Famous quote by John Nelson Darby

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I know that those who esteem these little organised associations to be the churches of God, see nothing but mere meeting
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"I know that those who esteem these little organised associations to be the churches of God, see nothing but mere meetings of men in every other gathering of God's children"

- John Nelson Darby

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John Nelson Darby's quote talks with the concept that those who believe that organized religious associations are the churches of God, do not acknowledge any type of other events of God's youngsters as being churches. This indicates that Darby believes that churches are not limited to organized religious associations, yet can be discovered in any kind of celebration of God's kids. He is suggesting that churches are not necessarily specified by their framework or organization, yet by the people that collaborate in the name of God. This quote motivates us to look beyond the traditional meaning of a church and also to recognize that any celebration of God's children can be a church. It reminds us that the church is not a structure or an organization, however a neighborhood of individuals who collaborate to worship and serve God. Darby's quote encourages us to seek the church in all of its forms, and to identify that it is not restricted to one specific structure or company.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Nelson Darby between November 18, 1800 and April 29, 1882. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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