David Armstrong brings up a interesting point. I recalled thinking about this once when I was Baptist Church years ago for eedding but then I guess forgot to follow it up.
See Thoughts on the Inconsistent Protestant "Quasi-Catholic" Use of the Terminology of "Altar" / The Sacrifice of the Mass
Of course there might be some theology behind this for them but the Baptists he quotes seem to think this might be some just hangover from their Catholic history.
However what about Calvin and his influence? Do Presbyterians call that place in the front area of the Church an Altar? Hmm I don't know. Never paid attention during the times I was at a Presbyterian Church.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Why Do Baptists ,Evangelicals and Pentecostals Have Altars and Altar Calls?
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I had never thought about this before, but if the term "altar" is not used in the New Testament to mean a place of prayer, then other terminolgy should be used by sincere, Bible-believing, New Testament Christians. This term was likely adopted from the Orthodox and Protestant denominations, and as such should be rejected unless it is known to be what the very earliest believers called the place of prayer.
Thanks for your response. I think you are right . However I think I can find very early Christians might use this word
By the way do you blog?
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