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  RECEIVING ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN
  by Zac Poonen
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Summary: We should wholeheartedly welcome and receive all whom God
Himself has received, without compromising truth or demanding
uniformity.

Topics: "Church Unity", "Fellowship"
Scripture References: Romans 15:7

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DESCRIPTION
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Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of embracing all believers as
brothers and sisters in Christ, mirroring God's acceptance of His
children. He warns against compromising truth for fellowship or
demanding complete uniformity before extending fellowship. While unity
in God's work is crucial, Zac highlights the distinction between working
together and having fellowship, encouraging believers to find a local
church for spiritual growth and commitment.

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CONTENT
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We must have as many brothers and sisters as God has children.

We should wholeheartedly welcome and receive all whom God Himself has
received (Rom. 14:1; 15:7). If Jesus is not ashamed to call someone His
brother, we shouldn't be ashamed either (Heb. 2:11).

There are two extremes to which believers can go, in this matter of
fellowship. One is to compromise truth itself in order to maintain
fellowship. The other is to demand uniformity in all matters before
fellowship is offered. If you are wise, you'll steer clear of both these
extremes.

It's obvious that we can't work together with those who are not agreed
as to how God's work is to be done. But we don't have to demand that
someone believes exactly as we do, down to the last little detail,
before we have fellowship with him. There is a difference between
working together with someone and having fellowship with him.

However, you must look for a church in your locality, that can be a
spiritual home for you, and to which you can be committed.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/receiving-all-of-gods-children/
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