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I don't think I could hold to this standard. This would eliminate too many churches (for me). And, frankly it would qualify churches which have pathetically uninformative statements of faith (which seems rather suspicious or just lazy). Some doctrines are not critically important, and I hold to one or two Scriptural beliefs which many Baptists do not hold to.Any doctrines into the Chruch statement of faith that I personally was not able Biblically believe.
I agree with this.If they adopted TULIP/DoG
I don't think I could hold to this standard. This would eliminate too many churches (for me). And, frankly it would qualify churches which have pathetically uninformative statements of faith (which seems rather suspicious or just lazy). Some doctrines are not critically important, and I hold to one or two Scriptural beliefs which many Baptists do not hold to.
Some Rando - I think I agree 100% with your post (#6) - I will mention that our web page only lists BF&M - but I am currently working on that (though it is not at the top of the list)TULIP,
Am I to understand you would profess to believe what you really do not?I don't think I could hold to this standard.
Think that the biblical response would be to leave that local church if now holding to doctrines were against, instead of staying trying to "reform them"Any Charismatic doctrine, TULIP, inerrant translation, elder rule instead of pastoral leadership
No. But, frankly, if I waited to find a church that agreed with practically everything I believe I'll never find a Church. I happen to have recently moved and will begin a search soon. Some Churches believe in certain (non-critical) issues I don't really believe in. I just don't really bring it up and don't "teach" it.Am I to understand you would profess to believe what you really do not?
Glad you mentioned the "Elder Rule" doctrine. While I don't consider it to always be inherently problematic; In my experience, whenever someone or a particular group introduces this into a formerly pastorally-led congregation something suspicious is going on.Any Charismatic doctrine, TULIP, inerrant translation, elder rule instead of pastoral leadership
By Open, did you mean open to all people (even non-believers) or simply all believers? (Or what some people call "Close" communion?)Some Rando - I think I agree 100% with your post (#6) - I will mention that our web page only lists BF&M - but I am currently working on that (though it is not at the top of the list)
I did visit one church that was closed communion. Someone asked me about being youth director (they knew from another church, where I was the youth director.) - I mentioned that when it came to communion - I would teach open communion - the offer to be youth pastor was withdrawn!
JOHN OF JAPAN - I have no problem with Tulip, but I think on Mothers Day - Roses would be more appropriate
Same for me.No. But, frankly, if I waited to find a church that agreed with practically everything I believe I'll never find a Church.
I agree. And it is not Baptistic, either.Glad you mentioned the "Elder Rule" doctrine. While I don't consider it to always be inherently problematic; In my experience, whenever someone or a particular group introduces this into a formerly pastorally-led congregation something suspicious is going on.
....And 90% of the time, once that battle is fought, TULIP comes in immediately afterwards as well.
Open to all Christians, not restricted to just those who are members of that local churchBy Open, did you mean open to all people (even non-believers) or simply all believers? (Or what some people call "Close" communion?)
Sometimes, I think people are speaking past each other on that one.