i'm new and i'm sure i've already caused heartburn in some but this is where I was and where I'm now.
Was: oneness, 3 stepper, with tongues as initial evidence. No 'strict' dress code.
Now:
Godhead - I see arguments for both sides. I don't believe that the trinity is heresy, but a poor explanation of the roles or manifestations of one God. Oneness has it's issues too.
I believe in justification by faith and salvation at true faith in Jesus' work on the cross and that He is to be Lord over ones life. Salvation at faith and true repentance.
I believe in Jesus' name baptism although I don't see it as a saving act. I think people with a true desire to seek God's will in their life will be baptized in His name.
I speak in tongues, but I don't see scriptural arguments for an "initial evidence" doctrine. I believe tongues has its place and all should seek a deep personal relationship with Jesus that will lead to greater things such as tongues, prophesying, healing, wisdom, IE the gifts. Before everyone jumps on this, I do believe in a difference between self edifying, spirit-intercessory tongues and the gift of tongues and subsequent interpretation for the body (church) of Christ.
I believe one should strive for holiness, but not rely solely on the Pastor or organization for their guidelines.
I'm not anti-oneness, anti-Jesus name baptism, or anti-tongues. But i do believe many (not all) OPs have judged way too many people to hell while relying on their actions or self-righteousness. I've heard some of the meanest things come out of people who self edify by speaking in tongues every chance they get.
I Corinthians 13:1 anybody?
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