NEWS FLASH!!!!
Point One:
The reason more people are receiving the HG in UPCI circles is that it is preached as a heaven or hell issue. In other words, it is preached that if you don't receive it, you're going to hell. Pretty good motivation, if you ask me to speak in tongues.
Point Two:
The reason the retention rate is low is the fact that discipleship consists more of outward standards than inward character.
When asked what "we" have that they don't, the answer should have been "We believe that it (HGB) is a REQUIREMENT" for salvation not simply a promise for believers who have been saved.
The "bridge" will never be built as long as the org as a whole stands upon the 3 step foundation because it is exclusive of everyone else, including those who have received the HGB and have not been baptized in Jesus' name.
Disclaimer: I'm not trying to resurrect the 1 vs 3 step debate.
(or am I)
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