ex-Church of Christ member of 50 years, who broke free from the bondage of religion and now enjoy freedom in a relationship with our savior Christ Jesus. I hope to be an inspiration to others and help them to transition into a new walk with our Lord. Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you "free" from the law of sin and death.
Glad you're here AC. It always amazes me how so many in the CoC will take verses like Romans 8:1-2 and say "I know that's what it says, but that's not what it means!" And then they proceed to put the old "CoC spin" on the verses. They also have a lot of problems with verses like Romans 10:9-13. In fact, in my experience the CoC tended to ignore almost all of the book of Romans.

Opie, You are so correct!!
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