I have Left the UPC Church

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Originally Posted by Michlow

I am truly trying not to do that. In truth, after discovering that my foundation was faulty, I am trying to rebuild it on solid ground. I have a saying that I say partially in jest "I believe that Jesus is God, the rest is negotiable"

That is my starting point, that much I can believe is truth. I personally believe that its a good place to start

It is something to note as well that amongst all religious responses to the question "What must we do?", what the apostles gave was Acts 2:38. We find no, "Raise your hand and accept Jesus into your heart," or "sign your name on a membership roll." These are issues the UPC has correct.

And the day of Pentecost is when the church started. And the bible specifically says they stood on the apostles' doctrine.

Even Jesus said that He prayed for His disciples and that the world might believe THROUGH THEIR word.

I really believe these are stedfast issues, M. What the bible flatly says in plain language is sure. Other extrabiblical issues as if women go to hell for wearing pants are really no-brainers that they are NOT foundational issues.

Keep this passage in mind in your journey:

Heb 6:1-2 KJV Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, (2) Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Never compromise those 6 issues.