For those not for the UPCI, what org and why?

NewbieMisfits · #1 08-05-2013, 09:04 PM

So, we're newbies. We have come to absolutely LOVE our UPCI Church, it's been over 3months, and although we have found some common issues noted by many... no Church is perfect, but this is the closest we've ever known!

So why the battle of comments I see against the UPC?

If you have another org, what is it and what makes it so different?

Yes Houston, I even would like your reply

houston · #2 08-05-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NewbieMisfits

So, we're newbies. We have come to absolutely LOVE our UPCI Church, it's been over 3months, and although we have found some common issues noted by many... no Church is perfect, but this is the closest we've ever known!

So why the battle of comments I see against the UPC?

If you have another org, what is it and what makes it so different?

Yes Houston, I even would like your reply

I had to make sure you were not using the [ you ] function.

I am not apostolic. I do not endorse the UPCI or any other organization.

I am glad that you are pleased with your decision to attend a UPC. I do not believe that I could ever return. The church where I started has become very cultic. The last 2 UPC's that I attended were great. I couldn't return due to doctrinal reasons.

At the moment I do not attend church because of my work schedule. I am ok with that for now, though I do miss fellowship with christians.

houston · #3 08-05-2013, 10:43 PM

I am not sure why I was singled out.

NewbieMisfits · #4 08-05-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by houston

I am not sure why I was singled out.

Cheers, it was only based on threads I've read, and very short slightly discriminatory comments you've left. So I thought in mentioning you, I might get more than a one-line/negative response.

peace

"The church where I started has become very cultic."
^^^ How's that? How's that bad?

The last 2 UPC's that I attended were great. I couldn't return due to doctrinal reasons.
^^^ The finer details or the major stands?

CC1 · #5 08-05-2013, 11:12 PM

Independent although I have nothing against organizations. it just happens my church is not part of one. Not UPC because I am a neo pentecostal or better yet prefer Christian to any other label.

FlamingZword · #6 08-05-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NewbieMisfits

So, we're newbies. We have come to absolutely LOVE our UPCI Church, it's been over 3months, and although we have found some common issues noted by many... no Church is perfect, but this is the closest we've ever known!

So why the battle of comments I see against the UPC?

First of all although there are other Oneness organizations the UPCI is the biggest so naturally the biggest one is the favorite target.

Every church has its own issues and problems, so there is not perfect alternative to the UPCI

Of course everyone roots for their team. but many would disagree with your statement "this is the closest we've ever known" for you probably only know the UPCI, if you visited other churches then you would get a different view. You would see that others believe their church is the closest they've ever known.

The comments against the UPC is mostly of their own fault, they have elevated some of their own cultural teachings on the par to the Scriptures, just like the Pharisees did at the time of Jesus and that is the main problem.

The majority of the people in this forum are not against the Acts 2:38 message or the oneness message, but they are against the extra man-made rules that the UPCI has added to the gospel, those are the points of contention.

StillStanding · #7 08-06-2013, 05:47 AM

I was raised in the UPC and graduated from a UPC bible school. I now attend an independent church. I don't see myself ever returning to a UPC type church. I am most comfortable with Apostolic Pentecostal doctrine from the PCI perspective. That being said, I now accept the salvation of other Christians who may have a difference of opinion of baptismal formula and view of the godhead.

crakjak · #8 08-06-2013, 05:56 AM

Independent, non-denominational.

Godzchild · #9 08-06-2013, 07:05 AM

Roman Catholic (strong family ties) and Church of God in Christ ( in the US when we can find one in our area)~
Very tired of the UPC/Apostolic judgmental dress standards and the way mixed families are perceived.

Godzchild · #10 08-06-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by StillStanding

I was raised in the UPC and graduated from a UPC bible school. I now attend an independent church. I don't see myself ever returning to a UPC type church. I am most comfortable with Apostolic Pentecostal doctrine from the PCI perspective. That being said, I now accept the salvation of other Christians who may have a difference of opinion of baptismal formula and view of the godhead.