The Difference Between the PCI of the Merger and the Current Counterfeits

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Okay then, freeatlast, Sherri and Daniel, we are all friends right?
I have nothing but respect for you. But give me a little latitude to explain myself, please.

1. Would you all agree that you have left what you once believed, or that you have left what you were once identified as?

2. Can you see Coonskinner's point that our doctrine is continually slammed and poked at, and dissed on these forums? Yet when we state any disdain for "belief only" doctrine we are viewed as intolerant and judgemental.

Surely you have viewed my posts enough to know that I try very hard to be anything but judgemental? We simply disagree - thats all.

I don't think you come across as judgmental, PP, but I think we can all agree to disagree without calling people backsliders just because they have a different view.

As to point number 1.--I don't believe the way I did once, you are right on that. I was raised to be judgemental and I didn't even understand God's grace. I believed whatever was taught to me as a child without ever searching the Word for myself. I took on everything ANYONE preached against and quit doing it, just because I wanted so badly to be right and I just thought that men of God knew everything. I found out that they are fallible too, and that you have to work out your own salavation. I am much more secure in Christ that I used to be. I used to go to bed at night scared that the Rapture would happen, and I would be lost, just because I wasn't yet good enough (and that was AFTER we were in ministry).

As for #2--I would never slam your doctrine. I love what UPC stands for, and what they did for me in my life, in bringing me to the Lord. I don't disrespect anyone for what they believe. The difference is that I would never call them unsaved or backslidden just because they differ from me. I think that anyone who pushes some kind of "belief only" doctrine only wants an easy route to heaven and they don't really seek to please God. However, saying that, I don't know anyone on this forum who would fit in that slot.