Interesting Trinitarian Statement - trithestic?

[H2H]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

That's a personal supposition and hypothesis. The fact remains that for almost 2000 yrs this has been true. My point is that God could at ANY time broadly grant enlightenment to any group He chooses to do so and He hasn't.

It is obvious to me (my personal supposition and hypothesis) that He is less concerned about the godhead issue than we are. To us (oneness folks) it is the primary doctrine we hold to. It appears to me that it is not the case with God.

I could NEVER subscribe to the Trinity doctrine, but as I said before, apparently God doesn't have the same aversion to trinitarians as we do.

I want to believe this, yet I think it lends too much credibility to the prevailing thought of the day - be that Christian or otherwise.

I am thinking the Dark Ages.

The fact is, truth does not always have support of the masses and true believers have often been persecuted by their religious counterparts.

I do agree though, that many Oneness believers would have a new and better perspective if they prayed together with their local Evangelical or Spirit-filled community. (I think you have stated something to this effect)

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by H2H

I want to believe this, yet I think it lends too much credibility to the prevailing thought of the day - be that Christian or otherwise.

I am thinking the Dark Ages.

The fact is, truth does not always have support of the masses and true believers have often been persecuted by their religious counterparts.

I do agree though, that many Oneness believers would have a new and better perspective if they prayed together with their local Evangelical or Spirit-filled community. (I think you have stated something to this effect)

You have a good point regarding the Dark Ages. My point, however, is that God REWARDS trinitarians with the same blessings etc. as the oneness believers. I am not saying they are rewarded for trinitarianism, but they are rewarded for seeking His face and serving Him with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.

[H2H]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

You have a good point regarding the Dark Ages. My point, however, is that God REWARDS trinitarians with the same blessings etc. as the oneness believers. I am not saying they are rewarded for trinitarianism, but they are rewarded for seeking His face and serving Him with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.

Meaning the Spirit indwelling and fruits etc.?

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by H2H

Meaning the Spirit indwelling and fruits etc.?

YEP!

[H2H]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

YEP!

Hart2Hart says this is why some Conservative OP like the "false doctrine" charge in regards to other local churches. It simplifies things for them.

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by H2H

Hart2Hart says this is why some Conservative OP like the "false doctrine" charge in regards to other local churches. It simplifies things for them.

Not only simplifies things but it also absolves them of the responsibility to treat them in a Christ-like manner.

[H2H]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Not only simplifies things but it also absolves them of the responsibility to treat them in a Christ-like manner.

I wish this was not true but I know better - at least in some cases.

The greatest gift God could give Oneness Pentecostals would be if all other protestant churches started speaking the name of Jesus at baptism and allowed speaking in tongues. This would be great for all involved but would work wonders for OP introspection.