Apostolic Identity??

[sandie]

Originally Posted by jfrog

You mean to tell me you didn't say the disunity was simply because trinitraians wouldn't accept oneness people?

I mean to tell you just that. All I was doing was bringing up the other side. And even gave an example. But I never said it was one sided, those are words you seem to be putting in my mouth.

And what does "we must be careful what we lay at the feet of God's children even supposed to mean"? Are you trying to say I shouldn't question and disagree with you? Please tell me it's not so!

You accused me of "believing and teaching that my way is exclusive". I said no such thing and do no such thing. I happen to attend a trinitarian Foursqure church, I have NO problem fellowshipping with those who believe differently. I use to believe differently, God takes us on the journey we're supppose to be on if we allow Him. I'm NO judge of someone else's journey. So please don't accuse me of doing things I do not do.

I have not shared with anyone there my oneness belief partly because I fear their rejection when I would never reject them.

You have every right to question and disagree, but I feel we need to use a tone that speaks of love and not jumping to assumptions and then accusations that do not come across as in a loving manner. We are suppose to speak the truth in love, right?

Many trinitarians consider many doctrines heresy. That doesn't usually stop them from fellowshipping with other christians who share those doctrines.

Well, it does indeed happen. To say it doesn't is ignoring history and the experiences of others.

And of course love is the primary fruit by which we should be known? So what? Apostolic Identity has nothing to do with love. It has to do with distinctiveness and tradition. If Apostolic Identity had to do with love then I think many trinitarian circles would have the apostolics beat in Apostolic Identity!

"So what"? Apostolic identiy should be known first and foremost by love, oneness or not.
We can come across as harsh or we come across as loving.
I try very hard not to be harsh with anyone, but I'm still growing and hope I can better represent my Lord and His kindness more and more.