husband and wife
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hi i have something to ask, is it a must for husband and wife to be from the same church?is there any biblical evidence that this is necessary? thnx
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NO...if every1 think like dat...the con artiste will not leave the church until he gets his victim.
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Nope.
The reason is that the church refers to the universal priesthood of believers; it is not a building or a parish. -
dun get wad u meanOriginally posted by xiaodingdung:NO...if every1 think like dat...the con artiste will not leave the church until he gets his victim. -
Hello.
Personally, I think that attending the same church is for pratical reasons.
For example, attending the same church will allow them to have a common group of church friends. They will be able to attend the same cell group. These church friends will form a support group for the couple.
Another issue with attending different churches is with regards to children. You may need to decide on who the children should follow to church.
As far as I know, there is nothing in the bible that addresses this. Perhaps you may want to discuss this further with your pastor. I don't see why they should attend different churches. -
I know of a Pastoral couple who pastors in two different churches. No problem what!
As mod has said, it's for practical reasons why a couple should worship in one church.... and if they choose to do it in different places, it is personal decision.
However, if this couple worships at different places because of theological differences, then I'd say it's time for some good old counselling. -
no need to go same church.Originally posted by bluewinged:hi i have something to ask, is it a must for husband and wife to be from the same church?is there any biblical evidence that this is necessary? thnx -
thnx all
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i wan to kpo on this
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too late...Originally posted by laurence82:i wan to kpo on this -
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havent haventOriginally posted by Cool-gal:too late...
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LOLOriginally posted by laurence82:havent havent
si bluewinged
Ah Lau trying to play God. -
i think the wife changes church to the husband's church. that seems to be the norm in our church.
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huh?Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:LOL
Ah Lau trying to play God.
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'cos the man is the head of the household just as Christ is the head of the church.Originally posted by dumbdumb!:i think the wife changes church to the husband's church. that seems to be the norm in our church. -
think should depends on the situation and agreement made between the couple ... for example: someone I knew changed church to that of his wife (reason: the wife is a church staff there)Originally posted by dumbdumb!:i think the wife changes church to the husband's church. that seems to be the norm in our church.
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icic.thnx all
ah lau dun notti arh hahaha -
u dont want to ask somemore qns?Originally posted by bluewinged:icic.thnx all
ah lau dun notti arh hahaha -
This is just a matter of personal preference, why must go for counselling and and ask pastor and all that bullshit? Christians...
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To a certain extend I'd agree.Originally posted by sillyme:Hello.
Personally, I think that attending the same church is for pratical reasons.
For example, attending the same church will allow them to have a common group of church friends. They will be able to attend the same cell group. These church friends will form a support group for the couple.
Another issue with attending different churches is with regards to children. You may need to decide on who the children should follow to church.
As far as I know, there is nothing in the bible that addresses this. Perhaps you may want to discuss this further with your pastor. I don't see why they should attend different churches.
But the other half that I disagree is because there will be cases whereby language barrier is a problem.
I attend a Japanese church but my wife sleeps through it. I cannot translate everytime to her and it's a chore for me to catch the message and process it before returning to her in English and if we sit next to the interpreter who's more experienced helps to translates it for her, often messes up my mind instead. The interpreter would be talking about 1,2,3,4 now but the pastor would be at 5,6,7,8 already and I'd be so confused and messed up since both language makes sense to me while I jot down notes.
But whenever possible, it'd be better that the couple goes to the same church together. So it's about helping the one who's in more need. -
Hi.Originally posted by MS:To a certain extend I'd agree.
But the other half that I disagree is because there will be cases whereby language barrier is a problem.
I attend a Japanese church but my wife sleeps through it. I cannot translate everytime to her and it's a chore for me to catch the message and process it before returning to her in English and if we sit next to the interpreter who's more experienced helps to translates it for her, often messes up my mind instead. The interpreter would be talking about 1,2,3,4 now but the pastor would be at 5,6,7,8 already and I'd be so confused and messed up since both language makes sense to me while I jot down notes.
But whenever possible, it'd be better that the couple goes to the same church together. So it's about helping the one who's in more need.
Yes, language could also be another issue, but then, with so many churches in singapore, wonder if its that hard to find one that suits both husband and wife comfortably (both in term of language, doctrine and teachings)?
.... * will definitely take some efforts from bothof them, I am sure...
(**** I am not trying to be intrusive, its just a sharing of idea here)
I am thinking, maybe during service you can sit separately from your wife, so she can have the benefit of sitting beside the interpreter, and you can sit further away and not be 'confused' by the interpretation, then after service, you can follow up with her and see if she can follow/understand what the pastor said over the pulpit. (just a susgestion only)
oh ... along the way, you can also teach her Japanese as well ...
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I did think about that. But when I executed the idea, she changed her seat and came to the front with me. I don't want to pressurise her so I moved to the rear with her.Originally posted by vince69:Hi.
Yes, language could also be another issue, but then, with so many churches in singapore, wonder if its that hard to find one that suits both husband and wife comfortably (both in term of language, doctrine and teachings)?
.... * will definitely take some efforts from bothof them, I am sure...
