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Why I Left the Mennonite Church Part 3

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Thursday, January 28, 2016, In : Warnings Given 

The broad road and narrow road in Mathew is not talking about non-believers and Christians but rather Christians and false converts. People who claim to be Christians but have never experienced salvation. These are the deceived the Judas’s of this world. The Bible says a true Christian’s life will have sin but it will be characterized by a hatred of that sin and a constant striving for victory. If you see a person who does not strive for victory and it appears that they may not have the H...


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Why I left the Mennonite Church Part 2

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Thursday, January 28, 2016, In : Warnings Given 

Eternal Security

If you grew up Mennonite you most likely believed that your salvation could be lost any time you sinned. From that view some have matured as I had to the idea that Christ doesn’t cut us off every time we sin because it is His righteousness imputed to us, but rather if we embark on a life of continual sin we will lose our salvation. I have since moved past that view to understanding Scripture in its entirety that a Christian is sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of rede...


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Why I left the Mennonite Church Part 1

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Thursday, January 28, 2016, In : Warnings Given 

Why I left the Mennonite Church


Church Leadership

In my studies I have come to understand that the method of Church leadership as implemented in the Mennonite church is unbiblical and not like the New Testament church at all.  I do not believe in the control grid were bishops have more power or authority than local ministers. I do believe this is serious as the Bible teaches that each church is to be autonomous and self-governing. The idea that a bishop could influence or make dec...


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