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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea
I agree that this statement was originally written because of the difference in PCI vs PAJC doctrinal views on when salvation is afforded to us.
However, there is no way that these level-headed men would have thought that one day they would come to some type of agreement on when salvation happens ... one would have to make major leaps in compromising doctrine.
They already agreed on major points of doctrine at the time of the merger:
1. The Oneness of God
2. Baptism in Jesus name
3. Baptism of the Holy Ghost w/ evidence of speaking in tongues
This was had to be a major selling point for the merger.
Again, I think the clause was included to promote respect and tolerance while not contending for views.
Furthermore, I think history shows us that the AS resolution was a final crowning moment for those who did not want PCIers in the org.
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And I am not so sure that wasn't their intnent. Remember the entire movement was relatively new to these men. They may very well have realized that as a group they could pray, study and worship together until a true "unity" was found. JMO.
In all honesty, I see no other conclusion to be drawn. Either they had unity of the faith or they were willing to pursue it together. From the wording it seems to me they were on a pursuit.
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