B.R. Hicks and Christ Gospel International

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Is going off the deep end into cultic deceptions and false doctrine a 'reason to believe otherwise'?

I do not know these people, never heard of them before, but I am just wondering... how is it so many people 'have the Spirit' and yet are so divided on SERIOUS, fundamental doctrinal issues, including 'Who is Jesus' and 'Who is God' and 'How do you get saved'?

Is God just in the business of giving people a religious thrill ride and not leading them into the Truth?

I honestly don't get it.

I understand perfectly. My limited experience with Christ Gospel was in the 70's. My perception of them was they SEEMED like a holy people striving far more for holiness than many.

If SINCERITY was our standard I have seen various groups I have truly esteemed.

And YET if they really are sincere why not believe in the Apostles doctrine?

In the end all we have to test the spirits is the word of God. It will have to be enough.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Is going off the deep end into cultic deceptions and false doctrine a 'reason to believe otherwise'?

I do not know these people, never heard of them before, but I am just wondering... how is it so many people 'have the Spirit' and yet are so divided on SERIOUS, fundamental doctrinal issues, including 'Who is Jesus' and 'Who is God' and 'How do you get saved'?
Is God just in the business of giving people a religious thrill ride and not leading them into the Truth?

I honestly don't get it.

I believe that some folks receive the Spirit (born again experience), but never develop beyond that initial experience, never allow the Spirit to lead them.

Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

[JustDan]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

I like the baptism in Jesus name and the fervent prayer. Is the charge of "Univeralism true?

No on Universalism. Most of the attacks on Christ Gospel have been lodged by people that wanted a greater position in the church and did not measure up, some I attended the church with years ago. Sister Hicks was financially comfortable before the church was started and has never profited from the organization at anytime. I was in Louisville during the great scandals of the 70's and they were nothing but witch hunts in the aftermath of Jim Jones. The organization has without question emerged from each and every supposed scandal faultless.
I find it very disheartening that professed children of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ want too tear each other to pieces. Our purpose is to lift up The Name of Jesus with all humility and let Him be in charge.
Anyone that has spent nearly 70 years spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching others how to be more like Him is okay in my book and I thank the LORD that my path crossed hers so many years ago. I am a blessed man.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by JustDan

No on Universalism. Most of the attacks on Christ Gospel have been lodged by people that wanted a greater position in the church and did not measure up, some I attended the church with years ago. Sister Hicks was financially comfortable before the church was started and has never profited from the organization at anytime. I was in Louisville during the great scandals of the 70's and they were nothing but witch hunts in the aftermath of Jim Jones. The organization has without question emerged from each and every supposed scandal faultless.
I find it very disheartening that professed children of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ want too tear each other to pieces. Our purpose is to lift up The Name of Jesus with all humility and let Him be in charge.
Anyone that has spent nearly 70 years spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching others how to be more like Him is okay in my book and I thank the LORD that my path crossed hers so many years ago. I am a blessed man.

I was impressed by their stress on holiness. My problem with them is foundation doctrine.

[Abiding Now]

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[GuyChristian]

I do know a lot about them, as I go to her sermons every week. She is closer to God than any other person alive on this Earth, and if you're so interested, why don't you join us?

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by GuyChristian

I do know a lot about them, as I go to her sermons every week. She is closer to God than any other person alive on this Earth, and if you're so interested, why don't you join us?

Is there a website where one could listen to someone that is "is closer to God than any other person alive on this Earth"?

[Steve Epley]

Years ago while John Brown was a preacher in her group told me she was teaching univeralism. I had hear it and asked him personally. Of course as often as she changes she might not be teaching it now.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Years ago while John Brown was a preacher in her group told me she was teaching univeralism. I had hear it and asked him personally. Of course as often as she changes she might not be teaching it now.

What has B.R. Hicks changed? Her teaching, doctrine, dress?

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Abiding Now

What has B.R. Hicks changed? Her teaching, doctrine, dress?

She teaching continual revelation thus it is always changing or was 25 years ago. It was hard to keep up with. She changed her mind on the Godhead several times.