KH believes the Light Doctrine??

[Sam]

Originally Posted by pelathais

"FS" is "Full Salvation"?
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Say, Sam lives today (I don't intend to try and put words into Mr. Ellis's mouth, but from my own experiences). The nearest Jesus name Pentecostal may be cultic assembly where Sam has to get permission to vacation to see his own grandchildren and report in from an "approved" church in that town. So Sam seeks Christian fellowship as the early 20th century pioneers did.

What's wrong with that?

The way I use the abbreviation FS&HG I mean "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

And, no, the closest Jesus' Name Church is not cultic. The ALJC church we attended now has a UPC pastor so it is now a UPC church. The pastor is Bro. Hendricks and I really don't know anything about him. It is about 10 miles from here. I would consider them moderate. The closest UPC church is about 2 miles from here. The pastor is Bro. Norman Paslay. I see him every so often when I go to a funeral of some family member of my wife. He was a little boy when I first came to Ohio. I think he is a good man. His parents, Norman and Mary Alice Paslay were assistant pastors to Bro. F.E. Curts at the only UPC in this city for many years. They split off in 1968 to form a new UPC. There is another UPC church which is probably about 12 or 13 miles away. The pastor is a grandson (I think) of Nathan Urshan. The Bishop of that church is Leroy Buller whom I'm familiar with. I see him about once every ten years or so. He came to Cincinnati in 1968 as an assistant to Bro. Curts and as a replacement for Bro. and Sis. Paslay. When they were replaced they took part of the congregation and started a separate UPC church. I don't think any of the three UPC churches here are controlling or cultic. A lot of Ohio UPC is pretty moderate. I just can't in good conscience, be a part of those churches.

[Theophil]

Originally Posted by Sam

...A lot of Ohio UPC is pretty moderate. I just can't in good conscience, be a part of those churches.

Why not? What does this mean?

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Theophil

Why not? What does this mean?

I cannot go to a local church,
be an active member,
support it with my time, prayers, and money,
feel like I am part of the family or team,
if the church stands for the
"three-step" plan of salvation,
i.e. that nobody is saved, born again, or a child of God
unless that person has
repented,
been water baptized in Jesus' Name,
and has spoken with tongues.
I just couldn't do it and feel right about myself.