(**** I am not trying to be intrusive, its just a sharing of idea here)
I am thinking, maybe during service you can sit separately from your wife, so she can have the benefit of sitting beside the interpreter, and you can sit further away and not be 'confused' by the interpretation, then after service, you can follow up with her and see if she can follow/understand what the pastor said over the pulpit. (just a susgestion only)
oh ... along the way, you can also teach her Japanese as well ...
cheers
The Japanese church is a very good church and the members mostly have a hard time converting to christianity. The Japanese society is still very closed towards christianity and a miserable 2% are christians in Japan. These members have a very matured and accountable heart towards christianity.
The pastor which I respected the most is Kataoka Nobumitsu from this church. Armed with nothing but he speaks exceptionally good English, he came to Singapore with his wife and youngest daughter (a ravishing beauty haha called MAI) He was the most gentleman I have ever seen. Despite having nothing, he trusted his life to God and tried his best to encourage the members gently. He never forced people to tithe. But he always remind us to give only after we have a clear conscious that I do not have any problems with God and not blind submission. He never allowed tongues to roll without an interpreter.For these who do not come from God comes from you know what. (Anyway during all his service, I have never seen anyone jumped with tongues or funny jokes like holy laughters etc etc) He lived his life with utmost meekness that men with firey hot temper succummbs to his gentleness.
Unfortunately he was diagnosed with Pancreas Cancer. He didn't blame God but stood firm with God's words and continued to preach the gospel and sustaining his lifestyle with only foods in the boundaries of his health. He didn't buy big houses nor cars mainly because he do not want to be dogged by temptations even if he could afford it. He spent his last days praising God where he died in Tokyo couple of years ago.
Kataoka Nobumitsu is the true christian man with a great heart I have never come across in the past and probably never in the future.
Back to the topic... -> I seriously think it is impt for a couple to find the right church & all go to the same church. Bind together in the same right words and not be misled by the wrong parts of current christianity scene. -
MS is japanese?Originally posted by MS:I did think about that. But when I executed the idea, she changed her seat and came to the front with me. I don't want to pressurise her so I moved to the rear with her.
The Japanese church is a very good church and the members mostly have a hard time converting to christianity. The Japanese society is still very closed towards christianity and a miserable 2% are christians in Japan. These members have a very matured and accountable heart towards christianity.
The pastor which I respected the most is Kataoka Nobumitsu from this church. Armed with nothing but he speaks exceptionally good English, he came to Singapore with his wife and youngest daughter (a ravishing beauty haha called MAI) He was the most gentleman I have ever seen. Despite having nothing, he trusted his life to God and tried his best to encourage the members gently. He never forced people to tithe. But he always remind us to give only after we have a clear conscious that I do not have any problems with God and not blind submission. He never allowed tongues to roll without an interpreter.For these who do not come from God comes from you know what. (Anyway during all his service, I have never seen anyone jumped with tongues or funny jokes like holy laughters etc etc) He lived his life with utmost meekness that men with firey hot temper succummbs to his gentleness.
Unfortunately he was diagnosed with Pancreas Cancer. He didn't blame God but stood firm with God's words and continued to preach the gospel and sustaining his lifestyle with only foods in the boundaries of his health. He didn't buy big houses nor cars mainly because he do not want to be dogged by temptations even if he could afford it. He spent his last days praising God where he died in Tokyo couple of years ago.
Kataoka Nobumitsu is the true christian man with a great heart I have never come across in the past and probably never in the future.
Back to the topic... -> I seriously think it is impt for a couple to find the right church & all go to the same church. Bind together in the same right words and not be misled by the wrong parts of current christianity scene. -
Hi,Originally posted by MS:I did think about that. But when I executed the idea, she changed her seat and came to the front with me. I don't want to pressurise her so I moved to the rear with her.
The Japanese church is a very good church and the members mostly have a hard time converting to christianity. The Japanese society is still very closed towards christianity and a miserable 2% are christians in Japan. These members have a very matured and accountable heart towards christianity.
The pastor which I respected the most is Kataoka Nobumitsu from this church. Armed with nothing but he speaks exceptionally good English, he came to Singapore with his wife and youngest daughter (a ravishing beauty haha called MAI) He was the most gentleman I have ever seen. Despite having nothing, he trusted his life to God and tried his best to encourage the members gently. He never forced people to tithe. But he always remind us to give only after we have a clear conscious that I do not have any problems with God and not blind submission. He never allowed tongues to roll without an interpreter.For these who do not come from God comes from you know what. (Anyway during all his service, I have never seen anyone jumped with tongues or funny jokes like holy laughters etc etc) He lived his life with utmost meekness that men with firey hot temper succummbs to his gentleness.
Unfortunately he was diagnosed with Pancreas Cancer. He didn't blame God but stood firm with God's words and continued to preach the gospel and sustaining his lifestyle with only foods in the boundaries of his health. He didn't buy big houses nor cars mainly because he do not want to be dogged by temptations even if he could afford it. He spent his last days praising God where he died in Tokyo couple of years ago.
Kataoka Nobumitsu is the true christian man with a great heart I have never come across in the past and probably never in the future.
Back to the topic... -> I seriously think it is impt for a couple to find the right church & all go to the same church. Bind together in the same right words and not be misled by the wrong parts of current christianity scene.
From your describtion, seems like pastor Kataoka Nobumitsu is a good moral/spiritual example for us, hopefully God will rise up more people/leaders like him.
back on the topic, seems like in the mean time, you will have to scarifice yourself for your wife's comfort then (teach her Japanese, then she can sit infront with you also )