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Originally Posted by Mirth1981
Yep! You guessed right. He shuts me down when I bring up the topic lately. I think he is going to refuse to take a stand, but I'm praying that he will study for himself.
By "extras" do you mean "standards"? I do feel like I have a strong relationship with God, although I want it to be stronger. I think that has been pushing me to study these things out for myself lately. I've actually been feeling even closer to the Lord lately since I've been studying more, and really wanting to PLEASE Him (and not just the pastor or people in the church). I've been so thankful for his mercy lately...more so than I ever have before. It's less about me and more about HIM. I'm realizing how much God loves me...and that I don't have to do ANYTHING to EARN His love.
Just a question: Do you have a hard time attending the UPC church when they preach things over the pulpit that you don't agree with? I went to church tonight and a few times "standards" were slipped in, and it bothered me. I want to attend a church that believes in the Holy Ghost and baptism in Jesus Name, but I don't think any other church in our area does besides the UPC church. So at this point in time, my options are few...but I don't know if I can continue where I'm at either.
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Well to answer your question is tough at times. Now having said that I have a really good church. They are much more liberal or middle of the road than most UPC churches. The times that standards are ever mentioned, which is extremely rare, is when they are talking about how they are more of a good practice than anything. They are not taught as heaven or hell basically. My pastor told me he sees nothing wrong with a man wearing shorts to his knees because women wear skirts to there knees. He has also said that he has no bible for women wearing slacks that have been tailored to their body type. Like instead of a women wear a mans pair of slacks if they wore a pair that is strickly ladies pants he can't say that is wrong. Now there are very few if any that wear slacks. The typical standards are mainly followed by those in leadership.
I was talking about standards when I was using "extras". The thing about going to a oneness church that is not hardcore standards or hell type of deal. If the only oneness church around is yours then you have a tough choice. I would never lead anyone away from a oneness church or any church for that matter. You might want to do some serious research on other types of churches in your area. Some AOG churchs baptize in Jesus name too. Consider following the cloud of the spirit and not just sticking to a banner like oneness. If you are at the place where you are questioning the standards then one thing that I recommend is to really search the other things that you believe like the salvation plan. I would do this to make sure that your foundation is correct according to scripture. If you do this now it might save you some heart and headaches later. Plus this way you know that you know that you know. Know what I mean?
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