Hey Mich. Well, welcome to the club. It's bittersweet.
Thanks ILG
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Originally Posted by CupCake
Hi~ You left an organization, not God big difference.... But as you know many will say otherwise, enjoy you freedom in Christ.
His yoke is lite, but man comes along turn it into a noose ~
From the very beginning of His teaching, Jesus was a threat to the religious authorities, but many ordinary people followed Him. These people were confused by the different ways in which their teachers interpreted the Torah. Their teachings were mostly about rituals and outward formality. However, Jesus came with a teaching which was radically different.
Thanks Cupcake s
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Originally Posted by tv1a
Believer is the label you give yourself. Christian is the label people give you. Child of God is the label Jesus gives you.
Awww...that's awesome! Thank You!
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Originally Posted by Coffee99
Michlow, I've been EXACTLY where you are, perhaps even more removed. I too left UPC.
It took me a very long time of praying and reading my Bible before I began to gain answers to my questions. Each time I opened my Bible, I would pray that God would lead me through His word and that I could completely clear my mind of all the interpretations I had been told, and just read His word fresh with no preconceived meanings. I also read alot of the early church history. But, always with prayer.
I found my church and have more peace with God than ever in my life. I'm now walking with Him because I love Him, not, as one writer put it, I was "in fear of hell and looking for the ultimate fire insurance." With honest prayer and study, you will find Him. I will pray for you.
I always appreciate all the prayers I can get! Thank you!
Michlow, I've been EXACTLY where you are, perhaps even more removed. I too left UPC.
It took me a very long time of praying and reading my Bible before I began to gain answers to my questions. Each time I opened my Bible, I would pray that God would lead me through His word and that I could completely clear my mind of all the interpretations I had been told, and just read His word fresh with no preconceived meanings. I also read alot of the early church history. But, always with prayer.
I found my church and have more peace with God than ever in my life. I'm now walking with Him because I love Him, not, as one writer put it, I was "in fear of hell and looking for the ultimate fire insurance." With honest prayer and study, you will find Him. I will pray for you.
What if you believe in speaking in tongues but do not believe there is bible to require speaking in tongues... can you be Apostolic still?
Many denominations have used the term "apostolic" to describe their belief system, including the Catholic church. There is a movement called the NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH which began before the UPC and Assemblies of God. Very dead and dry. No tongues at all.
Practically everyone uses the term, since they believe what they teach is what the apostles preached.
What if you believe in speaking in tongues but do not believe there is bible to require speaking in tongues... can you be Apostolic still?
why don't you try it and find out
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