Well, Salty. let me put it this way. I do believe that my Lord is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable. I do believe that my Lord decided to become flesh so as to save me eon's before I even existed..., as He did for millions of others. All I focus on is what He did for me and for what he can do for others. That, I am most grateful for. Where would I be today if it wasn't for the Grace of God? ...I could be doing Life Without Parole. ...wow. Shutter the though.
I do become turned off quite easily over the constant conflicts centered around all the various interpretations of Gods Word as to me, all this nonsense is like dragging a two ton anchor. If one wants to speak in tongues, go for it; if one is of the opinion they can lose their salvation, go for it; wanna handle snakes, go for it; confess to someone sitting in a box, go for it. To argue over nonsense comes from those for which I believe, are insecure. Just because one thinks it - doesn't make it so and all the divisions do is place doubt in the minds of new converts.
I remember back some sixty three (63) years ago attending a Methodist Church with a Godly Aunt of mine back in West Virginia. She and her family had very little material possession's but I can still recall the peace that permeated her home and that of the church she attended. With hindsight that peace was, and still is, worth more than anything else in this life. Sadly though, said peace is almost non-existent now-a-days. ...I even remember almost every Sunday after church she would take the .22 rifle and shoot a chicken for dinner. Fabulous memories and it's a shame that not many have such.
I currently attend an Independent Baptist Church (which has always been my preference) and while we have a pastor that is a very, very good preacher..., there's still much to be desired. Why don't I move on to another church? ...they're all the same. I hate to say this but not long ago I witnessed (first hand) the manifestation of the evil one through one of the church members and I must tell you..., it scared the mud outta me. I got up and left. I had never witnessed anything like that in my past 72 years.
So no, I don't claim to be of any specific protestant persuasion..., but I have accepted that I was a lost sinner and except for the Grace of God and what Jesus did for all of us on the Cross, I am saved. Everything else is but nonsense and as you know..., God is Not the author of confusion..., or nonsense.
